yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vikino:
Hi,

is there any way how to check which app has allready granted SD card write permission?

I mean when i grant permission for few apps like total commander,file explorer etc, and then i want to see all apps with granted permissions and be able to decline sd write when the app was allready granted to write whole sd..

Thanx, Vitek.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Shaderach:
I live in Japan and have a Hermes from Softbank. Thanks to the efforts of the brilliant folks on this forum I reflashed it long ago to an English OS, thereby knowingly voiding my warranty with Softbank. From what I've read on this site and others, Softbank is very diligent in checking your phone to make sure you didn't use it for "unauthorized purposes" - losers - so I can't take it back to them and try to sneak it by.

I've done a bit of googling and there are a few sites offering repair services, such as this one:

http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=18376

I've also seen the phrase "send it to Germany" mentioned multiple times, but without any additional details. While I don't currently know anyone who lives in Germany, I'm sure I could find one. However, I doubt they'd be able to help me, or be willing to try.

My dear friends, what are my options for non-warranty repair?

For the sake of completeness, here is the status of my TYTN:

-dropped while powered on onto a nice firm floor from ~1 meter, battery case lid popped off, battery ejected

-reassembled components, no amount of power button holding will trigger a boot

-plugged in to wall adaptor and charge light is an ominous red - I can't recall for sure, but isn't the charge light usually orange?

-in short, it's D-E-A-D likely due to mechanical failure caused by my clumsiness/incompetence
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Shaderach:
all's well that ends well...

Solved my own problem. My battery wasn't seating properly in the compartment after the hard knock it took - which explains the red light while charging.

Although no one had a chance to reply, I'm sure this forum would have been extremely helpful as usual, so thank you anyway!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
Hi

Sorry to hear about your problem.

My guess would be that the battery has been knocked out of place. Try re-seating the battery and see if you have any luck:D

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] NRGZ28:
Umm, did you bother reading his second post ?!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Madcap180:
Did you bother seeing his big smile at the end of the post? Or the fact that MODERATOR is under his name? lol .. He can do what he wants.. he is demigod around here with a sense of humor.. cool it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
:) I like the sound of "do what he wants" and ooooooh "demigod" - if only it was true.

Sometimes humor doesn't pay off and gets me in bother!:D

Cheers

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dmj1973:
Mike, I got it ! ( that wasn't ass kissing, it was to let you know your not the only one with that sense of humor )
[Motorola Droid RAZR] schweaty:
MMS issues on xt912. Was working fine with stock rooted but CM11 has broke the functionality. I have tried Carbon, Paranoid, CM11, CM12, liquid smooth all of which have the same issue. I've tried changing APNs, cell network, all which make no difference. I have received pictures randomly but I need something that is more reliable. I have no problem going back to a stock (deoxidized) rom but am unable to find a good download.

Using safestrap spyder 4.75

Verizon USA

Any help with this would be appreciated. Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickmaciel:
I sell my iPhone 5 and buy a Xperia Z2.

The "only" difference for me was the audio quality.

Using my headphone Sony MDR-XB920 in iPhone I get a super high/loud sound.... but in my Xperia the sound is 30~50% more lower.

Is that so? I would not want to use applications that distort the audio in this case I wanted something more guaranteed.

Sorry for my english.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandemic:
Flash this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3015912

Please dont compare low range iphone 5 against the king Z2 !!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickmaciel:
I do everything related in that posts.. but I gain only 5% more sound.

My headphone, Sony MDR-XB920 have a incredible "power", but in my Z2, dear lord... it's the same of use a $5 headphone.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.loverlover:
You should definitely check out those Viper irs presets.

Sent from Xperia Z2

Luckily not from an iPhone = Yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickmaciel:
I really don't know what do to in Viper. I use these options:

- Enable and force-enable

- Playbay gain: Slight

- Bass: 3.5db

- Clarity: 3.5db

- Equalizer: custom

None of these options makes my headset (SONY MDR-XB920) use at least 80% of its power.

I not a fan boy of any brand or operation system, but in iPhone I get a incredible sound... but now, after I paid R$600 (I'm brazilian) in an incredible Sony headset, I can not use its full power.

I just want a higher volume keeping the quality (without distortion).

Sorry for my terrible english
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.loverlover:
Increasing your volume is quite easy. When you enter Viper switch to expert mode (from the menu) and then enable the sound volume amplifier (or sth like that, as I don't have it in english).

Take a look at the screenshot: https://app.box.com/s/ese6j36b9jlu4wge9i68o20z8gwvnhfd

Sent from Xperia Z2

Luckily not from an iPhone = Yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickmaciel:
Guys,

I found in another post a fix for my problem: "a new customized mixed_paths.xml file present in /system/etc/"

So... I get this file, put in the correctly folder and done! My sound now is incredible high! Good bye my ears! haha

I will get the link and post here for you guys.

Thanks for your time.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sublinker:
We're still waiting for link, it might help another reading this thread.
[MENTION=4205440]patrickmaciel[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickmaciel:
Here is the post with all the related links that helped me:

Tutorial step by step:

- http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/kk-xtreme-sound-mod-t2802780

Links for the updated mixed_paths.xml (try both.. for me, the best was the postcount=31 - second link):

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53935179&postcount=27

- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53959483&postcount=31
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OKAstro:
I read that on a stock 32 GB S6, there are 23 GB of usable storage. Some if this 9 GB difference is reserved for the system.

Does uninstalling bloatware on a rooted S6 free up some of the 9 GB that is not reserved to the system, or is 23 GB the max we have to use?

Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhavstech:
Removing bloat will clear memory from system partition so if u wanna use that memory you need to mover your apps to system
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
This is a noob friendly "portal" for the Idol X single sim edition. Most of what you find here

should

technically work for the dual sim phone, but I can not say for sure. You will be able to find ROMs, tutorials and other links with friendly support from other Alcatel users to help you customize this stubborn MediaTek device. To remind you, this thread will focus on the 6040A / X and NOT the 6040 D.

Before you read any further, understand that the ROMs, tools, and other downloadable content you find in this thread are not mine, therefore I can not be held accountable for what happens to your phone if you choose to install any of them. I am / we are simply relaying, and elaborating what has been learned about this phone to try and better support for this model. If you mess your phone up, remember that it was your choice to modify your phone. If you fail miserably, download the One Touch Upgrade tool from Alcatel's support website and it should return you to factory condition.

__________________________________________________________________________________

This phone is complicated for customization. I'm making this thread to gather as much information as we can to make things work for it as a collective. If you have any success stories, please post them here with how you did it please.

Before you can do anything to your phone, you're going to want to install vroot/iroot to root your phone. Below for instructions.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN MAKE BACK UPS and SAVE A FEW COPIES OF YOUR "modem.img" FILE. YOU WILL HAVE TO RENAME THE FILE TO "modem_1_3g_n.img" AND REPLACE THE CORRESPONDING FILE IN THE NEW ROM TO MAKE YOUR MOBILE NETWORK WORK WITH YOUR SINGLE SIM PHONE. ALSO REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE PERMISSION FOR SAID FILE TO 644.

"modem.img" / "modem_1_3g_n.img" can be found under /system/etc/firmware/

IF YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING YOUR MODEM IMG FILE SEE POST NUMBER 10 ON THIS PAGE FOR A COPY OF MINE. HOPEFULLY IT WORKS

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MUST READ GUIDES -

How to Root - HERE

How to flash without using SPFlashTool or FlashToolMod - Recovery Flash Guide

Flash Tool tutorial - for flashing without recovery.

SPFT - many versions HERE

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Recoveries, Flash tools, etc

Phil's touch recovery - favorite.

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ROMs-

Original Canadian 6040A ROM from Brka at GSM. I have not tested this, but source (Brka) is well versed with android. That being said, Use at own risk

TCL S950 ROM 4.4.2 Kit Kat Follow instructions in link (I have this working 100% for 6040A)

AOSP 4.4 and S950 Galaxy S4 User Interface ROM's. Follow instructions in link (I was

unable

to solve Mobile network issue for both of these. Also the AOSP ROM is designed for internal SD cards only. More experienced users are required.

SlimCat Custom ROM 4.4.2 I have this up and running for 6040A. Simply Flash via recovery and modify "modem.img" file to find mobile network.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
If you plan on flashing the TCL S950 KK ROM, I can help you get the network working. Feel free to ask!

And if anyone has been able to Flash the ASOP KK ROM 1.3 for the 6040A and got the mobile network working and has been able to mod it for external SD card support, please let me know how.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I'll play around with the modem files you pointed me to. I'm going to try getting them working on the Slimkat rom that is on 4PDA. If I ever do, I'll post here where to put the necessary files.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Back up your original file and play around with it. I've read two methods on here for this and what I did would make 3 methods. My way was a fluke I'm pretty sure but it had worked every time I have had to reflash original ROM. Try other two ways first
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I can't seem to pull mine from my nandroid backup right now for some reason. It keeps coming out at only 25 bytes instead of approximately 5MB. I'll see if I can find one for Bell/Virgin Mobile Canada.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Going to share my desktop. Two variants.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
[MENTION=6667685]SuperDroid519[/MENTION], did you ever try slimkat? That's what I'm trying to get working. Nothing yet though.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
No I haven't but I'm free all day. Send link. Does it support external SD cards? The AOSP one didn't for me
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I didn't see this. But I have a back up of mine if you want. I'm with bell.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Yes, it does. I have all my music on my SD card and it reads it perfectly fine. I also find it a very smooth rom with almost no lag at all. You will probably want to install GB KK though, as it doesn't have all the customization options ROMs usually do.

I'll give it a try. You mentioned three different installation methods. So far, I have copied my older one to /system/etc/firmware, and it hasn't worked. What are the other two?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
And there's also placeing the modem.img file in the path "root/custpack/modem/" rename the file to modem_1_3g_n.img.

People say it's one or the other.

I had to rename them both in both locations for it to work for me.

Have the link for Slimkat?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Here's a link.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Thanks.

This a Flashtool ROM?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Flash it in recovery.

As for using custpack, with this rom it's not an option, as there is no custpack directory. I tried making one for the phone to use, but it's erased on boot.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Ok the very first time I got it working I had a modem.img and a modem_1_3g_n.img in the same folder. both with 644 permissions. Not exactly sure which one was renamed though. Honestly it was a fluke.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
So right now, here's where I'm at: The SIM card is detected, and it can find mobile networks, as well as tell me my telephone number. When a call is placed, it tells me that "The mobile network is unavailable." The lockscreen also tells me either "Searching for new network" or "Emergency calls only". I'm going to try a few things, including playing with the available APNs and see if I can get a connection.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Yea bro try the double modem file thing and reboot. Don't forget to reboot after every file transfer either. Being .img files they have to boot.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Have you had luck with SlimCat yet?

Edit: No dice on the double modem thing.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
No. I had dishes and house things to do. I'm going to back up and flash in about 15.

What app are you using to move the files around?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Originally I was using Aroma File Manager from my recovery (Carliv Touch), but ES File Explorer also works. Both can set permissions on files.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Yea ES the way to go. Clear cache and all the fun stuff. And triple check that you're path is starting from device not SD card etc.

Im probably useless to you man. My first flash ever was a week ago.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I can't find any tuts for the slimkat on 6040

I was searching SlimKat. oops.

Making a copy of back up and flashing through Philz. lol.

EDIT

Flash went through good. Booted up, signed in to google but no mobile network. Going to root and install ES to move modem files around.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Considering you got your cell service restored, you're a lot farther than I am. I stuck with modified stock for the longest time, being afraid of installing a ROM because of the dual sim support missing from this model. I should have really stuck with stock, but now it won't reinstall because I don't have a custpack backup (Apparently Carliv Touch doesn't back up custpack and it was wiped on the first rom I installed).
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Don't ever worry about stock. Just go to Alcatel website and install Mobile Upgrade Tool. It gave me stock ROM when I was stuck in S950 Bootloop

SlimCat - Even with superSU I can't modify the permissions for the modem.img files..

EDIT I messed up and installed SSU when it was already on there
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I may try that again, although it was stuck at 0% for 15 minutes for some reason.

Odd, perhaps try Root Browser. It also can set permissions, and on some devices works better than ES.

Edit: Upgrade Tool finally worked, I'm back on 100% stock now.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I'm posting from it right now. Everything is OK save a few Russian title bars.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
It has nova launcher and it sicks compared yo go launcher. Going to try gravity box and check it out see if its worth it
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
So you have a mobile connection then? Perhaps if I go from stock directly to SlimCat it may work properly. I may not bother making a backup, but I might in this case because this was a really messy upgrade the last time haha.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I cleared cache, cleared delvik, and cleaned for new install. Replaced the modem file with mine and rebooted. Works good.

But I was trying to change app drawer icon and I deleted it. Now I'm screwed. How to I add icons with Nova lol
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I think it may be under the widgets. I'm sure it's able to be replaced. I had the same issue with Epic Launcher. If all else fails, install gapps, it'll install the AOSP launcher for you, where the app drawer is removable.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I got it. I'm gunna mess around for a bit and then post screens.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I am unable to send SMS though
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Do third-party apps send and receive SMS or no?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Yea SMS works.

Also, where is the support thread for this specific SlimKat. I have a google search bar at the top of my display that I can't use or get rid of.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
That'd be part of Google Now. I think you can hide it in most launchers, however, in the Gapps launcher, you can't hide it because they're morons like that. As for a support forum, I think it's part of the 4pda thread, so unless you know Cyrillic well, it's probably not worth the effort unless you want to use a translator.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I'm using the Nova launcher that comes with SlimKat. I'll flash a copy of gapps and see what happens.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Oh by the way I meant GO SMS works.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
So far so good. I like it better than anything else ice tried for sure. Love the options gravity box gives me. So many options with so little hassle.

My only complaint is that the XDA app keeps uninstalling it self. Lol. Just vanishes from my phone. If anyone knows anyone i could ask about this it would be greatly appreciated.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I'll probably be installing Mobileuncle tools and installing CWM recovery so I get a proper recovery backup, including the custpack so if my phone explodes it's not an issue. Then I'll try wiping and installing Slimcat again and use my modem file.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
What exactly is custpack? I didn't install one for slim cat...
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
It's included in the stock rom and contains a bunch of essential OS files, including some system APKs. If it's missing, you

will

bootloop. CWM recovery backs this directory up, while Carliv Touch doesn't, however, Carliv Touch has SD access while CWM does not. Do you know of any recoveries that can do both?

Edit: Did a completely clean install and whatnot using my modem backup, and Slimcat seems to be working properly finally.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I use Philz. Best one I've come across. It uses CWM and I do have SD access. Here.

http://www.4shared.com/rar/-4uq219qba/Recovery_Philz_Touch_6579.html
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
I'll take a look at it after I set up my phone again and get all my stuff imported. I'll have to write a tutorial on successfully getting a rom installed on this device, because it's definitely a very complex process.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
On the single SIM? Yea it took me at least a week of non stop reading before i got the balls to actually do it. But since then I've bricked my phone and caused it to loop so many times i have a flash tool icon permanently burned into my laptop home screen. Lol. Write the tut and I'll place a link to it in the OP.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Haha, yeah it's crazy. Also, is your phone's clock off by two hours when set to get the time through the network? It assumes the wrong timezone and is off by two hours.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
EDITED

I read your question wrong. My widgets weren't syncing with my system clock for a day or so until I updated my google app.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
Hm. I'll try updating it, but idk if that'll fix it. I have found a temporary fix though. I noticed on boot that it'll have the correct time, for a split second at least, then it sets itself off for whatever reason. So, I toggled my SIM card in SIM Management, and after a couple of tries, the clock finally set itself correct. It doesn't seem to be a permanent fix, but at least it works. My timezone is supposed to be GMT -6, but for some reason assumes GMT -4.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
That's a different issue than what i had. Not sure what to say except to that besides reflash. You installed slim kat right?
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
That I did. Slimcat seems to run the best for me, even after installing all my apps.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Same. This is the best rom I've Installed so far.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Well said. I'll write how to flash using FlashToolMod or SPFlashTools later this evening. Putting a link up to your post in op.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] DeLoreanQC:
Hi guys,

I've tried the Slimkat rom this week end and switched back to the stock rom.

The problems was :

- No french canadian support for the keyboard. I have the choice with Azerty french keyboard or English...

- The home button don't work. Well, in fact, it work but seems to be bind to nothing...

It's important to says that the modem.img file must be set to the 644 permissions (i've made my tests before you tutorial :)).

I know there are some solutions for the missing keyboard/language on the playstore, but the home button problem is a mystery for me...So for the moment il will stay on the 4.2.2 stock rom :(
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
I don't have any issues with my home button in slim Kat. But yes it is important to change the permissions. ;) Updated OP.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] Incineroar:
The Home button should work, I haven't had any issues with it at all. As for the French Canadian language issue, yeah, other than the Play Store, there's not really any other way to work with it. I'm running Slimcat myself and yeah. It might have just been the launcher perhaps.

As well, in my tutorial for installing, I remembered to mention setting the modem files to 644, thank goodness haha.
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] DeLoreanQC:
Well i will try later this week, after making a backup and the a factory reset...

i'll tell you if it work :)
[Alcatel Idol X Guides, News, & Discussion] SuperDroid519:
Sounds good. Personally, the slim Kat is the best one I've tried. The only problem i have is when i reboot my phone it uninstalls the XDA app I'm posting from right now. All other apps are fine