yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LATOKYO:
Also,

Should I take this opportunity to do anything with my phone, like Unlock or S-Off? Is it worth it. Since I may have to wipe it clean, I might as well make it fully unlocked and s-off? Your thoughts?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
It could be because of corrupted files, failed ota updates or even hardware failure.

Its possible

The ruu will install the same version you were on before the phone died, you should be able to update to 5.1 after (6.04.1700.6).

The phone must be able to boot in order to achieve s-off and since its s-on the bootloader must be locked or re-locked to flash the RUU.

Once it can boot then you can achieve s-off if you want before updating it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LATOKYO:
OK.

For the RUU Install, since I am an idiot and afriad:

Step by Step:

- I install the RUU for 5.11.1700.3 (since that's what my GetVar says I have)

- I follow these steps afterwards:

1. Rename file to RUU.zip

2. Place it in adb folder

3. Reboot phone to fastboot mode

4. S On need to relock bootloader (fastboot oem lock) , S Off lock not needed

5. Also use the htc_fastboot.exe not the normal fastboot.exe

get the htc_fastboot.exe : Here

Rename htc_fastboot to fastboot or if you don't rename it, then the command will be "htc_fastboot flash zip RUU.zip"

Run the following commands from your adb folder:

6.htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU

7.htc_fastboot flash zip RUU.zip

8.htc_fastboot reboot-bootloader

And then I am done?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
Yes no need to do step 4 as your bootloader is already locked.

Don't forget you need to use fastboot.exe version provided in this thread

And careful when renaming the file to "ruu.zip". If the .zip is hidden before renaming the file "ruu" do not add .zip because you'll have double file extensions (ruu.zip + the hidden .zip = ruu.zip.zip). If you want to avoid double file extension, configure Window so it will never hide file extension.

If you have any problem during this process, post a screenshot of your command window so we can see what is wrong exactly.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LATOKYO:
Also, Can I do all this on MAC, or can this only be done on Windows?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ThaiM:
I know there are some ROMs out there optimized for AT&T, etc. What do you guys recommend for us Canadians using Rogers? Anyone else on here on the Rogers network? And what ROM are you using? I also need BBConnect to be functional too. I'm so undecided on which to use... I'm still on WM5 at the moment. Thanks.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] DvTonder:
I use Black Majik (bbconnect version) with Radio 1.43 on Rogers with no problems.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] crazyut:
Hi.

I live in Austin. I have both ROGERS and T-mobile. I use, on my TyTN, Elf Mobile 6 Edition. I just switch out the SIM cards. When I visited Vancouver in March, it worked great (I am not Canadian but I have a Canadian number since I normally spend 3 to 6 months a year in Vancouver).

Custel also works well.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fatcatxp:
Yes, I'm using Elf 2.1 as well, in Toronto. So far so good :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] SL:
Try them all.

Use the one that fit your needs best!!!

If you are undecided, then you are not ready and I would suggest that you do not bother.

In any case, make sure your pda is CID and provider unlocked. Good Luck when you are ready to jump in!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Marcus_b_82:
i am a noob so don't flame me for asking this but how do you know which radio version you are using
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Sleuth255:
Start->Settings->System Tab->Device Information.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Khristopher:
I'm currently using Sleuth's v3.1 Crackberry ROM and am extremely happy with it!

Lurch has created a cab file with all of the Rogers settings in it which you can run after flashing your ROM.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] deach01:
Cingular 8525 on Rogers north of Toronto

VP3G V3 ROM

1.48 radio

Resco Explorer

TomTom 6

Mortplayer

Cyberon Voice Speed Dial 1.2

SK Tools

PockeTTY

ListPro

Coreplayer 1.1.1

PocketIRC

Astraware Solitaire

Agile Messanger

PocketRAR

Remote Desktop

Adobe Flash Lite 2.1

Adobe Reader LE 2.0

vp3G PTT Reassign

WebIS Flexmail

WebIS Flexwallet

Landware Movie Guide

Sprite Backup

WebIS Pocket Informant 2007

Jawbone BT Headset

Logitech Bluetooth stereo headset

Motorola DC800 Bluetooth stereo gateway

2GB MicroSD card (4GB on order)

fast, reliable, best combination of ROM and Radio yet.

Started with the official AT&T 2.15 radio 1.40.30 (WM5... yuck)

Tried a couple of versions of Black, got bored with the number of resets and the number of programs that it didnt like. Very slick look, but very experimental.

The elf did a great job for a while

LVSW was my choice till the official AT&T WM6 ROM came out and VP3G put it on a diet and killed off all that useless junk.

It finally works the way I expect it to, the first Windows Mobile (CE) device I have ever owned that does so.

One trick.... I have consistently noticed that, with all my various Windows Mobile devices I have owned, the stability is better with less junk on the today screen. I now run just the date, Live Search and Pocket Informant plug-ins.

Also, dont forget to do the activesync fake server fix and kill off the nasty activesync whenever it starts up unwanted.

Radio Change:

Droped calls with the 1.48 radio and it wouldnt find service for over 5 minutes. I've just flashed to the 1.43 radio and will report
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
After a series of poorly judged flashes and (eventually) factory resets in the name of acquiring root, I am left with a stock S6 that gets no service whatsoever. Knox is tripped. The phone shows 5 bars but will not connect to 4G, GSM, CDMA, nor will it send/receive anything unless it's connected to Wifi and uses wifi calling.

I've been trying to fix this since 11pm last night and I am extremely frustrated. I would love to pay someone who has a clear understanding of these things to hold my hand through getting this thing working again. I have passed the point where my skills can help me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] shay1324:
Hi do you have facebook
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] OMGitsAlize:
Have you put in your phone companies apn settings ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] V0latyle:
Have you tried to Odin back to stock? It sounds like you flashed a custom recovery; what exactly did you do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
Yes, the APN settings are correct. I entered them manually in a second profile, but they were prepopulated as well. Neither makes a difference. I get "Not registered on network" when I try to make a call. When I try to have the phone detect TMobile's network, it says "Unable to select network. Select automatically".

The big issue is, I'm fairly certain the first thing I flashed was not meant for this phone...smh. I was able to Odin back to stock. Before and after multiple factory resets and cache wipes (though no settting for Dalvik cache in recovery...does this mean anything?) everything works fine except I have no service.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mrbmg:
Try and toggle Airplane mode on and off? Also if you were on Wifi with Wifi calling disable both of those for the time being. Last case would be to odin factory firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
yes, i've tried that. i've tried removing the sim card for a few minutes to no avail.

with wifi and wifi calling on, the phone functions as normal but as soon as that's off, everything stops working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] sublimaze:
I don't trust Odin to wipe everything it should.

Download a rooted stock rom. Then go into recovery, mount /system and wipe /system, cache & data, then flash the rom. Finish the setup wizard and try to make a call without wifi. If you cannot, verify APN is correct.

You could have a bad sim card. Sim cards die just like any other piece of electronics. Go to T-Mobile and swap sim cards, they should do it for free.

Edit: I just realized you are probably still on stock recovery. Root your system, flash twrp, then nuke the phone in recovery and start from scratch.

I assume you already tried restoring a nandroid. If that doesn't work and you can't make calls after restoring via Odin or flashing another rom, then you may have corrupted the EFS partition. The only way to recover from that is if you backed up your original EFS partition. A lot of people don't bother, but it is a critical step before flashing your first mod.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
thank you so much for the advice. i'm trying this now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
this option does not exist for me :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
okay, i do think it's possible that i corrupted the EFS partition. however, in download mode, the IMEI number it displays is correct.

i am able to get the phone rooted and twrp installed, but once i try to flash the rooted stock rom, i get a "error executing updater binary in zip". not sure how to proceed.

i may abandon the phone altogether and just order an insurance replacement :-/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] Neosepia:
With knox tripped gooood luck. Also, did u have an EFS backup?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] sublimaze:
That error message means the rom zip is looking for a different device code than the one you are trying to flash it on. Where did you get the rom file? Are you sure it is correct for your S6?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] meraz9000:
dial *#0011# and post a screenshot for me. I can help you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
THANK YOU
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] meraz9000:
Pm. I'll help you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] sublimaze:
Any resolution? I am curious to know what exactly happened and what fixed it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
sorry for not PMing you. i got frustrated and stubborn and just ordered a new phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mocsab:
I feel bad for you - but very curious about one thing - I thought I read the thread carefully and never noticed a response to the question - "Did you try to odin back to Stock?"

Samsung phones are amazingly resilient - and under most conditions (unless you the phone is really totally FUBARed ) odining back to stock cures 99% of all problems - at least that I have seen. And except in one instance with the NOTE 3 (after it's initial release) Odining the stock rom usually fixes the problem every time. The note three was an unusual circumstance in my memory - and it happend to a bunch of people - I actually screwed up two phones and returned them both to get replacements - Odin would not fix the problem because one of the particians or maybe all of them had been corrupted) but you had an IMEI where I did not - so I don't think that was your issue (although, I may be wrong)

anyway, I can understand your frustration - I have been there my self - but usually cooler heads (the people at XDA) have helped me to find the solution that eventually worked - did you try to ODIN back to Stock? If that did not work then returning the phone may have been your only option - but I would love to know if you did try that option?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
eh, don't feel bad for me. i knew the risks, and it was my fault. i've rooted a million phones in the past and probably got a little cocky somewhere along the line. i actually now think what happened was i flashed something for sprint but didn't realize, and that kickstarted the madness. i've since gotten my replacement phone, and am happily rooted, on 5.0.2, debloated, and did the build.prop mod for memory management -- everything i wanted to do ?

so, to answer your question, yes i did ODIN back to stock multiple times. it really seemed to have worked every time; the phone was fast and responsive and doing what it was supposed to, with the exception of getting no service (5 bars visible, but no 4g notification, nor calls or texts without wifi).

now i need to figure out what to do with the old s6!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mocsab:
sell it for parts?

Kidding - there must be a way to fix it - this may be similar to what happened to us on the NOte 3 - it happened when installing twrp - on the first day of the phones release - something wasn't right in twrp and everybody screwed up their phones bad - odin wouldn't restore - nothing fixed the problem - eventually someone created a fix - I knwo this is a different issue than what you are having - but maybe someone with more brains than me can figure it out ?

regardless - I hope you get it working and glad you have a new phone on the way - I bet you will be more careful --- I know I was after I screwed things up a while back...lol - good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] postmastergeneral:
thanks m8 :)
[Omni Q&A] cnexus4:
Hi all,

thankyou very much for enabling nightly builds!

I have installed omni-5.1.1-20150630-hammerhead-NIGHTLY.zip

I have done it like fresh install, wipe data, chache dalvik.

But for some purposes does the OTA functionality not work. Even there are new nightly builds I get the message, the device is on a actual state, nothing to update.

I remembered for 4.4 it was necessary to uncheck Security within the OTA settings.

But this also didn't help.

Do you have any idea what the issue could be or is this currently not working?

Kind regards,

Chris
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
Same reason we've had OpenDelta OTAs get stuck before - weird things happen when the download server runs out of disk space.

We're in the process of getting a new server with more space set up, and also our server admin was away due to holiday stuff when we had the space run out this time around.
[Omni Q&A] barD1k:
And how it works?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibecatalin:
I had this problem before on Lollipop but after clearing data and uninstalling, then reinstalling the application, the notification worked. But now nothing seems to work anymore. I only get mails if I open the app and refresh manually. Anyone knows how to fix this? I'm on stock Lollipop with a custom kernel. I had no idea what ``triggered`` this problem.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT YOU ARE DOING, WE ARE NOT A HOME TO MISTER COCKUP.

So what have you frozen or killed or removed on your Tab S, does the LTE versions come with more bloat from the network provider.

On my T800, I have frozen using (Paid) Titanium backup (Root) , Evernote, Google+, Knox, NYtimes, OfficeSuite, Papergarden, Personal Page, S Note, Samsung WatchON, Software Update, Story Album, User Digest, Video Editor.

Have you disabled any other apps?

Package Disabler (Root not required)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisabler&hl=en

Free (Root) Servicely , Just disables Apps and Processes

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.franco.servicely&hl=en

Free (Root) System app remover, Dangerous

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en

A few guides on disabling or removing apps.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/debloating-t2805503

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/list-bloated-apps-to-uninstall-sm-t700-t2861180

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantezuma:
This is a list of what I have disabled so far (I'm not rooted yet so I did it with another software).

I haven't had any issues so far but it all depends on how you use your tablet.

Didn't disable allshare nor wifi share cause they are necessary to view photos or videos on your TV.

com.sec.android.widgetapp.activeapplicationwidget

com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels

com.dsi.ant.server

com.dsi.ant.service.socket

com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus

com.samsung.android.scloud.backup

com.samsung.android.beaconmanager

com.blurb.checkout

com.android.noisefield

com.bloomberg.bbwa

com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator

com.cisco.webex.meetings

com.samsung.android.app.colorblind

com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub

com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation

com.android.contacts

com.android.providers.contacts

com.sec.android.app.dictionary

com.google.android.apps.docs

com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital

com.sec.esdk.elm

com.android.email

com.evernote

com.android.exchange

flipboard.app

com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps

com.google.android.gm

com.google.android.apps.books

com.google.android.play.games

com.google.android.videos

com.google.android.music

com.google.android.apps.magazines

com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

com.google.android.apps.plus

com.hancom.office.hcell.viewer.hcell_viewer_apk

com.hancom.office.hshow.viewer.hshow_viewer_apk

com.hancom.office.hword.viewer.hword_apk

com.hancom.androidpc.launcher.shared

com.hancom.androidpc.hanupdater

com.hancom.androidpc.viewer.launcher

com.hancom.androidpc.appwidget

com.google.android.talk

com.samsung.helphub

com.sec.android.app.sbrowser

com.sec.kidsplat.installer

com.sec.android.Kies

com.samsung.klmsagent

com.sec.knox.bridge

com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient

com.android.wallpaper.livepicker

com.sec.android.magazinewidget

com.google.android.feedback

com.sec.android.app.myfiles

com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms

com.nytimes.android

com.peel.app

com.android.phasebeam

com.samsung.pickuptutorial

com.android.printspooler

com.sec.android.widgetapp.briefing

com.samsung.knox.rcp.components

com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc

RemotePC.AndroidViewer.samsung

com.android.calendar

com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget

com.vlingo.midas

com.osp.app.signin

com.sec.android.app.samsungapps

com.sec.android.app.billing

com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.calendar

com.samsung.android.scloud.auth

com.samsung.android.scloud.quota

com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.contacts

com.sec.android.app.sns3

com.sec.msc.nts.android.proxy

com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.memo

com.sec.app.samsungprintservice

com.sec.spp.push

com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.sbrowser

com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.snote3

com.samsung.android.scloud.sync

com.samsung.SMT

com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor

com.sec.android.sidesync30

com.sec.android.sidesync.source

org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service

com.google.android.marvin.talkback

com.samsung.android.service.travel
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
That`s a nice list, how long since you disabled all those apps/processes without any problems.

What app did you use to disable them, did you use "Package Disabler" the free version only supports between 6-12 apps, the paid one is unlimited.

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantezuma:
Hi!

It's been more than a week I guess. So far haven't had any errors, or force closes.

I have disabled some more apps but don't have the updated list with me right now (I think I disabled the in built Samsung Photo Studio).

I'm using Apex Launcher and ES file Explorer, to replace some of the things disabled.

If I remember correctly, when the devices ends booting (after loading Screen Filter, Ad Block Plus and Power Toggles) its using less than 600mb.

I used the Pro version of Package Disabler. The free version is limited to a few apps but I think it worth the purchase if you are not ready to root yet.

Best regards.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
I used Titanium Backup and have frozen 37 apps/processes.

I now have 5 apps pages only half full now, I want them to completely fill the pages but still in the order them were downloaded.

I don't know why i bother as i had no problem with poor performance or anything when they were enable.

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantezuma:
For me its simple: Less bloatware means less probable wakelocks and memory / cpu usage, therefore more battery and maybe better performance (without losing my required functionality).

I really hate manufacturers putting all that garbage on devices. If I want something I'm grown enough to download it by myself!

In my opinion Android should be as minimalistic as possible and every user would be free to download whatever they want considering their needs.

PS: Sorry for my English!
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammosna:
Hi guys I've a rooted Zenfone 2 and yesterday I updated it and now it doesn't boot. I've found a guide that said me to wipe the cache but during the cache wiping process i've forced shutted down my phone. Now when I try to enter into the recovery mode there is a sleeping android robot that flashes every few seconds. when i try to enter using power btn holded + up volume for a while and then release the buttons, the robot simply flashes again and nothing else happens.

please help me!

Thanks

Sam
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hugoprh:
When you see the robot, try just pressing the "Volume Up" one time and nothing else, this should take you into recovery.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammosna:
Thank you so much, but nothing happens, the robot still flashes
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alex.o:
You should be able to get to what I think is the bootloader screen by holding the volume up and power button while the device is off, as it turns on and vibrates release the power button. The screen will load asking if you want to go to recovery or do a normal boot, plug the phone into a computer and fastboot erase cache.

This happened to me before, doing a fastboot erase cache command fixed it. The stock recovery can take 5-7 mintues to erase the case. I wasn't patient enough, thought something was wrong and shut the device off. the fastboot erase cahce takes about 1 second.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaysus145:
This is great advice... the same exact thing happened to me, and the same exact fix solved it.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Farsiris:
These are only my options because of my budget .Both devices are same in Price here in PH . I' m hesitating to buy Z1 beacuse i ve read alot of reviews about the battery back up of stock rom ,and it abit old compared to m4 aqua .Please i need help for those who are using Stock rom and kernel USERS .

whats the average Screen on time .ive heard cant even reach 4h
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TFutoMaki:
Normally I get ~5hrs of SOT with my Xperia Z1 and it can last more than a day :) but I can't tell about M4 Aqua because I do not have it.

But Xperia Z1 is satisfying compared to my Galaxy S4 though (I had like 3hrs SOT with the S4)

Hope it can help you :o
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamespmi:
Snapdragon 615 has a slight lover Battery consumption (and pretty much slower), but the downside of the M4 Aqua is definitely the quite smaller 2'400 mAh Battery - compared to the 3'000 mAh of the Z1
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NexusGTS:
Go for the Z1.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasn4179:
I think you should go for z1

See how Sony is still supporting the first of its flagship series (the original Z series), so it will not get old that quickly
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Farsiris:
Thank You for reply Guys ! I think Sony will Release 5.1 this month ,should fix alot of bugs . I think the best mid -range smartphone are those old flagship phones! So ill go for Z1 !
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TFutoMaki:
Btw M4 Aqua's forum seems to be really silent hahaha just saying and you're welcome!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaRealSaad:
Go for the Z1. Sony will be supporting the Z1 for a litt longer because it's a former flagship and part of the Z series and rn on stock Lollipop and Kernel the battery scene is not bad I can get about 6 hours SOT with STAMINA off. Plus Z1 has pretty good dev support. Also Z1s hardware isn't outdated and the physical aesthetics are pretty good too.