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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
My problem is I have searched EVERYWHERE to find info on how to root my device being that it is brand new never rooted running the newest firmware update. My gs5 came with NI2 and then when I turned it on it did more updates so now it has NK2 NEVER ROOTED BEFORE. so I need to find out if I can downgrade my firmware back to NI2 so that I can use towelroot to root my gs5 because im feeling kinda sketchy about downgrading after the bootloader has been updated to NK2. and my next question is, ive read that in order to get on the most recent firmware and rooted you need to flash the firmware in order using odin till I get to the newest firmware and my question is this, after ive rooted and I flash new firmware using odin will my root still be there even after doing this 2 or 3 times getting to the newest firmware out will my device still have root? or will all the flashing of new firmwares take away root? so I believe if somebody answers these questions i'll know where to start.

wow 40 views and no help WTF
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milfblaster:
I just did mine today. I installed towelroot before updating to NK2 though. After I rooted it verizon still kept asking me to upgrade so I did and lost the root. I was able to get it rooted again though. Not sure if this helps cause I was on NI2 when I installed towelroot. Can't it be installed on NK2? I don't know this is my first post.

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I think you can install towelroot to NK2. You have to downgrade to NCG to get root to work, then flash to NK2. You don't want to try to install it while in NCG cause the phone will go too slow. I used the video called Verizon Galaxy S5 How To Root Latest 4.4.4. OTA Update
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
Everything you need is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
Idk i talked to samsung and they were telling me that its impossible to downgrade firmwares because the bootloader is locked and was upgraded to nk2 and idk if they are just full of crap cause i seamed to know more then the samsung guy i was talking to but when i goto towelroot.com in chrome it just loads more and more browser pages till i close out the app, and im not new to rooting ive had gs2 and gs3 plus a few samsung tablets but this locked verizon bootloader is screwing me up plus with so many different things, im lost and dont know where to start, cause im on nk2 now on a device thats never been rooted plus when i got the phone a week ago it came with ni2 and all i did was turn it on and it kept doing all these updates so idk what to do, if somebody know a fix PLEASE HELP ME!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
im reading the page you linked me to, but I have 1 question. my device has NK2 on it and the bootloader has been updated to nk2 aswell so my question is, im not able to flash a older firmware version because the bootloader is locked and wont change back to a older firmware correct?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
You can still do it. That Guide works for from ncg to nk2. It even has the tar files for nk2 so you can Odin back to nk2 if you want after you root. Is there a certain rom you're wanting to run?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
no at the moment im just trying to get this rooted, so im guessing because when I got my phone brand new it had ni2 on it so that's the tar file I should download correct?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
You have to download ncg to root. Then I'd you want ni2 download ni2 or if you want the very latest get nk2. More roms use ni2 firmware I think.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
ok so im guessing the ncg that ive downloaded off sammobile will work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
Was it full tar or firmware? I only ask because you don't need the full tar. All you need to do is get the Firmware only that is in that thread I linked. Flash it in Odin, run towelroot(should already be installed because once you go to ncg kernel things will be slow), flash superuser, safestrap, then flash the nk2 firmware with Odin. That should put you where you are now, just rooted and with safestrap.

Just follow that thread substituting nk2 for ni2 and use the Firmware downloads from that thread.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
dude I just flashed the ncg and now im stuck in a boot look at the Verizon logo screen
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
Did you follow the guide?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
ok dude heres the deal, I went into stock recovery cause I was stuck in a boot loop and cleared everything so now its loaded and im on ncg 4.4.2 but its running perfectly fine not slow at all so now what do I do? just root it? then flash nk2 back on it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
Go to the guide, go to how to root section. You can use your phone to unzip files so download roots5 zip and unzip it and follow those steps except for number 3(the ones that says Odin ncg) since you're on it now. When you get to the step that says Odin ni2 just use nk2, or ni2 if you want on that one. Now roms are ni2 than nk2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
do I still need to do #5?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
hey can I flash NK2_Kernel.tar that is in that root5 folder? to get back on nk2? I know its not the whole version or do i9 need the whole version?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
I meant 3,4 and 5. I'm sorry. Trying to get my son to go to sleep too. Lol. Only time you need download mode is if you're using Odin. And you only need it now to go to ni2 or nk2, after you root and install safestrap and flash superuser.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
hey can I flash NK2_Kernel.tar that is in that root5 folder? to get back on nk2? I know its not the whole version or do i9 need the whole version? or do I need the full version?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
The kernel tar is what you need

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Wait, did you download ncg Kernel or ncg firmware only? If only kernel then nk2 kernel is ok but if you did firmware then do nk2 firmware only. That way you get the modem too
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
then that's where I messed up cause I used the ncg firmware then I just used the nk2 kernel from the root5 folder and now im stuck on the Samsung galaxy s5 screen. so what do I gota do not just go into download mode and reflash the nk2 firmware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] QA Bot:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jackgter:
Yes, you can root the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A)

Yes you can root it. I just used this method from [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] yesterday, and it works perfectly...

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] e_deher:
ok i got it rooted and a custom rom installed. ANy idea how to get permissive?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Locked bootloader prevents changing SE linux to permissive.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] e_deher:
so what your trying to say is...im screwed
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fly4awhtgye:
I bought a 32 GB Nexus 7 2013 version today and already rooted it with TowelRoot and installed TWRP 2.8.2.2 via flashify. I have backed up the stock rooted setup.

Android version is still 4.3 with build number listed as JSS15J. I thought of flashing the CleanROM 4.0 released 12/10/14 that is Lollipop based.

Do I do anything else besides flashing the 4.04 flashable bootloader before flashing the ROM clean?

Thanks for the help.

Otherwise, what ROMs will flash on my current setup? Thanks so much.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fly4awhtgye:
Update. Did as mentioned above and all is well. I'll figure out removing system apps to install signed blacked out ones shortly I guess. Gmail is an example...
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] ubuntunerd:
Orzly® - Screen Protector For SONY XPERIA Z3 REVIEW.

Orzly® - Premium Tempered Glass 0.24mm Protective Screen Protector For SONY XPERIA Z3 Review.

1. 0.24mm Tempered Glass construction for enhanced impact resistance

2. Maintains perfect image clarity while protecting your phone's screen from scratches, bumps & knocks

3. Easy installation with no risk of bubbles

4. Includes cleaning cloth and application card

5. Anti-chip rounded edge improves gliding and grip experience.

6. Smudge and fingerprint resistant: Oleophobic coating reduces smudges and fingerprints, ensures easy cleaning

7. $15 on amazon

Before I continue let me just say that I’m not a screen protector kind of guy and I have used other products that ended up not lasting or peeling, but when I first read about the Orzly tempered glass I admit I was intrigue.

I received the Package a few days ago which was very nice for a simple screen protector, inside was a Orzly® Tempered Glass Screen Protector, alcohol towelette, microfiber cloth, 2 dust-removal adhesive strip, applicator / bubble-removal card and the instructions manual.

The From the minute I took it out the box I knew this was something different, it felt sturdy and extremely clear even with the sticky film still attached to it. I immediately went to YouTube and quickly watched the video on how to apply it once again just to make sure. I cleaned the screen on the phone real well using all the methods included in the package, the sticky strips worked very well at the end to remove final flying particles of dust. I must say it works as advertised, I placed the screen protector flat on the phone and pressed in the middle section only to watch the screen protector install itself just as the video showed. The corners are rounded to give it a better fit on the phone which also helps with some phone cases not lifting the corner edges. the final product is very nice and flat with out any bubbles or lifted areas, it almost feels as if the two layers fussed together.

Final Thoughts

The Orzly screen protector is definitely a keeper, it feels amazing to the touch retaining full functionality of the screen. The clarity is also very nice and to be honest I can’t tell the difference between the original screen and the Orzly layer. I highly recommend this screen protector to anyone with an Xperia Z3 looking for a premium product!!!!﻿

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[Xperia Z3 Accessories] Hustlervanz:
Good review. I will use the Orzly fusion case with this Orzly Screen Protector and it will be a good combo.
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] PipoyKalbo:
Great review. Im thinking of getting one as well but Im skeptic about it under water.
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] Hardcore73:
What about the back?

I will get the Orzly for the front but what about a glass protector for the back?
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] scaleaton:
I was gonna buy this one but i went with the Nillkin but I'll try this one out if anything happen to where I need a replacement
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] lo97:
Just buy a cheap plastic one, it will do the job and improve the grip

I tried nillkin and now i'm with this...They're both good, maybe nillkin is a bit better but I'm not sure

They said that if you apply it perfectly it's waterproof
[Xperia Z3 Accessories] jason-tech-uk:
Thanks for the review :good: I think their glass screen protectors are fantastic, I have ordered a few of theirs for devices that I've tested in the past. Phones with curved edges however aren't brilliant but then no glass screen protector is. Curved edged phones are the Achilles heel of glass screen protectors!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
I am hoping someone can help me make sense of why Fire TV or Android TV do not have options to allow external storage without a mod?? They want you to purchase games then give you no room to install more than a few at a time? The cloud is great but to me it is a waste of bandwidth to download multiple times? Heck install Bards Tale once on Fire and you are about full?

Maybe it's me I must be slow for I fail to see the Logic?:p
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KLit75:
It's a very controlled ecosystem. The hardware is almost too good for what Amazon wants to offer. If I couldn't root it I wouldn't be buying another one. But at the very least they could've offered an upgrade like with phones and tablet. Maybe we'll see 16gb hdd on the 2nd gen but the way they've been so vigilant around rooted devices, I probably won't buy.

I was surprised when I picked up a ouya for my son it only had 5 gb and change available to start. But at least there you have ext storage and can feel secure in rooting and modifying.
[General Questions and Answers] jimmay12345:
at the mo i use something called soundabout to force audio through my headphones and it works which makes me believe its gotta be software based

but i have to keep changing it and its a pain in the arse.

ive been throught a custom rom thinking that was the issue but even on stock firmware its the same issue

my first real android phone that hasnt exploded in my face *looks at samsung*

anyone know of a fix other then contantly changing my audio option in soundabout

p.s tried 3 diff headphones same issue it plays through my speakers and wont aknowledge they are plugged in
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] surfdude44:
Hi All,

Is there anyway to get this app to work on an unrooted kindle fire hdx ? My son is driving me crazy !

I can download the app with out any issue but when it opens it says it needs to connect to the play store to download data ? As I cant ( yet) root this kindle I don't think the Google play store can be installed ?

Any help or tips would be very much appreciated.

Many thanks
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] EncryptedCurse:
You could manually copy over the game's resources (known as the OBB file).

http://www.apk4fun.com/apk-obb/3395/
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] surfdude44:
Thanks for the quick reply. I have tried to download the obb seperatly from 1market App Store when I downloaded the game.

I've copied it into a new folder I created following the instructions on the market place and put this folder in the android - obb folder at which point the Dream league soccer logo appears on the folder...

Is there anything else I should be doing to activate the file in some way ? I know the instructions say to install but not open before putting the file in place .

Thanks again for the quick response and trying to help - sorry if I am missing something !
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] andyknightsy:
Did you get an answer to this??
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] BatDroid:
did u find an answer,sir?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Themes and Apps] DB126:
Outdated; all HDX devices can now be rooted.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] JamesAub:
Ive been looking at some of the progs out there to keep Tytn running smooth, but i just cant decide which one to buy! So far ive tried MemMaid, SKTools and Pocket mechanic, all of which seem to do slightly different things. Anyone use these tools? Which would be the best all rounder? Should i even bother?

Cheers!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] deadmetal:
I own both memmaid and pocket mechanic and I use both as they have certain advantages over each other. i'd say get both as they're essential apps for clearing up any junk that accumulates!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ChaoticDruid:
Hi, I have used memmaid, sktools..etc, but really if you just want a simple solution to clean temp files, Cleartemp by Vicsoft is a good, and its free, it also cleans dead regisrty entries, but it isn't as thurough as sktools or memmaid.

If you're going to buy just one, I would suggest sktools, memmaid in my opinion is pretty much useless, as it doesn't do a whole lot more for wm5 than most of the free utilities.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] LuckeeLou:
I am extremely happy with SK Tools. I like the auto clean and free up ram functions.
[General Topics] Imaginous:
I'm not comfortable with the ROM I have right now (resurrection remix) and several things actually don't work properly. So I'm running an rooted Samsung galaxy s 4 mini and I'm looking for a rom for daily use cthat of course offers stability, high customizability and possibly as many features as possible. Customization and stability is the most important for me. Anyone know a good one?
[General Topics] angus454:
I don't have a specific rom to suggest... check out the device forum and read posts from folks who have first hand experience with your device... but in a general sense I've had great luck with the cyanogenmod releases. The stable releases are typically solid and well built, it might e a good place to start.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kerozin:
Hi,

Have Xperia Z3 compact and it seems I broke headphones jack. Internally it's made out of two pieces of plastics, black and white part. Could someone with Z3C please check if white plastic part goes all around pins (area marked in red) or everything around pins in naked like on pics below. Would say only pins should be visible?

Left side

[IMG="Left side"]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17562920/Forum/headphones1.jpg[/IMG]

Right side

[IMG="Right side"]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17562920/Forum/headphones2.jpg[/IMG]

Plugged in some Sennheiser headphones with ****ty aftermarket plug and it took quite of an effort to pull it out and when it finally let go it felt like something broke. Interestingly I've also used those on xperia pro and never had a problem.

Please help since this really bothers me, have phone for only couple of weeks.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danknasty:
I am assuming these cannot be rooted and come out the box with latest firmware but I was just curious if anyone has ordered one of these and been able to root it?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Griz Behr:
Actually, I've purchased about 3 or 4 refurbs for myself and friends and ALL of them were rootable. Just got one yesterday that was and have another coming Monday. So, save yourself $20 and the wait for the new version to ship and order yourself a refurb and get that baby rooted!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danknasty:
Lol wow that's great to hear, I'll be ordering a few. Is it possible that you're more likely to get a rootable one as a refurb?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KLit75:
I don't understand how it would be likely to get a refurbished one with rootable fw. Refurbished means used. Amazon WILL MOST DEFINITELY attempt to update the boxes. The only scenario I can see where you'd get rootable aftv is if the previous owner returned it before unrootable firmware was released AND the reseller didn't connect it to the internet before selling and shipping it.

Unless there's something I haven't considered?...

If you are lucky enough to get one with rootable firmware, a good way to see if it's rootable is to plug it in (DONT PLUG ETHERNET) and let it run until it starts "searching for remote"

If that message doesn't switch to German, you should be good.

Then I'd unplug it and go to aftvnews starters guide. Read extra careful, block domains on router and definitely use an Ethernet cable for the initial setup. I was able to get past the updates in one shot but it would've been a lot harder with WiFi.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danknasty:
Well I guess it depends on the process they use to refurbish it. Since the previous poster said all of the ones he purchased were rootable I'm guessing they do a complete restore and do not update before shipping.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KLit75:
Oh yea. And I have no doubt the previous poster 's being honest, but I wouldn't think it's typical to find refurbished ones with rootable fw. That being said, the power of the bargain is strong. I bought an openbox aftv from bestbuy hoping the previous owner didn't actually use it or it had been stored away for months. It still had his Amazon info on it and an unrootable version. Returned it for a new one and rooted. Point is I was about 90% certain I couldn't root the used one but not a big risk because I could return it. If you can send it back, by all means try to save money. I just wouldn't get my hopes up.

Btw--79.99.staples and bestbuy still have rootable ones as late as last week.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danknasty:
I guess it's a moot point since neither of us know the process they are using to refurbish them but buying three refurbished products and all of them being rootable inclines me to believe they aren't simply reboxing returns but possibly doing an actual restore on them. I'd be interested to hear anyone else who has gotten a refurb.

Griz did you happen to note which firmware they had or if they all had the same?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Griz Behr:
All of the refubs I have purchased (4 or 5) have all come with 51.1.0.1 on them. I have another coming tomorrow if it is different I will report back. I see now Amazon is 1-3 weeks out shipping refubs. Maybe they caught on. I'm guessing whatever their process was, it defaulted to 51.1.0.1

For others sake, I hope they keep up the "good" work!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rheinaus:
For those still curious, I just received my re certified Fire TV through Amazon, and it came with Firmware 51.1.3.0. I had purchased a new one from Staples at the same time since they were having a deal, and the new Fire TV from Staples was loaded with Firmware 51.1.0.1. I will be returning my box from Amazon and rooting my box from Staples.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iplayforkeeps:
Using the default messenger app is there anyway to mark all unread text messages as read?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liquidguru:
I don't believe there is a way.

sent from somewhere
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iplayforkeeps:
I use Pushbullet which doesn't mark messages as read. At the end of the day I'm stuck opening and closing all my messages to get rid of all the notifications.
[General Questions and Answers] ro1luci:
Hi, i own a Allview x1 soul. There has been recently given a update for my phone and i cant install it. My phone is not rooted. After it restart in get the error e can mount sd card. Ive looked up the problem on many sites and the solutions provided cant help me because i dont have any sd card slit. I dont have acces to the battery because the phobe is made out of one piece. Can anyone help me. Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] ro1luci:
No1 has any idee how to fix this :(?