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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebrinkis:
Here is where my Noob shows. I try to learn as I go along, but find many things that are above my head. I take a long time to puzzle through things, and when stuck, someone from XDA can usually point me in the right direction. This question regards Kernels for the Verizon Dev Ed Note 4. The kernels that seem to be available are either stock, or CM12 ROM early builds. The Touch Wiz kernels that I can find, other than Starkissed, are based on other carriers, mostly T-Mobile, or for other versions of the phone. I understand that there are carrier specific files for each carrier that should be used for each carrier's phones. I have tried several of the T-Mobile kernels, and they seem to work 99.99% of the time, and rarely get glitches, but I do run across several odd things that seem to be kernel related. I will give a concrete example: My wife and I both have Note 4 Dev Eds. She is running Definitive NJ5 1.6 with the stock kernel. I am running the same Definitive 1.6 but with the AEL 7.2 TMO kernel. (I know that Definitive 1.8 came out, and both of us will be on it by the weekend, but that is a different issue). Here is the strange thing -- The standard Google Play Netflix app (Yes, I did get a free year of Netflix with the second Dev Ed Note 4 buy) works on her phone, but not mine. Yes, I know we have many different apps on each phone and so on, but when I switch back to full NJ5 with Definitive (ie stock Kernel), the problem goes away. On her phone the app proceeds to a sign in page, on my phone the app takes about 4 or 5 minutes of spinning and then says it can't establish a connection. I tried to get a logcat, but a 5 minute logcat is a huge pile of information that I don't think is within my abilities to evaluate / unravel. I was wondering if it could be a TMO versus VZW carrier specific issue. I love the AEL kernel and the incredible customization it allows. Is there a formal set of carrier specific files that can be substituted or imported into the TMO Kernels to make them fully VZW compatible, or is this an extensive "porting project"? Does someone simply have a list of values that need to be changed or easily plugged in, or is this a big developer level issue? What is the level of knowledge needed to do such a thing? Thank you in advance for your patience and help.

Well, I found out that it was not a Kernel specific problem, but a Netflix app specific problem involving it wanting SELinux. I should have searched better, though I thought I did -- I should have known, XDA came through again.

Moderator, please feel free to delete this thread. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ragnar:
Closed at OP request

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Have a great day!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackal2403:
i just bought a amazon tv fire and want to root it but when i plug it in for the first time it wants to download a software update after finding my network..how do i get around that...i know its a series 3 and is rootable..are there any videos on how to root this device..any help would be appreciated thanks....
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bula1ca:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-a-new-fire-tv-without-blocking-root/
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
don't let it update and dont use Wifi. Start it up and when you get the wifi selection option, give it the ethernet connection till you see the word checking for updates, as soon as you see it, remove the ethernet and you should see a login screen. Go ahead login and root/block updates and downgrade and then go back up. the link given above should help.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
I just picked mine up from BB and got a big fat "NO" on the root serial number check on aftvnews. Does that mean there's no shot for me- or can I still hook it up without internet and see what's up?

edit: fired it up and saw the german language option which I guess means no root for me :(
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
return it back to bestbuy. Go looking for series 3. There are plenty out there. I just saw two of those series in Los Angeles Best Buy.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
I thought about that- but I'm also wondering just how important is the extra storage space to me. Perhaps more than I think.. Also- the other problem is that they're actually pretty hard to find in stock around here. I had to order online and do store pick up just to make sure it would be there when I got there. Assuming I do visit some other stores and try to grab one- is there something I can see in the serial number which will tell me it's a series 3? I looked at the decoder on aftvnews I don't see anything about series, but there is a number that shows the revision.. Same thing as series? Thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
The Serial number sould be 70900305 or 303. Get the point. ? Its still easily available here in the Los Angeles Area. It will require some effort but I'm sure you will get it. As for the benefits for root each one has their own advantages. For me these are to name a few.

1. Extra Space once I run out. I really don't think I'll need it.

2. USB Drive. This too I don't need as I use the network.

3. QuickSupport (TeamViewer) This is the most important as I can help fix my parents and family's firetv remotely as only with root you can get remote view.

4. md.emu and other emulators which are paid in google play. (Enjoy playing the nintendo and sega master system) to revive old days.

5. Custom Rom (around the corner) not needed now.

6. Kodi Icon on home screen. Nice to have but not needed.

7. Suspend and Restart in Kodi (Very useful features)

I'm sure here are others features that I've missed or don't know off but if given a choice, I'd rather spend the extra effort but get a rooted one. I have one extra rooted one in 'my doomsday bunker as I always have a feeling I may mess mine up or brick it up one day.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
Thanks for the advice- so are you saying the 6th digit should be a 3 as in "series 3" or as aftvnews describe it "hardware revision"? I'm a little confused since their advice seems to indicate that factory software is based on the manufactured date which are the 9-12 digits..

Either way- I'm going to go around to a few more stores that may have them in stock and punch them into the decoder and see if I get lucky.. If not, I'm not terribly disappointed. With the unrooted unit I picked up earlier today I've managed to install Kodi, and "add the app" to home screen with the ikono TV / llama trick. Again, I'd love to have root and extra storage so I'll see what I can do- but this seems like it's gonna be a really solid device.. I tested some uncompressed high-bit rate stuff and it played flawlessly.. If only it could pass through HD audio- then it would just be darn near 100% perfect..
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
yes. Don't follow the decoder. The decoder says the Series 2 is good as well but I couldn't get those to bypass the initial check. By Series 3 yes I mean the 6th digit 305 or 303 or 304 sets are good in my personal experience. I've done quiet a few. I also tried looking for you yesterday in my local best buy (91303) but they didn't have it in stock. Had you asked a few days earlier. I would have saved one for you instead of returning it. Next time I see a correct series, I'll pick up a few for the community incase someone needs them. :). Good luck and let me know if you need any help.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
Hey man- thanks for convincing me to stick with the idea of going after an old one! I drove to a BB a little further away and it was worth it. They had two, and one was a 3 series! I punched it up on the decoder also and it says it should be rootable- woohoo! I won't have a chance to know for sure until this evening when I can plug it in and play with it- but it looks like I'm good. Just need to make sure I follow the steps right and not let the darn thing update.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
If you live close to 91303, I can help you out. If you aren't good at it, I can put up the firmwares till the bootmenu for you. If you want the files. PM me. I have all of them on my hdd. They all are available anyways but took me a while to collect them all. Finally if you want to send it in to me with shipping both ways, I'll do it for you. Either way congrats. but by knowing the times of your reply, you may be on the east coast :)

Remember its the ethernet trick of removal when checking for updates for series 3 and that is the only way now. Ensure you block on router first as well before you start. If you have mcaffee anti virus, ensure you disable it on your pc as tw_3.apk is detected as a virus. Keep all ducks in order. Its not hard if you know what your doing. You will have to downgrade and root again and block updates again before you go back up to prior to the bootmenu. After unlock, you can go to rbox' boot menu with recovery with the latest rooted firmware. Finally I suggest install google play with market helper 1.1 to make apps compatible. In the end use SDCard Pro which costs about 2.50 on google play to clean out the orphans and recover some captured disk land space. :)

Good Luck and its nice that you took that effort. Its totally worth it. When I first started doing this, I didn't know of the auto update to non root version and didn't block anything and lost my root. I since then sold my non rooted on ebay and repurchased it. I now have an extra in my bunker.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
Thanks dude. Before going over to the dark side with my iphone I had about 5 different android phones and rooted/rom'd every single one of em.. So although this seems maybe a little bit more involved I think I'll be alright- but your tips are much appreciated and I may hit you up on PM if I run into any troubles. What are your thoughts on the all-in-one tools/scripts here on the forums that will root, install CWM, etc?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
I really use a combination. I have a directory for downgrade and just follow through the instructions. I've saved up the files in the respective directories in my PC as \downgrade and then as \latest before the bootmenu and then \final with boot menu. (I know the naming is a little whacked but it works for me)

In the instructions they don't say to put the rom.zip in the folder so I manually put it. If you need all the files, I can package it up for you. We will have to figure out how to send it over to you. through teamviewer / dropbox or some other way.

as for automation scripts, I don't use any. I just have batch files to install all the apks. I also install google play and the llama automation scripts and then import it in Llama.

In the end I use adbfire only to restore the kodi backup which has all the nuances from helix and elmero's fixes. and then replace the icons of ikono.tv.

I haven't had the need to extend my drive but have a hub waiting for future if I need it.

* Don't forget to disable using the com = disable command.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hag77:
Phew... Did it- man that was a heck of a process.. Had to do all the downgrade/upgrade/boot menu, etc etc etc but it's finally done and I'm all up to date! I could probably do it again in half the time now that I've done it once, but that first time was a real doozy.. I pretty much just stuck to the atvf guides. Thanks again for the tips / advice.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
Great. Congrats !! Its surely not for the faint of heart. and most mess it up. Ensure you block the updates on the router and through pm disable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Titan_evo:
I have been trying to find a way on how to update my prl on my flashed note 3 but keep only coming to the "How to flash a note 3 to metro pcs or cricket". I just want to know how to do it for note 3 flashed to metro pcs.

Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Razvan:
Hi there,

I'm sorry but I can't find anything relevant to your question/device.

Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.

Stand by
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
PRL helper will update your PRL, from a file you've found and down loaded to you phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Titan_evo:
Thank you for the help, i just download 3037 prl but I see now change in speeds. It stay at 0.02 mbps. Do you know how I could fix this? When I first had my phone flashed to metro I would get 1.2mbps. Any advise?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
There are some old ones here.

Looks like *228 get the latest?

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1570839-Latest-Metro-Evdo-Prl
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Titan_evo:
I have tried doing the *228 but it says failed to download. Do you know if there is any way to fix it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Titan_evo:
Also is how can I change the SPC #. I can't find it on my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rbeavers:
http://www.meidconverter.com/

They also provide the MetroPCS SPC number?

It sounds like changing it aint really legal. If you google change you imei number you can see how it's done.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] fatdogit:
Hello,

I have a kindle fire hd 8.9", jem. I accidentally deleted my backups, (rm *) in the wrong directory... Didn't realize this and red screen bricked the tablet.

I would really appreciate it if someone could send me the files so I could recover the device.

I have been searching for the .img files forever online and had no luck :(

[EDIT] Forgot to say I needed boot, recovery, and system

[EDIT2] A link to a download would be just as good

[FINAL_EDIT] FOUND never mind :)

Thanks!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rknautz:
I'll start by saying I've had my Fire TV since April and never had a single problem until about a week ago I started having problems when using Plex and Netflix. Anything I tried to play on any settings would play for about 20 seconds and then stop. I ruled out any problem with my network so it had to be the Fire TV itself which updated to the latest version a few days prior to the problems starting. I talked to Amazon support for a few hours and after all the troubleshooting they had me do they sent me a new Fire TV which got here today but it automatically updated during setup and I'm having the same exact problems I was having with the other one. Amazon instant videos won't load at all, Netflix/Plex play for 20 seconds perfectly fine then just stop, and Sling TV plays for about a second then buffers.

I'm here hoping somebody knows how or can figure out a way to downgrade because this is beyond frustrating.

My Fire TV is on Software Version 51.1.4.3_user_514020320
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XDA Visitor:
Will I still get the lollipop update after I do the factory reset. I have a nvidia shield tablet 16G Wi Fi model.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Razvan:
Sir,

Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.

For more questions or to have full access please register an account on XDA forum.

Stand by

Good luck
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gadgetguy2005:
Yes
[Sony Xperia M2] LilBlinx:
If you need a little more information about the new update that just hit the M2:

1. D2303 18.3.1.C.1.13 Vodafone UK

Download links:

GOOGLE DRIVE

2. D2303 18.3.1.C.1.13 SFR FR

Download links:

GOOGLE DRIVE

3. D2303 18.3.1.C.1.13 Customized CH

Download links:

GOOGLE DRIVE
[Sony Xperia M2] nuZnu:
any download link for d2302?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Nope, Sony hasn't released anything yet. Sorry
[Sony Xperia M2] mantazzo:
Saw it and already downloading Customised BAL 18.3.1.C.1.13 for D2403 (Aqua). Does anyone know a proper changelog?

Also, if I update now, will my root stay?

Update: It just showed up on my phone through update center.
[Sony Xperia M2] gogobaba:
I just installed it.I dont see any diffrence then the last one.Its even a bit slower..
[Sony Xperia M2] ulum.misbahul:
D2302 newly available on costumizationsaudi arabia, try download from flashtool
[Sony Xperia M2] DanielFlorin:
What's new ? What bug fixed ? Camera quality improved ?
[Sony Xperia M2] gogobaba:
Dont install this rome.The phone is laggy i dont see any improvements at all.All of my apps started crashing right after i installed the rom and i installed the apps.Event the damn default lockscreen got stuck and i had to restart my phone so i can unlock it..

Im going back to the old one
[Sony Xperia M2] SharpnShiny:
Anyone else? Any updates?

Not rolling out for other models yet :(
[Sony Xperia M2] Miche1asso:
It became available for D2303 in Italy today. I am going to install it soon (now I'm backing up the phone just in case). But there is not OTA update, it needs to be downloaded and installed via computer. Is that normal? I have still nearly 2GB free in the internal memory, so it shouldn't be it.
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
It's normal if you're system is edited.

Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
[Sony Xperia M2] clesiak:
Hy, i've upgraded my D2303 in france to 18.3.1.C.1.13 but i've lost root. Have some issue ?
[Sony Xperia M2] borozu:
So this soft is newer than 18.3.1.C.0.22 yes? Does it fix mic bug?
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
It's newer but i don't know about mic bug.

Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
[Sony Xperia M2] borozu:
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-M2-M2-dual-M2-Aqua/M2-microphone/td-p/760385

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/help/mic-volume-low-t2908938

And the "solution" to this problem but i don't want to root my phone because of warranty loss: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/general/fix-low-microphone-volume-kitkat-t2930748

A lot of people have the mic issue. It's connected with KK update, something in software was changed. On JB most phones work properly. It's pissing me of i think i just sell my M2...
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
As i know unlocking bootloader voids your warranty, mic bug, i never had it so i can't tell you if it's fix. Sorry :(

Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
[Sony Xperia M2] Miche1asso:
Are you sure about it? There was a rooting technique that first rooted the phone (thus modifying /system) using the JB rom and then updating to kitkat via OTA.

That's because /system has been rewritten. You must root it again. It just takes few minutes anyway.

Sony explicitly says that we

may

lose the warranty unlocking the bootloader. The trick is that in order to do so we must send the IMEI number, so they can double check in their databases. And they claim that unlocking the bootloader may lead to the installation of ROMs overheating the phone. Kinda slimey if you ask me. Other than BS, since the HW must self-protect itself from overheating. If it doesn't the HW is junk and deserves to be repaired under warranty.

The rooting alone (with bootloader locked) instead is an hack. It would be a bit like saying that we lose the warranty on a Windows PC because we installed Linux instead. Still, one can remove the rooting (unless the motherboard is fried or something like that).

I don't know about the mic bug either. But there is the latest KK 4.4.4 update, it's supposed to fix the bugs. Just go for it.
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
Well not exactly sure, but using ota update method i did delete some apps on 4.3 and update to 4.4 didn't work. Next time i just uploaded Su binary and update didn't work. And when i update without deleting/updating anything it worked. Than you made my life much easier with your tut. :)

Thanks

Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
[Sony Xperia M2] getasgula:
D2403 Aqua

Can i flash this firmware on my D2403 ?
[Sony Xperia M2] arif41:
Are you can't read? It's only for 2303
[Sony Xperia M2] SharpnShiny:
I flashed the Aqua 2406 firmware on the normal M2 2306 perfectly, no problems. You should stick to the same region/model you have, e.g. 06 is North America, 02 is dual, 03 is most of the world e.g. Europe, some South America, some Asia. If you do that, you should be fine.
[Sony Xperia M2] PTGageto:
So far I've seen these changes:

Instead of 4G now it shows as LTE

CPU-Z now shows the correct CPU image as well as thermal sensors

Also, system seems more responsive now but that's because it's kinda clean :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Just had the 18.3.1.c.1.13 update arrive in update centre. My m2 is on 18.3.1.c.0.21 4.4.4 can only update via PC will I lose root doing the update if yes do I just need to force root with flashtool again then update binarys. or do i have to do the whole 4.3 flashing again.

sent from my b/l 2303 rooted on 4.4

.4
[Sony Xperia M2] sleepytulog:
Updated via PC

I lost root as well and tried running EasyRoot but it's saying my phone is not rooted. Seems like a loop. Help? Towelroot says phone unsupported.
[Sony Xperia M2] SilviuBogdan:
Hello

I'm new here and i don't know if this is the right place to ask about my problem with the Xperia M2. The illumination bar doesn't work after KitKat update. I just updated my phone via PC to 18.3.1.C.1.13 build number. I've even done a factory reset after the update and still the led doesn't work. Is there any fix for this? Or is that led just dead and i have to forget about it? Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Well tried updating via a computer and lost root, tried forcing with flashtool, easy root tool ect nothing worked. So tried to flash jb kernel and then root but nothing wouldn't even get past the Sony screen I know I did something wrong. Anyways after a long afternoon of flashing j.b then rooting then updating to 4.4.2 then 4.4.4 then sorting out xposed again I'm back where I started rooted at 18.1.3.c.0.21 with 18.1.3.c.1.13 update via pc only.
[Sony Xperia M2] DCSoft:
I agree, it is much smoother

Maybe it drains a bit more battery for me.
[Sony Xperia M2] SaintDevilx3:
Well, the camera dosent work on any applications...
[Sony Xperia M2] mantazzo:
Well, I don't know if that is smoother for me or not (maybe it's because of older (?) kernel), but it runs quite fine on my phone. Battery draining... Hard to say, maybe I need to delete some of my phone apps a bit. The only thing that keeps annoying me is the "System upgrade" notification - I have already upgraded to the newest version already, what do you want more from me??.. :D Anyway, "still waiting for hope of official Android 5.0" (Maybe we will get it? As I already have read somewhere, the new M4 Aqua (which should be released around late spring or summer I think) will definitely have 5.0.x (>=2?). -------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyway, let's hope M2 will get something official soon, otherwise, well... We still have AOSP and CyanogenMod, right?)

EDIT: Oops, my mistake, the specs are different slightly more than just a bit...
[Sony Xperia M2] DCSoft:
yeah

Though I would still prefer an official update myself :)
[Sony Xperia M2] LilBlinx:
Specs are totally different, M4 is similar to Z1 by the looks of it, we will see it in action tho. I think Sony won't release any sort of an update for this phone but only time can tell
[Sony Xperia M2] kgavrilov:
Good update

Hi guys,

I have just updated my M2 D2303 and I find it pretty cool. It runs pretty smooth and I'm very happy with the update.

I found that after reboot shortcuts on my home screen of applications which are on my SD card stays on the home screen. Before the update after every reboot I had to make new shortcuts to home screen to all applications I've transferred to SD card.

Well done SONY,

this update rocks, looking forward to Lollipop 5.0
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
M2 isn't getting official lollipop unfortunately.:(

sent from my Rooted B/l 4.4.4 kk Xperia D2303
[Sony Xperia M2] kaiiori:
software should be loaded with flashtool tool updates via OTA depend on your network operator ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] Somdesp:
NO D2306 ?:(
[Sony Xperia M2] supertiger1234:
is there for d2303 and international version?
[Sony Xperia M2] bojan.miletic:
Can anyone help me? I'm on Telenor RS, can I update my xperia m2 D2303 from 4.4.2 to some of yours firmware (4.4.4) ?
[Sony Xperia M2] hitmanle016:
Skini i instaliraj preko flashtool-a. Meni na mts nije hteo da izbaci zadnji update.