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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratty123:
Hey guys!

My friend just got the G900F and I wanted to help him root it and install custom recovery + custom rom.

1. I installed custom recovery

2. I rooted the phone with towelroot

- Everything seemed to work perfectly, I used apps that required root and had no problems.

3. I made a backup of the phone's original software

4. I made a backup of the phone's EFS

5. I updated the modem+bootloader to Lollipop latest versions for G900F (I did this when I had 4.4.2 installed on the phone)

6. I booted into TWRP and made a total wipe

7. I Installed XtreStoLite INTL 2.2 - I choose Ktoonsez's kernel and NEE as I am from Sweden.

8. I rebooted the phone and now the phone is in an endless bootloop - says Set Warranty Bit: Kernel and the Samsung Logo, then it reboots and vibrates 2 times.

I've tried to reinstall TWRP via latest ODIN v.3.10 - it works to install but I cannot go into recovery as it just restarts and the same bootloop as step 8 happends.

I've tried to reinstall CF-Auto-Root via latest ODIN to restore the original Recovery - it works to install it, I can see on the phone that it is recovering original recovery et.c but after that it ends in a bootloop as step 8.

I have no problems getting into download mode, KNOX is 0x1.

I don't know what to do and I seem to lack the knowledge how-to search correctly to find an answer for this model(?) How can I either get back to stock or make a total clean adb fastboot?

I'm guessing its semi or hard bricked? I don't understand why as I followed the steps 100% from this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699648

then I used the guidelines edgarf28 gives when installing the XtreStoLite rom and updating the modem/bootloader.

Help is very very appreciated. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Probably the Kernel not playing nice with the ROM

Install Samsung drivers on PC (KIES3 installs them, or grab from samsung.com)

Boot the phone into download mode (Volume Down, Home & Power)

Flash a stock ROM using ODIN 3.10.6 from sammobile dot com, or from the link in my Sig (United Kingdom G900F ROMS)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratty123:
Great! Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for, I'm not the best on the search function. I did actually try to find the version needed to totally reboot via ODIN but didn't find it. I made the process and the phone works again, I will try to reproduce the steps but I guess I should skip Ktoonsez's kernel? Any idea why it doesn't work with it? As it is baked into the rom's aroma installer I thought it was compatible.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
The kernel being the problem is just a guess, could have been something else, but from what you said, the only step I can see that might have bricked it was an incompatible Kernel, or maybe it didn't flash correctly and corrupted something

You can try flashing it again now you know how to recover the phone, see if it was just bad luck - best to reboot after each step to make sure it's working up to that step, then if it fails to boot after doing something else, you know exactly which step went wrong and can avoid it next time
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratty123:
Alright, made the exact same steps as before and it booted after every step. Last step was installing the ROM and it worked fine, after it says the same thing but this time I do not end up in a bootloop. Waiting for the phone to start for the first time, usually takes awhile.. I have seriously no idea what went wrong, only thing I could think of is that the phone was on 4.4.2 on the first try and the second I used your 5.0.. so.. conclusion is that.. that was the problem.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
These things happen, I flashed back to KK to give it a try a few weeks ago, first flash ended in a bootloop, so I flashed the exact same KK ROM again, exact same process, second time it booted fine

It's what makes things like this fun & interesting I suppose, always something to learn
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratty123:
You're right! I'm happy that you helped me! Works perfect now, I'll continue to tweak things to give my friend the best experience... so nice to remove all the bloatware! What a beast compared to original.....
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobitza:
Hey guys,

I have rooted my Moto X 2014 (XT1097) with Chainfire auto root method about 6 months ago and I decided to accept the OTA update I got today from TELUS (22.121.11.en.CA). If I remember correctly I was on 5.0.1 before accepting this OTA.

Now the phone is stuck in the custom boot logo screen that I installed after rooting and even if I try to shut it down, it just boots up and gets stuck in the logo screen.

What should I do? I can access the bootup screen by holding power and volume down.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobitza:
Let me reply myself so that maybe others can use this info to fix their devices as well.

Step 1: You need to install the ADB platform tools (should be plenty of threads about that)

Step 2: You need to find a system.img and a boot.img to match your needs. I have a XT1097 with TELUS in Canada, so I have found this thread and downloaded the big .zip file (big thanks to Steve-x!). For US people the graffixnyc site has images for XT1095 that you can use. Move those .img files where your fastboot.exe file is found

Step 3: Boot your device in bootloader mode (hold power and volume down) and connect it to your PC

Step 4: Install the images with the fastboot command by typing this in a cmd window

Or in the case of the TELUS image, the system image is split into 7 files ... just flash system them one after the other. Steve mentioned something about the recovery.img, but wasn't sure how to flash that so I did it this way.

Step 5: (Optional) If you had something else installed you will get some errors, here's how to fix them. Boot back in the bootloader and choose Recovery, then when you see the screen with the "sick" Android, keep Power pressed and tap on Vol Up to enter Recovery Menu. Choose to delete data and delete cache. Reboot.

If you used Steve's image you should be booting into TELUS Android 5.0.1, just before the cursed update. You can even do now the 5.0.1+ update OTA. You're back in stock ROMs world :)
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steve-x:
Glad you got it fired up again. I haven't taken the OTA yet myself with my Moto X's, was hoping to get the entire image with Motorola Device Manager.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jewyou:
Le sigh

Man i'm having nothing but issues. I've done everything that i was supposed to do, but i cant get the files to load.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
My phone just boots to the "Saumsung Galaxy Note II" screen and is stuck there.

If I do volume up and home, it goes into the recovery screen but I m afraid using odin would erase everything.

I want to save my data, what should I do?

Please specify what I need to download in order to save my data, thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Please tell us what you did to create the bootloop ?

My first suggestion would be to wipe your caches from within recovery and attempt a reboot.

If that fails. ..your next fix would be to flash the current rom only over the top using recovery.

Both fixes preserve data. ..but may fail. ..

If the bootloop persists then a full wipe and re flash may be needed depending on how you got to the bootloop in the first place. ..g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
i cant do anything within recovery.

now i have a bunch of of failures..

i can reboot, apply update from adb, or external storage, wipe data, wipe cache.

i did what you told me, to wipe cache, the bootloop persists.

which rom do i use? i dont remember what i used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
here is the boot

here is the boot.

i dont remember what i did to make this happen. im not sure why you say loop bc it doesnt disappear.

it says failed to mount many things..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
anyone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
?? help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SackBoy98:
I'm in a similar situation. I'm trying to install the stock rom for my note 2 but it won't boot up. All I see is the samsung logo and that's it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
It is very possible that the device has suffered an emmc failure. ..g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
what does that mean???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
That means your device processor is dead...

Without having the device in my hands it's only a guess...but it's looking like that may be the issue...g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yinxzon:
that means its dead??

so can i sell it on ebay and be pretty sure no one will be able to get it to start without erasing my data?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Again. ..I can only guess from the device screen.

A complete restore via Odin is really the only way to know if you have a bad chipset or not...and if you desire to preserve data then a factory restore option is out...

Pulling from data partition is possible if the device will mount. ..then a full wipe and restore may work. ..

These phones are tough. ..but time takes it's toll on these chips. ..

Partition damage is also possible. ..and would likely corrupt data as well. ..

Honestly. ..keep at it. ..

The device may be salvageable. ..but I can only guess for you at this point. ..g
[XDA Assist] xXSubZeroGamerXx:
Hi, I attempted to root my Samsung S6 but it had failed, and now my phone is stuck at it's startup boot screen.

I have tried to hold both the volume buttons and power buttons to restart my phone but it was the same result.

I tried other random combinations of buttons (I'm not an expert) and non of them worked except for the one I did earlier on to restart my phone.

Someone please help me find a solution to fix my Samsung Galaxy S6
[XDA Assist] Razvan:
Hi there,

You'd be best served asking for help from the experts who own your device here:

[[FAQ][HELP THREAD][GUIDES LIST] Ask Any Question for S6

Also please read this threads :

[Stock Firmware] Official Stock Firmware for ALL Galaxy S6 Variants [Download]

Galaxy S6 finally receives Android 5.1.1

Good luck
[General Questions and Answers] greendabre:
I ask this because I'd like to save the time required in moving the installed rom to my phone and then installing it via custom recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] NOOK!E:
To my knowledge, yes, what you have requested is possible.
[General Questions and Answers] greendabre:
Even in case of customizable roms?

For example, roms like Halicyon for S4. When installing over custom recovery, it triggers a touch-based installer.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adizzzle:
I have been jumping all over the forums talking to several developers, trying to get my ROM to connect to WiFi, after the first boot.

I have 18 Revisions of my ROM so far and it is built with ArchiKitchen.

I compared several ROMs, their updater-scripts, default.prop's, build.prop's, and kernel ramdisk's as well.

Everything appears to be the same, yet every other ROM works and the one I have built just won't connect to WiFi..

I tried several build.prop hacks like secure storage = false and disabling DHCP. Nothing works..

Would anybody here on XDA be able to help me out, building this ROM? Or perhaps give me details on how other users made their ROM, perhaps I have made a mistake somewhere along the way. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jedis:
Hello,

I started using Reflector to mirror my iPad's screen to my FireTV stick. It works well, initially, but then starts to lag. I have to disconnect and reconnect it after a bit to get the screen updates on the TV to flow smoothly again.

Thinking it was the FireTV stick, I tried it on my FireTV. The same thing happens.

Is there a better AirPlay app I can load onto my FireTV that will work better than Reflector? The iPad is on a 5GHz network and the FireTV is hard-wired to a switch. Interference or wireless speed shouldn't be an issue.
[LG G2 Mini] enriq_xda:
When installing lollipop, the whatsapp not change the font style, the other applications which have changed by default in the system.It does not know if this is a erorr or someone just happens.

Can someone help me out? :confused:

my system is stock all original.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inv3nt0r:
How can I downgrade my Xperia Z from lollipop 5.0.2, 10.6.A.0.454 to kitkat 4.4.4. I don't know how to do? Can anyone tell me, pls.

Because in lollipop, tethering is not working, not USB nor Hotspot. And even after lots of reaserch I didn't find any answer to how to do that or fix that. So I finally decided to downgrade. Please help me

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
Yes confirm hotspot don't worf
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inv3nt0r:
It creates hotspot and other devices can connect to it but no internet sharing. Not even by USB tethering. Mobile data is on by the way.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
Hope fix 5.1.1
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t1than:
You can download KitKat ftf file and flash it through Flashtool.

FYI, I've flashed to lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 with flashtool and all works just fine.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inv3nt0r:
i am downgrading it to kitkat to work hotspot and to root my device also. I will root it on kitkat and then will update it to lollipop. Do you think is better idea? because rooting on lollipop having some issues and recovery options is not available yet. so,,, what do you think guys
[XDA Assist] DiogoNeiss:
Hey, i recently changed my moto x 2014 5.1 LP bootanimation. It didnt work, and i just got the default one zip back. After I tried installing another. I Flashed throught TWRP and gave me bootloop. Restored a backup i did before flashing, and the device "works". If i reboot normally, it gets stuck into M logo, at the end of animation. If I hard reset, boots, but have to load all the 250 apps and takes around 1 hour. Now I installed Xposed module Cool Tools, soft reseted to enable and it STUCK in the M logo, like before, but hard reset dont work.

When I looked into system/media to get the default animation back, there were a "bootanimation-encripeted.zip" bootanimation.zip and another folder, with motorola logo inside and a nomedia file. Any of those could possibly make my device stuck in boot?
[XDA Assist] jd1639:
Hi, I see you're a regular user of XDA Assist. SEE Assist should not be the place you constantly go for help. Our mission is to point new users to the best place to continuously get help. We are not a help desk. Please ask your questions in your device specific forum here, http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-2014. I'm going to close this thread.
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[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panossd:
After updating to 5.0.2 the NFC transfer files has issues..i can send photos or other stuff via nfc, but i cannot receive..

All i get is a screen of Google Play launchibg and in the middle shows "item not found".. Can anyone tell me why does this happen and if there is a solution to that..Hard reset would not be an option..Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stas333:
Delete
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ScottsDesk:
Hello

I have a SIM unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N7505 here in Germany. I use Ubuntu OS and have installed Heimdall to do the root but unsure of how to repackage the data in the firmware .zip I got here

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N7505/DBT/

I extracted this but it seems that N7505XXUCNG5_N7505DBTCNG1_N7505XXUCNG2_HOME.tar.md5 is a Odin type of update.

Can someone point me to where I can find the Firmware below that I can use with Heimdall or help me convert the one I have?

UPDATE:

Read my reply below or above this one.

Firmware for GALAXY Note 3 Neo LTE SM-N7505

Model SM-N7505

Model name GALAXY Note 3 Neo LTE

Country Germany

Version Android 4.4.2

Product code DBT

PDA N7505XXUCNG5

CSC N7505DBTCNG1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ScottsDesk:
Still await a helpful persons support...

I was able to Odin flash it , but I still am wanting a linux/unix way to admin my firmware or ROMs. Any help would be awsome. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] audit13:
Note 3 neo forum is here: https://xdaforums.com/note-3-neo

Did you try flashing cfautoroot with Heimdall?

https://autoroot.chainfire.eu
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ScottsDesk:
Re: Still await a helpful persons support...

I am not fully able to. Most of them will not work. I download it. I am able to hook up my phone all good ready to go. Can copy and make a PITT file of my phones drive layout. All systems go. As soon as I load the new ROM or Firmware to root the phone. I get a error that either the file is not compatable with Heimdall or I get this file is missing the Android Meta xml Heimdall needs for setting up the permissions and configurations.

It really gets me since I am pretty technical and write code i am at a loss why this file is always missing. Why fail to put a file in that is that important? Then you read on that and find 10,000 ways to write one. Alas not one are specific and if they are so easy to whip up one yourself why dont any of the 10,000 simply write one and spend their time teaching how to write hard scripts and code. Also not B*ching just really tired of the same old various types of info sprinkled with vauge and unclear steps or actual files to use as guides.

When I write a tutorial or a walkthrough its very clear. When I read most of the rooting or dealing with Heimdall and phones its like trying to locate that ring Frodo sought-after for so long.

I really appreciated that you responded. If you can maybe help me it would be great if I located a way to root my phone without a computer at all. I really think since everyone pretty much can root or unlock the damn things the phone would just have a option with a popup that you agree voids the warranty and poof its rooted...

lol

Thanks for taking time to message me!

:good:

Scott
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] audit13:
Unfortunately, I do not use Linux so I am not sure what else to suggest other than possibly loading a temporary Windows installation onto your computer to flash cfautoroot via Odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 1stStep:
Hi ScottsDesk

In the end, did you reach to root your phone from Ubuntu ? This is exactly what I want to do : when I've understood which will be the first way I'll choose to use a free'd phone, I want to walk this path with Linux. I can't understand why all the guys here being fans of free devices can even think to use Windows to gain control over their android : it is a shame (I must admit I'm a 0-skilled dev, so I can even allow myself to find strange there is so much Java therein Android :confused: ).

But ATM, I don't even know if I'll use CF-auto-root or if there exists a custom ROM that is running bug-free our device after days and days parsing this forum. The sad thing is I don't feel skilled enough to dig in the most serious solution (ChainFire's abandonned Unofficial CM12.1 for SN-M7505) to see if NFC is still really KO (ATM I have to remember some reported bugs have easy workarounds : lockscreen lag : disable Aquarell &/| wavelets effect and lowen swappiness from 130 to something around 50 (I'd try even far less, like on SSDs), and a delay in video recording sound : disable the "Google OK" thing).

I hope you'll read this

PS : it seem heimdall has what what we need (--no-reboot argument to follow what the guys say at some point to not reboot, instead remove battery).

I just gave try, just to see, but it fails and don't know what yet :

sudo heimdall print-pit --verbose
[sudo] password for me:
Heimdall v1.4.0

Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...

length: 18
device class: 2
S/N: 0
VID:PID: 04E8:685D
bcdDevice: 021B
iMan:iProd:iSer: 1:2:0
nb confs: 1

interface[0].altsetting[0]: num endpoints = 1
Class.SubClass.Protocol: 02.02.01
endpoint[0].address: 83
max packet size: 0010
polling interval: 09

interface[1].altsetting[0]: num endpoints = 2
Class.SubClass.Protocol: 0A.00.00
endpoint[0].address: 81
max packet size: 0200
polling interval: 00
endpoint[1].address: 02
max packet size: 0200
polling interval: 00
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
libusbx: error [op_set_interface] setintf failed error -1 errno 71
ERROR: Setting up interface failed!
Releasing device interface...

Also, did you understand this strange advice ? : some advise to make a backup (boot.img above all) before we do anything else : but I booted the phone in recovery mode and I can't see nandroid backup option... :eek:
[Off-topic] AlanJC:
I'm after a piece of software that will capture my desktop, and convert the output to a live embedded flash output, preferably as a nice and simple http://ipaddress kind of thing.

I can find hundreds that will record to a swf file, and also a handful that will output as an ASX stream, but neither of these do what I require.

The reason?

We have a video monitoring system at work that displays some analogue cameras on a Windows XP PC. Using VNC or Remote Desktop is too slow, so I had the thought of making it basically produce a live webcast using a flash interface for simplicity as it could be viewed via a browser.

Any ideas?
[Off-topic] vijay555:
Not sure at all, never tried this, but I think Pirillo has been reviewing/recommending various live capture apps recently. Check out his sites perhaps...

V
[Off-topic] Netrunner2K:
VLC supports streaming. I wonder if that might work for you. I guess it depends on whether the video technology used is propriety or not.
[Off-topic] AlanJC:
Thanks, but VLC is a player, not an encoder.

VJ, not sure who you mean, is this a member here, or a specific site you have seen?
[Off-topic] Netrunner2K:
If this is a surveilence system, then you wouldn't need an encoder as that is handled on the fly by the unit itself. Many units also do streaming of the video data as well. So if the data stream format is industry standard, then there are many different viewers that can work, however this depends heavily on the make/model of the unit as many companies like to make their stuff propriety so that only their stuff works with the equipment.

I have a contractor friend of mine that specializes in video/audio surveilence so we get to play with alot of different technologies as they emerge onto the market.

What I would do is research the make and model of the unit to see how open their technology is. Some companies even offer API packages so you can write your own apps to interface their equipment.

Good Luck!