yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] roelstreng:
Hello there,

I wanted to use the ShellTool I found at the FTP. But, after executing the file, I get an error, followed by opening a profile from friendster.com . After that, my Symantec AV is trying to search for the installation files and other strange stuff. When I give the computer a reboot, my computer tells me that NTLDR is missing. So, this file is some kind of windows wrecker instead of a usefull tool.

Not only the NTLDR was missing, also HAL.dll, ntoskrnl.exe and other files.

I tested it also on a virtual machine with Windows XP SP2, and the same thing happened. Please remove that kind of crap.

Its in the directory: Uploads/WIZARD/Unlocking/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] killacam13:
i have had no problems at all...on vista ultimate and windows xp on a virtual machine and i flash with this tool...it works like a charm on my side...a charmmmmmmmm
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Skimp Killah:
i had the same thing happen to me, I had to re-install windows on two different computers after it crashed the,, pretty weak, pretty weak
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] double_ofour:
someone deleted the original file and changed to a wrecker one.. owner please check the file if its your original or altered one by someone..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] newbie2:
I'm going to have to say that someone removed the original ShellTool file and replaced it with the current one.

I downloaded the original file and have used it without any problems to flash several devices. So, don't go blaming the developer of this tool. There have been SEVERAL corrupted/virus-laden files uploaded to that folder recently.

The general rule of thumb on downloading from the ftp is to wait until the files have been checked by the admins and mods and moved to the "safe haven" and to NOT download anything from the "Uploads" section. Downloading from the "Uploads" directory is done at YOUR OWN RISK. (There are SEVERAL threads on the forums about this.)

BTW -- if you had read the entire thread in the G4 forum about the ShellTool, you would have known ahead of time about the virus-infected file. That discussion start with post #285 in the thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=293480&page=29
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] PaulMdx:
We seem to be plagued by virii at the moment. :-(

If you look in the G4 forum (as I remember it) and find the original thread for ShellTool you will see later on virus warnings and some MD5 checksums for the original.

I'm going to write a thread this weekend on MD5ing files you publish and how users verify them.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ND4SPD:
Got it

OK. I've just deleted the Shelltool_bufixed.zip and replaced with the uninfected Shelltool_bugfixed in a RAR archive. I know that since I haven't posted before, but believe me that there is no virus on this one. Atleast, not at the time of me uploading it. (Don't know what people will do with it later)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Candanga:
Unfortunately I read this thread too late... I had my NTDLR deleted by this proggy. Might be a virus, might not be one... What makes me suspect its not is that it bypassed my corporate AV.

I recovered from the "virus" almost instantly (I dont know if it was posted or not, but I think it wont hurt anyone to read this):

1- Run the WinXP SP2 (if u have SP2 already installed) and AFTER you get to the license agreement, select REPAIR.

2- Use the recovery console :) google it or go here =) http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

So much for Norton Corporate AV with all the latest updates bells and whistles :p

Cheers!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
There is nothing a AV can do (even the most powerful and expensive) to avoid infection by a 'cooked-in-5-minutes' malicious file.

In order to detect the file its signature/characteristics must be added to the scan engine and that will only happen after someone gets 'infected' and reports the fact :p

Anyone with a little skill can make an executable to delete system files and upload it to the ftp. That's why i prefer to post files in threads instead in ftp server; at least the previous can't be changed except by the poster or by mods/admins ;)

cheers
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Gang-star:
Wanna kill u'r XP..?? Ask me how...

ftp://xdaupload@ftp.xda-developers.com/Upload/ShellTool_VIRUSFREE_beaware.zip :eek: :mad:

TRUELY IS A TOTAL XP KILLER!!!! I KNOW, AN EXPERIENCE IS UNADVISEABLE (GRANDMA, U R ABSOLUTELY TRUE) ,THOUGH IF U DON'T BELIEVE AND WANNA TRY, JUST SAVE ALL YOUR DATA FROM THE SYSTEM DRIVE BEFORE U HIT IT.... (and as far as my experience goes, huge amount of people spare their most important and intimate data on the system drive with no backup...and they cry)...AND GET READY AT LEAST EITHER FOR ANOTHER SYSTEM INNOVATION OR EVEN NICE AND CLEAN INSTALLATION.

THATS ALL;) :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dferreira:
I don't get it, why should you guys use ShellTools, when you can already CID Unlock your G4 using HardSPL ?! That way you can flash you wizard in about 6 minutes vs the 30 minutes on ShellTools!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] hanmin:
Technical sense, it is not a virus. The person who made this is lame enough to just make a BAT-EXE conversion which, delete stuff from your WINDOWS directory only. So, most of your stuff are generally safe (that's the common one that I've know appearing randomly in the FTP).

I have problems unzipping the file anyway, so I cant confirm this. If you are sure it is a fault, just delete it. Thanks.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mirekluza:
Sheeltools is safer for inexperienced. You can never brick the phone by it. You do not need to check the safety of ROM (since shelltool will never flash anything else than OS).

Faking unlocking the CID by SoftSPL/HardSPL is quicker, but it enables to flash IPL/SPL which is not a good idea (newbie eagerness or just a stupid oversight of somebody who flashes daily can lead to disaster).

There are cases of people who bricked their Wizards by using SoftSPL without reading properly (for example I remember one Polish guy not so long ago).

I use shelltools. It gives me peace of mind when flashing.

(Changing a genuine program for a malicous one can be done regardless of what program it is. So this has nothing to do with shelltools. Just be careful what you run on your computer).

Mirek
[Note Edge Accessories] b k w:
Saw a few of these on eBay and wondering if anyone has tried one yet. The experiences I've had with battery cases on my other phones (with the exception of Mophie) haven't been all that positive.

An extra 5200mah sounds like it'll get me through a cross country flight, with layovers. Which is the primary reason why I'd purchase it. I'm currently using an Anker brick, but I'd like a more svelte solution.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Slim-52...448?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4ec40100
[Note Edge Accessories] quangtran1:
I have two, neither one works reliably all the time. They both have problems charging while connected to the phone. When they do charge, they work well.
[Note Edge Accessories] b k w:
Thanks for the feedback!

It looks like Mugen Power released an extended battery for our Edge recently. 6000mah, nfc and wireless for $89 on eBay. Considering being a guinea pig and trying one out. I've had good experiences with Mugen on my old Note.
[Note Edge Accessories] b k w:
Just purchased the Mugen Power 6000mah extended battery. Once it arrives I'll do a quick review.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mugen-Power...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item541a2e7de1
[Note Edge Accessories] Stoodo:
$90 is rather steep for what is essential two of the oem size batteries wired in parallel.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] one-option:
Hi All:

As you know there are two variants of the Galaxy S5

One with the Snapdragon CPU & the other is with Samsung Exynos CPU.

So which one is better and why according to your experience ?!

I have also few things I want to clear it out.

1- which variant have error message close the camera app when talking photos ?!

2- Do you advice to update to lollipop and what is the issues of it ?!

3- In general do you think the Galaxy S5 is a good smartphone to buy or I have to get another smartphone ?!

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ag4751:
The question you ask is basically personal choice and what is available to you see this link for the differences.

Mainly 4G or no 4G, and the Platform processors 1.9GHZ Oct-Core against 2.3GHZ Quad-Core otherwise they are the same

Answers to the others

1.-Never had a problem so no idea what you mean

2-Yes, best battery life I have had on a mobile and very stable and smooth (personal opinion)

3-Too general can't say what you should get that's up to you.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Alcibiade:
Thank you Samsung for letting down the 910U. There are absolutely no excuses to take so much time to update all variants. Too many variants and inability to maintain them... Never expected releases to come as fast as on my Nexus 5, but that bad is really a shame (Other manufacturers have already updated their flagships)

With all these different models of the same phone, Samsung has managed to create an extra fragmentation level of the already fragmented Android. Amazing.

And I don't want to hear that is maybe because we'll get a newer version than 5.0.1 or an improved Touchwiz (Like was speculated as an explanation for the very slow initial rollout of Lollipop). Most likely well get finally 5.0.1 when everybody will be on 5.1

I came back to Samsung after a few years (My last one was a Tab 7.7). Definitely amazing hardware each band every time. The software side (incl speed of new releases) is still a shame.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] PieOfJustice:
Have to agree on the hardware front. Amazing, sleek and sexy. For the OS part though it's definitely a let down. I wish they would just apk all of their bloat and just let us use it on any non tw OS. No hidden or private api baked into a slow ui. My sister is running a S4 and laughing because she has LP and I can't even get it. Hell it's not even announced for my version.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Er. Aditya:
i speak for 910G users and its a pathetic logic for 910G as well..... 910F got the update so why dint the 910G......it will be good if samsung can get their **** together and concentrate on a single processor and give its users what they pay for
[Galaxy Note 4 General] sam5154:
I wonder if they limit variations because there's not any more letter in alphabet or what?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Mussels84:
pretty crap when the F and G use the same hardware but different bootloader and modems - would have taken very little time to get a global release for the two models at the same time.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] SAVVAS.:
Calm Down untill the Final Release

SM-N910C user here, I feel your pain

But

you guys should not forget that the Lollipop releases for Note 4 are not final , are more like test builds thats why it is not availble outside of the world except Poland. In essence , more than 90% of Note 4 users didn't receive Lollipop. I have installed Lollipop and I am pretty confident that it needs some tuning and fixing before the worlwide roll out so hopefuly every use gets straight the Final build in some weeks time and not a test build like some lucky N910C-F users!

The Real let down

would be in the case where the Final Worlwide release is ready for some variants and not for everyone or the others who didn't receive the final update and receive a test build like now:rolleyes: Here there is no space for excuses:mad:
[Galaxy Note 4 General] rj3005:
Thank you for alcibiade for another whiner thread. For God sake get a life, the note's 4 lollipop update isn't that earth shocking. In general KitKat works as good (or some respect even better) as Lollipop.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Alcibiade:
Thank you too rj3005. Now you (unwittingly) bring a bit more to this thread. I wasn't even complaining yet, but indeed, contrary to the Nexus Series (I own a 5 and a 7) the Samsung version of Lollipop is indeed not so much of a change compared with KitKat. Less material design, still lags here and there (I honestly don't know since I unfortunately still do not have an update for my 910U............). Samsung has amazing hardware (And that s why I picked the Note 4) but Software wise.... Honestly....

Anyway let s hope the S6 brings finally a decent Touchwiz we may all benefit from..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
We can only hope to receive the so called "revamped" touchwiz from the S6 on the note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 General] cnn888:
Its not about getting life or what, but put urself on our shoes. What would u feel if everyone's got the lollipop amd u were left alone not having it? Good or bad is another matter. Being up to date is what xda is all about. At least that is why i joined xda.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] xvital:
I am totally with you, i know samsung for long time, and i know that they will not release the 5.1 for the 910u version because we didn't get the 5.0.1. in fact, we will get the 5.0.1 when the C gets close to the 5.1 . i am not mad or saying this because i hate samsung, i replied to tell you again Don't give your hopes on samsung to give you something that you want. I can tell from now that we can get the 5.0.1 version in 15 days from now, but without any change of the C version and maybe more buggy than it .
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Alcibiade:
I do hope indeed...

Again the hardware on Note 4 is amazing (That's why I bought it over the Nexus 6). Hopefully Samsung will get its act together and deliver decent software (from an AOSP perspective) KINF OF on time....
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ausboy 2011:
I agree i purchased the 910U over the 910G in australia and now i wished i got the C. Im sure when lollipop comes finally for the U porting C roms will become the norm and we'll keep up to date. God knows as well as us that samsung wont keep up..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Alcibiade:
I live in HK where U is the default model.

Weeks are passing... Still no sign. This is really not serious for a phone that's less than 6 months old.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ausboy 2011:
Yep its a big fkn joke.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] bazzarooney:
You should try being in Canada with a W8 model

The W8 model of of the note series is always the last to be updated :( let's just hope we get a fixed version.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] shollywood:
Phone runs fine without Lollipop. If you read about how many are switching back from Lollipop, not in any hurry to get it myself.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] lawtq:
Yes I switched back. You're missing nothing yet people. To me it really felt like a beta, battery drain, needs refining. I can deffo see the potential, its noticeably snappier when it's working right

And why oh why do people keep contributing to what they call whiney threads?! And whining themselves about them! Nothing wrong with whining every now and again, should people on forums all be constantly happy? Is it written in the rules?

Please of please skip the thread of it upsets you so much! Ffs!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] iceghost1210:
I too am upset and want to wine, getting really impatient :(

I have the 910U From new Zealand on Spark network...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Alcibiade:
To be fair the issues encountered with the first versions of Lollipop should be put to the credit of Google. On that they screwed up massively and even the Nexus line suffers from it (I also have a Nexus 5 and a Nexus 7). It's hard to blame the phone makers on this.

Nevertheless time passes by, most of flagships have been updated to Lollipop and... quite a number of Note 4 haven't. Samsung weakness on the software side is blatant (while they indeed design excellent hardware, the Note 4 and the S 6 are very good example of this)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] brutis:
Your post is unproductive and you don't seem to see the irony of ur post, let me enlighten u... Whining about someone else whining? Anyways! I fully agree with the O.P ,, Samsung's firmware release's are lacking to say the least! This is a $949 Flagship device... All the firmware should be released world wide in one go or all variants with same exact hardware ; ie Snapdragon or Uynos or whatever its called should get the update @ the same time regardless of what country its so happens to be situated!
[General Questions and Answers] dodora3d:
I want know which one better ?!
[General Questions and Answers] nobreak1970:
They're both the same in my opinion the Nexus have stock Android experience. LG has their own ui. They're both made by LG my wife has a g2 I've never even held the Nexus fine I can vouch that the g2 is a wonderful phone.
[General Questions and Answers] Rajaks:
Go For Nexus 5 ,because it have pure android experience with gives better performance and better ram usages.

One thing is great of nexus devices that it will gate android update firstly than other devices.

So, Go for Nexus 5 :thumbup:
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
The Nexus 5 has more development than any other phone. Being a Nexus, it's the quickest to receive official updates from Google. Combined, these 2 facts mean even custom ROMs and kernels get updated quicker than other devices.

Apart from that though, the LG G2 is a better phone. Basically the same dimensions, but .2" bigger screen, a much larger battery, and a far better camera. The G2 doesn't really lack for development either; there's plenty of ROMs and kernels, plus the stock ROM has some cool features and can be tweaked to your liking with Xposed.
[General Questions and Answers] dodora3d:
thanks all... if i bought N5 can add more Features like knock on multi tasking .ect ?

and what about battery usage ? good or what ?
[General Questions and Answers] dodora3d:
any opinion !?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
There are kernels that have this feature (dt2w - double tap to wake).

All androids can multi-task. But if you mean multiple windows, then no.

Mediocre at best.
[General Questions and Answers] galaxys:
Very good battery with some kernels like CodeBlue, Uber, Franco, etc.! Congratz and enjoy!
[General Questions and Answers] dodora3d:
for chat and wifi fb etc. how long stay on ?

thank you ^_^
[General Questions and Answers] Sushant Rohan:
You should buy Nexus 5 because it is the phone made exclusively for developers. And the best thing is that you will get Android Updates earliest than any other phones in the world
[General Questions and Answers] Sk4lex:
Nexus 5 all nexus' are great (except camera) and come with stock android, fast updates, great for developers and can show off by having it.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazog:
Hi there,

I am running CM12 (Lollipop) on my HTC Desire HD and was very excited to see it on there

But now I feel like the experience is choppy at best. Yes I can overclock and underclock but I have a couple questions:

a) Is there a typical process that can be halted that would improve the performance of the phone when running CM12?

b) As an older guy, I'm a little old school. I want to see my old phone be zippy and light (ie getting the most out of the old hardware while maintaining fluidity). Is there a ROM that would be considered barebones...I really need the basics:

- phone, messaging

- connectivity/tethering

- camera

- performance tools/features

- decent battery life

I do no real gaming on my phone (simple games at most)...nor do I watch movies other than occasionally pulling up a video on youtube and or review a vid just recorded

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I feel CM12 was cool, but it seems overkill on this dated hardware

Thanks
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marknoll:
ICS 4.0.4 is best ROM for this device
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marknoll:
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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indian_tiger:
Hi All,

Yesterday i was encrypting my OnePlus One (had no custom ROM or anything, with CM11S). Everything went well, it completed the whole encryption process. After that it restarted, but since then I am unable to access any of my previous data. It is showing like a newly bought phone, asking me to setup accounts etc. But the storage still has the data, as the storage capacity is showing 20gb used.

When i restart my phone, it asks me to enter password to decrypt the storage. I am doing it, but it is still not showing anything.

I have some important stuff in the phone and cannot lose the data. Someone please help to retrieve my data.

Thanks,

Varun
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Mustafa Mubashir:
Hey everyone,

Today i was trying to Root my galaxy S3 (Model GT-19305) through CF auto Root method but odin failed the process,though my phone is working fine.I want to root my GS3 and to install custom recoveries and Roms :o

I used this guide to root my S3.

This is what happened on Odin:

Now i am hoping someone will help me out rooting my GS3 :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbdavies:
So I lasted about 3 days before I had to root my N6. So I did, using Wugs toolkit. After rooting and going through the process, my phone still said it was encrypted and I still had to enter the pattern to turn my phone on.

However, after installing TWRP recovery and manager, my phone says it's still encrypted, but I no longer have to enter my pattern to turn on my phone.

Is this normal? Is my phone still encrypted?

I know most people want to get rid of encryption, but I like having it and need it. Is there a way to make the pattern required to boot up?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
its encrypted until you flash a kernel/rom that allows decryption, then actually go through and decrypt it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbdavies:
Oooh. So was it when I flashed Franco Kernel? How do I bring back the pattern requirement when starting up?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
set it up from scratch. main phone settings, security, screen lock.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SAW_JOK3R:
Rooting or flashing custom recovery doesn't allow you to get rid off force encryption. Just follow this thread to disable the force encryption :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbdavies:
Thank you. That fixed it. :)
[General Questions and Answers] poloman123:
Hey there, I have broken the screen on my Samsung galaxy S4 GT-19506 (The glass and the LCD), I am planning to buy a Samsung galaxy s4 GT-19505 which works except it can not get reception (Locked to network) and just take the component out from it and put the components from my GT-19506 in it so everything will be the same except the screen. Will this work? I know the GT-19506 has a better cpu and 4g but if does it have the same screen and screen connection?

I would buy a new LCD but this way it would be cheaper

Any help is really appreciated
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnRod:
So my phone is having a problem, not sure if it is a bootloop or what :confused: Whenever my I tried to reboot my phone, it'll show my desktop for about 2-3 seconds then it reboots again and again. I have to removed my battery for about 30 minutes then put it back on and if im lucky, it'll boot successfully. Then when I play COC or used FB with my data network, it suddenly reboots, so another endless boot :(

I'm out of idea what to do, so please help me :( Here are the things I've tried:

1. Flashed stock rom from sam mobile through Odin

2. Factory reset in stock rom

3. Delete cache/dalvik and factory reset in stock recovery

4. Factory reset in TWRP (latest version) & advance wipe including my internal SD

5. Flash stock rom using KIES

But still no chance of getting out of this rebooting issue :confused: Is my phone damaged cause of too much flashing? Is the "FORMAT" option under the "WIPE" section in TWRP safe? and what will happen if I format?

thanks! :angel:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tallman43:
I have seen many posts like yours before and I don't think this is a software issue ( especially after you have flashed stock rom) It looks like your power button keeps getting stuck I recommend replacing it.