yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lpsi2000:
Vista is fine for flashing but you have to do some reading. A lot of individuals are flashing using vista. You should search for "ruu vista" and read through the treads while you are waiting for the new shiny computer. I have been flashing with vista since around the RC release of vista.

Good luck with the new computer and flashing with vista.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] todd_jg:
Yeah, I was talking about all the other stuff, not flashing. So many users were unhappy about being forced to migrate to Vista, that Dell was offering optional free "downgrade" certificates to XP for people who bought machines pre-loaded with Vista :p
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] URPREY:
I just bought a Vista laptop over the weekend. I used mrvanx's guide to flashing, and flashed Black 3.0 with Vista this morning. It worked like a charm!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lpsi2000:
Yep, a little bit of reading always help and I am glad you got it working the very first time you tried it. Congrats!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] pinhead:
Awesome guys! This is really great news. When it comes to computers I'm pretty much an email, web browsing, and MS Office kind of user. That's pretty much it aside from sometimes messing with Google Earth or something of that sort.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lpsi2000:
In that case be sure to read carefully and think about what you are going to do. If you think you can't spend a few hours to resolve any issues after you are done with it, then don't do it. Wait until you can devote the time because you never know when you are going to bricked your device.:p
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mounirkh:
Hello

Excuse me but I'm a newbie to all of this. I have found tons of posts here to help me with whatever I need but now I can't seem to find a way to update to 5.1

I tried the OTA but it didn't work since my device is already rooted although I am still running 5.0.1.

I tried sideloading it but it didn't work and I read a few posts that it won't work anymore since I rooted already.

So what's left to do? Flash image? If so, can someone point me in the right direction? Didn't any new posts regarding 5.1 image flashing and I really don't wanna risk doing anything stupid. Also, I read that there's a way through which I can bypass losing all my data?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
you can just flash a 5.1 rooted rom, just like before 5.1. thats the easiest way around. you can flash the factory img as well, then reroot.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Download the Google factory image here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Extract the system.img and boot.img then fastboot flash them. Read general > all in one guide > question 28 for fastboot.

Once flashed, boot straight into twrp recovery and flash SuperSU. Zip to root.

Edit.. Or if you want, you can download a pre-rooted ROM.zip and just flash that from twrp recovery
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mounirkh:
Do you guys advise me to do this? http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/development/rom-3-13-stock-rooted-5-1-lmy47d-root-t3054253

Also all I need is to flash this ROM? Nothing else? If so, I intend to do it using ROM Manager.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
no advice, flash whatever you like. but ill warn you ROM Manager is an ancient app that WILL cause you issues. what you should do iz boot into twrp recovery, flash whatever, then reboot. thats how you flash. remember my words, rom manager WILL cause you iasues.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idtheftvictim:
Just flashing a rooted rom will not install the newest bootloader and modem/radio. So I wouldn't recommend that....

But either way works if all you want to do is get on 5.1 without updating the bootloader and modem/radio
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I'm never updating my bootloader. At least not until I have to. The 5.1 bootloader is not a friend of anyone racking up their frequent flasher miles.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
the last time i flashed a bootloader was on the nexus 7, and that was in 2012. i dont flash bootloaders ever, but that n7 original bootloader was broken. im not planning on flashing the n6 bootloader either.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I flashed one if the modified loaders on the n5. Just aesthetics really.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
This ROM manager? Ah... Memories

Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Always hated that app tbh :mad: Caused problems instead of offering solutions. Just my opinion though..
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Yep. I saw a lot of HTC desire users get into trouble with it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Helium is seemingly going the same way lately, fc`s while backing up apps and loaded cloud backups not restoring :(
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
No it was one of those things I bought to support the developer but I never used it. Because like you said[emoji6]

Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Bought the app too, in that time we needed it as CM could only be downloaded through Rom Manager. Flashed it with CWM afterwards because RM didn`t work and messed up CWM recovery so i had to reflash it ugh.....
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
Yes and the good news is those guys are sitting on like 500 million dollars right now so mission accomplished[emoji23]

Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] micmars:
I could have used you guys over in the Wugfresh thread this evening...just endless crazy...

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Such sage advice...again, the Wugfresh thread needs you...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sessingø:
Hi friends!

I've got absolutely no expirience on how to write tutorials on XDA and i'm from Denmark, so if it's way off on regards to spelling and guidelines, you now know why.

The goal of this tutorial is to guide you through the process of gaining root access with Recovery on your Xperia Z3 Compact running Android Lollipop 5+.

WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE ON A LOCKED BOOTLOADER!

Lets start

Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173

Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/

Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone

Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"

Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.

Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel

Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.

Enjoy!

PEAS!!!

This method will not delete any data on your phone.

- Simon
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.

I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] tndb:
Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...

Sent from my D5803 using interwebz
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sessingø:
If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"

T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sessingø:
Thanks for the heads up - I just added the warning.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dillalade:
Apparently this recovery is not yet compatible with lollipop. Besides there's no recovery in my setup to flash any flashable.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hispanico957:
But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!

So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:

Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://xdaforums.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??

Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ :	T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip

Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone

Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"

Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.

Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel

Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.

...so is not clear all ?!?

Hispanico
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
If i download

http://nut.xperia-files.com/

Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip

And start the process for 5.0.2 in locked bootloader will work? Is this recovery working?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Michealtbh:
XZDR isn't working for LP yet, regardless of bootloader status. OP can you please provide proof that you have working recovery in LP, because it seems you're the only user with this
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sessingø:
I'm sorry for the misleading title, my method will not install any recovery on your phone - but only root access. Sorry for the mistake.

But for now root access is cool as it enables me to use airstream, vpn and other features that weren't available before.

When a working recovery is released the steps can be used again (flashing androplus) followed by flashing wathever you want to flash from within the recovery. Just remember to flash a compatible lollipop kernel in order for boot to work afterwards.

- Simon
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Chaleman:
Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Taurintas:
Hi. How do I know if my z3c is locked bootloader or not locked ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ukunilus:
Hi

I have the same question or [MENTION=2002956]Chaleman[/MENTION] did you try :confused:

[MENTION=5375407]Taurintas[/MENTION]

Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:

Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked

Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Taurintas:
[MENTION=3433295]ukunilus[/MENTION]

Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It means your bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked in any way. ;)

So yes, you cannot do those steps...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Chaleman:
What I actually did was install this ROM (http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901) directly over my rooted z3c D5833 with 4.4.4 and presto! i did a dirty install over my existing rom/apps and have had no issues whatsoever!

Thanks!

Carlos
[General Questions and Answers] zyxmon:
I want to introduce a new android project - Entware. It can be considered as an Optware replacement.

Entware (arm version for cortex-a9 or higher) was first done for routers

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Later it was tested on NASes

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It is based on another project Qnapware, that is based on Entware (mipsel version).

Today I've tested Entware.arm on android (routed RK3188 TV stick) and it works.

I'm rather new to android. So my instuctions given below may not always be correct. I was installing Entware.arm connecting to android host using SshDroid.

1. I need a writeble /opt folder. I've done the following

/system/bin/mount -o rw,remount /
mkdir /opt
/system/bin/mount -o ro,remount /

I have a ext2 formated external sd card (symlinks are needed). I have made a directory and mount binded it to opt

mkdir /mnt/external_sd/entware.arm
mount -o bind /mnt/external_sd/entware.arm /opt

I do not know why android does not have shell in /bin

So let's make one

/system/bin/mount -o rw,remount /
mkdir /bin
ln -s /system/bin/sh /bin/sh
/system/bin/mount -o ro,remount /

Now I'll need a local root profile with the content to execute global Entware profile:

root@android:/data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/home # pwd
/data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/home
root@android:/data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/home # cat .profile
#!/system/bin/sh

. /opt/etc/profile

The preparation is finished. Now let install Entware

wget h__p_//qnapware.zyxmon.org/binaries-armv7/installer/entware_install_arm.sh
chmod +x ./entware_install_arm.sh
./entware_install_arm.sh

After the installation - logout and login again (to execute /opt/etc/profile) and install packages

opkg install mc

If something in my instructions does not fit android philosophy - please inform me.

Addition:

To make Entware changes permanent we needs startup script. Something like

#!/system/bin/sh

sleep 3
/system/bin/mount -o rw,remount /
sleep 1
/system/bin/chmod 777 /mnt/external_sd
/system/bin/mkdir /opt
/system/bin/mkdir /bin
ln -s /system/bin/sh /bin/sh
/system/bin/mount -o ro,remount /
sleep 3
/system/bin/mount -t ext2 -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /mnt/external_sd
/system/bin/mount -o bind /mnt/external_sd/entware.arm /opt
sleep 2
/opt/etc/init.d/rc.unslung start

This script creates /bin /opt folders creates symlink /bin/sh, binds /opt to Entware folder location and starts Entware services.
[General Questions and Answers] GokulNC:
Interesting.

Is this for smart phones???
[General Questions and Answers] zyxmon:
Entware will work on armv7l/cortex-a9 or compatible CPU. It does not matter, weather it is smart phone, tablet, router or NAS.
[General Questions and Answers] blackwind.:
Working well on this end, except for the fact that it has no concept of Android users and groups. For example, ls -l from busybox returns things like user "1000" group "1000", and bash with a PS1 including \u returns "I have no name!". Thoughts?
[Android Auto General] manorton:
Some GREAT information about how the system works in this podcast.

Episode 23: Re: In Car Nation

Tor and Chet are joined by Gabriel Peal from the Android Auto team. We talk about... cars! And dashboard entertainment systems, and notifications, and navigation, and the Android Auto capabilities available today.

Favorite phrase:

"Duck the audio"

http://androidbackstage.blogspot.com/2015/03/episode-23-re-in-car-nation.html
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ynotbu:
Obviously I'm over my head, I'll tell you what I stupidly did. I have and razr xt910, I thought oh boy how bout upgrading my rom. I went to a few different rom and they all said i needed safetrap 3.75 and up, mine use to be 3.5 i think or something like that and i was just running a stock rom. When ever i would reboot safetrap would come up and tell me if i didnt do anything in 10 sec it would just boot normally. Well he is where i goofed because i wanted a new rom i uninstalled my old safetrap successfully and install the new one but for kitkat 4.4 but I'm sure i use to be 4.1. My phone no longer boots up the new safetrap boot up and say system will start in 10 sec but does not. PPPPPPlease pplse help I over my head and don't know what to do.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
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).

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you need safestrap 3.75 for CM12/lollipop/android 5.0 roms

you need to open old safestrap app and uninstall recovery, close app, then uninstall app

what was the exact name of the .apk?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ynotbu:
Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat-A03.apk
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
[MENTION=3457922]stargo[/MENTION] has released a updated safestrap (v3.75 - Jan 2015)

Cm12 requires safestrap v3.75 (or newer)

Safestrap-XXXXX-v3.75.apk (31-Jan-2015 )

if you installed the debugged version likely do not need to upgrade, but if you have 3.74 or lower use Safestrap-XXXXXX-v3.75.apk (or newer)

follow the readme.txt instructions on the download site

Download the version for your device

Droid 4 = maserati, Droid Razr = spyder...

[Video] How to install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on the Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid 4 and Droid Razr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yMYUXV8FmI

---------- Post added at 07:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:05 PM ----------

use Safestrap-umts_spyder-v3.75.apk

---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 PM ----------

Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat-A03.apk is for the Samsung Galaxy S4

---------- Post added at 07:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:12 PM ----------

I started the index, to avoid this kind of error

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3023837

[INDEX] Motorola Droid Razr Development (2015)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Zymz:
So other than uninstalling the recovery through the old app, then deleting it then installing the newer 3.75 apk app, is there anything else someone should be mindful of?

I'm about to upgrade my safestrap from 3.73 to 3.75 myself on my XT912... Backing up everything while I read and reply...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sd_shadow:
Download the correct version, make sure it is correct size, follow the readme.txt instructions.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Zymz:
Success, it went smoothly, thank you. :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushantashish:
I rooted my Xperia Z running on 4.4.4, Build number 10.5.1.A.0.283 using the kernel method

I later tried finding a way to install a custom recovery for the same build number. But I was unsuccessful.

I tried flashing a recovery but that was built for the .230 firmware so it changed my kernel.

I WANT A CUSTOM RECOVERY THAT MY XPERIA Z C6602 4.4.4 SUPPORTS????
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Hi,

Thanks for using XDA Assist :) Please Standby when we move your post here Sony Xperia Z Help and Troubleshooting

Good Luck!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
You can use XZDualRecovery which is independent of the kernel.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luizlee86:
Do you guys keep getting this error?

Sometimes, when I open the camera, it says that there is no sdcard inserted (I'm saving the pictures in the external sdcard, a 32GB Sandisk Ultra), then Android says it was unexpectedly removed and then automatically mounts it.

I'm doing some tests, but it looks like it happens only with the sony's camera app. The sdcard was working flawlessly with my Note II, I'm with the Z3C only since last week.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhaha:
I was beginning to think I was the only one with this problem.

The error occurred most often with the camera app, but I've also experienced it in other instances, even just by unlocking to the home screen. There doesn't seem to be any particular or related events that trigger the unexpected removal, and I've been unsuccessful in attempts to reproduce the error.

I had hoped it was a KK issue, but it still pops up occasionally after upgrading to L. Similarly, my SD card is also a Sandisk Ultra, albeit of the 64GB flavor, and worked flawlessly with my previous phone Z1 compact, so I highly doubt it's caused by the SD card.

Given that this problem doesn't seem to be wide spread, I guess it's probably an isolated hardware fault with this unit. I doubt sending it in for service would be helpful though, because of the apparently random occurance. For some reason, gadgets these days rarely misbehave when in the hands of customer care or engineers, but always hiccups in our hands.

Anyway, it's nice to know that it's not "just me". I'll consider servicing it under warranty if I get the chance, and report back should I have any updates.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
Perhaps cleaning of the physical contacts of the SD card might solve the issue.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krajc:
you probably need to format the sd card

I had the same problem, searched in other forums and found out that other users of z3c are very satisfied wit this particular brand of sdcard, so I was confused. I reformated my sdcard as a last resort option and it solved the problem. My sdcard, like yours, had also been previously used in a different phone. Those very satisfied guys in other forums had just bought the card brand new, I guess that's why they didn't have any issues.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luizlee86:
Well, I think the problem may be related to Sandisk SD cards... I was using a 64GB Ultra Class 10 on my Z3C (which I was using on my old Note II with no problems at all) and this problem was happening... since it the card was a little old, I bought a new Sandisk 64GB Ultra Class 10 and the problem happened on the first day of use, actually a couple of minutes after I inserted it for the first time.

So I read somewhere that it might be a Sandisk fault, so I changed to a 64GB Samsung (don't remember the class, I'm too lazy to check it right now) and the problems seems to be gone!

Formatting the sd card didn't solve the problem.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krajc:
As I wrote, I thought the problem was gone after reformatting. The truth is that in the past couple of days it reappeared once again.

Is your new Samsung card still OK with the Z3C? If so, would you be so kind and write exactly which Samsung card it is? I would appreciate it a lot.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smorgar:
I have this problem aswell. Using a Transcend 16GB class 6 that has been with me a few years. Never had problem with this card before.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luizlee86:
Sure! Sorry not doing this before... :p It is still working fine. If something happens, I'll let you guys know.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnoj1:
Hi everyone, I really need some help with this otherwise my sp c5303 is scrap...

From the beggining, I buy a xperia sp on the three network in the uk but it accepted any sim

Unlocked bootloader, no problem

Flashed loads of ROMs with no issues.

Settled on stock deodexed ROMs. Had a happy phone.

Tried to update to the latest maybe 6 months ago, had a bad flash, bootloop.

Then wiped and reflashed previous set up.

Problem is, now the phone doesn't recognise my sim, its relocked the boot loader, simlock is all set to [] 0.

And that really sucks.

I have root access still, but no recovery.

Eventually I have regained access to recoveries and custom ROMs won't accept my sim either... Otheriwse works perfect

The phone is flawless, I have even taken it to be repaired physiccaly there's no faults but it won't accept any simcard. I have trawled the forums and nothing looks promising.

I have been using a moto g for a few months but its... Annoying, and the screens shattered. And it has problems with loudspeaker turning off and on rapidly...

The thing I am wondering is, could it be that the ftf file I used was from another country? Because I can't find one from the uk to try, although I expect that will only really change the default language choice.

Anything else I can try before I give up?

Please tell me its something achievable!

Thank you.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnoj1:
pictures

Here's some photos of the issue just so you have all the information