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[Galaxy S 4 General] DSA:
Sigh..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2587037

In the same section you posted in and on the same page no less.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ravenmk:
Hi, thanks for taking your time and reading this post.

I messed up with editing build.prop, the mistake I made was changing

ro.version.sdk=19

To

ro.version.sdk=21

when i rebooted, things came up saying that Google Play services and all Google apps had stopped, and they keep coming up...

Now i cant access ES File Explorer and change it...

How can i change the ro.version.sdk from 21 BACK to 19? :(

Device= Samsung SCH-I545 running with NC2 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Triscuit:
Reflash your ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ravenmk:
How can I do that? I have no custom recovery...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ravenmk:
I was thinking that but I can't seem to find a PDA / AP for NC2 ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ravenmk:
Alright! I got the annoying messages about Google apps stopp away, but I had to disable Google Play services and Play apps (including Play Store), but does anyone know if there is a file Explorer that does NOT reqiure Play Services and is able to edit build.prop?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ravenmk:
OK! I solved this problem, thanks for help
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aaron061992:
YES, I have read as much as I can in the forums (all day today, rather nice way to spend a holiday though).

I have a Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 handset (FR SFR version, from eBay). I have recently updated it to Android 5.0.2 via XperiFirm tool. I flashed the Customized_IN version (D5503_Customized IN_1281-0184_14.5.A.0.242_R3D). It WAS NOT rooted and I don't remember if I had unlocked the bootloader.

[I have a laptop running Windows 8.1 x64, with latest versions of XperiFirm, FlashTool x64, Android Studio (with Google USB driver), PC Companion. My laptop detects my phone as MTP (or MSC when I choose so), but in the Device Manager, it never shows as android adb device (always MTP, or USB stick). I tried Update Driver option but to no avail, it says the Google USB driver or the downloaded Z1 Compact driver (from Sony site) is not supported (either by the phone or the PC). But the phone shows debugging connected, even prompts my authorization (first time only). Flashmode and Fastboot modes are detected well enough.]

Now, it says I am not allowed to unlock bootloader (via "*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration" menu). It shows the following:

------------------------------------------------------

Rooting Status:

Bootloader unlock allowed: No

------------------------------------------------------

I am unable to unlock the bootloader (or root, yeah, that's the ultimate goal) via the following methods:

1. Official Sony Method,

2. ZergRush

3. TowelRoot,

4. Easy Root Tool,

5. Newroot (by Doomlord),

6. Flashtool (that BLU option),

7. Fastboot via cmd.exe,

8. Flashing pre rooted zip files (cannot open stock recovery option, does this have any? I used the stock recovery a lot on my old Samsung).

Flashtool, cmd and Newroot showed variants of this same error: "only position independent executables (PIE) are supported."

Sony gave me a code, but that also yielded another variant of the same.

Now, as far as I have understood, what I need is one or more of the following:

1. a pre-rooted ftf file (someone said that is impossible as for Sony's encryption, is that right?)

2. some way to root without unlocking bootloader (Newroot does that, but did not work)

3. some way to override that crazy arrogance of Sony and unlock the bootloader and be my white knight...

Can anyone provide me with a guide or some example? It is not at all fair of Sony to create these non-allowance nonsense.

P.S. Please do not mind my tone, I am usually very docile but a whole day (literally; 6 AM to 6 AM next day!!!) in front of my PC without any result have mutated me a bit.

BTW, I am fairly proficient in following complex instructions only if they are conclusive (I don't want to spend another day figuring out how to follow them)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agazza:
i cannot contribute in any way, i just wanted to tell you you´re not the only one with the problem. if i find a solution i will get back to you
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudata:
Flash .108 firmware, root with "rootkitxperia", install dualrecovery, use prf creator to make a flashable rooted zip of lollipop (if that's what you want) and flash in recovery. Job done
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lialotta:
I'm actually relieved to see someone else experiencing the exact same problems, I've already spent several days figuring out how to unlock the bootloader and get my phone rooted, but to no avail. However my device does state that the bootloader can be unlocked, but can't be found through cmd prompt when connected in fastboot mode and get's the same error: 'only PIE (position independent executables) are supported when trying to unlock the bootloader with flash tool.

White knights on problem solving horses would be greatly appreciated indeed!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
I got a Z1C recently from eBay but have also done this on a Z Ultra and Z2, because of the cross development Sony stuff this is very similar for all of them.

You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel or ROM. You don't need to unlock it to get root access, however to get root access you'll have to flash an old version of Android. You're flashing an old version from before they patched the exploits you want to use to get root.

So the steps are:

1. Get an old version of the official Sony ROM.

2. Flash the old ROM.

3. Exploit it to obtain root access.

4. Install a custom recovery.

5. Make a custom flashable zip of the firmware you want to use with root included.

6. Enter custom recovery and flash the zip you created in step five.

The files I used to do this are:

From XperiFirm I download "1280-5440 Netherlands T-Mobile NL 14.4.A.0.108 / R9C".

Using Flashtool I made an FTF from it and flashed it.

Then I used "EasyRootTool v12.4" to get root access.

I installed "Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip" from Nut's site.

Then you go back to XperiFirm and grab the version of Android you want to use. I used the 5.0.2 Customised AU one as I'm in Australia, you probably want the Indian one.

Use PRFCreator to make a flashable zip with a custom recovery and SuperSU, for that you need the "Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.flashable.zip" not the installer.

There are posts with this info around, it's almost 5am for me so I'm not going to go looking for the links to the posts, you'll have to do that yourself. If you read for the day you've probably found them already. :p
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Be.Hold:
First of all, I would advise against unlocking your bootloader unless you have a backup of your TA partition. Otherwise you risk losing your DRM keys and might criple your camera. This is irreversible damage without a backup. Second, on the official Sony unlock page it states specifically that not all devices are allowed to unlock the bootloader. If it doesn't, though luck then I guess but I could be wrong.

Now to backup the TA partition you need to be rooted which is not possible up to now with Lollipop unless your bootloader is unlocked. So this is a bit of a problem. Luckily flashtool (make sure to use the older 0.9.18.6 version at the bottom of the download page) allows you to flash a previous version without unlocked bootloader or being rooted. Choose one from the list at the bottom of this link but make sure to use a .108 one from the "KitKat [Old]" section (I chose Generic UK unbranded => link points to UA version, UK FTF here). Then root it through one of your preffered methods, backup TA partition and install a recovery.

Then create your own stock FTF with flashtool. Use this method with PC Companion or just download it through flashtool's built-in Xperifirm with this method.

Then create your own pre-rooted flashable zip with PRFCreator with part 2 from this guide. Continue with part 3 from the same guide (maybe skip the 3 big cups of coffee), exhale and get on with your life.

Maybe check out this one and this one (basically the same process) too.

It's the same procedure as written above but with some links I used to gather the information. I just went through this myself so still had all the tabs open. These were most of the useful ones I believe. It really is a PITA to gather all the bits and pieces from miscellaneous posts scattered all over this forum.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudata:
Why flash a 108 kk and then root? Just create lollipop rom with prf creator and flash that.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Be.Hold:
PRFCreator doesn't make FTF's but flashable zips. From the PRFCreator thread:

To install a recovery you need to be rooted (at least as far as I know) or have an unlocked bootloader. The point is not to unlock the bootloader at all (like when it is not possible) or maybe only after taking a backup of TA partition if not already done so (which again needs root access).
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spudata:
You're absolutely right, my mistake. Think i had a memory lapse
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brian85:
I understand when using the stock autobrightness you can sometimes get the screen to go to around 600 nits, but I've noticed it's very hard to get it there. You basically have to be directly under the sun.

I would like to use an auto brightness app so I can make the dimming less aggressive, but I also don't want to lose the 600 nits feature. Anyone found a solution?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] rogerchew:
Is it possible to carrier unlock this phone? Are the radios compatible? I really want to use this on AT&T or T-Mobile.... thanks for any ideas or help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] optimummind:
Radios are compatible with AT&T & T-Mobile (not all LTE bands, of course) but there isn't a way to unlock for domestic usage ATM (except by Sprint). Sprint is supposed to unlock it for you after you've fulfilled your contract. Perhaps contact Sprint Customer Service and see if there are any circumstances for early domestic unlocking.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] moh6299:
hi wondering if you guys could help please. im trying to use windows media player with the screen turned off but when i play my music and then use the power button to turn the screen off my music stops. im using the power button because i have not got the key board on. thanks in advance
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] bebox:
try a freeware called screenOff it's turn screen Off but all other things are still working
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] moh6299:
thanks works great
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] inspectorgadjet:
you could also just go into the buttons tab under options in media player and set a button for toggle screen right at the bottom
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
Exactly...most media players have this function built in. If yours doesn't give MortPlayer a try. It's nice and has this feature built in. I don't like the default theme with MortPlayer as it's ugly so I just installed the MyPod theme and it looks great.

Just download the app here

http://www.sto-helit.de/index.php?module=download&entry=mp_program&action=list

You can get the skins from the zip archive here (go to the Old Skins link at the top)

http://www.sto-helit.de/index.php?module=download&entry=mp_skins&action=list
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] imaginarynumber:
hi Moh

if i use the power button to turn off the light when media player is running i find that the machine locks, requiring a reboot.

does anyone else have this problem? it has done it from day one.

to be frank i only use the ms media player because my sony bt headset slider buttons cannot control any of the other players that i have tried.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
I have this issue also. Have to soft reset if I try to power off the device while a media player is running.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] moh6299:
not had no problems with it failing to start up again once powerd off just use to turn me music off. not had that problem since i installed screenoff as above
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] neptune:
just put the cover on the screen. I think that works
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Deleted member 267841:
i have installed mortplayer 3.61-RC7 on my athena, but it updates my

screen to portrait mode when it starts...

this is normal ?

any chance to update the settings to forze landscape mode ?

thank's
[Android Apps and Games] Dimasche:
hi, this is my first app, I will be very glad to your feedback and comments, support for Google Play :)

Digital Thermometer is beautiful online thermometer which provides actual outside temperature and other weather parameters such as pressure, humidity, wind speed and time of sunrise/sunset. All this uses different color styles for various cases.

Digital Thermometer let you see the outside temperature and other parameters directly on the screen of your device, it is very easy and practical to use and saves you time.

Also the app can provide temperature of the air by using a built-in temperature sensor if your phone has it, otherwise the application use the sensor of the phone battery.

Download from Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realtags.digitalthermometer
[Android Apps and Games] Dimasche:
update soon
[Android Apps and Games] Dimasche:
comment, leave reviews on google play :)
[Android Apps and Games] Dimasche:
up :o
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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srspika:
I had a problem recently after trying to do a "factory reset" from the android settings in CM12. Once the tablet will reboot was kept at a constant

bootloop in recovery

, appeared the display screen of the recovery and restarts. Do not know what to do, I tried to install a rom from Odin but it was impossible, in the end, the solution was to download the recovery stock and install it with ODIN, after entering mode download dozens of times, and many reboots after returning to stock recovery the message on the screen said "erasing" so I guess the tablet had the order to the "factory reset" but this will not be achieved from TRWP.

If someone comes to have a problem bootlop I hope you can fix it with this method, a hug to everyone.

translated with google translator.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
A factory reset is simply wiping/formatting the data partition. Twrp could have done that.

Your mistake was attempting to do it from within a custom Rom. The device needs to boot to recovery to perform the reset. I'm guessing you would need cwm recovery installed to factory reset from within CM12 as I doubt it would work with stock or TWRP.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tstretch:
I traveled to Mexico on vacation and returned home to Florida yesterday. Ever since I've stepped foot back in the US, my phone is no longer able to send or receive calls. Texts and 4G data both work fine though. Also, the time is stuck in Central Time Zone, rather than EST like it should be.

I spent over an hour on the phone w/ Verizon tech support but they couldn't figure it out. They gave up, recommending I should go into a store to swap out the sim card. I did that and it didn't work either. The store wanted to do a hard reset, but I just dont feel like it cause of all the backing up and restoring I'd have to do. So I thought I'd consult you guys here first. You're smarter than Vzn tech support any way!

I've played with all the Global/LTE phone network modes as well but with no luck.

Anyone here have any idea?

Its been a long time since I've done much to my phone and have forgotten most of how to do much but I am rooted running a stock ROM. To be honest, I can't even remember if I'm running TWRP or even if the bootloader is unlocked.. Again its been a year since I've done anything to the phone other than use it really..

Any help or advice would be HIGHLY appreciated!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsbighead:
Could it be that its stuck on Roaming Mode?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tstretch:
Possibly. But I have no idea how to get it out of roaming mode. Do you?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FZ Fire:
Hello,

I got a HTC One M7 a year ago and I have a issue. I was going to update to Android 5.0 Lollipop, but, in the middle of the update, it failed the update and then it rebooted which showed a "red triangle". I tried using factory resets and wiping caches. I also tried connecting the phone to a Linux PC and a Windows PC, none of which showed the phone up, and on Windows the phone was not seen in the Device Manager. I don't have warranty on the phone so I can't get it fixed for free, and T-Mobile wouldn't fix it, even tried the chat line on HTC, their methods didn't help. And since the phone has a non-working OS now, I can't enable USB Debugging. Also I don't have root, boot-loader is locked, and i have S-ON.

Please help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] techfanatic9:
Please do not create any stock firmware threads here, I have already created a central thread for ALL Galaxy S6 stock firmware variants here:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/general/stock-firmware-official-stock-firmware-t3086387

If you would like to help contribute please PM me with your links and I will update the thread! Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Stryke_the_Orc:
Stuck and closed, replies not necessary in here. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] techfanatic9:
Please do not create any stock firmware threads here, I have already created a central thread for ALL Galaxy S6 stock firmware variants here:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/general/stock-firmware-official-stock-firmware-t3086387

If you would like to help contribute please PM me with your links and I will update the thread! Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ThePagel:
Having one centralized spot for firmware is awesome but have it be the only place to get firmware can also be confusing to a lot of people. Plus having alternate download options ensures members will always be able to find what they are looking for. Unless you are willing to make threads in each individual variant forum, what you're asking for makes no sense.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] Stryke_the_Orc:
I like this idea, thread stuck and I'm going to close it as there's really no need for replies :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] balla48801:
Instructions:

1. First you need to deodex your rom Deodex your Rom

I do offer a custom rom with all of these mods built in here MoROM

Here are all the other mods Individual. These WILL NOT work with stock rom without being DEODEXED FIRST. All of these are flashable in TWRP.

FLASHLIGHT QUICK TOGGLE

This will also add 3minit battery, disable Full battery notification, disable wireless charging notification and add app opps to the settings menu.

Flashlight.zip(flashable in TWRP).

If you would like these without 3minitbattery try this link

Flashlight W/out 3minitbattery

You must flash this after Flashlight Quicktoggle

5-way Reboot Menu

5-way Reboot Menu(flashable in TWRP)

Wifi Tether Mod

Wifi Tether Mod

Enable Native Call Recording

The recording will be stored in internal storage /storage/sdcard0/call

feature.xml

Disable Increasing Ringer

Disable Increasing Ringer

Disable Safe Volume Warning

Disable Safe Volume Warning

Disable IME Switcher Notification

Disable IME Switch

Hide Brightness Bar

Hide Brightness Bar

Thanks to [MENTION=4482551]joeldroid[/MENTION]

Thanks to [MENTION=1042140]tdunham[/MENTION]

Thanks to www.3minit.com
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
Anyone tried and had success with this......2x phone hung up so I don't know what's up
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
I am trying this again....I deodexed myself with version 2.5 because 2.4 would not work at all

EDIT* I deodexed successfuly with the batch deodexer in the OP, and used the ZIP you have and replaced with my deodexed files. Android Upgraded and I can tell it worked because it went from 101 to 320 as far as apps go. Booted first time with 0 issues. I am on DODOL launcher and have TouhWiz frozen.

Flashed the 5 way reboot it works!

FYI this process will drain your battery hard
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] montesn:
Can you post the ZIP that you used that worked? I've currently been sitting at the red Verizon screen for about 15 minutes and am starting to lose hope. Giving it about another 5 before I boot back into TWRP and restore my backup.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
I Didn't use this one, I don't know whats causing the issues, it may be the other mods in addition. I used Joel Droids Batch Deodexer myself. I downloaded the zip from this thread and deleted the system app/priv-app and framework folders inside of it, and replaced it with the ones I deodexed myself.

1. You just go to your system folder with Root Explorer and copy priv-app, framework, app to your SD Card.

2. Copy those 3 folders from your SD Card to your Computer into a folder on the desktop. Name it whatever you want. I named it myrom

3. Run the Deodex program.

4. When it's finished, copy the 3 folders inside the my ROM folder and place it in the Zip folder you downloaded from this OP.

5. Reboot to recovery

6. Wipe Cache / Dalvik Cache

7. Flash the Zip

8. Wipe Cache / Dalvik Cache

9. Reboot

10. it will take about 15-30 minutes total to reboot

LET IT BOOT FIRST BEFORE DOING ANY INDIVIDUAL MODS

Flash the 5 way reboot individually if you want that. I did and even that took a long time to reboot. All is good on my end and I am deodexed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] montesn:
Just to be clear, when you say the sip from this thread, you're saying you started with "DeodexedLPModified.zip"?

Will doing all of that remove all of the modifications the OP originally touted? I was mainly attempting this for Mobile Hotspot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
yes that same zip......you can individually flash the hotspot...all you have to do is get this to boot deodexed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] balla48801:
I'm pretty sure all the mods individual will work if you deodex yourself. I'm working on making a full deodexed rom With the mods preinstalled. Lollipop is just being difficult.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
What do you use to make a ROM, I want to do exactly that man I just don't know the steps to actually do that. Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] balla48801:
archikitchen in ubuntu. You should be able to search and find everything to do it that way.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] montesn:
Followed your steps to the letter and ended up sitting at the red "Verizon" screen for over a half hour with no movement.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
Who's steps, mine or the OP?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] montesn:
Sorry, meant to quote you, but followed the 8 steps you gave me. Didn't get any errors through any of the processes, but the phone wouldn't complete the boot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
Absolutely strange....I had to do this several times until it finally worked...it worked first time tho when I ran the deodex tool and replaced all the files from the OP zip
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] montesn:
Unless I'm missing some unexpressed nuance in your seemingly very straightforward directions, that's exactly what I did.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Themes and Apps] bdorr1105:
Ok so I added 2 steps and it makes it 10, after you flash the Zip do another dalvik and cache wipe, then reboot

After you run the zip.....wipe cache and do not flash any individual mods until you get a successful boot