yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
How To Make an Ext4 Image From Sparse Chunks

If you have the sparse chunks for your model - i.e., system.img_sparsechunk1, etc. - then you can use SparseConverter.exe to make a single file ext4 system.img that is flashable by mfastboot and mofo.exe:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2749797

The command is:

SparseConverter.exe /decompress C:\system.img_sparsechunk1 C:\system.img

And it is run from the directory where SparseConverter.exe is. Of course, if your sparse chunks aren't in c:\ you would put in the path to where they are in the command above. And sometimes the first sparse chunk is not sparsechunk1 but rather sparsechunk0 and if so, of course you would start with sparsechunk0.

The system.img you make using SparseConverter.exe will have a header and a footer in it that need to be removed before the system.img is flashable by mfastboot and mofo.exe. The instructions for how to do that are here.
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
How to Root an Ext4 Image - Requires a Bootloader Unlocked Android Device With TWRP

Requires an Android device with an unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed as the custom recovery. Originally posted here.
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
General Info On Modding Images Using Linux

[MENTION=5033954]Ekkoria[/MENTION]'s tutorial here provides general information on how to mod images using linux.

[MENTION=2821926]ClydeDroid[/MENTION] - can you give a synopsis of what needs to be done to add a symlink for the AdAway hosts files? I would like to add it to this thread. Thanks!
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
Adding Free WiFi Tether to a System Image

To add free WiFi tether to a system image, the /system/build.prop file needs to be edited to include the following line:

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

The line can be added anywhere in the build.prop file. Please note that editing the build.prop file in some instances resulted in HDR camera problems (force close when a picture was taken with HDR on). Be sure to use NotePad++ to edit the build.prop file, not another editor.
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
Adding Xposed for Lollipop to a System Image

Here and here are the instructions for [MENTION=5849464]mikeoswego[/MENTION]'s method for installing Xposed for Lollipop in a system image.

You need to download both the apk and the zip from this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

as well as the script that is attached to this post (unzip the script).
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
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[X 2014 General] btdownloads7:
Sqlite is easy -- you just put the binary into /system/xbin, and chmod 755 it.

Busybox is harder. The overall process is very similar to rooting it, but you have to run most of the script in a virtual machine, and one command in TWRP. You have to get the update zip for it, extract the proper binaries for the arm7 architecture, and extract the update script. Then modify the update script to remove any mention of the mounting/dismounting of partition, and to move the the extracted binaries instead of having the script extract them. At the very end of the script, it runs a "busybox --install" command, and that has to be run on the actual device (in TWRP).
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
[MENTION=5849464]mikeoswego[/MENTION] - did I get the instructions correct here? I wanted to combine 2 of your posts into 1 set of instructions. Please let me know if I paraphrased you correctly, thanks!
[X 2014 General] mikeoswego:
Looks good!

---------- Post added at 06:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------

I'm not sure this works for carriers other than Verizon.
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
AFAIK it works for ATT but the problem is that ATT is not subject to the Block C license restrictions so if you enable it, you still need to hide the fact that you are tethering from ATT. There are ways to modify the /system partition to do that but idk how to do it.

If you have UDP and don't tether very much, from all I have read, ATT lets it go. But if you are going to use lots of data per month tethering, they send you a letter telling you that you are violating their TOS and if you don't stop, they will take away your UDP or terminate your contract, I can't remember which. So those with UDP have to hide that they are tethering somehow.
[X 2014 General] Mogster2K:
Just so you know, there's an easier way to do this part. The directory "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name" contains links to all the partitions so you don't have to remember weird numbers like "mmcblk0p38". The app "DiskInfo" can also show you which partitions map to which block devices, and it doesn't even need root. Hope this helps.
[X 2014 General] Red_81:
Mmcblk0p38 on my XT1095
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
Where do you get the binary and what is "out"?
[X 2014 General] btdownloads7:
I don't remember where I originally got the binary, but if you do a google search, you should be able to easily find it. Here's a good place to start.

And "out" was a typo. Should have said "put"
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
I thought so but I wanted to make sure in case it was some linux command I am not familiar with, lol!
[X 2014 General] joshnat:
I'm trying to do something that should be very simple using the Linux method: change the boot animation. No matter what bootanimation.zip I put into /system/media, set permissions to 644 and ownership to root:root, the animation seems to default to a pulsating text "android" logo. When I also change the bootanimation file in /system/bin I only get the pre-boot Motorola logo until boot up is complete.
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
Pulling a MoFo Flashable Image From an XT1095

This is useful for the AT&T XT1097. You can flash modified XT1095 images to an AT&T XT1097 since they both work on AT&T. Here is how you can pull a MoFo flashable image from an XT1095.

Open an adb shell by typing adb shell at the command prompt. Then type the command su. Then run this command:

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p38 of=/sdcard/system.img

Then pull the image using the adb pull command:

adb pull /sdcard/system.img c:\
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
[MENTION=5849464]mikeoswego[/MENTION] may be able to explain to you how to do it.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cybermessiah:
I want to add 3rd party widgets to the LG G4 lock screen....but I cant find the setting to enable widgets there.

On the Lg G3, there was an option in the 'lock screen/customize' tab to enable 3rd party widgets...but I cant see that option on the G4.

Have LG removed the function to add 3rd party lock screen widgets?...for the life of me I cant find out how to enable them...

anyone know where the option is? :(:(
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LancerV:
This was disabled in Android L
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karthiksitian:
i am currently on cm11s(rolled back to cm11s because of bugs in cm12s)...can i install cm12s, oxygen,cm11s multi boot ..if possible plz tell the procedure step by step..
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjwoodard90:
Hey guys, I've accidentally hard bricked this tablet (SGH-i497) by flashing the wrong recovery image. No download mode or recovery, black screen only. Computer only sees it as qhsusb_dload.

What I'm wondering (obviously short of a JTAG repair) is if anyone could potentially make a working backup of their model using QPST as a last ditch effort? I want to see if this can restore it, and I know it's a long shot.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prabind:
Hi friends,

I am using htc desire 816 i have updated it to official lollipop update everything is ok but the wifi is not working properly it's get connect/disconnect please help me friends thanks in advance
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seekfind:
How did you update it? official system update in your phone?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prabind:
Yes, i update it officially
[Amazon Fire Phone] reybuntu:
I stumbled across this website with instructions for installing a custom ROM on the Fire Phone. Can anyone confirm this? I'm only know enough to follow instructions.

I'm too new to post a link. Just Google:

custom ROM fire phone

You're looking for the nsme rom-lollipop.
[Amazon Fire Phone] reybuntu:
It may be a scam. It asks you to complete offers to download the files. But, people in the article comments say it worked.
[Amazon Fire Phone] :
It's just ads / survey scam behind shortened links, as you said. The people in the comment section aren't "real", also just fake accounts used to make it look more legit.

Just remember the site layout and graphics, because the people behind this have dozens of domains registered, that lead to sites that look just like the one you found.
[Amazon Fire Phone] PIYIRIO:
that's too bad. i just find it hard to believe we have a root method and no custom recovery/bootstrap. I remember when palm went under and had firesales on their phones and tablets. dev's crack it open and loaded android on them. this is a decent spec device and with all the cameras you'd think someone would eventually get some project tango features integrated.
[Amazon Fire Phone] :
Look at it from Amazons perspective: they want their devices to be (almost) closed plattforms. Providing a method of unlocking the bootloader for all their devices is not in their interest. (I'm not going to start discussing the HDX bootloader case ^^)

Yes, the device is decent, but there are so many alternatives. So as of now I highly doubt that anyone will be looking for an exploit or any possibility to unlock the bootloader.
[Amazon Fire Phone] PIYIRIO:
i'm not worried about the locked bootloader. it doesn't have to be unlocked for custom roms, plenty of devices with locked bootloaders have custom roms. we have root so we should be able to have a bootstrap method. we're just lacking in dev support. i can't blame them at all, i'm just saying for about $100 device (if your already renewing prime) this is a pretty high spec device and has hella potential. wishing it had the support of the old palm's.
[Amazon Fire Phone] chalx:
I'm also confused - Fire Phone is brutal device for current price. I was expecting much broader adoption after drastic price drop.
[Amazon Fire Phone] veti:
you will see a drastic increase in adoption if the bootloader has been unlocked
[Amazon Fire Phone] PIYIRIO:
of course. but if no one adopts it, no one cracks the bootloader: its a catch-22. but again, everyone worries about the bootloader but that's not everything. with proper root we can have a bootstrap and custom roms which would be a million percent improvement... for example: every verizon galaxy since the s4...

this is my first fire device and thought "for the price, what the hell". turns out i absolutely hate fireos, haven't used the device at all until the latest update with root, google play, and a proper launcher.
[Amazon Fire Phone] veti:
i got it for 10 euros with a year of amazon prime, so it was a no brainer.
[Amazon Fire Phone] PIYIRIO:
you stole it. i paid about 10 times that after the year of prime.
[Amazon Fire Phone] veti:
huge pricing error in germany. many people got it for that price.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Kryxan:
10 euros is an amazing deal. Really the price tag on this phone is amazing even at the non German price. So much so that I hope I get a chance to buy another one before they liquidate completely. Did some benchmarks and got performance better than the Galaxy s5 (as listed using vellamo) except for the single core test.

Anyway it seems to me that developers would adopt the phone, but it was also such a great flop that it might just continue to be neglected. I'm okay with that, but I would really like to see some development to replace some of the less functional bits of the fire os
[Amazon Fire Phone] aegoyu:
It's too hard to get a custom ROM for Amazon fire phone.

1. The bootloader has been locked and no way to unlock.

2. We haven't found an available recovery for it.

3. We don't have the drivers of the phone.

4. Some software by amazon are used for the adaptation of the device, but we cannot make sure we can still use them in the new ROM. Such as the fix of the position of touch.
[Amazon Fire Phone] stascom:
I agree, that's a bummer to not have dev support. No one wants to spend time developing for Fire OS and limit themselves to a small market niche when they can develop native Android apps and target 60%+ of the smartphone world. I bet so many cool things can be done with 5 front facing cameras, given development hours and diverse creativity input. Such a waste :/
[Amazon Fire Phone] aegoyu:
I don't think "5 front facing cameras" is a good design.

Actually I disabled it immediately when I got my phone to save power.

It doesn't make sense.
[Amazon Fire Phone] LNRrgB:
5 front facing cameras

I am wondering if the camera system will ever be able to scan objects for 3D information, and send data to some 3D printer setup. Might be fun.
[Amazon Fire Phone] sergio687:
It seems the 4 cameras in the corners are "ultra-low-powered specialized cameras", so I guess they work just for the sake of the gimmicky Dynamic Perspective.

If it's like that, what a waste of cameras.
[Amazon Fire Phone] MGREX:
The 4 cameras and pseudo-3D was a gimmick, in hindsight it would've been better for amazon to do its own gearVR-like accessory instead given that eye-tracking doesn't come anywhere close to the quality of VR

Besides the VR market its nowhere near the saturation of mobile so amazon could've gotten its foot on the door rather than competing with android in that respect

As for the bootloader situation has anyone considered posting a reward to get more devs to try to unlock it?
[Amazon Fire Phone] sergio687:
There is (or was): http://xdaforums.com/fire-phone/help/bootloader-unlock-development-t3022030

And there was a change.org petition for Amazon to unlock the bootloader (I doubt they care): http://xdaforums.com/fire-phone/general/petition-posted-to-change-org-to-unlock-t3009342
[Amazon Fire Phone] Tboymcflypants:
Recovery mode

It is very easy to get to the fire phone recovery menu and it has an option to install zips via adb. Too late for me to try tonight but I'm going to be testing this as fire os is hideous but the phone is amazing value. A
[Amazon Fire Phone] :
Let us know how it worked for you and maybe recommend some examples what to install. :laugh:
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] jhun80:
Is there such an accessory like this? Battery case but uses qi wireless instead of micro usb plugged on the phone.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] theronlas:
Unlikely, wireless charging is very inefficient, so the useful capacity of a case like that would not be large (not to mention the coils are pretty large and heavy)
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] dt33:
Dont really understand what u mean with battery case, but I ordered this one 10.000mah powerbank with QI wireless charging and should get around 1-2 weeks (I hopes). If its what u mean?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014...ell-Phone-Dual-USB-Port-Power/1780892410.html
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] jhun80:
Its like this:

http://www.mophie.com/shop/juice-pack-galaxy-s6

But it uses wireless charging capabilities like yours
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] h3ck:
Never seen that, but have seen this > http://www.amazon.com/QiStone-Completely-compatible-SlimPWRcard-Plus/dp/B00KOOE5SK

It's a fully wireless compact qi charger battery pack.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] jhun80:
But its not a battery case.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] bacitoto:
IPhone stuff :( but check it

http://www.wifiplug.co.uk/mwirelesscharger.html

Sent from my LG-D405n
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] jhun80:
Nah, s6 have already a built-in wireless charging capability.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] sol_671:
Lol, he's talking about a power case with built in battery/case at the same time. That has an wireless charging capability so he doesn't have take out the phone from the case to wirelessly charge or have to plug a USB into the case. As for the question. No there isn't any that I came across so far, and if there is, it would cost an arm maybe a leg too.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] X_man.:
Did you ever find one?
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] jasonsf:
The Incipio Off Grid (http://www.incipio.com/chargers/off...-extended-battery-case-samsung-galaxy-s6.html) is almost there. You can charge the case wirelessly, but the phone still connects via USB to the case.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] Orbiting234:
Galaxy S7 got an official one: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-TG930BBUGUS
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] matrixmain78:
If you want a case with working wireless charging capabilities, this is the best option:

http://www.tylt.com/power-cases/energi-sliding-power-case-for-samsung-gs-gs6-edge

It's bulky but the power sleeve is there when you need it!
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] stronkie:
check out makezens.com as well
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] rahul8040:
I got one in from aliexpress.com but there output voltage is very low! so no point! and the rest are expensive for my currency as they cost like 100$
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] McDuderson:
There seems to be some confusion among posters about what exactly is being asked and why it may be needed. What is NOT being asked for is a battery case where the case charges wirelessly. Nor is the poster asking for a battery case slim enough to allow wireless charging of the phone when the case is on.

What IS desired is a battery case that connects to the phone via the Qi (wireless) charging connection and NOT via the microUSB port.

This is needed on occasion because charging via the microUSB port can be disabled due to shorts, port wear, or water exposure. My phone currently is in this state where it can ONLY charge via wireless. When I need power on the go, there is no good option (other than rubber-banding a wireless power pack to my phone, which is absurd). Additionally, power cases connecting via microUSB cannot work with my phone for this reason (none of the products posted in this thread will work).

So with that cleared up, has anyone seen the rare unicorn of a power case that charges wirelessly?
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] X_man.:
Pretty sure I saw one on Best Buy website because I thought about getting it myself. But that's been about a year ago.
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
Hi recently I have installed a Android tabled as my stereo/Head deck in my car. I was wondering if there is a Bluetooth hands free apps that I could install on my tablet to function as a hands free device for my phone to connect to?
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
you mean something like android auto on your tablet?

never heard of it, but it is a nice idea.

maybe you can mirrorlink your phone to your tablet? losing control of the tablet though ...

my personal setup right now is a nexus7 (wifi only) with music and offline-navigation connected through AUX/headphone jack and my phone connected via BT to the stereo. i can control the phonebook and dial from the car stereo and of course answer calls with just one button. but the smartphone-part of my oneplus is pretty much useless as long as im driving.
[Connected Car] mikereidis:
My Headunit app turns a tablet into a headunit, but it doesn't do anything with Bluetooth at this time. See my sig for the thread.

But I'm not sure this is what the OP wants.
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
i think he wants to control his phone-functions through his tablet ... aka remote-control the phone through the tablet.
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
Imagine you have a normal bluetooth stereo in your car. When you get in your car your phone automatically connect. If you receive a call it will come through on the cars speakers. and so on..

Makes more sense?
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
For my setup, I don't have a normal stereo in my car, my tablet is the stereo, so I need hands free capabilities so my phone can connect to my tablet(Stereo). Since its illegal to be using your phone if it is not connected to handsfree in my country. (New Zealand)
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
someone had the same idea here it seems... but no conclusion so far...
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
Damm that sucks. After my finals, if we still can't find an option I might just make the app myself
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
in my quoted thread someone said that HandsFree-Profile Host mode isn't implemented at all ... so good luck with that :-/

by the way how do you get a decent outpu from your tablet? i mean you just run straight to an amp and do all the mixing in software? would not be my favourite .. :laugh:
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
I'm using a USB DAC that then connects to a preamp, which then connects the the wire harness in the car to use the stock speakers and amp
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
interesting ... still prefer my more "classical" setup. can just pop in a CD if i desire :)

if only there was more space in the dash ... luckily i have a 2DIN-bay but a third one would no be a waste :)
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
If you are interested, this is the exact same way I set up mine (Same car and everything)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KjlvHGIK6g
[Connected Car] elchmartin:
mmhh... nice, but I really dislike the thought of only a software volume... plus no FM is a no-go for me as traffic messages are quite OK here in Germany ;)

But it is a nice project!

Thinking of moving a 1-DIN slot to the central vent for a classic stereo and the install a tab for music and navigation... but I think it's not worth it for my 14year old car :-p
[Connected Car] DarkN3ss61:
There is hardware volume, the buttons on the steering wheel. They also have next song mute and so on. and you can get FM easily by using this http://www.sdrtouch.com/, you can get a device for about $10 and you can get way more than FM radio, you can get police scanners and so on
[Connected Car] mikereidis:
I bought the SDR-Touch radio app and it's good for what it does and is still one of a kind for Android.

But the downsides of SDR include somewhat limited audio quality and high CPU and power usage and the related heat.
[Micromax Canvas A1] vpk11:
Which is the best power bank for MMX Canvas A1? Please help to choose one
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
Hello there,

This is my first post on this forum. Forgive my english.

I was trying to root my phone lately, using OneClickRoot,

TowelRoot, KingoRoot...but all resulted in failure.

My phone specifications are:

OS: Android v4.2.2

Processor: Z2580

Build (what's shown in my phone's "About Phone" section: ZTE GEEKMYV1.0.0B01

Build (what kingoroot showed): jdq39.eng.ztetd.20140421.101847

I don't have custom recovery installed on my phone.

Please point me in the right direction to root, then install custom recovery and ROM on my phone.

Than you.

Abhi
[XDA Assist] Razvan:
Hi there,

I'm sorry but I can't find anything related to your question/device except this thread where is discussed about your device:

[Q][Intel Z2580] ZTE Geek V975 - Rooting, Google Apps or Ports wanted

Register an account on XDA and read/ask directly in that thread.

Good luck
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] sx1-doc:
i got an xda orbit from a friend of mine and i have a huge problem,after updating to wm6 the orbit begins to shutdown alone.

i just leave the device 1-2 hours witout touching and then it shutdown .

sometime i hold the orbit and its on,then it turn off alone.DIESSSSS

i didnt c this problem when the device had wm5.

if anybody experiance something like this please help help.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Gajet:
Can you explain what you mean by it shuts down?

What behaviour does it show.

What happens when you turn it on?

Does it still recieve calls?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] sx1-doc:
like you take the batterie out.

i mean when i press on the power botton the phone start like its soft reseted.

crazy wm6
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] xraymtb:
I have a similar problem (still on WM5.0) of the Orbit turning itself off completely. Last night I discovered this happens if I put pressure on the rear battery cover. Going to return it to O2 as faulty but this may be the same issue you have?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] micstar:
Got the same Problem today and some days before...

I will have an eye on this
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] micstar:
Two days later - same problem...

One more and i have to return the device...