yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] pewpew22:
Hey, sorry for the basic question here. Just bought an used HTC M8. When I booted, i got the message "this build is for development purposes only do not distribute outside of htc without written permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action," which I gathered means the phone is unlocked. What steps can I get to get updated to Lollipop?

Can I just download TWRP and flash RUU 4.20.531.4 from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714456 ?

Or do I need to find a way to get to stock t-mobile rom and then back up and recover to 3.32.531.2 recovery before I can get OTA updates?

Thanks!!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
You can do an RUU, but the first thing I would do is get S-Off. I don't know if it is still Sunshine (an app that was $25) that is the leading method, but even still, it's worth it. If you have S-Off, there are really no mistakes you can make and can't undo....[well, you can't brick it or throw it in a lake].
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
I am so dependent on customizations, such as button modifications, definitely Ad-Away, and other things, most of which were possible with a custom ROM, or Xposed, but since Dalvik is gone, I understand Xposed won't work. This gives me pause. No matter how nifty Lollipop is, if there is no way to do certain customizations/modifications, and if Ad-Away won't work, I would seriously consider waiting until these things are remedied.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
No luck on Ad-Away yet?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Behold_this:
It works fine, UNLESS you haven't disabled system RW protection but I thought everybody knew about that. If you are not s-off, or have not applied the mod to disable system RW protection, you will never be able to modify the hosts file while booted into Android system and so Ad Away app won't be able to either.

In this case all you can do is manually create a modified hosts file and push it with ADB or copy it through file manager while booted to recovery.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Remix22:
Messenger cannot send nor receive MMS

It's my only concern so far, HTC messages app works though, I've seen various reports about it but no fix so far. Everything else is running smoothly and I'm liking it. I wish wifi networks would be added to trusted locations but there are apps that allow this
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] epsix:
I like T-Mobile Lollipop better than international, for one you don't get those annoying notification vibration.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] phil.culler:
Did they disable HTC Backup? Havent been able to get a backup to start when connected to wifi.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] NYLUVBUG:
Did you try manually running it? My backup didn't run properly and it managed to install apps that I had deleted.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
Ok, well I'm S-off, and the only thing I know about the system RW protection is that it exists and while I have one xposed module note that purports to enable it, it does not work. I know this because I can't get Root Logger to work. But right now ad-away on kit Kat is fine.

So is there an disable RW system protection mod I need to run? If so, when should I run it? Now before I upgrade (as I have been still hesitating, but it's getting difficult to resist at this point..especially with La Pollo replacement for Xposed (even though there are no modules written for it yet...at least we have the framework. )

Strange I didn't know about this system RW mod.... I will look around in the regular M8 forum, but if anyone can fill me in, I'd appreciate it.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Behold_this:
Xposed does not work on lollipop.

Now, if you are truly s-off WITH ROOT, you should have no problem using Adaway. So, either you have missed a step somewhere, likely, or you're not s-off, or you don't truly have root. In short its likely user error.

As far as not knowing about system RW protection, all I can say is I don't know how you missed it. HTC has locked their kernels with RW protection since the sensation which prevents any changes to the BOOTED Android system from taking hold upon reboot . Most custom ROMs use a custom kernel with the protection removed OR use the RW module and make the corresponding changes to their ROM, which disables the protection. It can easily be found in the original development section as always.

Beyond all that, you could also take my other suggestion and push an updated host file through recovery as that change will hold, but at this I highly suggest you do some more research.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
No...I think we misunderstand each other. I know about HTC system RW protection. I discovered it when I tried to run root logger a few months ago. AD-Away right note on kit Kat works fine because I am rooted and S-off. I guess what I am asking I'd if I know I am S-off (certain) and rooted (pretty certain..sometimes I lose it temporarily, but everything that has needed root privileges has them as far as I can tell)... So that's where I am now. If I have S-off I can always, get root...sometimes I just need to update supersu or something.

Sorry for being paranoid...I just hate the thought of losing my pretty status bar colored icons, my image backup behind quicksettings, etc. Because I know Xposed won't work with L, because Lollipop has converted completely to ART from Dalvik. So Xposed won't work. However, developers have created an Xposed-like framework that works in lollipop, however it's brand new, and no modules have been written for it yet.... But I take comfort that it exists because people will start writing mods very soon.

So... I have backed up kit Kat, uploaded for safekeeping on Google drive, I am going to flash the right kit Kat recovery (for 4.4.4), and probably enable every app I disabled, and use supersu to unroot. Then I will allow the OTA.

Does that sound like a workable plan???
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Behold_this:
The developer for xposed is currently working on lollipop support and has posted positive progress though still no timeframe on release. Many of the features that users like from xposed are available in the new lyapota mod pack for lollipop:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3004575

[MOD][Feb 03][#010] modPack for HTC Sense ROM | Android 5.0.1 | Base 4.16.401.10

Works for 4.20 based ROMs too, so possibly look into that. Otherwise of course staying on KitKat until xposed is fully compatible with lollipop is always a viable option if you need it. Personally, if you want the latest t-mobile rom, I see no reason to do all this restoring and OTA nonsense. Simply flash the lollipop RUU and be done with it (of course you should back up things you don't want to lose first).

As far as root, ad away, and this like as long as you have the proper binaries and root is working so will ad away.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
I actually have never run an RUU, although I gather this will wipe the entire devise. So I would just need to re-root and install (or have Play auto install)...But then I lose all my settings, correct?

Why is wiping the entire phone more beneficial? Sure, my apps would be reinstalled, but all the preferences and settings would have to be redone. My ROM currently is stock (although I have disabled about 14 apps, and a root tweaker app has modified build.prop, so i would need that restored to stock)...

But that's all pretty easy. Either I have to flash stock recovery and key the OTA run (and the ITS is not a bad route correct?), or RUU and restore the whole phone.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Behold_this:
You should do whatever you're most comfortable with. I only suggested RUU because this is a brand new OS base. A lot of times there can be issues when updating to a new base without wiping data and often times there isn't. However, there never is an issue when doing a clean RUU. The choice is yours
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] syntropic:
That logic is sound. I will reset with a 4.4.4 RUU.

Question: To backup up extended storage (or the "sdcard" which I don't have), can I use USB storage with my laptop (provided the drivers are correct)? I seem to remember being able to back up storage under 4.4.2, which was what was installed when I purchased this phone. However I've read that Android changed the way it is accessed.

So just to confirm, can I use USB storage to back up my extended storage partition?

Then I would download and run the RUU.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] superm3:
Anybody know how to get rid of the 3 dot menu? I am rooted s-on with viperrom 4.1.0 and go launcher. I disable the navbar and enabled the pie however the 3 dot menu is floating on my main screen. I can not get rid of it or disable it. So far lollipop is ok except this annoying 3 dot menu
[General Questions and Answers] asustf700t:
Any ideas?

I've check the snote export and s note data folder and nothing their. Files in their around 16mb... I did the content size

check for the whole folder...
[General Questions and Answers] MichaelKer:
I can charge and connect to PC.

But when I put my accessory in, it cant find or give power to the accessory ( store.3drobotics.com/products/3dr-radio )

Blue is into tablet and black into antenne.

Every Android tablet should be useable but its not

Some 1 suggestet that I did

The only solution I found was to root my device then adding a USB host permission. There may be other solutions but did not have any luck myself. Rooting can be risky and since I have no experience with it I just bought a Nexus 7 and everything worked out of the box.

To enable USB host API support you should add a file named

android.hardware.usb.host.xml and containing the following lines:

<permissions> <feature name="android.hardware.usb.host"/> </permissions>

into folder

/system/etc/permissions

in that folder find file named

handheld_core_hardware.xml or tablet_core_hardware.xml

and add

<feature name="android.hardware.usb.host" />

into <permissions> section.

Reboot your device. Usb host api should work.

So i rooted the tablert, there was a system but no etc/permissuions.

But all in all I just need to active "power/connection" on my accessory Page

Hope some1 can help

Sincerly yours Michael
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PauloSS:
Hello i was trying to get root access using the kingo of root softaware and when the program finished rooting, the tablet dont start, it get stucked on the SAMSUMG galaxy Tab3 screen and after a few seconds it reset and start over, i tried to reset to factory mode, first a shut down the device and then press volume UP + home + power at the same time but it doesn't work, can anyone help me how to recover the system?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] Yzord:
Can somebody tell me if the RW6815 is the same as the Atom?
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] copyrightmoonlight:
No Atom is not same as

No Atom is not same as you specified model.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] rusadi:
Many said that the HP RW6815 is better than Atom.. It has similar form but the sound quality is better in RW6815...
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] SSpt:
Can iPAQ 6815 be flashed with Atom ROM?

In this particular case, i have a iPAQ 6815 and i'm having trouble with bluetooth and my hands free headphone. Can i install the bluetooth stack from Wildcomm? where can i find't?

Thanks
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] bikekowal:
ipaq can be flashed with Atom's ROM
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] idovas:
Flash ipaq rw6815 with Atom Rom

Have you done it?

Is there anybody who succeeded?

What about the Radio?

Thanks
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] jay8ers:
are u sure

ARE U SURE ABOUT THIS INFO..COZ am trying the ATOM cid unlock solution without success.

How to Flash ATOM ROM on RW6815....

to Achieve sim unlocking
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom Software Upgrading] DJKai:
Yeh im still new and picking up my HP IPAQ RW6828 today but from what ive read on these forums so far, and correct me if i am wrong.

The HP IPAQ RW6800 models arent capable of flashing O2 Atom roms due to a lock/ encryption on the RUU.

...and I think the HP IPAQ RW6828 is a better comparison to the O2 Atom (not exec). Build wise based on peoples opinion the O2 leaves fingerprint marks on the gloss body and also is a little less durable to hits compared to the HP. But to be honest I dont mind a nice gloss :D

But besides that i think you referring to it being better might be for the fact that the rom is more stable. Although now O2 is releasing newer roms with fixes and yeh thats my 2 cents.
[Android General] Dige90:
Hi guys .

If you want to upgrade your Galaxy Express 2 with CyanogenMod

( first install ClockworkMod available here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2771661)

But here 's the link to download the ROM: https://mega.co.nz/#F!DJtGyKLL!hQDNFvC7RvYd__CacPZVmQ

For any information ,

please write in this thread or alternatively ( thread more complete information)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2771661

and

http://xdaforums.com/android/help/qa-unofficial-cyanogenmod-11-galaxy-t2901300

If you want to point out the errors of the ROM , attached a screen any application that does not work or be more clear and not vague on errors .

There are no errors that compromise the usability of the phone.

All rom for Galaxy Express 2 , are the porting of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE ;)
[Android General] Dige90:
22/02/2015

-Some minor improvements

20/02/2015

- Sync with CM sources

- Some minor improvements

17/02/2015

- Bugfix

16/02/2015

- Sync with CM sources

- One normal and the other with SuperSU included (experimental)

- Bugfix

14/02/2015

- Sync with CM sources

- Bugfix

13/02/2015

- Sync with CM sources

- Bugfix

10/02/2015

- Sync with CM sources

- Bugfix

- New Bootanimation and more..
[Android General] Anto2:
:o Hi, thanks for updating this rom for our Galaxy Express 2.

let's try it :good: . Only one question:

This rom is the same development of "The Whisp" or is a new development?

Thanks again.
[Android General] Dige90:
Same development :)

Only AICP 8.0 is a new development :)

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/rom-aicp-8-0-lp-5-0-2-wilcoxlte-t3027941
[Android General] Anto2:
Hello I installed the 14/02/2015 version and it seems that everything works. I can try several days and see how still works. At the moment everything's perfect :)

Regards
[Android General] Dige90:
Thank you :)
[Android General] crxixo:
What differents there are between your rom"Dige90" and AICP 8.0?
[Android General] Dige90:
Dige90 is my nickname :D

Instead the differences between CyanogenMod 12 and AICP 8.0 thread http://xdaforums.com/android/general/rom-aicp-8-0-lp-5-0-2-wilcoxlte-t3027941 :)
[Android General] Dige90:
New 2 build :)
[Android General] Anto2:
Hi, when we have a new build? ;)
[Android General] isdlv.jorge:
Download link not found
[Android General] passlogin:
I link di download non funzionano.

Ciao Dige90,

Purtroppo il link di download di questo thread e quello del ACPI 8.0 non funzionano. Ci sono problemi con Mega... Potresti farmi sapere se riesci a trovare una soluzione?

Grazie ;)
[Android General] supergatto:
Any OTG support?
[Android General] [ROOT]George:
I not found download link
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mike506:
So I am an absolute root noob, I figured I'd preface the post with that. Anyway A while back I had one of my buddies root my gs4 just for optimization purposes. Anyhow all was great until we left for school pretty far away. I switched to my brother's old iPhone due to some issues with hooking up to wifi. Well now that iPhone is **** (shocker) and I wanted to switch back over to my gs4. I factory reset it and it is stuck in the downloading screen. And I don't have access to any backups. Please help.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonhead85:
Could anyone offer any clairification as to what the actual difference between AOSP by FXP and Cyanogemod is? On fxp.co, the teams says:

I also found a post where someone said:

So is that really the only difference?

Thanks for clearing this up for me !! :D !!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hdxtrickey:
So awhile ago I rooted my brothers tablet (I used Root Zenfone and also i rooted my own tablet with it and it didn't break.) and it wouldn't load all the way (Stuck on Asus boot logo) so I hard reset it (First time I tried rooting my tablet same thing happened just not with the demo) and it restarted and started saying "Sorry asus demo has stopped working" I've tried everything i can find on the internet and nothing works.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lightn1ng:
A video can be found here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptHAKTvoyw

This saved my ass a few months ago lol
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slackbladder:
Hi all,

Decided to join here with the hope of getting some better help....

I've been happy with my atv2 running Frodo 12.2 for ages... but recently it has a habit of resetting itself when updating/reading in my media.

So I've decided to take the plunge and get hold of a FireTV, .... Now at the moment it has not been turned on yet, mainly because I know that as soon as I do it's going to auto update to the latest firmware.

It's at this time that i'm looking for some help/info/details....

1: Root is not something I'm that interested in, due to the amount of info knocking about that amazon may have the ability to knock out rooted ftv's. On the other hand the only thing I can think of that root would give me is the ability to have a proper kodi/spmc icon on the main screen. (please tell me if I have this totally wrong).

2: What are the benefits between "ADBfire" and the "Amazon firetv utility app"

3: would anyone say that helix 14.1 is any better than spmc 14.1?

4: and this is a biggie, I have read that reading a nas is a problem for the firetv, can anyone please give guidance on this subject, I have either a seagate nas or a WD "my cloud" available.

5: are there any good detailed guides/run throughs for sideloading xbmc or spmc, from start to finish.

6: I have seen mention of turning on both "ADB Debugging" and "apps from uknown sources" but in some videos I have only seen "ADB Debugging available", is the "apps from uknown sources" something that amazon removed or is this the difference between US and UK models.

7: Does either "ADBfire" or the "Amazon firetv utility app" come with ikonotv app ready to be installed.

Sorry if this is a long winded set of questions, and probably many might be thinking wtf...... but after looking at upteen videos and reading so many webpages with differing methods, it end's up just becoming confusing.

So if anyone out there can throw any help on my requests it would be very much appreciated.

p.s. there's bound to be some items that I've forgot, but I think I've managed to get across the gist of what I'm looking for.

Taken from someone who suffers from constant Tinnitus,..... It's a godsend having someone to ask for help...
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dakos666:
I also come from an atv2 back ground and have never looked back. I use a wd cloud with my fire tv with no issues. The most important thing you'll need to do is block updates on your router. This will give you time to explore your root needs. Check out aftvnews.com for guides on everything. I use both fire tv utility's as they both have their strong sides. Both work well.

---------- Post added at 05:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:01 AM ----------

Usb debugging is a must. Installing from unknown sources provides a little more convenience. Unknown sources option in Amazon menu is only available in later software. Spmc vs helix is a preference thing but kodi helix 14.1 is my preferred build as it's official kodi(previously xbmc) build. Also check out kodi wiki page for fire tv http://kodi.wiki/view/Amazon_Fire_TV. If you were able to jailbreak and install xbmc(kodi) on atv2 then this will be a breeze.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thepartpricer:
1: Root is not something I'm that interested in...

I am running unrooted for the same reasons. I actually use some of the native functions of the FireTV that I do not want to lose. It was always a pain when I had the atv2 as I had to block all updates from Apple. IT became solely a XBMC box. I don't want to back myself into that corner again.

I used adbFire to use the Kodi icon over the ikonoTV app. It shows up in my "Recent" list towards the top of the screen on the FireTV. More on adbFire below.​

2: What are the benefits between "ADBfire" and the "Amazon firetv utility app"

I don't know. adbFire has met all of my needs so far.​

3: would anyone say that helix 14.1 is any better than spmc 14.1?

I am currently on Kodi 14.0. I have not tried SPMC, nor am I experiencing any problems with Kodi.​

4: ...I have read that reading a nas is a problem...

I am using a mycloud. It works fine.​

5: are there any good detailed guides...

I really don't remember if there was one that I particularly used. There are a lot our there. Also videos on YouTube.​

6: ...is the "apps from uknown sources" something that amazon removed...

I don't know about this one. I'd have to check when I get home.​

7: Does either "ADBfire" or the "Amazon firetv utility app" come with ikonotv app ready to be installed.

adbFire does not include ikonoTV. You can just download it from the Amazon app store.​
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slackbladder:
Really appreciate your replies chaps.....

I'm very apprehensive about root, especially after reading these... (mods, I totally understand if these are deleted),

Sorry chaps I had 3 separate links to pages about amazon having the ability to brick/terminate rooted firetv's but due to my lack of posts I couldn't add them, (my mistake).

The one thing I noticed was that all of this information came about in the early part of dec 14, after that time it seemed to quieten down. So was this Amazon's attempt at scare mongering.

On another note this was the Nas that I was going to use, View attachment 3160886 the 3TB version.

at the moment my atv2 is using a 320gb 2.5" HD attached to the usb port on a Linksys e4200 router, using smb to read it. This is okay for only a small number of movies, say 30 to 40 and the same amount in tv shows, I have been using Ember MM to sort out the information to try and relieve the strain on the atv2.

On another note chaps, I read that Amazon have managed to bypass router blocked updates, it seems that even if I do block

amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net

softwareupdates.amazon.com

updates.amazon.com

from reading numerous posts it can still be bypassed and get updated.

I did watch one video where the chap pulled the lan cable just at the right time, thus bypassing the update, but it seems most people have a hell of a lot of trouble with this due to the firetv requiring more information.

The one good thing with the atv2 was the ability to ssh into it, and manually add the addresses via the hosts file.

I've been constantly reading, and looking at video's (seems a lot of them are more for the stick version), to the point where it becomes painful.

I have to say JB iphones/ipads does seem a lot easier. even my boys wii with his attached HD seemed easier, lol.

although if you saw the amount of printed information most people are shocked. When my bro in law asked about his son's Wii, I just said here ya go, hove a look through this 6" thick ringbinder.

I'm just one of those people that really want's to know what each step does so that I get a good understanding of the possible consequences of getting things wrong.

DO you guys use smb to read your WD nas boxes? I've read that the setup procedure is dire, and most end up contacting WD for help. It seem's WD's own setup software may not be that good.

Sorry for the long post but I wanted to explain how I felt about some of the pitfall's.

thanks chaps..

slackbladder... from the UK.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eskay993:
For guides,, aftvnews.com is the best place to go. They also have a getting started with your new FTV guide. They are also the most reliable source of info imho.