yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
yes am sticking with cm12.1

so flash as before, copy file to phone, boot to recovery, select install and select the gapps file.

Do i include the MD5 file as well?

here is the file i have, is this the correct file?

open_gapps-arm-5.1-stock-20150921.zip
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Flash gapps as you described. There is no need to include the md5.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
AGAIN SUCCESS!!

Thanks to everyone for their help in taking my wife's basically bricked phone back to life. Now the phone is even better than it was before!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
great to hear. [MENTION=4673498]audit13[/MENTION] should get an xda promotion/recognition award banner-title-thingy. knowledgeable , patient .... just ..... the bomb.:thumbup::eek::p:D:)

"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I don't need any recognition. Saying thanks is more than enough :)

As I always like to say" "We're all here to help and learn from each other."
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
Modesty and patience... good qualities to have!

My question is what can we learn from this? I have learned much about modding, but we should answer some of the whys if possible. For example, why is it important that the correct dated ROM be used.... yes we know that it may brick the phone.... but why? Is it because the OS is a binary image and that it does not dynamically allocate memory, but rather brute forcefully places itself in a fixed location of memory resulting in overwriting the boot-loader or worse the kernel? If that is the case, why can't someone write a boot-loader that can dynamically take any of the stock ROMs and reallocate them? So much to learn!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
Yes, what I appreciate is the way he stuck with me and didn't leave me hanging at any point in the process... grateful for that!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Regardless of a custom ROM's build date, I have never encountered a situation where a custom ROM bricked a phone as long as the custom ROM was compiled for the phone. A custom ROM will brick a phone if it is installed on a phone for which it was not intended. For example: flashing an s3 i9300 custom ROM onto an s3 i747. I do not know why this bricks an i747 but I suspect the i9300 ROM is over-writing critical code.

The date is important because the build date needs to support the bootloader and modem. If the bootloader and modem are too old and the ROM is too new, the ROM either will not load or will load and not allow a connection to the carrier's network.

From what I have read, bootloader software is not available to developers and, as such, modification is not available.

If anything I said is incorrect, please let me know. Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
I think that if the bootloader source code is not available, it would require one to disassemble it and figure out how it is loading the Op Sys. Would take days of time for someone to do this, and would require an in depth understanding of the phone's architecture. If it were possible to disassemble the bootloader, then it may be possible for the recovery software to include its own custom bootloader combo and save a step. It seems that Samsung could have written their code smarter.... using methods that would not require specific versions of the ROM to load, but rather a more object oriented approach, so that rather than bricking the phone would either load any version of the OS, or give a plain error message saying: "sorry wrong version of OS". The approach they have is ridiculous. Should never result in a "bricking". IMHO.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Samsung is not alone in doing this with the bootloader. LG and HTC do the same thing.

At least the bootloader is not locked on this ATT s3. The same can't be said for the ATT LG G2, Note 3, HTC One X, etc.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
Which is again very ridiculous of them ..... think of the millions of hours of technical support..... and thus dollars.... that must be spent on fixing peoples phones because of failed updates etc. If they would write their code smarter, their bootloader and recovery smarter, it would literally save them millions of dollars... for example a recovery that would tell them if the bootloader and / or the OS has been corrupted... a simple CRC check would have told them that my OS was corrupted (resulting in the Settings failed to load error). Some built in diagnostics would save thousands of people from having to send their phones back for evaluation. I just get a little peeved when it seems obvious to me that issues like this could be solved in minutes and even automatically with a little smarter software design. Again IMHO :cyclops:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
I'm taking a guess here:

Since they have different processors, Exynos vs Qualcomm, I would almost bet there are different radio chipsets on the motherboards. Other chips on the motherboard may also differ; bluetooth, etc. I would think these differences would require the kernel to have different drivers included. There may also be a different partition scheme among all of those partitions that are hidden from the user. I could see this causing cross flashing ROMs for the devices to end up in a brick, especially considering the i9300 has a 64gb internal sdcard option.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
[MENTION=5575315]dawgdoc[/MENTION], good point about the different processors and radios. The different radio is the reason the i9300 doesn't support LTE in North America.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tautkusm:
Seems reasonable that they encountered this issue because of different hardware configurations as you stated. And someone left out one of the configurations. So they blame it on the customer and charge them. Or perhaps they will upgrade and spend another $400-$600 on a new phone!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ShinOrochiX:
Hi,

Is it possible to download the firmware (e.g. kdz or equivalent) for the V400 from the LG servers like how you can for phones using the IMEI, possibly using the serial number or something? :confused:

Thanks

Edit: This was posted under LG G Pad 7, somehow it has ended up under misc android development. :-/
[General Topics] Enter_The_Love:
hello i have p535 my gps not work

how i can use gps ?

please help me
[General Topics] adoramiss:
hi

there is a common gps & screen decalibration problem.

just take the phone to the repair center and will be ok.

please see below what the asus oficials answerd me on the same problem:

"Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.

My name is Deo. It's a pleasure to help you with your problem.

Please set the GPS port first :

Tap Start->Settings->System->GPS->Hardware, set the GPS hardware port as COM2, baud rate to 4800, and then tap OK.

If the problem still exists , you could use hardreset to have a try:

Please press the "5 way Joystick" to the top. Then, press Reset in order to clean boot. before you do that please copy the data you need.

If the problem still exists , could you please send your device to the retailer you bought your device from,and they would help you send it to service center have a further check .

Welcome to refer FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) for ASUS products in ASUS website:

http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

If you have any other problems, please don't hesitate to let us know. Let's discuss together.

Thank you for using ASUS products and enjoying services!

Deo

ASUS Customer Service Center (China)"

good luck,

mine is working just fine now.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mach01:
Hey Guys,

I've been looking into buying the Moto X (I think we are all drooling over it) and I came across some post about some QC issues with defective devices and things like that. I'm wondering how many of you are actually having these issues and if so, how is Motorola customer service and can you easily get a new phone without much hassle?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] averamj:
No issues with mine.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darnell_Chat_TN:
No issues with mine.

There is no device in these forms free of vast complaints.

I have reached a point, where if several reputable review sites have no issues. The complaints to me are outliers.

Dive in and use the return policy if things don't work out.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris23445:
I don't have my phone yet, but I had quality control issues with my Nexus 6. Motorola support is great. They kept sending me like new phones and each one had a screen problem. After 3 replacements they gave me $50 in Motorola credit and finally sent me a brand new phone. And that's the one I am using now. But yeah their support is really good and they try to help you out.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaseman:
No issues with mine. Very good build. Feels as good as any phone out there.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WilliamStern:
Mine is perfect.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] [bman123]:
I have no issues with my moto x at all, love the phone. Battery life, build quality, cell signal is great, the screen is bright and crisp.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OneNutShort:
I had a device delivered with a screen that wouldn't turn on. The phone itself was on because I could get haptic feedback and audio tones when I adjusted the volume, but no matter what I did I couldn't get the screen to come on. I spent roughly 4 hours jumping through hoops for tech support before they would issue a replacement. I'm now waiting for that replacement, and have decided that if the replacement is faulty in any way I will be returning it and not giving them a third chance. We'll see. All I can say is it has so far been a pretty awful experience, and I can't in good conscience recommend it to anyone else.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tele_jas:
One of my speaker grill covers was VERY lopsided, the left side was below being flush with the surface of the phone and the right side stuck up to where the bottom of it was exposed. I tried pushing it back in, but it fell out instead. I couldn't make it stay after that, so I put in for a replacement and they said it would be at least 2 weeks, maybe more. So in the mean time I super-glued the speaker grill back in and it has held good for the last week. Since that was my ONLY problem, I cancelled my replacement and am going to keep my current one as I'm afraid I may get one with another, worse, issue.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Falcman:
Moto X Pure Return Process Not so Bad

I received a Moto X Pure with a slight imperfection on the display. Half of the screen is a slight shade different than the other half. Everything else on the phone is perfect, and I think it is a great device. That being said, I called Motorola and they are replacing my device with a new one, and it won't cost me a penny. I get to keep using my current device until I receive the new one, and they emailed me a return shipping label for the defective unit as well as a redemption code to go onto Moto Maker to build my replacement device. I haven't received the replacement yet, but I am having a pretty positive experience so far with the process. I say go for it and just order one.
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
Hey guys. I pressed the power and volume down button together on my phone while it was switched off. Now, my phone is stuck at the start screen where it is written (lenovo powered by android) and no buttons are working. what should i do?
[Micromax A116] kaush895:
Hi guys!

My a116 is dead and the screen wont come on at all even if i put it for charge.

I cant be sure if it is a battery problem because whenever i take out the battery and put it in again the flash light comes on for a second but whenever i connect the phone to my laptop , my laptop makes the noise that it always does when you connect a device

Please help me out if anyone here knows what to do

Moreover if there is no way then is there a way to backup my phone apps and data on the internal memory? there should be a way i guess if the phone is being detected by the laptop.

Its important data. And if it helps my phone is rooted and has cwm and was running superluminaldad rom.
[Micromax A116] Sachitoge:
Ur phone is not with batt to do. Batt dies if u unplug it (lets say it says 100% battery, when u unplug, in seconds it shuts,down, this is a battery issue).

Another battery issue is rare so ill pass that because its unlikely it would happen.

You do might have your phones screen fked up. I do believe your screen cable popped out from connector.

If ur phones sim card isnt locked, try plug phone to charger (wall output) and boot it. Then let it boot and wait 3 minutes or 5 or more but not less than 3 minutes for a clear result.

Now, call your phone with another phone and see if it vibrates, or comes sound (i hope u didnt switch it to silent mode).

Come back with results after you are done.

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[Micromax A116] kaush895:
Thanks for replying!

Ok so i tried what you said but unfortunately it is not working, even the led light doesnt light up when connected to the wall output.

Im whacking my brains over someway to back up the apps and data even if the phone doesnt come up.
[Micromax A116] Sachitoge:
So the phone vibrates when u try to turn on?

How about screen getting slightly a bit of light?

Anywho, if you got root and enabled adb, you can pull all your files from your phone from recovery where you switch to adb mode.

This is the only possible way i know which did work for me.

Other than that, im sorry.

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[Micromax A116] kaush895:
No vibration, no screen light up.

How do i pull files through adb? i have root and i am sure usb debugging was on
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
After working the whole night working in porting and testing I finally found a way to use the new bootanimation on our Xperias, the old fashioned way!

Just download and replace in system/media as always.

Works on all Xperias, from Jellybean to Lollipop

bootanimation screen sizes (Download one and rename it to bootanimation.zip before replacing)

Video preview thanks to [MENTION=4931701]Ben Ling[/MENTION]

[YOUTUBE]g1KaFb53XI4[/YOUTUBE]

Please note that it might not reflect final work as this is currently under development and optimizing details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] levone1:
Working great, thanks. Wish it could be black, but very nice.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Finished updating it, please re download :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] najodleglejszy:
just a question. would it be possible to make a 60 fps version or does the original mp4 file have too low framerate? I feel kinda spoiled by the Marshmallow 60 fps bootanimation ^^'

oh and by the way, it would be nice to see a 720x1280 version :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] kristijan15:
Works awesome on my Z2
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] kientrongtran:
Thanks. Works swimmingly on Z Ultra 5.1.1. Still I have to go back to z4 bootanimation cause that white color is blinding...and the animation is too subtle to see clearly :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Metall Boy:
could you make it 720p? i would love to use it on my z3c :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] dstrikersZ1:
Wow, It's amazing !! I'm testing on my Z1 5.1.1 Rooted and deodexed and it's working no problem
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ogunja:
Working fine on my Xperia Z3 Single ? ? ? ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
The original mp4 video is just 30fps but I reworked the file to run at 60fps, feel free to try it ;) also, resized it to 720p both versions avaiable.

:cool:

I feel you bro! Now that we got a working Z5 bootanimation we can focus on doing some color variants :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] elmkzgirxp:
Please make one for 480x854. I would really appreciate it.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] najodleglejszy:
I see. it's simply the mp4 looked so smooth that it seemed it was 60 fps.

I just tried the 30 fps 720 fps version and it works great! it's smooth af and I don't really feel the need to use the 60 fps because with the same number of frames it'll simply play twice as fast. great job and thank you!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Aripex:
Doesn't seem to be working on an Xperia Z2 on Android 4.4.2 - tried both 1080p versions without success. :(
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] AK2H:
+1

I hope someone would make it in other colors like:

Mandarin, Flamingo and Copper

If I Helped, Leave A Thanks ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Just updated it with a version for 480p ;) enjoy

Yes, it is more smooth than the old jpg/png made bootanimation, with mp4 it loads the whole video and plays sections designed by a playlist file while with images it has to "load" the images first before starting to loop them at the chosen fps. That's why it isn't so smooth at first view. :highfive: Glad it's working fine.

I'll give it a shot to see what we can get.

Edit: Copper avaiable for download for 1080p devices

Did you properly rename and replace the file? Just tried on my mother's M2 with Android 4.4 and it works fine
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] marco2tiger8:
You are great, there are so many resolution available. But which one should I download for 540x960? Ty vry much
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Hey! I have just updated the bootanimation with your resolution, look for bootanimation540p.zip :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] AK2H:
Link please :p

If I Helped, Leave A Thanks ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] SquadXPERIA:
Hi bro,

For XSP 1280x720 30fps? Right??

Sorry my bad english
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] constantine243:
Great Work Man Cheers !!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Yup bootanimation720p ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] marco2tiger8:
[MENTION=4550727]xkeita[/MENTION] thx bro that was really fast!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] RyomaEchizen:
no 1080p version? :confused:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Download avaiable now, sorry for the delay.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] antoine27:
Why when i install this bootanimation, the ram consume increase??' no matters with what version is (1080p-720p-60-30fps) Thanks...
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] SquadXPERIA:
[MENTION=4550727]xkeita[/MENTION] i've tried your 720p bootanimation, but it stuck
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Wnsly:
Did you change permissions to rw-r--r-- ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
It might be because system needs to transfer the jpg files from memory to ram as it might not. I don't know how bootanimation system works

Just the fps between them. It's the 30fps version as I don't think that a 60fps version would look good.

Try again and set permissions to 644
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] RyomaEchizen:
I've tried 1080p version and yes, it stuck :(

No problem with old 1080p60FPS version. Works great
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xarfrost:
Is there a 60 fps? Im using Z2, and the animation is slooow. lol..
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
I just downloaded and tested the 1080p ver posted here and it works fine.

Yes there is but it hasn't been published yet, I'm working on some tweaking to files, see if I can make it lighter and faster ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] SquadXPERIA:
Sure I've change the permission to rw-r--r--

It stuck after "android" text
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Hello guys! Just wanted to update you all with some progress.

I currently made it to get a smooth animation at only 20 FPS! so no more 30 or 60 fps version needed ;) also, the file is more lightweight, about 7,4mb for the 1080p version.

Now I'm working to optimize files to get even faster load times and less lag during the first to third sequence
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] anakdayak:
Great.. am waiting anxiously for it.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] gamzekal:
it works but very lag and slow on my XZ
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Ben Ling:
Video preview [YOUTUBE]g1KaFb53XI4[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] RyomaEchizen:
Same here :(
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] xkeita:
Wait a little bit, next week I'll try to upload the new lightweight version that loads waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more faster on older devices and even faster on newer ones ;)

As now I'm working on deodexing and updating both my phone and tablet
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mmceorange:
Good work, but +1 on the black (or at least dark) version. I'm still using the JB bootanimation ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] SquadXPERIA:
Dont forget for XSP :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] agustinmrgo:
720p working on z1c 5.1.1 :victory: :good:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Vazzeking:
Hello.

Thanks this mod so much but I have a problem with the 540p bootanimation.

It firstly not show the powered by android. Firstly show the Z5 style after show one sec the android logo then again the Z5 style.

Can i ask you to modify it?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] nreuge:
Work still in progress ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] KRATOSKILLERT:
Thanks! Men...

Very good job, I'll be waiting for new updates. ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] FirstMn:
Working, but lagging (like 5-10FPS) on my Xperia M4 Aqua..
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ac00995:
Working good on xperia go :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] GigaSPX:
Hi, I'm trying to replace my stock animation for the Z3v with the Z5 animation 1080p, but it will not let me paste it in system/media. There is something about open failed when I use es file explorer. I have root access and everything, but what gives?

Thanks

EDIT: Never mind, I got it! It would be cool if the animation was a dark theme... lol
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] 1 6 D:
Maybe you haven't give permission to your file manager
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Simon G:
When i change the zip in system/media and set permissions to rw rr not working. I have Xperia Z and yesterday at morning i have install a flashable zip from Xperia X Bootanimation. Today the bootanimation from here Not works. Gives a flashable zip from this Z5 Bootanimation?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Drop2Negative:
Hi All,

is there a way if we can remove/modify the shutdown animation? i think this might be the one i'm looking for am i correct?

please i cant go back from the start by flashing a generic version of firmware all i want is to remove the annoying T-mobile logo everytime i shut it down.

[IMG="xperia z5 shutdown animation"]https://scontent.fceb1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/15782614_1548722998478431_1602510832_n.png?oh=714ee6577663675d0572029a13319472&oe=5866C073[/IMG]