yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o0 Matt 0o:
Depends how you update. Just don't update with ota or pc companion.

1 Downgrade to 4.4.2

2 Root phone

3 Install recovery for locked bootloader

4 Flash rooted 4.4.4 zip in recovery

5 latest firmware and root remains
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuktukscotty:
I am new to Sony devices (been a Samsung guy for years). I have had my Z2 less than a fortnight but already I'm itching to root it etc, problem is it seems a lot more complicated than Samsung devices. I was always switching between roms on my S4/note 2. I am on the latest firmware and would like to root it to be able to use xposed but I'm scared of messing it up and as the phone is under warranty don't want to end up with a paper weight.

Has anyone done a detailed tutorial for newbies like myself?

Thanks in advance

Scotty.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o0 Matt 0o:
It's not really that hard and there are also of resources online that can guide you.

1 Downgrade to 4.4.2 is required as noone had found a vulnerability with 4.4.4.

2 Root phone

For step 1 and 2, Have a look at this http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z2-xda-developer-tv/

3 install recovery for lock bootloader

Have a look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785598

4 install a 4.4.4 zip through recovery. I recommend this one as its basically stock http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-4-4-4-23-0-1-0-167-bug-free-t2929402
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
It depends on how you want to root, you can root and permanently void your warrentg or you can root and keep your bootloader locked
[LG Optimus G (International)] ClarkOwen:
I am rooted and running Artmod 5.4 with the stock kernel that the ROM came with. Is there any way to remap my menus button as recent app button? Do I have to change anything in the build.prop?

Help

Thanks
[LG Optimus G (International)] hki:
I switched the menu and back capacitative buttons by editing kaypad_8064.kl file in /system/usr/keylayout/. It is likely that you can change the mapping there.
[LG Optimus G (International)] ClarkOwen:
What will I change it to? :(
[LG Optimus G (International)] ClarkOwen:
Man, Thanks alot! It worked and now I can use my recents as my menu button!! Thank you sooo much
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiveBoot HELP:
Rom = cm10.1.3 Stable ( i cant post link cos i have less than 10 posts but you can find it on cm website )

i need the right gapps for this rom

possibly the smallest one ( around 50 mb )

and can i flash siyah kernel on this rom
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XDA Visitor:
I had a problem with the power button of my phone , the people who fixed my phone (the retailer where i bought the phone) did a factory reset for some reason , but the fixed the button issue , now the phone is working fine but the android version when i got the phone was 4.4.3 , and there was only the update to android 4.4.4 , so i updated it , and i checked for new updates , i didn't get the lollipop (although before fixing the phone I received the lollipop update and installed it )
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Razvan:
Sir,

Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.

For reply or more questions please register an account on XDA forums.

Stand by

Good luck
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Telyx:
My guess is they replaced the phone.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrian_eagle:
no it's the same phone (i know from the scratches)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pstritt:
I have read much info on registry editing and I have done one successfully already. However on the wiki the popular registry edits seem to not be in the same format. For removing the battery icon the instruction is:

Remove the Battery Icon:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Power]

"ShowIcon"=dword:00000000

Is this simplay saying change the value of the existing ShowIcon to 0? Or am I supposed to create a new entry for this?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
In the example you give, where the key already exists it means you change the value to 0. This is a fairly typical case where "1" means do/show the item and "0" means do not do the thing.

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] BigBen:
Hello, Mike:

I have enjoyed your posts, good advice and humor. Keep up the good work!

I am a slovenly user with above average interest in computers, and tweaking them to get them as I want them. No programming or other tech training, however. Is there a good tutorial "PPC Registry Editing for Dummies" out there somewhere?

I don't understand, for example, what the practical meaning for those of us who want to tweak the reg, come up against "this is a hex edit" versus "Dword."

Everyone knows that reg editing can be very dangerous. Unfortunately, I don't see a tutorial for it on this forum.

Thanks

Ben

Greetings from Florida, USA
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
Hi Ben and thank you:)

Unfortunately I don't have much time at present and possibly for a few days. I will hunt around for a guide to PPC reg editing. For now I'll just say that I use PHM reg editor (the freeware one) that allows enties to be made in different formats, decimal, hex etc (really just different formats for the same thing.) I would always say use a good full backup programme I use SPB backup so if things go awry it really doesn't matter as within 5-10 minutes you can revert back.

Cheers

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] BigBen:
Thanks, Mike. Please don't spend any time looking for this. I thought you might know of a guide, but don't trouble yourself. I have Googled and not come up with anything useful to me, but something will come up.

Regards,

Ben
[Java for Android App Development] SofiaTaylor:
Track your route wherever you travel with your custom mobile (iPhone / iPad, Android) application. :D

http://rozdoum.com/Mobile_development_Lending_page.html
[Micromax Canvas A1] SwakyD:
'All About A1 whatsapp group'

For Mmx A1 users

Disscussion & Development group.. #no_offtopics

Interested pplz comment ur no.
[Micromax Canvas A1] vickeye:
no off topics .. lol :)
[Micromax Canvas A1] Whiskey103:
Before ppl even start posting their cell phone numbers on a public forum i will close it.

I dont have a problem if you want to create a whatsapp group but not with ppl posting in public.

They can PM you if they want in....
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wally93:
Hi all, i was wondering what the actual refresh rate is of the note 4 as it can be used for the VR thingy. And is there any option to check the actual fps because i cant find it in the dev options.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon91:
i don t know i was thinking about it lol.

i hope game are not limited by refresh rate because my game are laggy even on low resolution that mean refresh rate is the same
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spexwood:
I heard it was 60fps. I read that here on XDA (can't remember where). Someone was trying to use an app to record the screen or something, and they were told to do record at 60fps because that's the same as the Note 4's screen.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZhaLinth:
Since updating to lollypop (XT1092 reteu) my wakelocks are through the roof(see screenshot). Anyone else having such problems?
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] floepie:
Those aren't wake locks. They're just alarms, which could lead to a wake lock, bit not necessarily.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZhaLinth:
The second line too? "Wakeups 616 (2,9 / min). Which seems a lot to me, never seen it that high on KitKat.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ved_a:
Since yesterday, when the phone battery reaches 15%, the phone shutsdown. When I plug the phone in the charger, the "Battery Low" Message is displayed in Chinese but the phone does not start immediately. After remaining on charger for 5 mins or so, I can start the phone. When the phone is started, I see around 16-18% battery.

I have noticed today that its taking too long to charge and the battery dropped from 15% to 5% in 2-3 minutes.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thymo:
Miscalibrated battery perhaps?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ved_a:
How to calibrate OPO battery to fix this issue ?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamm86:
Root your phone and use the app BatteryCalibration.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
[Q&A] [MOD] [GUIDE] [250214] Pit Files for creating a larger partition for app data

Q&A for [MOD] [GUIDE] [250214] Pit Files for creating a larger partition for app data

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 [MOD] [GUIDE] [250214] Pit Files for creating a larger partition for app data. 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! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashuaswin93:
Everything works fine till flashing kernel(flashed blazing kernel-TWR), then status 7 error when installing any rom

Warning: No file_contexts

mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/omap/ApplyParsedPerms: removexattr of /system/bin/bacset_metadata: some changes failed

E:Error in /sdcard/*ROM NAME* (status 7)

Error flashing zip /sdcard/*ROM NAME* updating partion details. . .
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takpro:
Helpp

Hi guys,

i have tried put the I9100G (16gb Model only!!!!) 4GB in the pit file, and PDA file i used I9100G_XXLSR_Kernel.tar ,,

but after that at step 6 it said "E:unable to mount '/emmc" and "E:unable to mount storage"

I came from omnirom lollipop and i tried to make the partition larger, but i'm stuck. What do i need to do now ? Any help, please ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stogistogi:
How can I tell if my Galaxy S2 is the 16 GB version?

See attached. It only totals to about 15GB
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Due to limitations of storage formats, we can't use all of the 16GB. There could be additional hidden partitions on your phone for the operating system, so less storage will be available for the user.

Hope this helps, gsstudios
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stogistogi:
So just to confirm, I have the 16 GB version, I just cannot see it all.

Many thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
That's what I mean. You can only see 15GB out of the 16GB. To clarify, there is no 15gb model or anything like that, it's just that you can't use all of it and thus you can't see all 16 gigabytes.

Hope this helps, gsstudios
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the power:
After being at point 5

5) Flash and wait for reboot

it dont reboot, its black box now ????

It wont start up anymore
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the power:
i guess i have to buy a new one tomorrow, tx for guide and please remove it

I have ordered a USB jig, hope it will work, batterij gets warm when I charge it so there is hope
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stogistogi:
So here is a funny thing.

I got all the files I needed included the next ROM I was going to flash. First I re-partitioned using the PIT file but when I saw no confirmation message I thought that Odin did nothing so I decided to restart the phone and try again. It would not restart. I guess the re-partition worked but since I didn't immediately upload a new ROM I guess I wiped the memory. I think I bricked my phone :)

I feel that with this my XDA-NOOB status has been finally removed :)

Any thoughts/comments?

Did I really brick it? How can I confirm?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Did you try using my guide instead?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stogistogi:
I'm still feeling very Noob-like. Those links below your post, was that your guide?

---------- Post added at 07:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:03 PM ----------

I'm not sure that is going to help. My phone is now a brick.

Do you know any posts for recovering from a brick?

I should specify, the phone does not power on when I press the power button.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kr.ashok:
S2 Not Even Switching ON!!

Hello,

I tried 6 GB and 4 GB pit files on Odin v1.85 and in download mode but both time it failed.. But now my phone is not even switching on!! Any help guys? Thanks in advance. My phone is S2 I9100 16 GB model.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Your phone is most likely bricked.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kr.ashok:
Any solution?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Battery working fine? Have you removed and reinserted battery?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kr.ashok:
Yes, I have tried removing and installing battery again.. its just not getting switched on!! Tried Download mode key combination as well but it is not working?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
That sounds like hard bricked to me. There is nothing I know you can do. I think it's time to move on and buy a new phone (or buy a another s2 because it's still an awesome phone). I doubt that a usb jig will help you fix the problem.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RainFlying:
I have a 16G QQ customized version of I9100G

I don't know if there are some differences between the customized one and standard one.

I tried flashing 8GB pit with Odin 3.04,

Odin tole me re-partition failed.

Does Odin version matter ?

I'll try other PIT files and version 1.8.5 of Odin later today if I have some time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HieuVi:
Thanhs for the pit files, it worked!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BenjyTec:
Hey Guys, I found this thread how to change partitions with a flashable zip on Galaxy S2:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/repartition-memory-s2-t3018749

I didn't try yet but hope it will work...

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Hilfe von XDA Forums Pro.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skeuomorphic:
I'm currently running the latest CM11 snapshot android 4.4.4, do I need to be on stock (android 4.1.2) to do this mod?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abdullah Yusoff:
Hello guys, I have tried put the i9100G (16gb model only!!!!) 6GB in the pit file, and PDA File I used I9100GDXLP6_I9100OLBLP6_XME_HOME.tar.md5 (stock ROM 4.1.2 XME)

(before doing repartition I have been make full wipe including system, data, cache, emmc, dalvik cache using TWRP recovery) and I continue to the next step...

And it WORKED!!!!!

IT booted to the stock system 4.1.2!! So after that I looked into the settings, storage and it says internal storage is 5.91GB and internal SD storage is 6.99GB, so that's mean it worked!!!!! And i make full wipe with TWRP recovery and install cm12.1 and opengapps arm 5.1 mini.

And now I live with my lovely phone running cm12.1 happily.
[General Questions and Answers] jishnu800@gmail.com:
How to install play store 5.0.32 in froyo without root.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomo8281:
Hi all,

I've had a bit of experience in rooting and flashing, back on my old Nexus 4. Haven't done it in awhile due to my 4.4 Nexus 5 stock being bloody perfect in my opinion.

But coming up to Android 5 lollipop... I'm really looking for a new ROM as I believe 5.0 stock is terrible. So my first question: Is it now possible to restore the tablet back to a state that the warranty provider will not be able to tell it's been rooted/flashed (and voided warranty)?

My Second is: How on earth do you chose between ROMs now? I'm thinking of using xTraSmooth 3.1 but OptiPop has also caught my eye!

Cheers.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
First of all, the Nexus 5 isn't a tablet. :p

It is possible to reset the bootloader tamper flag and relock it, either with a few apps that require root access then removing root with the option in SuperSU, or simply flashing with LG Flashtool. The Nexus 5 doesn't have anything else to show if it has been modified or not, unless you blatantly have the bootloader unlocked or a custom ROM/SuperSU binaries installed (which doesn't matter if the phone can't even boot up at all I guess).

Also, if you bought it from Google via the Play Store, they don't seem to mind any sort of software state if its a legitimate manufacturing defect that the warranty usually covers. People have sent in their devices for legitimate defects with unlocked bootloaders and custom ROMs + kernels and Google hasn't really cared.

Regarding your second question: you try a few out and find the one you like. Or if that's not possible then some of us end up building our own.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomo8281:
My mistake for posting this while thinking of my new Christmas present (Galaxy Tab S tablet) :D!

Thanks for your reply, really appreciate it!

I think I'll install xtrasmooth today :)!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
[Q&A] [CMW][Carliv Touch Recovery ][PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery] for MICROMAX Canvas Tab

Q&A for [CMW][Carliv Touch Recovery ][PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery] for MICROMAX Canvas Tab P650

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 [CMW][Carliv Touch Recovery ][PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery] for MICROMAX Canvas Tab P650. 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! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techgenius29:
Urgent queries regarding recoveries of Micromax Canvas Tab (P650)

I Need Proof Of This Working? Because I dont want it to sit in micromax service center and it will be bricked

I
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aasifnasim:
unable to donwload recoveries

dear

unable to download recovery from above link

i need a recovery file for micromax canvas tab p650

plz give me direct link

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

have anybody tested these recoveries.................

bcoz i lost my karbonn a15 from services center.........

if i donwload and test these recovery will not make me to sit on micromax service center again to lost my tab too.......

so plz
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puli112:
links checked..... and working

---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:32 PM ----------

look for then in the screenshots tab........ and proof..... ???? u think someone will deliberately post some random file in order to brick ur device.....

and also...... u should always be ready to bring back bricked device back to life once u root it
[XDA Assist] aadroque:
HI all , I would like to ask for assistance / guidance , last year I acquired a Chinese lenovo a820 clone , at the time I thought it was original lenovo a820

I looking for a "clean/low weight" rom with only the essential ... for this phone .. also if possible some link with instructions how to install it ( rom ) ...

The phone as only one main problem , the microphone does not work very well people are always complaining that they hear me very low ... is there a solution for this ?

Ps : my apologies but my "android level" is very very basic.

the specs are :

CPU: Quad Core MTK6589

Cellular: GSM 900/1800mhz

Display Resolution: 960x540

Touch Screen Type: Capacitive Screen

Screen LCD Type: IPS

Display Size: 4.5

SIM Card Quantity: Dual SIM Cards

RAM: 1G

Band Mode: 2SIM/Single-Band

CPU Manufacturer: MTK quad core MTK6589

Camera: 5MP

Talk Time: 5-7hours

ROM: 4G

Operation System: Android 4.2

thank you

Roque
[XDA Assist] :
Hi,

I'm not sure you'll have much luck with this. There's roms for the actual a820...but they won't help you. You can ask here to see if anyone knows anything..

> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[XDA Assist] aadroque:
thank you
[Networking] SkierHiker:
Does anyone know of a WM5 or WM6 device that supports the Bluetooth PANU (User/Client) profile? I need a WM phone that can connect to a PAN NAP device.

I currently have an HTC Apache (PPC-6700) with Kirvin's AKU 3.5 ROM and RoniXT's PAN profile. Unfortunately the PAN profile does not support PANU. I have access to other phones and am willing to try cooked up ROMs.

Thanks - Mark.
[Networking] slothbag:
I would also be very interested in getting PANU support in WM6.

Or even the other way, allowing WM6 to act as a NAP (internet connection sharing) but without having to activate a GPRS connection on the phone.
[General Questions and Answers] cih997:
Hi,

I'd like to have a button that would enable / disable GMAIL synchronization only. All other synchro I'd like to have always enabled.

Now in 4.4.4 I have button that enables / disables all synchro.

I know that I can edit account synchro and uncheck gmail synchro - I would prefer something more effective such simple button.

Do you guys now how can I achieve that?

I'm currently on 4.4.4, CM nightly, using xposed, rooted.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
Hello everyone,

It's my new game, had just been published, and so far my tester found no critical bug, however i still need some feedback wether people liked it or not,

or what need to be improved.

So, feedback / comment please, and also, some rating will be very nice if you don't mind.

you can download it on its INDIEDB page or on the PLAY STORE.

Here it goes :

#

GAME TITLE : CRIMSON HUNTER

PLATFORM : ANDROID

FILE SIZE : 22 MB

GAME CATEGORY : ROLE PLAYING

PRICE : FREE

DEVELOPER : KADUA / KADUA ANOTHER

CONTACT DEVELOPER : kadua.another@gmail.com

DOWNLOAD LINK :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.k2.crimson_two_x_ads

http://www.indiedb.com/games/crimson-two

DESCRIPTION :

Follow on the adventure of Bintang and Bulan as the Crimson Hunter, the Asura Hunter, as they fight Asuras (a.k.a Demons), wild beast, Monster and bad guys.

Meet and recruit new characters to accompany you on your journey, with lots and lots of enemies waiting to be kicked.

Also try to get all the various item with their various effect to help you on your battles.

*

Role playing touch, and yes, it comes with storyline.

Realtime day and night system according to your device clock.

Weather system.

Play the main storyline battles to learns about our heroines background story, or play the random one for you battles lover.

*

#

Thank you, and here is some screenshot of it.
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
attachment added.

thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
new update are available.

thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
nope
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
video demo added, and also new update are available.

thank you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
new update are available for some graphic changes.

thank you.

note : video demo is not yet updated.
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
attachment removed, because for some reason i don't know i was unable to upload the new one.

thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
new update are available :

fix critical error when battle

fix some bug perhaps you don't notice

skill changes for mage class

add random snow rain effect on snow areas

note : video demo are removed

thank you
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
new update are available :

game look changes

thank you
[Android Apps and Games] kadua:
here comes the new update.
[Android Apps and Games] Entangled Multiverse:
Cool game ;) Maybe you could add some music during gameplay?