yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Reserved

RESTORING / CHANGING TO PHILZ OR IN-BUILT KERNEL RECOVERY

STEPS :

-Go to flashtool

-flash ftf ( any firmware is ok )

-(i dont want to flash complete ftf? , do as shown in attachment)

-so what have we done is just flash FOTAKERNEL partition and exclude everything else, so only twrp is wiped

-now ul have d recovery with the kernel

cheers,
[Sony Xperia L] Hanabishi Recca:
Can it be merged with custom kernel? Like ThunderZap.
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Why do you provide a boot image? This is not the way to go. Build a recovery image and flash it to the FOTAKernel partition (/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel) instead. Using boot images is bad, given each ROM has a different ramdisk and the kernel modules may not match, causing stuff like WiFi, BT etc to break.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
ok thanks i'll do that asap !
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
Nice! Tried on CM12 Beta 6 by Varun and it boots fine and all, but it can't Wipe. It says the partitions aren't found...

Hope you can fix it and keep this project up. I think TWRP is the best recovey.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
give me recovery log .. but i did try wipe and it had worked !
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
How do I get the Recovery's log?

In the mean time, this is what I get when try to do a Wipe: http://i.imgur.com/1TsLA9A.jpg
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Advanced > copy log to SD!! Btw it says factory reset complete d! I think it's successful , check it..
[Sony Xperia L] Hanabishi Recca:
You're forgot "adb su" before that, this command didn't work without root permissions.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Yes u need su if ur using terminal ..if PC then u don't need it!

Anyway I'll add it thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
I did it and it's not. When I swipe to Wipe this message appears in 1 sec., when it should take a while to show because Wipe takes a few more than 1 sec. Also when I boot all my files and everything is still there.

I'm unable to get the log. It gets copied to the phone, but everytime I restart the file is erased. Also adb sideload is not working...

Any tip?
[Sony Xperia L] Hanabishi Recca:
This is from ADB, without su it said "Permission denied".

Seems like recovery don't work with ThunderZap 4.12 - it can't mount anything. And i can't copy log to sd because sd isn't mounted.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Yes wipe bug is confirmed.. And su too.. I'm busy now so couldn't test myself.. I'll update post tmo..
[Sony Xperia L] hhrokarvi:
Yeah guys before you do the FOTAKernel code make sure you tap "adb root" so you get permissions!
[Sony Xperia L] jakubekw1997:
ADB and Root is on ... Permission Denied ...
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
Download Terminal Emulator from Play Store, then open it and type su so it get root access, then type:

dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel

That's how I did it. It worked...
[Sony Xperia L] cascabel:
I'm facing this issue as well. nothing seems to be mounted. used terminal emlator to flash fotakernel.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Try this go to Dev options and root access to both apps and adb.. And im waiting on official support wherein we'll just have to use their app to flash! :)
[Sony Xperia L] underd0g:
Correct command to use from adb:

adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel

Don't forget to allow "Root access" from "Apps and ADB" in "Developer Options"
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Yes i havent edited op cos im working on getting official support
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
OP updated with link to official page ,, we will be getting regular updates

u can use TWRP MANAGER in a few days maybe a day or two :) il update about it.. until then follow steps on the page

Regards !
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
We are officially supported now.

Check the link for more details and downloads

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/01/30/official-twrp-live-sony-xperia-l/
[Sony Xperia L] Hanabishi Recca:
Recovery works with new version from 30 Jan! Thanks! :good:
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
New Version TWRP 2.8.5.0 is out..

Download link - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/taoshan

What's new in 2.8.5.0:

-Scale the GUI - TWRP can read the theme's resolution and scale it up or down to fit the theme to your screen's resolution

-Improve thread handling and move input handling into the main rendering thread to improve stability

-Make MTP work even if unplugged and plugged back in

-Unify scrollable list code and make kinetic scrolling feel more natural

-Fix handling of mapped zip files for OTA updates (CM12 updater)

-USB keyboards should now work on all devices that support USB host mode via a USB OTG cable

-Other small fixes and improvements
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
As u can read d first Line which basically means , u can use theme of any other dimension than ours and. It'll scale it for our device , so I tried one and it works almost ! :) so in future updates with few fixes , we could apply any theme ! :)
[Sony Xperia L] eymentuna:
xperİa l error
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Awesome Work!!
[Sony Xperia L] underd0g:
Can anyone confirm that TWRP 2.8.5.0 is only stuck at Teamwin logo in CM12 Beta 7?
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
i have built an unofficial recovery .. test it n tell me if it works with beta 7!! link here
[Sony Xperia L] madz13:
Hello rohan, with your new unofficial build unfortunatelly It is still broken, I am using CM12 beta 7
[Sony Xperia L] Hokasito:
I'm using CM12 beta 7 and TWRP 2.8.5.0 without problems, so you have another unknown problem.
[Sony Xperia L] madz13:
Which build do you use? Official or unofficial?
[Sony Xperia L] Mazzen.kh:
For me on beta 7, neither 2.8.5.0 official nor unofficial work

Both freeze TWRP logo
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
TWRP fixed

Download- link

-Download the above file.

-Copy the file to /sdcard/fotakernel.img and run the following commands using terminal emulator or in adb shell:

su

dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel

cheers,
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Since this is a fota kernel, if I'm not wrong we should still have this recovery even after flashing the ROM zip right? (Just dirty flashing, or clean flashing too?)
[Sony Xperia L] cascabel:
Yes. Even after flashing a different kernel, i still get twrp for my recovery.

On a side note, i'm not here to promote anything, but there are apps that can flash fota kernel. I'm using Rashr atm, and i'm sure even when you know the commands in terminal, it's a hassle to have to type it in. Or maybe i'm just lazy? ?
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
I just named it fotakernel, i took it from my mobile (after flashing so it was named) Its still a recovery image, n fotakernel is not a image but partition..we r flashing recovery image to it..n yes until n unless u flash stock ftf wic wipes fota partition, ul have twrp
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
Tested a couple of things and it's all working fine. Just ran into a small error. Couldn't wipe Internal Storage.

Log is attached.
[Sony Xperia L] corphish:
Material Theme (Share)

Why not have a material theme for TWRP?

Find it here.

Extract zip to find ui.zip, paste it in sdcard/TWRP/theme/

If you don't find ui.zip inside the zip you downloaded, but find many files and folders, simply rename the zip you downloaded to ui.zip.

Done.

Obviously, if you don't find the folders, create one.
[Sony Xperia L] paulogracioli666:
If I flash via recovery a nighlty cm12 updates, will the TRWP be replaced by CMrecovery ?

Other question, when released, flash Thunderzap 4.14, The TRWP be replaced by Philz?
[Sony Xperia L] underd0g:
1. No

2. If TZ has extract_elf_ ramdisk features, TWRP will not be replaced.
[Sony Xperia L] paulogracioli666:
Thanks for the reply man
[Sony Xperia L] Mazzen.kh:
Adb shows device offline, what to do?:)
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=5002005]Mazzen.kh[/MENTION] install the drivers for adb
[Sony Xperia L] Mazzen.kh:
It's installed, it worked when system is booted and worked on other kernel combined recoveries, does this one have specific drivers?
[Sony Xperia L] noetrejo:
how install for adb??
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=4468608]noetrejo[/MENTION] to install adb get drivers with the help of flashtool & Google for mini adb installer get it and follow the steps posted on twrp site. BTW [MENTION=5002005]Mazzen.kh[/MENTION] you can do this via terminal app for android too. I did it via terminal app it caused no issues.
[Sony Xperia L] imroh93:
TWRP Stuck at Teamwin logo

I downloaded the openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-taoshan.img from the site and copied it to sdcard and used terminal emulator to run the code.

But now everytime I go to recovery, the screen gets stuck at teamwin logo. and the screen flashes every 10 seconds.

.I'm on cm12 beta 7.

I'm new to this. Kindly help :(
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59168837 image n follow d same steps ,
[Sony Xperia L] the_biu:
@Rohan purohit

Hey man, could you take a look at this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59178802&postcount=40?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] daniklenik:
i using twrp latest build n blisspop rom

i tried to flash thunderzap 14 and just say complete/success,without any presetting (i/o,cpu,thermal setting) like installing tz 13.when finish n reboot,the kernel still in tz 13.please help
[Sony Xperia L] yurmuki:
Note3 n9005

Can anyone confirm that installing 2.8.4.0 works without any issues on note 3 lte (n9005).
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
you are in xperia L forum here...
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
TWRP 2.8.6 IS OUT

DOWNLOAD AND DETAILS HEAD OVER TO THIS PAGE - LINK

Cheers,
[Sony Xperia L] zenaufa:
i've got the updater binary error when i tried to flash official blisspop on twrp 2.8.4.0 and 2.8.6.0. when i tried to flash it on philz there is no error ._.
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Maybe u should read my latest post on Blisspop thread ?
[Sony Xperia L] zenaufa:
whoa,didn't see that post when i download it yesterday XD thanks for the reply :D
[Sony Xperia L] imroh93:
Phone booting to twrp

i downloaded the twrp v6 and put it in my sd card and did as said.

but now the team win interface is irritating. it won't install any zips. and i don't even get either sony/thunderzap logo :/

I can't figure out what the problem is.

Please help asap.

i had installed the img file via teamwin recovery
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
U don't get sony logo ? U have flashed IMG as a boot.IMG which is y ur booting direct to twrp (follow steps again) ! Installing zips is fine, Always wipe (clean install) including data,system bfr flashing any ROM! ￼

I would recommended following post 2 n flashing again using TWRP app or one in themes n apps section!
[Sony Xperia L] >>??<<:
Hello OP, could you please answer me this question? Can i install twrp using twrp manager on stock rom with stock kernel, rooted, lock bootloader? It have been long time since the last time i used this phone, so maybe i could miss somethings important

Sorry for my bad english!
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
[QUOTE=>>?? No since stock does not have fotakernel ! U need to be on cm 12.1 or any of the lollipop roms
[Sony Xperia L] Delvator:
i got trouble in first install

i do, download the img file and then flash via flashtool

i get TWRP but can't use

if i touch the screen in TWRP menu the screen shake randomly

how to fix that ?
[Sony Xperia L] quantatheist:
Hi, I'm on official CM12, but I can't flash any updates. When I reboot to TWRP recovery and try to flash the via CM Updater downloaded ZIP, it is aborted with an error like: "This update is for C2105, [three other device names]. Your device is ."

Is there any option to get the device name or flash the ZIP without data loss? Thank you in advance.
[XOLO A500S] XDA Visitor:
sir is there any rom update file for lollipop for xolo a500s..if there is ..then please send me a link for that
[XOLO A500S] Darth:
Hi,

I see no mention of Lollipop for your device on XDA. You can register on XDA and ask about it in this dedicated thread for your device,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2488640

Good luck!
[HTC Amaze 4G] EshbanBunny:
Is 5.0 lollipop rom for htc amaze 4g have been released?
[HTC Amaze 4G] pbergonzi:
Lollipop Amaze.

NO! The link to Lollipop 5 for Amaze is Scam and possible Malware.

NO! The link to Lollipop 5 for Amaze is Scam and possible Malware.

NO! The link to Lollipop 5 for Amaze is Scam and possible Malware.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Neo:
Closed until further notice.
[Verizon LG G3] jazzyjames:
So I am getting my LG G3 in the mail today. Is there any recommendations that you guys have for me? Do I need to block OTAs right from the get go if I want CM12 on it?

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] coldconfession13:
U might have to downgrade
[Verizon LG G3] BladeRunner:
Blocking OTAs is generally a good idea. As the other post says you MAY have to downgrade. 10B firmware is what you want to be on to stump root and flash the bumped TWRP.

Once you are rooted

you can use Titanium Backup to freeze "System Updates" or use a file explorer to rename or delete the file (I recommend freezing or renaming)
[Verizon LG G3] zakkyzombie:
If you are on 10b root it with stump, flash the twrp image with flashify, and freeze system updates. Download cm12 nightly, and some 5.0.x gapps, I recommend pa, then go into maps, search for like McDonald's, and set a navigation route to it, then boot into twrp, backup stock (optional, but recommended), then do a advanced wipe and wipe everything except your storages (I do it twice) then flash your cm12 and gapps. And boom. Set it up, sit back, and enjoy.

Sent from my LG G3.
[Android Themes] sasokutenshin:
I'm still rocking KitKat 4.4.4 on my Moto X 1Gen because I prefer my Xposed modules over Lollipop. That being said, thanks to a combination of CM11 themes and some Xposed modules, I've given my phone a personalized near-Lollipop look. There are, however, a couple of things I need help with, if anyone is willing.

I'm using a theme called L Style White, which was included in a 2-in-1 theme apk called KitKat White, which has since been removed from the Play Store for having "KitKat" in its name. Since it's no longer available, I've cracked it open several times and made some adjustments and changes, for my own personal use. I have no intentions of sharing/uploading a mod of someone else's initial work on the Play Store. I just made it for myself. I've added a lot of Lollipop elements from other CM11 themes that I liked. But there are two things I can't figure out how to theme on my own, and I was hoping someone more skillful with creating themes would be willing to help me out.

The first thing is the Google "Ears" sound search widget. I'd like to theme it to have a white background and dark text (so it will be visible on the white background). This one seems simple enough, but I can't seem to work it out on my own. Hopefully someone here can.

The second thing is the Reboot dialog, or really any dialog, I guess. I want to remove the white line under the title. This seems to exist on pretty much all dialogs that use the native framework, not JUST the advanced reboot menu. As you can see, it's already themed somewhat in the LiquidSmooth 4.4.4 ROM I'm using. I'd just like to make it more Lollipop style by removing that line. (On holo-light dialog popups, it's a dark line instead). I'm fine with the colors and everything on this; just want to make it more Lollipop style in its overall look. I've included a screenshot of an app that uses the style I'm wanting. Again, I don't care about changing the colors, just the layout of the title and stuff.

So there. Sorry that was so long. Hopefully someone took the time to read it anyway. If I need to, I can share the apk of the theme I'm using, but I'd rather do so privately, since it wasn't my work to begin with. I really just need whatever files/resources/xmls I can drop into the appropriate folder in the 'Overlays' section of the theme apk. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and would also help me learn more by example.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
Hey guys, this is my first post on XDA forum.

So I've recently bought a nexus 7, I used wugfresh's root kit to root my nexus but then it didn't work... so I've tired the auto root by chainfire. Then I was able to get root. So then I went to playstore and downloaded rom manager to install CWM. I went to recovery then I get this message:

E : Cant mount /cache/recovery/log etc.....

I've tried everything I can do such as researching, changing recovery, and watching a youtube tutorial but nothing helped.

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] nhizzat:
I would start over from scratch using fastboot to flash a factory image and stock recovery. If your bootloader isn't unlocked already, unlock it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
I tried to format using wugfresh couple times but still not working...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
DO NOT USE TOOLKITS. They cause too many problems. Learn to do things the proper way using fastboot. I agree with the poster above, you should flash a factory image to start over. Download the system image from here- https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

You need to unlock your bootloader-

fastboot OEM unlock

Then run the flash_all.bat. That will automatically wipe and reflash everything to get you back to square one.

Then you need to flash TWRP (don't use CWM)

fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img

TWRP will automatically prompt you to flash SU when you reboot. Choose yes, reboot, then install SuperSU from play store, update the SU binaries, reboot again, and then you're done.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
I tried to flash TWRP but its still the same error code:(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
I highly advise you start from scratch so do what I told you to do in my last post. I promise if you do it the correct way (ie. without using toolkits) it will work.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
It would be great if u could tell me the commands, im nubby with this fastboot thing.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
I gave you the commands in my first post in this thread.

Here's a guide to get you started-

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
Sorry for another nubby question but how do I get flash_all.bat?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
It's in the file that you should have downloaded from the link I posted in my first post. The instructions are at that link as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
Hey I tried the following:

oem lock

oem unlock

flash-all/flash_all.bat

flash recovery(TWRP)

but then when I reboot into TWRP I don't get a message saying you to install SU... And when I go to 'Install' in TWRP I don't see any internal storage available(0mb). With this error I cant install any roms which is boring.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
Hmm... Can you even boot into the stock ROM at this point? Try formatting /data (done in TWRP). Did the system image flash successfully?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
I can boot into my stock rom which is 5.0.2, when I try to format /data the error codes comes out...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
Did the system image flash successfully?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
using flash-all command, yeah
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
Well then I don't know what to tell you at this point. I know Lollipop has been causing issues for some N7 users, but I also know that wugs toolkit causes problems too so honestly I'm not sure what the root of your issue is. I think someone with more experience with Lollipop is gonna have to chime in here, I'm still on 4.4.4 on all of my devices. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z3r0c311:
Thanks for helping me I appreciate it. I hope someone else can help me with this problem... btw can I flash roms with the stock recovery? The stock recovery seems to be working fine...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] _MetalHead_:
No, you can only flash custom ROMs if you have a custom recovery.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] rirawin:
Is there a difference between Multiwindow on the Google store or should I use Wanam to add more multi window functionality?.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] MunkinDrunky:
Ive used MultiWindow Apps Manager in the past and it really only adds extra apps to your note's multiwindow pullout bar.

You might as well use Wanam, it will add those apps you want to add (and without a whole app just to do that) as well as other nifty features.

Edit: you need to be rooted of course (I think...I am always rooted)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farhanito:
Have anyone tried running DNScrypt-proxy on this phone?

About DNScrypt-proxy

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2793092

While it works on my other device, somehow I can't get it to work on my G2, both Wifi or mobile network.

Currently using OptimusG3 + [MENTION=2376110]dorimanx[/MENTION] kernel.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B@RRY78:
Downloaded themes dont show up they install good but doesnt apear in themes engine how can i fix this

Thanx in advance
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldubs:
Which theme engine? What ROM are you running?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B@RRY78:
Got it working im on blisspop
[XDA Assist] Naval Kishore:
Dear Team,

Can you please help me out to get the Android Lollipop on my device Sony Xperia M dual Model no : C2004.
[XDA Assist] Razvan:
Hi there,

No isn't any official CM 12 for your device only some unofficial build but not sure if is matched with your device. Please register an account on XDA forum and ask here:

[HELP THREAD][C1904] All Questions Welcome!

This in that ROM but please ask first in the thread I gave you above: [ROM][LRX22G][5.0.2][BETA 3/FXP] Unofficial CyanogenMod 12

Good luck
[General Questions and Answers] mayank2015:
I have made a WiFi connection between my windows PC and my android TV stick MK808B dual core A9 model. I am sending packet data through UDP from my PC to the android stick but i am getting data packet losses. this happens only on WiFi. if i give a wired connection to the android stick then the packet data is not lost while receiving. on the other hand there is no data packet loss when sending the data from android stick and receiving in windows PC even using WiFi.

Does anybody know the reason?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] Bobvark:
so they said first quarter.... Has there been any news on if/when? Should we just assume April?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] rdbud:
They actually said first half, not first quarter. Honestly I'll be shocked if it gets updated.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] ScoobSTi:
At this point, I don't even care about Huawei's Lollipop. I'm starting to doubt it will happen.

I'll just wait quietly for CM12. :good:
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] p51d007:
Won't matter. I'm sticking with what mine came with. It's fast & STABLE. Unless the time comes an app REQUIRES

5.x, I'm leaving mine alone. You know that if/when 5 is released, it will probably take a couple of updates to fix bugs that

will pop up, plus, Huawei, like any other device manufacturer wants people to buy new devices, so it is always in their best

interest, be it a manufacturer, carrier provider or whoever, to not push updates, but talk people into throwing away a 1 year

old device, and buying a new one. It's just business...not saying its right, but that is the way it is.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] Moody66:
Not true actually. People won't buy from a manufacturer that doesn't release updates. Plain and simple as that. It's in their best interest to update to new version. If you watched what happened when they said they wouldn't release KitKat you would know that.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] rdbud:
I'm starting to suspect this guy might be getting some sort of kickback from Huawei or something . He consistently pops up in any thread about updates to quickly disregard it and sing the praises of the current build. He always throws that little hint of doubt that the new build might be buggy and won't be as stable or good as it currently is. It's just a little fishy.