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[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shusha87:
To relock the bootloader simple use the relock-funktion of flashtool or use backup-ta and revert ur backup of ta-partition.

Then flash a stock-rom on it and ur ready to go.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quiix:
Flashtool worked, thanks
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joefanelli:
Ok, so if the Tab 4 family has all the same hardware sans screen size, is it possible to port from one size to another?
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cindylike24:
I don't think anyone has been able to do it successfully. Personally, I'd love to see the CyanogenMod 12 ported over to the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 model.
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zach61797:
i talked to [MENTION=3132221]sub77[/MENTION] to see if he could make a unified kernel that allows the custom roms to boot on the other size tabs. If he does it will allow us to start using the 10 inch tabs roms on the 8 inch ones too. Hoping he does it because noone else seems like they care if we can or not. Im still hopeful
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sub77:
no. you missunderstood maybe. you can unify all 500er, and all 300er, and so on, but not all in one.
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zach61797:
I see okay thanks
[ONE Accessories] riahc3:
Hello

I wanted to start thinking on how to protect my OnePlus One but still be able to store it inside of my pockets.

I usually wear standard 550 Levis so the pockets are pretty OK. Still I perfer a thin case.

Besides a thin case, a screen protector is a must. Ive used Best Skins Ever and ZAGG InvisibleShield and personally I perfer Best Skins Ever because its cheaper and it protects even better.

I do see that nowadays a lot of people are using tempered glass. What difference is there?

On cases, I liked the TUDIA Ultra Tough OMNIX hybrid case but, after I cannot find it in Europe, I see it might be too thick. My previous phone was 14.1 mm and I do not mind at all a thick phone (perfer it actually). How thick is the TUDIA?

On tempered glass, I have no idea as I have no experience.

Could you give me some recommendations? Thank you
[ONE Accessories] Zealotki11er:
For case you want Diztronic case. For screen protector i don't recommend tempered glass. I had 3 in this phone and each time i dropped the phone they break. These are minimal drop that have caused no damage to the rest of the phone. They look nice once installed but 9% of the time are one hit protect in case of serious drop. Problem is any drop will break them. After spending $30 i gave up. You dont need screen protector for phone these days. Just make sure the case has a lump.
[ONE Accessories] 3ncrypt3d_Droid:
I agree.. Diztronic is the way to go for a case. I have the ultra tpu and couldn't be happier.. I do use a nillkin glass screen protector because i do keep my phone in my pocket and want to protect the phone screen from things scratching it.. I'd Rather the protector get scratched than the screen itself..
[ONE Accessories] randomhkkid:
Tempered Glass

I'm a big fan of the tempered glass protectors, I've had a spartan shield glass one on mine for the past 5 months. Dropped it face down from ~5 feet onto concrete not a scratch, then down a concrete stairwell and only received minor scratches to the protector and nothing on the screen itself.
[ONE Accessories] liubaoyua:
It is not necessary to use a protector, it will make the phone heavier
[ONE Accessories] coolkid12239:
I use a orzly scrren protector tempered glass

Fit it while the sun is shining on the display (you can see more dust)

and wipe the dust off with all four fingers (bare fingers)

My provided dist cloth just made the dust stick to the cloth, then screen and back and forth

and when peeling the adhesive off the screen protector hold it flat, mid air above the device, with the top side facing up, and the adhesive facing the phone, NEVER turn the protector so that the front of the protector faces downwards. and apply.

It looks perfect, Feels REALLY smooth, and definatley protects it (I had to get two as i messed the first one up, so i put the old protector on an old phone (was too big but the phone was broken anyway)

I dropped it on concrete. Glass shattered a lot, phone was fine.

One thing about these screen protectors is that if you do get a little dust under it DO NOT TAKE ANY TEMPERED GLASS BACK OFF. you cant peel it back, remove dust and reply. IT MESSES IT UP. The adhesive seperates from the protective glass and they never go back together.

Case wise im using a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md5L4PtkVnU
[ONE Accessories] sanjsrik:
Agree wholeheartedly

I have this setup as well, except I have a Ringke fusion case and a Niliken glass screen protector. can't tell it's there, have dropped my phone at least 4 times and neither the phone or the glass screen protector has come out of it with a scratch.
[ONE Accessories] nuserame:
You DO need a tempered glass protector

I keep my OPO in my pocket with the Diztronic TPU case and a tempered glass protector (about US$7 on eBay, search for item number 311029665158). One day I forgot that my keys were in my pocket. The tempered glass protector got a scratch, but the screen is fine.

Yesterday my phone fell 3.3m (4 feet) face down onto a brick floor, in the Diztronic case. The tempered glass protector got chipped and cracked, but again, the screen is fine.

I wasn't planning for the phone to fall —*no one ever plans accidents. Be prepared. (I have no connection to Diztronic or the seller of the tempered glass screen protector.)

One nasty detail: In my pocket the OPO gets warm and the touchscreen fails for at least 10 minutes after taking it out of my pocket.
[ONE Accessories] sanjsrik:
I use a RInkge Fusion clear case, Niliken glass screen protector. I was running for the train and my phone shot out of my pocket and landed face-down on the tiled floor. I panicked, picked it up, but didn't get to look at it until I was on the train. No damage. None, absolutely fine. No crack in the screen protector, no breaking of the case. Absolutely fine. Fall distance, about 3.5 feet. And, it slid about 2 feet after I accidentally kicked it.

I carry my device in my front pocket every day. Never an issue.
[ONE Accessories] pbergonzi:
Ooooo...

"After I accidentally kicked it!!!"--HAHAHAHAHA!
[ONE Accessories] sanjsrik:
It happens

Not sure how that's funny. I was running, device fell out of my pocket and landed by my foot, foot kicked it in motion.

??
[ONE Accessories] pbergonzi:
??

Give yourself time, you may.
[ONE Accessories] foomanjackel:
I use the tempered glass protector and flip-case which are sold on the OPO site. IMHO the flip-case offers great protection for in and out pocket, as the screen is completely covered. No worries about what's in my pockets along with the phone....and when its open, the tempered glass is protecting it! Also the flip- case does not add much bulk at all...very thin!
[ONE Accessories] riahc3:
The case is mostly just rubber padding. Not really that much protection.

The glass protector is UGLY but I feel that it would get the some done :) Thanks for all the suggestions.
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Hey there,

I have spent a lot of time with security on Windows (research, testing, etc) and have about 10 years of experience when it comes to security, malware & privacy. On Windows I believe to have a very decent setup and there is little that can bypass my security setup. I want to achieve the same on my Android phone (currently Nexus 6) and wonder what you do and recommend to safe your privacy and improve your phone's security.

A little history of my Android security path:

On my HTC Desire HD I used Dr. web, when it got released (being the top product back then). With my Nexus 4 I switched over to Avast being the top product at that time as well as using ParanoidAndroid and it's feature to disable permissions per app (e.g. no location permission for facebook). After some time I felt like Avast was slowing down my phone and replaced it by CM Security. Well CM Security isn't the most transparent app and I am struggling with privacy when using this app.

So now on my Nexus 6 I am using the following setup so far:

App Ops (aka privacy guard) - To disable permissions per app

Override DNS - To change DNS Server for 3G/4G/WIFI to "NortonDNS"

Telegram - For secure chats

SuperSU - For root management

I disabled untrusted certificates (e.g. government) based on what certificates are allowed in Firefox browser (Android 5.x)

Phone is using encryption (Android 5.x)

I would still like to have an app that does scans every few days with high detection rate but low resource usage when on idle. SMS and Phone Call block would be a nice feature as well. Also I would want to "lock" apps with a "password pattern" so other people can't open it.

ESET seems to be lightweight, high detection rate and is a very trustable company. But 15€ a year is a little bit... meh :)

What setup do you guys use and recommend?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marik22312:
hey...

i've lately installed a custon Android 5.0 Rom On My D802 Device...

but after a few days i reinstalled the stock ROM because i didn't like the custom one

since than my phone's Software Version Is 4.2.2 JB and it says it's the katest version...

before the custom ROM i've had a Stock 4.4 KK SW Ver.

any ideas how to fix that?

(btw it's a stock ROM For Israel)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d00lz:
1. Download your .kdz file by entering your IMEI, here.

2. Return to Stock Firmware.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] Czepa:
ill keep this simple. tried to advanced wipe data and cache with TWRP which returned an E:/ unable to mount for both data and cache. internal storage is now saying its 0MB after i "fastboot erase" on as many of the partitions it would return success with (ie, what was mounted) flashall is asking me for a specific device.

How do i reset the internal partitions so they become mountable again? i believe in erasing the ones i had, it has deleted them altogether and i need to flash original firmware to get it to auto restructure (im guessing)

EDIT: so i downloaded this (link not allowed) i just dont know how to implement it through adb or fastboot

somewhere i read that the latest moto PQ versions for CWM and TWRP both have some selinux problem when wiping data, causing a force unmount (parroting. i DONT know what im talking about)

the first time i installed with CM11 with twrp (after CMW only allowing me to install 10.2) it worked great, except google play and whisperpush(whatever that is) crashing consistently. i should have used 'fix permissions' instead of going for a wipe+re-install

please help, what commands do i need to use through fastboot to restore the partitions, or where can i get the fxz file to use with RSD?

this is a brand new out of the box Sim-modded and pre-rooted PQ
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] Czepa:
SOLVED (i think)

god im so ****ing stupid.

due to corrupting the file structure and not being able to mount the cache or data partitions, when i installed CM11 snapshot it picked my external SD as the data storage /android/data/

FIX: unmounting and removing the external SD i rebooted to system, booted back to recovery. -> factory reset.... auto reboot, cant mount messages, then a second time it said SELinux supported message. ->factory reset again and finally no red messages, wipe to system (got an error, but probably cause system = external SD). i then inserted the external SD, installed the ROM and everything looks normal and working right

TWRP will restore file structure with 'factory reset' BUT ONLY IF you remove your external sd

i hope this thread saves time and headaches for someone.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omartins:
Hello,

Some time ago I've been trying a command line app and in order to get it working I had to create a system variable using this command:

export HOME=/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/aria2

After a while I've decided to remove it from the system but I'm not finding the way to definitely remove the previously created $HOME variable.

If I do unset, it goes away, but it keeps some record in some place since it comes back after system reboot.

If anyone can tell me how to get rid of this variable, I'll appreciate.

Thank you

RM
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldubs:
Huh? This is the nexus 5 forum...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omartins:
You right, my bad!

Any moderator around? Please remove the thread!

Thank you
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istyle180:
Hi I had TWRP running and I was trying to clean flash and I was trying to clean flash a new rom but I accidentally wipe all data in Cache, System, and Internal storage. No doubt the new rom disappear along with other system files. Now I can only boot to the TWRP and moreover, my laptop does not detect the phone. I tried to update USB driver but still did not work. Please help.:(
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Which drivers do you have installed?

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istyle180:
I believe I have nothing on my phone except TWRP. Because when I accidentally wiped internal storage along with cache and system files as well. I tried to use fastboot to connect with my laptop but my laptop does not recognize it either.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Ch@rly:
I have upgrading my Hermes with the RUU_Hermes_ORANGE_CH_FRA_2.11.71.1_6275_1.38.00.01_108_Ship.

After upgrading, my physical and virtual keyboards were QWERTY :(

I found on the site how to modify value of the registry settings so that the physical keyboard is AZERTY.

How the virtual keyboard?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hassanayoub85:
Dear,

I've encrypted my phone and SD card with a password, then I've restore factory mode my phone.

After that, my SD card appear as blank and needs to be formatted.

How can i access it and restore data?

Noe: I do have the password but dunno how to use it!!!

Thanks
[XDA Assist] gokulgvs:
Is there any possible way to uninstall touch wiz from Samsung galaxy s4 i9500. I tried installing cm12 but mobile data is not working. Can install i9505 ROM on i9500 ?? Is it possible. Please respond.
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
Hi :)

Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search allowed me to find your device forum here:

Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506

And a little more searching found a great q&a thread for your device here:

[HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly.

I'd suggest you go and ask your question there, that way the S4 experts can help you out.

Good luck!

Thread closed.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
hi everyone,

first of all i tried search same problem but there is different i can enter to AP fastboot and can goes in to recovery press power +up+down

( i have installed on my xt910 cm 11 (4.4.4) using safestrap 3.65 after the offical 5.0.2 rom cm12 come out (http://xdaforums.com/droid-razr/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-0-t2950906)

i update safestrap to 3.75 then uninstall recovery then reinstall it reboot

delete rom slot and re install now one and then install 5.0.2 rom +gapp reboot (take about 10 min ) and then setup steps goes fine but the Device became annoyingly slow so I tried

to delete rom slot again but this time i select rom slot 2 and wipe then install 5.0.2 rom +gapp then reboot )

motorola logo Appears then no thing black screen actually black light screen (there is no safestrap logo Appear)

i tried ap fastboot and thats what i got

battery low

cannot program

connect usb

data cable

cant charge battry any more dont know why

i can go to recovry by press power +up+down

but every time i tried to install (( cm11 4.4.4)) i got install field

thanks and sorry for bad english XD
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
Try

Power off, Hold volume buttons (or M key/droid 4), Power on, release buttons at

Boot Mode Selection Menu> Scroll down with volume down button, to BP Tools, Select with Volume UP button, should boot directly to SafeStrap (if it's still there).

Or Try

Booting from AP fastboot to charging mode

If the Device will only boot to AP Fastboot and it says Battery Low

Connect the phone/Device ato a Wall Charger (not PC)

-In AP Fastboot Mode hold Volume down& power buttons at the same time for +10 seconds

- When screen goes black...release power button

-Then IMMEDIATELY press and hold Vol - and Vol+ to boot to Boot Menu.

- In Boot Menu scroll down with volume down to BP Tools, press volume up to select

- Device should boot to Charging Mode with battery icon

- Once battery is charged, try flashing in AP Fastboot again

This will only work if battery charging Firmware is still preset and not corrupted

If Motorola Device will not boot to Charging Mode, a Fastboot cable will be needed.

http://goo.gl/QllP1j

[IMG="Boot Menu"]http://goo.gl/414rBV[/IMG]
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
I done this before but battry still low so how can i make cable i cant buy cable cus i live in egypt and there is no motorola suports there

Can u plz Explain to me how to make 1 in easy Easy Language

Thanks alot for ur time
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
edit: http://goo.gl/1glUry
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
ok dude i got batrry ok

ok to program

conect usb

date cable

rsd lite 6.1.6 cant fine my xt910

is there any driver should i install or something

i got the sound on my pc (usb connected sound)

but rsd cant find my phone

thank you $_$
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
Download and Install Drivers (Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation...)

Motorola Drivers for Windows http://goo.gl/mIsi4h

It’s a good idea to reboot pc after installing drivers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
XD ok the pc fine my xt910 when i press start

rsdlite is stoping at step 1 and i got

failed flashing process. 1/19 flash mbm "allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin" -> usb error occurred while reading/writing

my fastboot 0a.74

i use 9.8.2O-124_SPUEM-14_S7_USASPDRICS01RUKE1007.0R_USASPDRJBRTGB_P011_b57374ab5a_p2b_S1FF_fb_CFC.xml

win8-64bit

last version :5.0.1 cm12

but i think there is no more system in phone cuz i got black screen after motorola logo

I'm sorry for being annoying and thank you very much
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
bootloader 0A.74 should just be ICS, so you should be able to use a ICS or Jellybean stock XML file

fail at flashing-mbm.bin" is likely that stock XML file is for a different carrier/region that what is currently on device

what carrier do you use, what country?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
I had purchased it from Saudi Arabia in the Middle East

Is there any way to know or get that from DEVICE (i mean to know what country come from)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
OK, you need to edit the .XML file

unzip/extract files

in folder will be another .XML file something like 9.8.2O-72_VZW-16-5_cfc.xml

open with notepad++

remove lines that are like

<step operation="flash" partition="cdt.bin" filename="cdt.bin_signed" MD5="D9F76350C7A9694FEA32D84AF1C4AA39" />

and

<step operation="flash" partition="radio" filename="radio.img" MD5="596BA902DB1F52CD97DC0466B2C88E24" />

do not leave empty line

save the changes in notepad++ and close notepad++

in RSD Lite make sure you select the unzipped .XML
[Motorola Droid RAZR] welder73:
Windows 8? A lot of people has problems with Windows 8,find somewhere Windows 7.

Sent from my Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
sorry but there is a same step name this is what xml countan

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<flashing>
<header>
<phone_model model="SPYDER_U" />
<software_version version="umts_spyder_mmi_emea-user 4.1.2 9.8.2O-124_SPUEM-14 1362039991 release-keysSPYDERBP_U_04.10.00R" />
<interfaces>
<interface name="AP" />
</interfaces>
</header>
<steps interface="AP">
<step operation="flash" partition="mbm" filename="allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin" MD5="55d703d1d8d8631f31be89a6069ad68e" />
<step operation="reboot-bootloader" />
<step operation="flash" partition="mbmloader" filename="mbmloader.bin" MD5="42f7110de49d6d28ea0540f1c02f9f1b" />
<step operation="flash" partition="mbm" filename="mbm.bin" MD5="f541f64f56739d65c19557e33f8aef3c" />
<step operation="reboot-bootloader" />
<step operation="flash" partition="cdt.bin" filename="cdt.bin_signed" MD5="7efbcdf1bb0128b241865dab3bb50f58" />
<step operation="erase" partition="cache" />
<step operation="erase" partition="userdata" />
<step operation="erase" partition="emstorage" />
<step operation="flash" partition="logo.bin" filename="logo.bin" MD5="cd111cc7b675e62a7d85a50632fb88e8" />
<step operation="flash" partition="ebr" filename="ebr_signed" MD5="dfa61c2c9858a22b5fb9e53b912a44e1" />
<step operation="flash" partition="mbr" filename="mbr_signed" MD5="2600bab8703dc908168471590bb76ae8" />
<step operation="flash" partition="devtree" filename="devtree_signed" MD5="baffc70d6bfb1f60718a41ad56f1bfa2" />
<step operation="flash" partition="system" filename="system_signed" MD5="e7b648a75e897c359b26585b898ee105" />
<step operation="flash" partition="boot" filename="boot_signed" MD5="dfbf43445f5128bf692a8a97cdfa2dc5" />
<step operation="flash" partition="recovery" filename="recovery_signed" MD5="9508ac0f92d22fdeaa325f0ac5b59f7e" />
<step operation="flash" partition="cdrom" filename="cdrom_signed" MD5="f23887e8b903cce684544a981f56b0aa" />
<step operation="flash" partition="emstorage" filename="emstorage.img" MD5="f248ff87bfab03e3278891ad151adde7" />
<step operation="flash" partition="radio" filename="radio.img" MD5="611e25a2d2e132e78acdcc849754e15d" />
</steps>
</flashing>

plz edit it and re post XD
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Abdoobood:
lol u are right it was win problem it work on my sis laptop win 7 XD finaly i got my phone back god bless u guys thx so much sd_shadow

and welder

last qustion did i have re root phone to install rom ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
yes need to re-root
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaimbot:
I was just wondering if I buy an unlocked sprint samsung galaxy s5, would it work on wind mobile network here in Canada?
[XDA Assist] saswat12345:
Hi , I'm entirely new to this rooting & custom rom thing I have the sony xperia m c1904 model. Since sony stopped updating it any further from Android 4.3 I've been researching a little & found a little about cyanogenmod developers so what exactly cyanogenmod 12 differs from cyanogenmod 11 . I've heard it's still in beta or nightly stage so what's more I'll get apart from android 5.0 why cyanogenmod 12 matters? Please explain.....