yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackos:
1. Yes, you'll lose Xreality, some camera processing, Screen Mirroring and OTA. However there are 2 solutions to that: You could root the device without unlocking your device or unlock your device (remember to backup DRM first) and flash drm fix. Both methods retain full functionality (without OTA of course in case you unlock).

2. No idea. It varies.

3. There was a really small batch of defective units (probably ones that came out first anyway), nothing to worry about. Nowadays I don't see any complains about screen cracking anymore.

4. If you use ported Qualcomm Assertive Display screens will be identical as far as I know. The Z3 used to have better battery life, but I'm quite sure that's no more valid as the .232 LP update improved battery life significantly.

5. No, actually none of Sony devices support that. Unfortunately. Heh.

EDIT: I use the Z2 for 2 years now and I cannot see any reason to switch to Z3 or Z5. Overall this is a very solid buy, if you ask me. Especially for the price.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudoheld:
First of all a big thanks for taking the time to help me out!

1. If I root my device without unlocking the bootloader will I be able to flash a custom recovery and custom roms? Or am I then restricted to the Stock rom (with root of course)

2. Can custom roms make use of xreality and the camera processing if I flash the DRM fix? Or is it just for people who erased their DRM and are now back on stock and want the features back?

3. Can I root all Firmware versions or is a downgrade sometimes still necessary to root?

4. Is this the right tool for rooting without unlocking? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559009

EDIT: after reading a little i guess its this one right?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackos:
No worries, had similar questions 2 years ago when I was switching from S3 to Z2 :o

1. No, unfortunately with locked bootloader you have to use stock kernel - and it's not compatible with custom roms. The good aspect here is that if you want to switch to a custom ROM you won't need any of the DRM keys, because custom roms don't use them at all. You only need DRM keys on stock (or stock based) roms. Yes, you will be able to use Recovery with locked bootloader (however that's a bit different from Nexus devices since the Z2 doesn't have a recovery partition by default).

2. No, the DRM fix is only for stock (or stock based roms). Unfortunately, if you use custom ROM camera quality will be worse and you won't have Xreality, because that's closed source Sony software. But if you find a camera app that does image processing, who knows what effects you'll get :)

3. You need to downgrade to at least LP5.0.2 to root. But that's easy enough. Later you just install a custom recovery and install a prerooted rom package to be on the latest version.

4. Yes, everything AndroPlus releases is top notch :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudoheld:
1. If I want custom roms I need to unlock my BL. Can I unlock and relock my BL?

2. What is different about Recovery on this device?

3. Does Xposed work well? (Incase I stay on stock and still want some extras?)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackos:
1. Yes, without an issue. Also, restoring DRM keys also relocks the BL.

2. There is no recovery partition. Start off by reading this thread: http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/noob-guide-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-t3209012

3. Yes.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudoheld:
Thanks thats a great thread!

So the steps should be as follows:

1. get phone

2. root without unlocking

3. back up TA

4. unlock bootload

5. flash a custom kernel containing a recovery

6. flash custom rom (or dont)

Going back to the kernels. SO every custom kernel contains a recovery? Did I understand that correctly?

why can't sony just make the next nexus device...i would be all over that!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jackos:
Yes, the steps seem correct. Although you mighty want to install a recovery without using a custom kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 That's also possible for LB.

Yes, most kernels contain already a recovery. But you can also use a stock kernel and install a custom recovery by yourself. Or use kernel builder to make you a stock kernel with recovery build-in by default (but you need to unlock your BL anyway).
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudoheld:
I just bought a Z2 ;)

Should arrive in a few days. Looking forward to tinkering with it.

Thanks for the help so far!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajaasim1980:
I have used Nexus 5 but it had terrible battery life/ screen on time and Z2 is great in battery life department and i think Z2 is much better phone which people can buy right now compare to M8/S5. It offer good design/ Excellent battery life/decent camera/ latest software/ affordable price/IP rating and more RAM so its quiet well all rounder in reasonable price and Sony is quick in giving updates and sony phones are the only phones where i never felt the need to unlock bootloader to try CM based ROM because these Xperia have less bloat ware and software is light and speedy so Enjoy your company with Z2
[Xposed General] «Karanz»:
I hv searching for xposed installer for my device but not able to find one which does not cause any problems ....please help me ...I'm not a techy but have some knowledge about Android rooting and stuff ...kindly help:)
[Xposed General] emotta04:
By your own risk

By your own risk

I use the same device and managed to install easily.

copy the file xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip to sdcard

reboot your phone in recovery mode (make sure you are using the TWRP and root access)

install xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip file

restart the system
[Xposed General] Portgas D. Ace:
It isn't that hard. Visit the official Xposed for Lollipop thread and read the first two posts. In post #2 you'll find a flow chart which advises you how to identify the correct version of Xposed for your device. Check post #1 for download links.
[Xposed General] «Karanz»:
Thanks ...I'll check it out .
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imarcel99:
Do you guys have any experience with aftermarket batteries. If so please write it down which one and from where did you order it. I am thinking of buying one since this one (stock) is not pretty good.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] One Twelve:
OEM always.

are you not able to get those ?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imarcel99:
Where can I get OEM battery for this one?
[Moto X Q&A] mwaqar:
Anyone has the link for sprint stock rom 4.4.2 give it to me it would be very appreciable

Dear as i own a a sprint moto x and it is not detecting my sim as i am in pakistann seems it to be sim locked

I need spc code for my device as it has 4.4.4 so spc utility is not working

I had unlocked my bootloader to install 4.4.2 but as following this thread i am not getting it http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/guide-how-to-read-moto-x-msl-spc-code-t2681816

it goes too 4.4.4

as i am still updated to it

And any one describe me the right and easy way to get spc code for my device sprint motox
[Moto X Q&A] ElihuZ:
I really need the 4.4.2 stock rom too, i can't find it anywhere, all the links appears to broken, if someone could upload the rom i'll be very grateful.
[Moto X Q&A] forbourne:
it is on same forum.
[Moto X Q&A] tigerbolt:
Yandex

I was looking for it a few hours ago, it's here in the forum but you need to dig in the threads, well, here is the link.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/resource-moto-x-2013-firmwares-yandex-t3238933

hope it works, and when you find someone with the same issue, please share the link, it took me almost a day to find it here. :o
[Moto X Q&A] Azharshah:
4.4.2 Stock ROM for Moto x xt1056

The above mentioned Yandex link is for Firmware only, no stock rom of 4.4.2 of Moto x, xt1056. Thanks lot for this share.

If anyone can arrange this rom, please share it. I'll be very thankful for 0n this kindness. I need it to get SPC Code.
[Moto X Q&A] ifhii:
u can downgrade it on 4.4.2 by twrp but prob is spc utility is no longer available for spc code without spc can't unlock that phone by nv items
[Nokia X] wielski:
Nokia X (old patch): https://www.dropbox.com/s/iil1da6a83edavm/XL_Camera_Patch_wielski.zip?dl=0

Nokia XL KK Patch by YSH ALSAGER : http://www.mediafire.com/download/jr5xk2rhccucfdf/XL+KK+Patch.zip
[Nokia X] umarhashmat:
Its working????
[Nokia X] umarhashmat:
Not wrkng camera has stoped
[Nokia X] akshaygalaxystarmod:
Not Working In Pac Man And So In Cm 11
[Nokia X] aram1900:
Will it work for nokia x ?
[Nokia X] nguyentuyen:
Please make patch for Nokia x pro or tell me how do you fix it. Thank very much.
[Nokia X] wielski:
Guys can you please send me logcat?

I will try to fix it for you.

For me (Nokia XL V2) it works perfect.
[Nokia X] openhouse21:
screenshot plz...
[Nokia X] nguyentuyen:
Sory sir, now it work fine for me on cm 11 and pacman rom kitkat. Thank [MENTION=5664626]wielski[/MENTION] very much! ????
[Nokia X] satya_mehta:
not working for me pls help what to do??????

Do we have to flash after the first time boot??
[Nokia X] blazeVen:
working for me, thanks
[Nokia X] umarhashmat:
How bro????
[Nokia X] angga aurelius:
thanks for your hardwork, it's working on my nokia x :)
[Nokia X] umarhashmat:
Latest version cm11

Camera still not wrkg in Nokia XL cm11-20140828-nightly-normandy zip
[Nokia X] openhouse21:
not working plz help
[Nokia X] nguyentuyen:
Use twrp flash rom + patch fix sensor + patch fix camera, then reboot your phone. It work fine for me
[Nokia X] umarhashmat:
Your mobile x r xl?
[Nokia X] ben19032001:
I have nokia xl and i have used twrp i have flashed rom + screen patch ,rebooted i have flashed camera patch rebooted , i have patched sensors an rebooted and not working

please help

sorry for my bad english
[Nokia X] blazeVen:
Actually, for me, I just do a clean flash of this cm11 rom, then flash the camera fix

And its working

---------- Post added at 03:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:30 PM ----------

On my nokia X
[Nokia X] farazkhan23:
clean flash means..

will uh please tell step by step..thankxxx in advace
[Windows 10 Mobile] winphouser:
Problem: The Cortana tile makes the whole system lag.

Fix: Unpin Cortana from start. Also remove tiles and folders you don't need.

Problem: MMS configuration bug makes the Messaging app hang all the time. (Especially or specifically when a long SMS is converted to MMS)

Fix: Even though I had no MMS profile in settings, sending and receiving MMS worked some of the time. I added a profile, which I believe to be accurate; now MMS did not work at all. I removed it again. Now Messaging is rock solid for me, and MMS works all the time.

---

After these fixes I have zero Lock Screen and Start lag. System appears about as responsive as 8.1.2 on my 640XL.

Do you have other fixes and workarounds?
[Windows 10 Mobile] VR25:
Yes, it definitely WORKS!

Thank you man! :D
[Windows 10 Mobile] mlleemiles:
My Cortana tile now stops working. Shame...
[Windows 10 Mobile] DLS123:
I noticed the same thing on my Lumia 830 with build 10536. The Cortana tile was causing lag and high Battery usage by start screen in the background (as seen in the battery app). After removing it the whole interface got more responsive. It was useless anyway, it was just a static tile, nothing live worked on it.

Other setting shortcuts like audio, NFC, glance, touch that were created on wp8.1 or with Shortcuts4all and migrated to WP10 were also problematic even if I hard reset the phone after update to wp10. The tiles were restored from backup. One or more of those shortcuts was causing the start screen to enter the crazy loading or resuming loop even if that was supposed to be fixed on build 10536.
[Windows 10 Mobile] augustinionut:
This is bug or feature?
[Windows 10 Mobile] winphouser:
Edge settings in about:flags - enable a few, might "feel faster"..

Developer Settings

Use Microsoft compatibility lists

Allow localhost loopback (this might put your device at risk)

Styling

Use a full stacking context for fixed position elements

Improve performance by using independent composition for preserve-3d content

Enable CSS filter property

Apply scroll properties to body instead of document

Touch

Enable touch events

Fire compatible mouse events in response to the tap gesture Enable MSPointer event interfaces

JavaScript

Enable experimental JavaScript features

Element properties

Relay hover and active state to labels associated with an element

Accessibility

Enable experimental accessibility features

Encrypted Media Extensions

Enable experimental EME features
[Windows 10 Mobile] mirasal2:
Hi, my messaging app didnt convert long sms to mms

And didnt send mms, how to fix this , if you had any idea?
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
I am a TeamBliss member. I maintain flo,deb,v410. But I own altev. So 3 month's ago I started playing w idea of porting Bliss to it. It did not play nice. Had a lot of help, time but vk didn't run. Now just 2 days ago I said I would try to port to v410. For my ex wife's son. I successfully ported to 410 in one night. Bittersweet, cool I got his to work. But mine is a paper weight. So got serious again and recruited some sharp guys. As of this morning it is finally running. So, I'm not starting a thread at least until I see its not gonna go bottoms up. Before I do I am looking for some volunteers to test it. Just BC its working fore doesn't guarantee it will for others. Learned that in my flo thread. Anyway if you game let me know. I will give you my afh link. Official Team Bliss Flo/Deb/v410 Maintainer
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
Can you list what works/what doesn't?
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
Long road with this tablet. But everything is working for me. Had the devoper of viktory test and he had data issues. Showed signal but had the "!". Not sure if its the radio, bootloader-radio combination mismatch. The ROM runs fine. Feature full. May be some things that occur I'm not getting. It's official Bliss (based on invisiblk cm if you've tried it) if you've ever tried it on another device. I trying to figure out why I can get data and he can't. Mines on old BL either 422 or 442 and 35A radio.

Official Team Bliss Flo/Deb/v410 Maintainer
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
I'm mostly on wifi. Maybe I'll give it a whirl.
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
Sorry, at work. Sounds good. It'll help narrow down any junk. Wish I were home to get you one of the earlier builds. The latest is on website. blissroms.com. Do you need a direct link?
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
[MENTION=2560614]roirraW "edor" ehT[/MENTION]'s*

Did you get files I sent?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I sure did, thank you very much. I haven't had a chance to check them out yet due to my work with stock LG 5.1.1 on the G3, but I will soon. Thank you!
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
I found it. Is this it?
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
Yup. Just started a fresh build if you wanna hold for it
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
Or flash away and take ota
[G Pad 8.3 General] sefirosu0522:
Sorry I haven't been able to get to this. I've had some personal issues and will get to it as soon as I can.
[G Pad 8.3 General] blueyes:
Sorry to hear. No need to apologize.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] rlb81:
Is anyone else having this problem? If I choose PM it goes back to AM. This happens in chrome only, and has persisted through several versions of the app. I tried JB AOSP browser and it worked there.

However it works correctly on my wife's Note 5 with current version of Chrome, which makes me think its a DT thing. This one has me a bit confused.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Attention Users

Sapphire Launcher is no longer receiving major updates. It will continue to receive support updates that will garuntees firmware compatibility, bug fixes and minor adjustments.

A sequel launcher is currently in development and will not recieve a xda developer thread. This launcher project will consume the majority of 2017 and be a premium product of GocalSD. Follow the Google Plus Group for frequent updates and information. Follow me on Twitter for updates as well.

Thankyou for using Sapphire Launcher and supporting my work! Things are about to get interesting in 2017. Sapphire Launcher has always been my bread and butter as a developer, now its time to move onto something bigger and better.
[Android Apps and Games] kreumadragon:
Great launcher!

Thanks! Works very well for alpha!:thumbup::D

:Deveryone makes errors, no prob:D

Send from my multi-bacon

Send from my multi-bacon.:D
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
er em... plural... lol
[Android Apps and Games] krisz1017:
Very Good :)
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
new update available in 30mins. I know its an alpha but the theme in the dashboard was driving me nuts so i put together a random wallpaper generator using Google Now wallpapers. Minor fixes to Dashboard interface as well.
[Android Apps and Games] kreumadragon:
Why only on HTC devices? You can use HTC Sense on all other devices too.

Send from my multi-bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
This reboot project is not just for Sense devices,its for all android 5 devices. The deprecated version was sense exclusive. And that's a negative, with the given resources anyway. Prism can be installed on aosp devices yes, but devs outside of htc do not have the resources to build a sense powered app for non-sense powered devices. You can create built in resources to run a sense interface but its way to much work.
[Android Apps and Games] kreumadragon:
So I always have to download manually, or do you can add an Updater later?

Maybe you create a separated topic for all that?

Send from my multi-bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
For now as i mention updates are available, use the manual update preference. I am currently looking into an ota update function untill i roll this into google play but its not working correctly atm.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
This week, im going to focus on a few things that are of priority.

-Materialize custom shortcut activity

-Revamp Launcher preferences

-Gesture Support

-Replace Google licensed material

Getting you the updates is a priority so, Im going to be focused on readying this launcher for its re-launch on google play so i dont have to worry about making an ota method prior to google play launch. Just need to remove Google stock graphics and items licensed for their products only.

Remember, I do post alot of previews on the google plus group and ask alot of questions and post over their for feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] kreumadragon:
Sounds nice!

Could you please link the "longpress "

menu with menu button?

Send from my multi-bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
You mean link it to a hardware or softkey menu button? I could but not many devices have that unless it has a custom navbar.
[Android Apps and Games] kreumadragon:
Hardware, maybe changeable in settings?

Send from my multi-bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Not hard to do just deprecated code. il see what i can do
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Working with qsb bar this weekend. The google search bar widget is something of the google now launcher so im taking a ADT approach. Those of you who have android tv may notice the search bar looks similar to your interface. Going to be adding another FAB menu button to access other goodies that doesnt instruct our workspace view
[Android Apps and Games] Panderawan:
Hey man.

Need help with translating? I'll translate your app to French. Gimme the strings if you're interested :)
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
This might appear in the nightly tonight. Make sure its running for you.
[Android Apps and Games] Nx Biotic:
Header card now is your Google Plus card. Shows just your name in the Dashboard. May grab profile banner picture for drawer background. Going to be implementing Google Plus here soon.
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] redski:
hey guys! found this thread in another topic... just thought those of us who aren't too busy enjoying our new B&B v4 may enjoy reading this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=290039&highlight=crossbow+on+artemis

just thought that looking back... all some of us ever really hoped for was a possibility of having crossbow running on our artemis...

but now, look what we've got!!!! a ROM that exceeds all expectations!!!

all our heartfelt thanks, tom codon, and pof, and all the artemis geniuses and everybody else who continously make all these things possible!!!!
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] imstill@g:
I gotta say we have come a long way, funny post, especially since I dont see any of these guys around any more LOL
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] redski:
oh yes, that's true... i don't see these guys anymore either...

they probably have lost all hope and gave up. too bad for them. hehe...:D
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] vo1968:
Never gave up hope
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pintopunk:
Would it be possible to reverse cast whatever is on your tv to your phone? Looking at the vr headgear and wondering if i could play xbox on my tv cast the stream from my tv to my phone then be able to split the screen so i could play xbox in vr? Simple idea but dunno the limitations on this or where to start so figure if anyone had some ideas you could become a hero to millions :) as the android vr headset is so cheap.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie_from_NJ:
Hi guys, haven't been here in ages! (since I rooted my Note2) Things have changed in forum and I no longer see the stickies (or pinned) threads on rooting.

Last time I rooted, it all depended on the version you were on and back then, there were different ways of doing it - all again depending on the version you were running. (also no KNOX existed)

Can someone please point me to the most up-to-date tutorial? I don't want to pick the wrong one and brick my device.

Thank you.

Here are my details:

Software version: N910PVPU4COG5

Hardware version: N910P.05

Model number: SM-N910P

Android Version: 5.1.1

Baseband version: N910PVPU4OG5

Kernel version: 3.10.40-5303209

Build Number: LMY47X.N910PVPU4COG5

Security software version: MDF v2.0 Release 1, VPN v1.4 Release 5.2

KNOX version: KNOX 2.4.1
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dyandell:
Make sure to read the whole post but this is the one I have used. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62228433
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samep:
Post # 56 in that thread linked above contains a live Beastmode kernel link plus other useful links and notes.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie_from_NJ:
Thank you guys. Started reading that thread and gave up. Very confusing as you are being asked to do things you can't do unless you are already rooted. Very confusing and just didn't make sense. Thank god for post #56 lol

Did you have any problems installing TWRP?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie_from_NJ:
Also, this guide is for stock rom, rooted, correct?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie_from_NJ:
sorry so many questions, but primary reason for rooting is tethering. Are you guys able to tether after this procedure?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh350nwo:
There is a method posted in this forum for hotspot with out root. You will need your MSL, but easily done with simple tools.

Link: http://xdaforums.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3048163
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie_from_NJ:
That's awesome! Thanks.

Now if i could also write to sdcard without root, then i could live without it!