yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sthummel86:
Download is not working

I'm having issues downloading the following installer zip: Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip from nut.xperia-files.com

Each time I download the file, it has a different SHA1 hash and none of the last ten downloaded .zip files was a valid .zip file.

I can however properly download the .flashable.zip

Is the .installer.zip file broken? Or maybe the "randomizer" part that get's added to the URL?

[Edit:] None of the .installer.zip downloads are working for me, all of the .flashable.zip downloads are. OS is Windows 7 Pro with most recent patches, but shouldn't be relevant.

[Edit2:] Chrome and Firefox behave the same way, IE aborts the file transfer at a random point
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tarequzzaman:
PhilZ Touch & CWM & TWRP not installing

the process is stuck here for a long time. i have unlocked bootloader. my phone is z3 compact D5833 & not rooted. i'v pressed 3 & enter after opening the .bat file.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sthummel86:
Fixed: Download is not working

In case anyone should ever have that issue: Downloading the file on my mobile phone using the QR Code and then transferring the file to my PC worked.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gvr46a12tt:
Awesome!

Thank you very much. You saved me, I was really stressing over this. Your solution worked perfectly. And so much simpler than many other options I had seen.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sroczkin:
problem with 64GB microSDXC card

The recovery can not see my card microSDXC 64GB. 32 GB microSDHC card is visible. In version 2.8.10 and 2.8.12 is the same problem.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cschmitt:
Are you installing on stock 5.0.2 and do you already have root access? If so choose option 1 during installation, if not rooted already follow the procedure to downgrade firmware and root on 4.4.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evansu01:
Guys, please much needed help here... For Mac.

I know very well for the devs this one is no brainer, but I need to ask since I'm not that tech savvy, anyway, here is the question; in the instruction listed, there is a command for windows and linux. May I ask how about for Mac, using the Terminal.app.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kus2304:
What installer option

Hi there,

I'm using Kingroot. Your install.bat file has options 1. Rooted with SuperSU & 2. Rooted with SuperUser.

Can I still use this installer? if so, what would I do, please.

Thank you
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacobyo7:
Hi, i flashed this stock pre-rooted with the recovery integrated on my z3 compact http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/d5833-lollipop-pre-rooted-xzdr-2-8-14-t3091372 and i have NDR Utils installed and i can reboot in recovery via NDR utils, but when I turn off my z3 Compact, once I boot it, I feel the vibrate, see the green light but whatever i do, holding or pressing volume UP or DOWN, nothing happend :( it won't start in recovery, just boot normaly, and I wonder why. If anywone have an answer, that would be apreciated :) thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
Hi,

I have rooted my Z3c with KingRoot and installed TWRP Manager. TWRP Manager installed a patch to enable writing to SD and busybox. My question is :-

Can I install the Z3c flashable zip via TWRP manager ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
Flash Recovery while already rooted?

Hi,

I have a Z3c which is already rooted and running SuperSu and Busybox. Is there a way to flash a recovery without going via an external PC?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] basti2909:
Never tried it myself but u can test Rashr from googleplay to flash recovery
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
I have seen that - what file (on here?) should I attempt to flash?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] basti2909:
The flashable zip from nutz recovery
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
I'll give that a go!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
No luck installer - waiting for device connect USB now

I am using the Z3C installer - I am rooted and running SuperSU. The installer starts the deamon and then waits for the device - and stays waiting.

I have tried with the USB cable connected before and after running the script - same result.

The instructions just say to run the script - is there another step that isn't mentioned?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackBeardN7100:
Waiting for device - help

OK Z3C on 5.0.2 rooted initially with KingRoot then replaced with SuperSU. All functioning fine.

Now I need a custom recovery. Downloaded the 2.8.21 install script to a Windows 7 laptop. When it runs it starts a daemon and then says connect uSB cable now. It then waits for the device - for ever.

There is an option to install ADB drivers to Windows BUT that requires your 'phone to be in recovery. The Z3C has no recovery!

What am I missing?

EDIT

It was and ADB drivers issue. For anyone else having this issue Install the Windows version of the Sony Z3c companion as it will install the ADB drivers for you!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apollus:
How do I install this on OSX?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mad88ness:
I have a problem i can't access my internal memory (sdcard0) unless i update the busybox but if i update the busybox i lose the recovery. I'm on 5.1.1

If anyone wants logs you have to tell me what should I do.

Thanks for your help
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I have a Xperia Z3 Compact running Cyanogenmod 12.1. Do I have to flash the Special Kernel from the Kernel Builder before flashing XZ Dual Recovery or after?

World not every Nightly flash the CM Kernel again?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] promen:
hello got question is it possibile to play music without sdcard ? where should i move mp3's from my microsd ?

i found only ringtones in internal [ system - media - ringtones ] [ custom rom ringtones ] but is it possibile to move some mp3's ? cos i have got sdcar d only for while

installed pacman rom but w/o inserted sdcard i cant start file manager and apollo [ both f-c ] but with sdcard [ even empty ] and when i paste some mp3 in system - media - music i can play this song with apollo , but w/o cant start apollo hmm why ? is there any way ?

or at least to connect phone to pc and explore ? w/o sdcard ofc and even with this mp3 inside system in memory settings cant see music in memory usage tab,only apps and cache...

hmm hmmm

same situation with walkman

and i dont have any other storage only : sdcard0 [ microsd ] [ androsecure [ located @ sdcard 0 ] and usbdisk

hmm
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
No, since the Arc lacks memory space, it will be near impossible to place your music in the internal memory of the Arc.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] promen:
i noticed i can play music from internal [ system media music ] via ES file manager, but how to make apollo work ? or some player with my DSP ? ; /
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] musi:
I will tell the newbie s how to hard reset your mda 3

1- press on the softkeys ( see the picture where to find the softkeys)

2- press the stylus in the de reset button.

3- Release the soft reset button and keep pressing the soft keys.

4- When the "This operation will delete all your personal data, to manufacturer default" appears on screen.

5- Press Green call button to restore manufacturer default, or press other keys to cancel.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] grun:
Why, and who is asking? This is common knowledge and it is also in the manual.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] ceelo2007:
=)

lol lol lol
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Sjaool:
Hmm... your first post and you know it all... ;)

This is my first post too and I keep learning everyday how to modify and customize my MDA Compact III... :)
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] moinkhulna:
Thanks Man This is Greet JOB

Thanks Again
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] talkways:
Good info. Helped me to hard reset my phone.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] talkways:
If you can't help people then please don't discourage others to share knowledge. Forums are meant for that. If you don't like the information then don't bother to read.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] DaDDy ICEPOC:
thanks m8.

lost manual and couldnt remember.

great info
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] farukb:
try and see what happens,trial and error,personally, the best way of learning....just press and release,no need for holding

my 200th post woohoo
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] charmin:
thanks

i used it for my xda orbit and it worked. i removed the security code .:) thank you
[Galaxy Tab S Themes and Apps] transportguy:
Per CNet, the official release is today. I have not been able to install it to my TabS8.4 though. I can for my Galaxy Note 4 (Verizon).

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-office-apps-for-android-tablets-go-live-today/

Anyone have luck with installing MS Office to an TabS8.4?
[Galaxy Tab S Themes and Apps] Corethan:
unable to fully use on 10.5 tab S

I installed the complete pack on my Tab S 10.5 size. All is ok BUT due to the size of the screen of 10.5 which is greater than 10.1... you need to have a valid Office 365 account to be able to fully use the apps.

On my old tf300 i installed the apps and was able to create modify and record any doc. It's laggy on such an old tablet but it was just to test.

On the tab S 10.5... you can't ! You need a office 365 account... just for 0.4 inch ! What a shame
[Galaxy Tab S Themes and Apps] Itchiee:
Yeah what a DB move from MicroSawft.. I installed on 10.5, then quickly uninstalled after seeing how useless it was.

Sent from my SM-N910P
[Galaxy Tab S Themes and Apps] BlisterAMG:
Same problem here. Unable to create or edit document on the Galaxy Tab S 10.5....
[Galaxy Tab S Themes and Apps] Deadly Delta:
Need a subscription beacuse of .4 of an inch!

Hey has anyone got a solution to this problem? The only guy I've seen try anything is this user http://xdaforums.com/android/software/microsoft-word-excel-powerpoint-remove-t3017094

Other than that is there any way we can contact Microsoft to request that they allow the 10.5 inch screen?
[Off-topic] JohnHi1:
It's pixel like. There are people on the side of the screen and one is holding a guitar and some other things. There were four stands and a monster would appear in the middle and you would have to tap it really fast and coins would come out. You would upgrade the guys on the side of the screen with the coins that you earned from tapping the monster really fast. One of the monsters were called Dennis the cleanser and there was Santa Claus that would be one of the monsters.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] transportguy:
It looks like the official release is out today. I have not been able to download it for my Galaxy Tab S 8.4, but for my Note4 it installs fine.

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-o...go-live-today/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] dbroadus2007:
It works fine on my tab s 8.4
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] JoshDi:
Dead link
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] lasoxfan:
Link is still down
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] azumandias:
The OP must have copied the link with the ellipses included. Here is the full/proper link:

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-office-apps-for-android-tablets-go-live-today/
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4onu:
Try flashing supersu 2.45 on twrp
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikem2273:
no joy dam it same thing when i click to open it
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kiwiandy:
Which TWRP did you use?

I flashed 2.7.0.1 but when i try to boot to recovery I get the white screen with the red warning at the bottom, and "booting into recovery" in pink at the top, but then it fails and reboots to normal system.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osamaxosama:
not working

i think chain fire didn't release root for 5.0.1....

if i knew that, i wouldn't update to this android
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Works fine on Nexus/GPe devices so must be an Sense thing
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmeerpa:
Rooted my M8 with S-ON and bootloader unlocked.

I installed first openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.3

Then entered recovery mode to install SuperSU (latest version)

worked fine.

Did have a WiFi issue, no sure why, but after factory reset problem was solved.

Didi have also the facebook messenger lag problem when in app sound was active.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikem2273:
I just went back to 4.4.3 in the end and installed the viperone Rom and have to say i am impressed
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikeny:
Successfully rooted 5.0.1 using (GSM):

openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img (link) and

UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip (link)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osamaxosama:
thank you... installed and rooted my device, but not sure if 100% functioning, coz i tried to run xmodgames ( app ) with root, but can't gain root access, even i tried to reinstall this app, but never worked.

any explanation ??

check attachment
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darth:
Read post number one,

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-xmodgames-v1-0-1-t2847242
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exocetdj:
I was about to say that post is mod edited

However, great way to point out no warez :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikeny:
You may want to download a root checker app to verify. If it wasn't root properly, I would re-download the SuperSU zip and install it once more.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osamaxosama:
tried root checker, i got this message : (( Congrats, root access is properly installed on this device )) in green color.

so my device is rooted, why i still can't gain access to that app ( xmodgames ) i used to gain access when on 4.4.4

did any body tried this app on 5.0.1 ???
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikeny:
My guess is the given app is not compatible with Lollipop.

Try a couple other apps that require root access; e.g., root file explorer.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen:
Thread closed.

XDA Does not and will never support warez.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Millionas:
As the title says my bluetooth MAC address change everytime i turn off/on the BT.

It is irritating because I have to pair all my equipment all the time.

I am using a Nexus 4 with 5.0.1 LRX22C

First i tried this: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/help/fixing-bluetooth-pairing-problem-format-t2577774 But it dosnt work for me.

I just formated the phone and installed LRX22C again, but no luck, it stills come with a new BT MAC everytime i turn it off/on.

Any clues?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abaaaabbbb63:
Do you have any app that interferes with the bluetooth mac address?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Millionas:
No I don't think so.

I have tried Pry-Fi. But i have disabled it. Maybe i should send an email to the creator.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blaaackone:
Friends, I have a question.

What about OTA updates when the device is ROOT? I need to unroot my device to upgrade to Android 5.0? I hope your answers please!
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eKeith:
Typically "Yes"; OTAs usually check for an unmodified stock ROM as a prerequisite. This is my first Motorola but would expect a similar requirement.

You can also skip OTAs, flash a custom recovery and wait for someone to post a pre-rooted Lollipop build that you like, and flash it via the custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlphaTech69:
Could you please guide me on how to update from I545URUAME7 to the latest build. I stopped the update because at that time they did not have a root. I'm sure by now there is a root for it. My current configuration is I545URUAME7 rooted with the original image. Sorry if it has been posted before, I could not find it. By the way going into settings and software update get me with the error, unfortunately settings has stopped.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Zelmo88:
You can use the method in the link below to upgrade to the current NK1 build and root. Since you are having problems downloading the OTA update, use the "Alternate Method" in the OP.

How to root NK1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlphaTech69:
Very much appreciated, Sorry to bother you again, what do you suggest for backing up my device if something goes wrong. A little nervous doing it, it took lot of time to costumize my phone, I would hate to do it again[emoji1]
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
Now we have official TWRP support, so this thread will not be updated anymore. For more info about official TWRP visit this thread.

Tired waiting for someone to repack kernel with your favorite version of recovery? Or tired to run recovery script every time you update your ROM or kernel? Now you don't need any repacked kernels or recovery-scripts. Use your FOTAKernel as recovery partition!

It works on any kernel with extract_elf_ramdisk utility (it's built in mostly all kernels for custom ROMs, but I am not sure) by @Dees_Troy. And don't forget, that you are doing on your own risk, I am not responsible for bricked devices, acid rains or thermonuclear war.

Installation:

Download zip and flash it via your current recovery. If your current recovery is unusable, you can flash it via terminal emulator:

- Extract FOTAKernel.img and place it to the root of your external SD-card

- Type su and grant root access

- Type

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

- Reboot to recovery to test if it works (if not, try again and check if you are doing it correctly).

Download:

TWRP 2.8.7.0

TWRP 2.8.6.0 (this and next versions are compiled for Xperia M by me)

Older versions and CWM:

TWRP 2.8.5.0 (port from Xperia L)

TWRP 2.8.4.0 (thanks to @Rohan purohit for bringimg it for Xperia L, I just ported and modded it)

TWRP 2.8.0.0/CWM (or scroll down, it's right below this post)

You can restore original FOTAKernel image by following instructions in this post (or just scroll down, it is 3rd post, lol).

Some info:

Sony Xperia devices don't have recovery partition. Instead of this in custom kernels is used recovery-in-boot conception with two-stage boot (ramdisk-recovery is packed inside main ramdisk). And there is partition called FOTAKernel that is used for installing official FOTA (firmware-over-the-air) updates. After unlocking your bootloader this partition becomes redundant, because you cannot use OTA function anymore. So it may be used for storing recovery ramdisk. And this very useful future was implemented by recognized developer @Dees_Troy (lead TWRP developer), he developed utility extract_elf_ramdisk (it is merged to almost all kernels for Sony devices), it extracts recovery ramdisk from FOTA partition instead of using regular one from boot image. So even after updating or changing your kernel or ROM you don't lose your current recovery! Here is some info from Dees_Troy.
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
Download

TWRP 2.8.6.0>>>

TWRP 2.8.5.0>>>

TWRP 2.8.4.0>>>
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
Restoring original image

- You can restore original FOTAKernel flashing it via Flashtool by flashing any firmware (just uncheck everything in "wipe" section and uncheck everything in "exclude" section excluding "FOTA" like in attached screenshot).

- Or install attached zip via recovery or flash FOTAKernel.img from archive as it is written in OP.
[Sony Xperia M] kh34d:
Excuse me sir,

is this recovery work with cm11 which I have now??

Can I flash it now,

so when I decided to flashing cm12 being ready[emoji4]

I hope I explained my idea
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
I don't know for sure. Download both recoveries, try to flash one that differs from yours and reboot recovery. If it changes, that means it works on CM11 kernel. BTW, even if it doesn't work on CM11, it will work when you will flash CM12 kernel. So you can flash it to be prepared.
[Sony Xperia M] itsnie:
Some one please uploade original fota kernel, i'm forgot to backup them .. thanks
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
Okay, I will upload original FOTAKernel.
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
Everything about restoring is in 3rd post.
[Sony Xperia M] itsnie:
Thangs, now all problem will be fixed .. :D
[Sony Xperia M] KHM90:
[MENTION=5917809]cucumber09[/MENTION] Will it work for stock 4.3, i know you mentioned for custom rom but just curious about it, what do u think?
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
No, it needs custom kernel, that includes extract_elf_ramdisk, stock kernel doesn't. BTW, there are CWM-included kernels for all stock ROMs. And TWRP is not available for stock. I can try repacking stock kernel with TWRP, but I doubt it will work.
[Sony Xperia M] KHM90:
Ok thx, Not needed just wanna know whether it will work or not:)

btw, FOTA kernel awesome idea:good:
[Sony Xperia M] ndrancs:
I try to repack my custom kernel with justarchi twrp version. I can Confirm it doesn't boot to fota recovery. Main boot.img is cm12 first nightly. It always boot to CyanogenMod recovery. Still search for solution...
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
I read sources of extract_elf_ramdisk utility. And found there something about uncompressed ramdisk size, there is limitation to 8 Mb by default. So, I think, we should reduce ramdisk size by removing unnecessary or redundant files and binaries (must be done very carefully) or to commit change in our kernel.
[Sony Xperia M] pincheraro:
I'm confused, does it work for locked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
No way. It even won't work on stock kernel with unlocked BL.
[Sony Xperia M] elmkzgirxp:
[MENTION=5917809]cucumber09[/MENTION] Which build is the attached FOTA restore zip from? .9?
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
No, it is from earlier build, but also from 4.3. From first 4.3 build, as I remember.
[Sony Xperia M] ndrancs:
You mean this source code: Dees-Troy

I inspect the twrp, but no found the file that save to be removed. Btw, what commit needed to apply to kernel?
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
I read these sources. And 49th line defines size of uncompressed ramdisk. But now I am not sure, which one is used in our kernel. I suppose, that newer one.
[Sony Xperia M] AggelosGR:
So is this working with latest cm12 nightly?
[Sony Xperia M] shrisangram:
Philz recovery

can you provide fota Philz recovery?:)
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
It doesn't depend on ROM (if it is not stock one and is not tooooo outdated). It works on every nightlies.
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
I don't have time now. I can give it a try, but a little bit later. Also you can ask @FindYanot. BTW, I don't know will it work or will it have screen split bug. I suppose that such bug will be present.
[Sony Xperia M] AggelosGR:
Well i tried to install it with cyanogen recovery but it failed...and i dont know how to change recovery without risk of loosing data and rom reinstalation
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
I wrote about installing it in OP, no need to wipe anything. CM recovery doesn't flash third-party zip's, so flash FOTA using other method, e.g. via terminal emulator. It's not that hard and you need to do this just once, just read the OP attentively and do as is written there.
[Sony Xperia M] AggelosGR:
Thanks.i did it using terminal emu.works perfect at cm12