yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
Beware of "automated" cleaners! Note that even your S6 can copy backups to an external SD Card if you use an OTG cable and any USB SD Card adapter. It's a wise option for any device that doesn't have conventional removable storage, especially when dealing with BETA software such as FlashFire.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
have my files backed up to my laptop saved my butt several times already.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] quarky42:
How about saving the log to the external SD card, if available? I can't flash OD5 on my S5. It freezes on the very first initial boot screen logo and I can't get back into my phone unless I Odin back to NCG or another version. By the time Odin is done, any logs are gone. I did boot into the stock recovery and it told me invalid parameter when it tried to find the /system partition. I've tried both v19 and v21 for loading OD5 on the Galaxy S5. I'd be glad to provide the logs to the person providing the OD5 package so they could see what was wrong, but I can't get to the logs when there is a problem.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] PrinceMC:
Creating backup error

I tried to use flashfire to create a "Normal" Backup of my files and Flashfire got to Data and had an error that there was no space left on the device. It's now been stuck on the flashfire backup screen after the insufficient space error and it the screen will not move after 10 minutes. I don't know what i should do to fix this problem and dont want to battery pull and have potential for screw up my device. I'm running a prerooted 5.0 ROM on Samsung Galaxy SM-G900A (AT&T S5)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
Of course you must know this by now...PULL, BABY PULL...LOL. Don't be afraid of your G900A. it is your best friend and VERY durable and can bounce back from practically anything. This wont mess it up, but other things might so you should create backups and backups of the backups and make best friends with your device. It's easier to backup and even tear down to NCE and go forward now, thanks to FF. NOW on the other hand, if it bites the dust during RESTORE, well then, you really better have a backup and know how to start from the beginning. AND, if you are on 5.0 rooted on an ATT S5, you must have done something right!!! Good Going!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] anewday:
I also want to know this.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] freak69ize:
Yes

Verizon cured me from being a flashaholic
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maheshwara:
Yesterday, I downgraded my G900FD to very first KitKat available, rooted with TowelRoot and was able to very easily upgrading it back to Lollipop by keeping root rights. Thank you for this great work, [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]!

There is one question left for me: Can this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2802034 be flashed with FlashFire, too, and if yes, do I need to enable EverRoot for this?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrisbil:
Thank you [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for this amazing app!!! Works excellent on samsung galaxy note 3 with Aryamod rom. Thanks again...

Στάλθηκε από το SM-N9005 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
Does everroot feature is expected to be working for 5.0.2 to 5.1.1 update? I want to try it on S6 once XEO rom will be available. Are there know issues or limitations right now? Or it should work? I searched a bit in this thread but no much can be found really.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] moenko:
Backup straight to Ext SD ?

Thank you [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for this neat app. Just one question: Is there a choice of location for backups? For the life of me I can't find it, all backups are saved on internal SD? Thank you!

Pro version, Galaxy S4 I337 AT&T on 5.0.1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
There is Option called backup Location above Backup name

U can choose where to back up from there
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] moenko:
LOL, do I feel stupid now! Thank you sir!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zulu99:
Wonderful to change firmwares on Shield Android TV between Full Android and Android TV. You are the God of Android, i don't have better way to describe you.

P.S.

You can backup and restore only from internal storage, because Nvidia Shield external sdcard and usb disks are not supported, but is easy to copy / paste from an usb disk to internal storage when you want restore. ( in case you want save space on internal storage )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ThePieMonster:
Since there is no documentation on the backup feature yet, I'll ask my question here.

When running a backup in Flashfire, a FULL backup, is it backing up everything? Like if I were to make a nandriod image with TWRP or something? Reason for asking is I wasn't sure if this backed up apps+data as well as the system information.

Also when you go to restore a backup, do you just choose the restored backup file and select all the option? Do you also need to include "Wipe" function with the "Restore" function as well? If I wanted to make a image of my phone with the apps+data and then revert to that exact image later on with the same apps+data is that possible with this? What is the exact way of doing it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pangolin.rollin:
Just flashed a recovery on the Sprint GS6 Edge. Works as advertised. Thanks! Will probably buy pro on this new version ;) gg
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] npjohnson:
Try setting the screen timeout to 10 max in settings before flashing.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bakageta:
The standard display timeout? It was already set to 10mins... :( I'm going to pull the SD card and set the device over to internal storage, and see if that plays a little nicer with it.

(edit) No change, same issue with no SD. Not surprising, but hey, I had nothing better to do. Same errors in the SuperSU log before reboot, about unable to create /data/media/0/FlashFire/lastlog.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chesterx1:
Can you update to 5.1.1 using Flashfire? I realize you will lose root but can Flshfire get the update done prior to losing root?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alessio.71:
I'm sorry but I don't understand, if I download the new 5.1.1 fw on the internal storage of my SM-G925F, if I use FlashFire with ever root, will I keep the root (and knox 0x0) after the update or not?

Thanks,

Alex
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] beat.kitano:
Hi. If I download the new build Lollipop Vodafone, can I use Flashfire and keep the root using SuperSu and the OTA .zip?

Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005.

OS: Android 5.0
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] weganet:
if I download the new 5.1.1 fw on the internal storage of my SM-G925F, if I use FlashFire with ever root, will I keep the root (and knox 0x0) after the update or not?

Thanks,
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigw34:
Hey guys, I started to backup my phone, etc to run a new ROM and during the flashfire backup, I got a fail message saying I had no space left. Now flashfire is stuck on my screen and I cant turn off the phone or go back. So with the lack of a battery pull on the S6 Edge, any ideas on what to do to reboot my phone?

Phone: VZW S6 Edge

ROM: Clean Rom

Thanks in advance!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Force reboot by holding power button+ volume up and down buttons+ home buttons all at the same time until it reboots.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigw34:
Thanks, I didnt realize all 4 buttons forced a reboot. Very much appreciated!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joker87:
I flashed a zip nut I forgot to turn off reactivation lock

Luckily it went fine! How could it be?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ALDAS:
would also like to know this. Thank You

Enviado desde mi SM-G920F mediante Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
its usually fine except depending on device some things might not work such as samsungs theme store etc.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maheshwara:
Is FlashFire able to create Odin readable backups in .tar.md5 format? This would be really useful for people without custom recovery...

Yesterday, I tried to flash Smart Debloater Script from here

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/development/mod-smart-debloater-t2802034

with FlashFire with the result of a semi bricking my device :( ... What a pity, that this easy debloating solution is not flashable with FlashFire! But the worst is, I had lots of hassles to bring it up to date again... No booting, no FlashFire access... FlashFire backups not readable for Odin are not useful in this case. Therefore, I had to repeat all the tedious procedure to achieve root rights in Lollipop: downgrade to KitKat, root with Towelroot and go back to LP with Everroot again... Maybe, I hope so, there is a thing I have not known yet - that I could have simply backupped my rooted system partition in Odin readable format to only restore it via Odin in worst case.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ionutmaruta:
No. Read the old posts...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
Try it. I've tried on my SM-G920F and it failed, but I think I should have picked more partitions to flash with odin. Anyway, now I'm on 5.1.1 so I can't recheck it. Just try it yourself.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vaira:
I'd try to flash system partition from official 5.1.1. with ever root with FF only which boots into download mode after dalvik/art wipe and cache wipe . Then right after it with ODIN PC the entire tar.md5 without system.

AFAIK all su binaries are on system....

Maybe somebody could add some comments on this way...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joker87:
Seems a good idea, try it ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
I cannot try it anymore. Yes, flashing only system partition is probably best way to try. Though as far as I gathered it seems they added some check for system partition and it simply doesn't boot if it's modified.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
lol try it and lose root and lose ability to downgrade.. no thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
Yep, because best way is to sit and do nothing. Using outdated software and wait for other to do all the work for you. Do what you want, but if you don't want to help why do you even bother to write in this thread? I would have expected more form a guy with nearly 5k posts. :highfive:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
really? I can easily create a updated rom to ofx but on vzw/att if something goes wrong regardless you will lose root and will not be able to downgrade.. simple as that.

i will not create an updated rom and take that risk as well as i wouldnt want others to have this problem and try to put blame on myself because of it.

not to mention of1 on vzw anyways only has some fix with reactivation lock and roaming in puerto rico so its not anywhere close to being worth the risk.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
said the "member" with 93 posts to the senior member with Rom threads.

Hmmmm
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] force70:
Exactly... But you forgot his 27 thanks :D

People who don't really contribute to the board should really watch what they say to people who have and do contribute so much and help so many.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
my bad [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] I knew I missed something :eek::D:D:cool:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
I was mainly pointing out that saying things like "lol try it and lose root and lose ability to downgrade.. no thanks" doesn't help anyone in this thread. And my point still stands, you guys only say **** about other people. If you fell like you need to say something to me you can send me PM instead of writing in this thread. I was referring to the post count, because I fell like members with few thousand posts can refrain form going OT. Anyway, I don't care... it is just hard for people to get actual useful posts.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] osm0sis:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

This keeps happening, even if the OTA is only 18mb. There's definitely enough space on /system and there definitely should be enough in /cache with a 689.8mb partition on a Nexus 5 and only 12mb used before running FlashFire; could it just be a mount issue with /cache?

[OUT] 0 bytes free on /cache (51642428 needed)
[OUT] error opening /cache/recovery/otatest: No such file or directory
[OUT] 0 regular files in deletable directories
[OUT] no files can be deleted to free space on /cache
[OUT] unable to make 51642428 bytes available on /cache
[OUT] script aborted: Not enough free space on /system to apply patches.
[UI] Not enough free space on /system to apply patches.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
my statement was a bit straight forward but if ppl read it, it says a lot that is helpful..I was basically saying no thanls as in i will not upgrade my vzw s6e to of1(5.0.2) because at some point i will lose root for good and be able to downgrade for an update thats not even worth it.

in reality, people can do what they want but they need to be aware of possible impacts.

I also said after that ij another post as ive said elsewhere many times myself and other devs are not going to update vzw s6/s6e roms to of1 because of the minor changes, not 5.1.1 and no root option available.

if others want to try everoot or w.e by all means go ahead but chances are it wont work as intended and you will be stuck on latest ota and not able to downgrade. Id think even [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] himself would agree with this as would many other devs who have locked BLs
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Please link to the OTA in question.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] osm0sis:
It's been like this for every OTA I've tried on both my Nexus 5 and 7 2013, so you could definitely just take your pick, but hold on I'll try to track down the particular one from that log on my N5, which was probably 50mb or something up to LMY48B.

Edit: Probably this guy: LMY48B from LMY47D (#2): https://android.googleapis.com/pack...d-hammerhead-LMY48B-from-LMY47D-fullradio.zip

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vaira:
It would be a big thing if Samsung should have applied measures which prevent the modification of the sys partition. It would practically mean the end of root methods since the su binaries reside on sys.

I have read about....I assume (and hope) the current super su binaries have issues and are responsible for the boot issues on 5.1.1., or they are not allowed to run properly and a policy is needed which could be applied via his supolicy tool...Chainfire knows surely more about.

If Samsung should have signed the sys partition or added additional checks then it would behave different and not simply boot loop..or soft brick.

Also the mentioned dm_verity is AFAIK used to check update.zip by stock recovery to prevent flashing unsigned zips...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] AbiDez:
Hello guys, I need your help.

I have flashed some Custom Roms and Stock Roms with FF. Actually I have little problems with my phone

So I think it's better to go back to original and reroot. With Stock Recovery and Flashfire it's not possible to erase everything like system. I think I have some old data in system from earlier Roms. Is it possible to make a zip file for flashfire with this instructions?

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("Full Wipe Script Flashfire");

ui_print("Wipe System, Data, Preload, Cache");

unmount("/system");

unmount("/data");

unmount("/preload");

unmount("/cache");

run_program("/sbin/mount", "-t", "auto", "/system");

run_program("/sbin/mount", "-t", "auto", "/data");

run_program("/sbin/mount", "-t", "auto", "/preload");

run_program("/sbin/mount", "-t", "auto", "/cache");

delete_recursive("/system");

delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");

delete_recursive("/preload");

delete_recursive("/cache");

unmount("/system");

unmount("/data");

unmount("/preload");

unmount("/cache");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("Done...");

ui_print(" ");

And after reboot direct to download mode and flash Stock Rom?

Because I have read on some pages people have flashed wipe scripts over Flashfire and it stucks.

Thank you for your information.

CarHDRom V.3.3 S6e Flashfire
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vaira:
Why don't you simply tick anything at wipe from FF and just add a script that formats system (AFAIK sys is /dev/block/sda18 at the s6 edge) you'd need to check it for your model.

Add: If you plan to flash original stock FW with PC Odin afterwards Odin leaves nothing old back on sys partition AFAIK, though. To get it back to orignal state a factory reset as final step is mostly needed...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] AbiDez:
Hello Vaira, thank you for your quick response. To your question. I'm not programmer. I read copy and paste and test. I can't make my own script. I read here and copy a thing, read on others sites and copy a thing. Test it. Mostly don't work. Cost lot of time for running things. I don't know how to implement your code. thanks. But will the code I post work, too? Or is your code simpler, better? Can you or anybody make a FF zip?

CarHDRom V.3.3 S6e Flashfire
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] meboy:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

I don't and won't use google+. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Any other way to get this?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] raduque:
Apparently not. I hate Google+. Don't see a need for it. I don't like using it. Wish Chainfire would just post it up for sale. I'd buy it to bypass the G+ nonsense.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Just an fyi, the way chainfire distributes this app is actually the proper way google recommends developers distribute their betas; it's just the rest of developers not doing it the official way. Remember, if this is too much for you, you're always welcome to make your own app which you can distribute however you like. Otherwise don't bite the hand that feeds you; chainfire's contributions to the android community are beyond words
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] raduque:
Absolutely. I have purchased from him in the past, and I'll most likely pay him for this app if it works correctly.

I just Don't. Like. Google+.

I don't use it unless absolutely necessary.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
You don't need to participate in Google+ for anything else. Simply use the Google ID you use for the Play Store, get the app, and forget about Google +. If it bothers you for whatever reason, you can simply wait until it's out of beta and offered directly on the Store but you'll still need a Google login for that.

Note that by refusing to use G+, you'll also be left out of many other betas from a number of developers since that's the proper way to offer apps for testing. Realistically, it's not surprising that the Android world would somewhat rely on Google services, much like iOS tends to rely on Apple... ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] masri1987:
Q:

When restoring a backup, does flashfire automatically wipe previous system and cache\dalvik cache?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
No ... Unless you tell it to
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] masri1987:
well i did, but it wiped it after restoring, which is quite stupid. I tried to move the wiping process to be before the restore. I'm pretty sure i'm doing something wrong
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
you drag wipe above

flashing before you start
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] masri1987:
I tried doing that. I'll try again when i get my phone back up-
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] meboy:
Far from your assessment.

There is nothing wrong with asking for another means of distribution.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
OK
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] meboy:
I have completely disabled Google+.

Even leaving it active but unused you are letting them do all sorts of things.

If it was possible with just a Gmail account that would be different.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
"Them"? What "things"? If you're so paranoid, then open a new G+ account, download what you need then cancel/close that account. Since apparently you feel more comfortable with Gmail for some unclear reason, remember that you can have as many independent gmail accounts (and G+ accounts) as you wish. You can even use your (formerly smart) phone without any connection to the net, just like in the old analog days, but there's always the danger of wiretaps and eavesdroppers... ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
You could make the exact same point about gmail. If you're using a Google product, your info can and will be tracked. Ditto apple, Facebook, etc, all the big names. If you have an internet connection and think you're not being monitored, at the very least for advertising purposes, I'm sorry to say you're mistaken. That's how we get all these services for "free"; that's how the internet works now. Either suck it up and use g+ for five minutes, or don't and find an alternative to flash fire. But this discussion is pointless.

Also what Mike B said
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
Leave the poor guy alone lol. let him lose out of the flashfire greatness if hes that paranoid lol
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
This has been quite a fascinating discussion about how crazy paranoid some people are. HELLO...NO ONE IS WATCHING YOU!!!! as far as G+ goes, I think too many people use their phones only. signing up for G+ online with your pc has nothing to do with your phone. FREEZE G+, GET RID OF IT. it don't matter. it is just the vehicle to get the app. I am going to be 60 this year and have been in IT for over 30 years AND NO ONE IS WATCHING ME AND I COULD GIVE A CRAP IF THEY ARE!!! I JUST SAY, GET OVER IT...:D:laugh::D:p:rolleyes::cool:

MY TWO CENTS
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
OK :laugh:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kopitalk:
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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joker87:
So nobody tried flashing 5.1 with flash fire + everoot?

I heard of this method for tmobile S5 variant

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3141404
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vaira:
Obviously not. There is clearly mentioned that current super su causes soft brick / bootloop at 5.1.1. when trying to root.....means to get it working on the new bootloader one loses root
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Joker87:
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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zounduser:
I'm on Kitkat rooted and I have root and twrp custom recovery. My question is can I flash 5.0 firmware from this app? And if so, I'm assuming I'll b left with stock rom no root and or custom recovery? Thank u
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
Depends on your device, i'm on lollipop rooted currently, no recovery, though i never had it in the first place.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zounduser:
I can flash a recovery after this process. I'm just wondering if this will work to upgrade to lollipop from a rooted kitkat firmware. With a custom recovery.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
You can but you will get The Stock recovery , and your mobile you will be un-rooted
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] zounduser:
OK that's fine. I'm tmobile so all I have to do is root and flash recovery. Thank u.