yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
if you used towelroot then you probably didn't trip knox, knox will trip if you use other root methods like cf-auto-root or flash custom firmwares like CM.

knox is a hardware fuse (at least on the snapdragon cpu) that once tripped cannot be undone as it actually modifies hardware kind-of like burning out a circuit and Samsung checks the flag to see if the device was tampered with and it will void warranty (though they may or may not make an exception depending on the issue like if something was hardware related they might still honor it).

TowelRoot uses a kernel exploit and doesn't mess with bootloaders ..etc , thus keeping knox happy :)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
Thanks for the reply otyg, so can I use towelroot on my 8.4, or does this not work with something like this, or with this OS?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
Towelroot only worked on ND1~ND3 Firmware on the tab pro 8.4 then the kernel was patched on newer firmwares--- so if your tab has a newer firmware it won't work anymore without some headaches.

Basically you need to flash the Kernel (not the full firmware) from ND3 root the tab with towelroot then swap the kernel back to the current firmware, and knox should stay at 0x0 .
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
One of the things that puzzles me is why did they even do this?

Seems that the customization that rooting is needed to be done for, is such a big part of why many buy these things?

Guess there is some that damage things by over clocking or something else, an then rest everything an try to claim warranty, but still gotta be a small amount as apposed to those who buy them as they can do all the software stuff to them.

Seems like they are trying to lock out a good amount of their customer base.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
It could be worse, the efuse(s) can be used for all kinds of things like completely locking the bootloader, luckily Samsung didn't go to that extreme
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
Yeah, I understand.

So by any chance otyg, do you know if regarding my question on anything else it might do, does tripping the knox do anything other then the hardfuse, an the reporting of it?

Does it effect the device in any other way?

Basically I tried the unit I have for just a little bit as I wanted to setup the basics before Xmas an make sure it would work with my WiFi, but all in all the unit ran pretty nice with just the way it was.

So I really even wonder if I want to root it, an then with this Knox thing, its deterring me even more.

But then too, I know some apps just really require it.

So kinda torn.

But if it does something else negative to the device other then what we have already discussed, might just leave it alone for the time being.

Btw, thanks for all the help so far.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
There are benefits to rooting like being able to use your sdcard properly , I rooted mine, never tripped knox,

As with all rooting It's a risk if you do trip it it will probably void warranty, it could also brick your device if something goes wrong.

Another common problem I have been seeing is random reboots for people who have a tripped knox flag (this is due to software on the tablet that checks knox and somehow causes reboots, you can disable the software but still troublesome and doesn't work for everyone).

If you really want to root I would go with towelroot method, its the safest and less risk for triggering any knox problems.

you basically update your firmware to the latest version first, extract the kernel from the tar file, download the ND3 firmware extract the kernel, tar the kernel's , flash the nd3 kernel with odin, boot-up , towelroot, install supersu , reboot - switch back to download mode and re-flash the latest kernel)

Read through this thread too, some people have prepared standalone kernels to use if you don't want to do it yourself. you probably need ND3 (or ND1 will work) and K1 if your tablet is the XAR model.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786800

^ND1 kernel

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/t320xar1ank1-extracted-stock-firmware-t2954549

^K1 kernel
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
Thanks greatly otyg, will have to look into this more after the holidays, an thanks so much for the info
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] gidal:
Because people mostly don't care and don't know.

If you don't like what they do, then don't support them. Stop buying their products, or buy used if you have to.

Personally, Samsung is the #1 company on my **** list, with Apple being a close 2nd, due to their policies towards their customers.

I only bought my 12.2 Note Pro because nobody else make anything in this class.

I already have Nexus 4 & 7. Xperia. And if I was shopping for a small tablet, I'd get the new Nexus (despite the HTC crappy quality lottery).

I also bought it used/refurbished, not new.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] thebobmannh:
For this device, once you trip Knox you can no longer update firmware through the traditional methods, you have to do it manually through something like Odin or a custom recovery, as far as I can tell. Samsung recognizes that you've "modified" your device and will not let you update through official channels.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
I suspect it's to honor their high level contracts (like the govs, and fortune 500 company's) who need to keep the devices secure, knox is a good way to tell the customer their device could have been compromised, unfortunately it does effect normal users like us who like to tweak the devices a little :).
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] redpoint73:
This is pretty much true, in my understanding. KNOX is aimed at enterprise users (company provided devices) as a means of ensuring the devices are kept in an "approved" or "compliant" configuration. Once a device is rooted, root can be hidden (as well as any number of changes made to the system) so it makes sense for IT departments to want a non-reversible hardware fuse to detect the device has been tampered (mainly by the employees).

Android hasn't had the widest adoption for enterprise use, mainly due to the open nature of the OS. So such security measures are an attempt at changing that perception.

Folks on here have argued that KNOX counter does

not

void the warranty, and its only purpose if for use along with the KNOX security software. Whether that is 100% true or not, I can't personally say.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] rdfry:
Knox allows a device to be setup as two completely separate devices in one. One secured for business use the other for personal use. I tripped Knox immediately on mine when I rooted it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] hamad138:
Can i towelroot and install cm without knockig trox?
[Java for Android App Development] bartwell:
Let us suppose we have a two devices with Android:

Custom android device with microphone, speaker, bluetooth and without GSM part.

Android smartphone (like a Nexus 5 or SGS4).

We need to make calls programmatically from first device through second via Bluetooth. What we are need to do to implementing it? Setup first device as headset? Or something else?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joewyg:
Can some upload a stock recovery partition image for the desire 816w dual SIM
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbwambo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54599562

Hope will help you.. [MENTION=6134839]joewyg[/MENTION]
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joewyg:
i need 1 for the a5dug
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FoxyDrew:
There all the same.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbwambo:
Hi… [MENTION=6134839]joewyg[/MENTION]

Am using… ..a5dug… dual sim… and i took that stock recocery from the i gave u and works fine….
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ave666:
Potentially locked thread ;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] ionutmaruta:
Lol. Old news :)

CF-AUTO-ROOT will trip the knox to 0x0 to 0x1 :)

We don't what that :d
[Galaxy S 5 General] navinash.avi:
this method not working with me
[Galaxy S 5 General] arejaz:
CF root works with G900F on Android 5.0

Hi guys,

I tried to use CF autoroot to do the thing on my g900f. Seemed like it worked, but when I was reading the recovery (when installing root kit) i noticed "restoring files", "unmounting system" and I had a bad feeling about it. It was right. After phone rebooted I saw SuperSU app but when I launched it it said "Super SU binary is not installed and superSU can not install it..." and there was no root access... Then I decided to downgrade it to 4.2.2, but first I installed TWRP recovery, rebooted a phone and the root which I did before started working without any problem. So, Before using CF-Autoroot, make sure you have installed TWRP latest recovery. A lot of tutorials online didn't mention it. So my G900F on android 5.0 is fully rooted.
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
(NOTE: I am NOT responsible for any damage to your tablet caused by this driver, yourself, your dog/cat, your drink, ect.)

(NOTE #2: Not currently available.)

I'm working on a modified driver for the Dell Venue 8 Pro, mainly to increase the amount of RAM dedicated to the graphics..

My goal is to increase the dedicated video memory from 32MB to 64MB/128MB/256MB (64MB is probably the safest, but I am aiming for 128MB), which *should* increase performance in some desktop games (I.e. Batman: Arkham Asylum).

It will be based off official drivers from Dell/Intel.

I'll try to have a version up soon for testing (I myself may or may not test it depending on the circumstances). ;D
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
1/24/15

-Intel Released Driver Update on 1/21/2015

-Development Will Continue with 11/2/2013 Driver
[Windows 8 General] TravisAntonio:
I will be willing to test.
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Awesome. Unfortunately I haven't had time to work on it with Christmas almost here.
[Windows 8 General] TravisAntonio:
If anything you can let me know via PM or Instant messaging.
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Well, Windows Technical Preview decided not to load Windows Explorer anymore, so development is now on hold.
[Windows 8 General] TravisAntonio:
If I can be of help for anything just let me know.
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
So,I changed my bios from ao4 to a09 and then to a03 and then I went to bios and changed dedicated memory for graphic to 128mb and everything looks in system okey like you can see in this sreenshot (sorry for polish ^^) but i dont have response in games.I tried Civilization V and Football Manager 2015 and only in menu football manager i can tell difrence-it's faster but when you are in match there's no diffrence :x(on civ5 i play on low/medium and in fm15 i tried medium settings) Can someone tell me why games don't play better? Thanks and sorry for my English :)
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
So, A03 has that option?

As for game performance, not a lot of games will benefit depending on system requirements.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
Yes it has.

So,only in several games i will see a better performance? I tested six guns and asphalt and there's no diffrent than yesterday
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Those games, I think, don't use that much dedicated memory. How did you downgrade to A03?

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
I just downloaded bios from dell page and installed. It warn me that dell don't recommend downgrading but i choose yes option and it works ;d

What game i should test where i will see this 128mb :D?
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Alright. I'll try this later.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
There is a option to give it even 512mb but is it safe? :v
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Well, it's shared memory, so you should be fine.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
Ok.

So,I tested this little monster in 3dmark and... that changing memory gives nothing in performance :x

1 is default settings (32mb,gfx boost off)

2 is default but boost on

3 is all for max (512mb boost on and other stuff that i dont remeber :v)

As you can see 3 get the best but it cut me 500 mb ram,so i recommend 32 mb

By the way,that boost is nasty, it's giving 1000 points and about 5 fps ;p

Thanks
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
I'd say more dedicated memory would help with CoD, or even something like GTA IV, of which I hear needs a good bit of dedicated memory.

EDIT: The A03 BIOS isn't listed under Other Versions on Dell's site, what model do you have? I have the 5000 series.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
I have 5830

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=C7Y36

That's where i downloaded it
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Ah. I have the 5830.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
I wrote this wrong xD

Just edited it
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Oh. xD

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
[MENTION=6379503]Areko7[/MENTION] I don't have an option to flash it anyway...

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
Just click X in right corner
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
I did, but nothing happened. I wonder if the program is incompatible with the Windows 10 Tech Preview...

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Areko7:
Oh,so you have win10. How is it?

Yeah that's probably true
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
It's pretty sweet.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
I might have found a way to downgrade: http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/threads/howto-downgrade-bios-dell-venue-8-pro-from-a04-to-a03.60905/

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] Lincoln99:
Flashing A03. If all goes well, this project will be discontinued, IF the advanced settings are all there.

EDIT: Everything went well, but now Skyrim and Left 4 Dead 2 crash on launch.

Sent from my One S
[Windows 8 General] cyraxx84:
Any news about gpu drivers.

Btw. is it anyhow possible to update gpu drivers from official intel site for the 8pro 5830?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] the-equinoxe:
Haven't seen anyone mention it here.

The WM6 SDK with emulator images ;) is out since 2 weeks

Download it directly from microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3a-a651-4745-88ef-3d48091a390b&DisplayLang=en
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] newyorker:
what exactly is this? they will have 2 versions of wm6? pro and standard?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] computer9cowboy:
Pro = PPC

Standard = Smartphone

Does anyone know how to run our own custom cooked images in this emulator? Seems to me it would speed up the cooking process if I could just build the rom and run it in the emulator. I saw some posts on this forum asking this very same question a while back. Now that we have a WM6 capable emulator I think it is time to wake this idea up.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] anichillus:
That would be interesting, it could save alot of people from killing their ppc's when trying new stuff :) .... But I don't think it's possible

Somebody pls say I'm wrong :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] neonkoala:
Actually Professional is Pocket PC Phone Edition and Classic is Pocket PC.

http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS4634035064.html
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Myo:
Perhaps also handy to post this in one of the General Discussion threads, like Development and Hacking.

I'm downloading the software now, I'll post the results later on.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] jpmche:
If you refering to cooked rom's... I think you're right. As far as I know is not possible to install a cooked rom in a emulator.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Myo:
Loading a cooked rom is indeed not possible, but it's a very handy app. to test software (and perhaps some one wil find a way to get another ROM loaded).

I have been able to test the Dutch MUI for HTC Album on a WM 6 emulated device, Still playing around with it, if you want more info check out http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa188174.aspx, there you can read al about how-to use it. Have fun :)
[Verizon LG G2] mulhiny:
I had this happen "going back" to a nandroid after testing the new G3 ROM myself...only I was able to boot recovery after the security error...you can't I'm presuming?
[Verizon LG G2] Mark-7:
I couldn't boot into recovery. But yeah, my device is far past that point now - it seems to be pretty busted.
[Verizon LG G2] waingro808:
I'm a newbie that also screwed up his phone after trying xdabbeb's new G3 ROM. Seems like a lot of people doing this. Took a long time, but I was able to get back to stock with the LG Flash tool method. I was able to get into recovery and flash xdabbebs 'restore download mode' file though.

If you don't have recovery or download mode or fastboot screen, I think you are permanently bricked. But I'm a newb, so hopefully some experts will chime in here.
[Verizon LG G2] Mark-7:
Yeah, my main issue is that I can no longer get my drives to mount in ANY fashion, I just keep getting the QHSUSB_BULK busted driver. in Device manager. I don't know if there is a driver that I can install that'll enable the partitions back in Windows, and I don't know how to install additional USB drivers in Linux.
[Verizon LG G2] z3pp3lin:
I would try this. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
[Verizon LG G2] Mark-7:
Thanks - I tried that in my step 7 already, in both Ubuntu and Slax. The dev/sdk1-36 partitions no longer show up. :(
[Verizon LG G2] Mark-7:
I thought I'd update this story to let people know how it ended.

I ended up ordering another LG G2, but saw this thread late one night:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g2/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g2-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933830

I had to make a Windows XP VM to get it running with the HS-USB 9008 mode, but after I did that, I kept getting the "device was not found in dload trying flash programmer" error.

I ended up contacting one of the guys in that thread who did a teamviewer session with some custom build of the b2b support tool, and he was able to unbrick it. He does charge for the service though.

It wiped the phone, but it is back in service now under XDABBEB's 2.3.0.

So now I have a spare LG G2 on its way. :)
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Hello,

got the same Problem like alot others. Wrong flashing and the complete EFS was destroyed.

Now i go back to Stock, rebuild the Baseband and the Counter is 0. But still have IMEI NULL/NULL :(

I read now alot of posts in the Net and tryed a lot but nothing helped.

So my Question is, is there really a solution to build the IMEI back to the Original one if you completly lose the original

EFS Folder? Or do i need to get it to technican to get it back with a Box?

I tryed IMEI Changer App but this one doesnt work on my i8190.

If there is another way to fix this, would be grate to get a but of Help.

Thank you in advance.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
So i try to change the IMEI with ALP. But ALP directly gets an Read Error while try to get the IMEI.

Is there a File i can put in and change it with ALP to get back my IMEI?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoniSerenius:
I had the same problem when i was on my SGY. Just reflash the rom through odin and fix permissions. ??

There is no bad choises, only bad results.

SGS III Mini

tenshi_xp's PAC Rom RC-3

KitKat 4.4.4.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Hi,

thank you for your Answer. But i already reflashed Stock Rom all things are back, i just miss the IMEI File or Area. Saw on the net there are IMEI Folder to flash with ODIN

so i can change it with ALP. But most of the Sites or Files or deleted, maybe false and Viruses, i dont know.

My Problem is that my complete EFS Folder was lost, no Backup nothing. With different Flashes and Stuff i got it back with Baseband, CSC and so on. Just my IMEI tells

me NULL/NULL and ALP cant get it, because this Part isnt available anymore :(

Can you tell me Stockrom or something i can try? Need something for an open German i8190.

Best Regards
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
Our IMEI number isn't saved in /efs partition/folder. It's saved in mmcblk0p9 partition which take up to 1MB. The efs partition (/efs>imei folder) only contains the IMEI key code to access the IMEI number in mmcblk0p9 path. If your IMEI key code got wiped and you didn't make a backup of your efs partition, then you will (unfortunately) never see your IMEI again :(

BTW : Does WiFi, Bluetooth etc. works or not?

EDIT : I found a interesting therad for you http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2755787. Maybe you can use this efs backup from this user and change the IMEI to your original one.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Yes all other Services are working WiFi and BT. Just the IMEI Numbers are gone.

But if its possible to recreate the Folder and File i think its possible to change the IMEI Number with APS to the old one from the Mobilphone.

But i can get them back if i recover with a OctupsBox or how this boxes are calling?!
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
Check my edited post mate :)
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Thank you. Will try this when im back at Home. I will give Feedback if it was possible.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
When try to install this with CWM i get an Installation aborted :(

Isnt there a complete Stock Rom with Partition file and everything needed?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
There is an alternative method. You can flash this efs.img (which you find in the zip file) with terminal emulator which needs ROOT access.

1. root your device and download terminal emulator from Google play store.

2. Copy the efs.img to your internal storage and open terminal emulator.

3. After open terminal emulator type su to give root access, (your supperuser app asks for root access, confirm with yes)

4. Type/Copy this code : dd if=/storage/sdcard0/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 in terminal emulator and press "enter"

5. Now your efs partition got overwritten with the efs.img

BEFORE!! you start this method, backup your "current" efs folder by type in terminal emulator : dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/extSdCard/EFS.img

Please do this at your own risk!
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Hello,

the Problem is this .ZIP File isnt available anymore on MEGA Hoster :(
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
Wait mate. I will upload this efs.img...
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
Here the ZIP file. It's not flashable, just unzip it and flash it with terminal emulator
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guzzzi0:
Im sorry but this didnt helped. I think i really need all Parts back to re-partition + Bootloader and all other stuff to get it back.

But i think to send it to a shop to get it back into life.

Many thanks for your Help and merry Christmas and happy new Year :)

Best Regards
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype74:
Yes it's better to send it back to Samsung center :)

Merry Christmas and happy new year too ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zbylu:
Month ago I have received my Galaxy S5 900F any after those problems started. Few times I had problems with screen many colour points without access to phone and after taking off battery problem disapered.

Currenty this problem is pernament and I cannot do anything. It seems that this is problem with a screen due phone us responding. Has anybody same simillar situation. Any idea what to di except returning it to Samsung for warrany repair.

I'm a little pissed off due it seems that my previous S3 is more stable.