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[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajpettit:
I'm having some trouble with 4k video on the N5X specifically slow launch and responsiveness as well as videos being corrupt or failing to save correctly. The phone slows to a crawl after shooting video and camera then fails to launch either with the stock camera app or any third party eg snapchat.

Anyone else having similar issues or does anyone have any suggestions?

Many Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] zijin_cheng:
Elephone has announced their Ele smartwatch, an upcoming smartwatch that will feature Android Wear instead of the Mediatek Watch software. It will cost $100 and feature an MTK2601 processor and a sizeable 400mAh battery. Check out the specs below.

MTK2601 Processor

Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0

512MB RAM, 4GB ROM

IP67, Bluetooth, Heart rate monitor, Music remote

Other functions: Alarm, Calender, Gyroscope, Calculator

1.5" TFT, 320 x 320 px

Battery capacity: 4.3V / 400mAh

Standby time: About 80 hours

Case material: Metal

Band material: Metal

12 x 10 x 8 cm

Product weight: 0.060 kg
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
There's already a thread about this...

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/ele-watch-elephone-wear-115-ip67-round-t3224494
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
I need a dump image of the imgdata partition. Imgdata partition contains the imges of the bootloader like the boot logo and the images you see in fastboot mode.

I made a successfull boot logo change and bootloader skining thread for the nexus 5 (hammerhead) and now I want to give support for nexus 5x (bullhead) too as it has imgdata partition just like the previous nexus 5.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee one:
I'm at work now, but I'll have a go at this later tonight.

sent while running with scissors
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
Thanks.

I managed to extract the imgdata partition from bootloader-bullhead-bhz10i.img. Also, I was successfull to get the images from the imgdata (see my attachement) without modifing any part of my imgdata-tool program written for nexus 5 (hammerhead).

But I still need a dump of the imgdata partition from a nexus 5x (bullhead) or atleast the size of the imgdata partition in bytes.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee one:
Sorry for the delay, i had some computer issues lay night and had to get old school. PM sent

sent while running with scissors
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpvecchi:
Hi, as bitdomo left the forum, we're trying to extract imgdata from latest bootloaders, can you plz help us?

There's a new structure...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdexter:
How's it going.

I'm hitting some different forums of popular phones to ask the question why did you Root your device.

Im not interested in rooting to install a custom firmware, more of all the other reasons people ROOT their device.

Want to compile a list of the most common reasons to help us in our research and development.

Thank-you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treibstoff:
i am mainly rooting because of install adaware to block commericals. i hate commercials! second i delete apps i dont like .. sometimes to flash custom roms .....

hope i will help you ... and in the future us ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fr3eak99:
To install custom roms, kernel, edit system files, use tools like lucky patcher...Also I'm using root for Greenify, Titanium Backup, hosts editor, folder mount.
[LG G Flex 2] illego:
I am on 5.0.1 v10d right now and rooted. Do I have to unroot in order for the update to work?
[LG G Flex 2] khlavkalash:
I'm not sure, but reading things about going from AT&T 5.1.1 to rooting 5.1.1 PR bricking some phones makes me think that it might be a good idea to unroot.
[LG G Flex 2] Cuant:
This is the best guide/advice on how to get 5.1.1 update. Took me 20 min to get the H95011x update and another 15 min on same date to get H95011z.

I wasted about 2 hours trying to get the update OTA by changing dates using my coworker's sim card on Att postpaid plan.

When I read this guide I knew right away the $10 top up will not be waisted. I went ahead and followed it exactly and am so glad I did. The phone is so much better now.

khlavkalash thank you for taking the time, register and putting together this guide! I will also try to contribute by answering further questions in this thread.
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
Here is the link for the AT&T website detailing the H95011z update. Now if I could just find a rep that is capable of pushing the update to my phone. Grr.
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
Wish this worked...

I followed this process twice (on two separate days) and they insisted that updates are released only in "batches" and that they have zero control over pushing updates. This phone is awesome, but with it being tethered to ATT for updates makes it so hard to love.
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
I've had the same issue as you. I was lucky enough to have my sim associated with an iphone plan from way back in the day. As soon as the tech associated my sim to an android data plan it kicked off the 5.0.1 to 5.1.1 H95011x update. Now trying to get them to push the H95011z update has been an adventure in futility.

I will update you if I find another way.
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
Hmm, I opened a new gophone plan and added 10 bucks of data just so I could do this. Been sitting on my shelf for the better part of two days doing nothing. I hope you get the H95011z update soon. Heck, I'd be thrilled to just get the x update.

Thanks for the info.
[LG G Flex 2] Cuant:
Make sure you talk to advanced technical support and use the first rep that picks up the phone just to get transferred further.

If advaced tech says it comes in batches - tell him "I understand this is normal process, however according to my extensive research there is an issue with this particular phone getting update automatically. My friend had the update pushed by advanced technical support last week. Please ask arround how to do it."

Be polite and they will do it. I called last Saturday. Both reps knew how to do it, both were very courteous and even insisted to stay on the phone until the whole process is completed althogh it was not needed.
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
Hmm perhaps I will give that a try. Honestly, I am okay with waiting for the update but the real issue is how long will I have to wait? A few days is fine but weeks....that isn't worth it. When a get a few more free moments I will try again. Hopefully this time I can get someone to push it out to me. I did get to advanced tech support and the guys were super courteous; they just insisted on me waiting.

Thanks for the help!
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
I finally got a tech to push the update after convincing him to do a google search for H95011z. Update started and then failed, when it booted the notification was that it failed because root detection was triggered. This is after I used the tool to bring my phone back to stock and downloading a root checker app that showed I do not have it. Sigh, back to square one.
[LG G Flex 2] Neo42:
Please add a note to unroot/not be rooted before starting this process. If the phone is rooted it will not update from the OTA download
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
Also note that the system restore might not strip all artifacts from rooting.
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
FYI I posted this in another thread. It doesn't help you get to 5.1.1 but it might help you go from x variant to z.

Finally got a tech to do the push but the push failed because it detected ROOT even though I had done the system restore along with verified with root checker saying no root installed.

At that point I gave up because my only option was a factory flash. On a whim I decided to run the backup/restore tool with the 11z .img file knowing I had nothing to lose. From what I can tell so far, it worked fine and I'm now running 11z. I ran the stagefright detector and now my device only shows one vulnerability instead of several.

I will now start tearing it apart with root and etc, if it craps out I'll let everyone know.
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
I finally decided that waiting for ATT to push out an update that likely wasn't going to come anytime soon wasn't worth it and flashed the H950PR rom. It was super simple, very quick and went through without a hitch. It runs WAY faster than the 5.0.1 rom from ATT and no bloatware....gotta love that. The only thing that doesn't work is the LG Smart World app cause it detects me being in another country (even though I'm in the US) but there is a web interface that works just the same so no big deal. I have fully working LTE and my battery life is superb.

Thanks for all your help and your in depth guide. I (and other I'm sure) very much appreciate your efforts.
[LG G Flex 2] thepktrckt:
Congrats! I am jealous, I had updated my phone to 5.1.1 before the PR option was discovered.
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
Ah yeah that is a bummer. I've read that people trying to go from the ATT to the PR version have bricked their phone. Oh well, here's hoping for Android 6 soon!!
[LG G Flex 2] Cuant:
So what exactly is better in PR version versus ATT OTA with all ATT bloatware disabled?
[LG G Flex 2] mtweisenbarger777:
Well since I never had the ATT one, I cannot say exactly. But judging from the 5.0.1 that the phone came with, it doesn't get nearly as hot, the battery life is quite a bit better (used to get about 3-4 hours of SOT, now its 5-6), standby battery is CRAZY good, its runs generally faster, plus the update came straight from LG so when they release another update it will come straight from them making it easy to update. The same update method should work. The only thing I truly miss is the Glance from the lock screen. It still works, but it used to have a lit background image; now it doesn't have that. Its just the normal material color background. Nothing huge, just a very very minor cosmetic thing.
[LG G Flex 2] Cuant:
ATT OTA 5.1.1 does the same.

On the other note, I do not understand how are you planning to get update directly from LG. My understanding is that you will have to wait for that small PR cell company to release another update and somebody to come up with a way to apply it. I have more faith in ATT, then into a small PR cell company in regard to supporting this phone with future updates
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hjna:
I have replaced the screen for my Sony Z3. After I did that it shows no signal and I am not able to search for network manually either. It is just searching.... When I try to call it says "no radio". Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevlarheart:
Missing antenna connection

Two suggestions before panic mode:

1. Remove and reseat your SIM Card. During the repair you may have dislodged it.

2. If you did the installation yourself, go back and check to see if you dislodged or broke the antenna connection during your repair. Schematic available online. If someone else performed the screen replacement, have them give it a check.

There is a YouTube video on dis-assembly (I can't post links yet)

Know that if you go to Sony Support they will instruct you to do a repair via PC Companion -- be prepared and back up anything you don't want to lose.

Good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] Mu5ic92:
So I have noticed that google photos is uploading my screenshots automatically. I do not have it to upload that specific folder but I guess that the note 5 groups the pictures under a camera folder and the app see's all of them. Any help with this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] Brava27:
I have the same issues. I'm just living with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] WhiteSRT69:
mine does the same thing, doesnt bother me...

what does bother me, is my downloads folding isnt uploading
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] minhduc44:
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You can go to setting in google photo, under back up & sync, choose folder to back up then turn on back up for your download folder.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] Mu5ic92:
Tried it but the folder dosent show up, both pictures and screenshots are being grouped into one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] mocsab:
If you go into settings you can choose which folders sync and which don't. I had t his issue originally but don't have the problem any more. if you don't see the folder in Photos/Settings - (in the app) then open the apk called "GOOGLE SETTINGS" and find the setting for device folders there - you will see more of the hidden folders that contain wall papers and screen shots..
[Fuhu Nabi 2] Indyrafter:
My daughter's nabi2 pops up a "Google search stopped", message every 3 to 4 seconds essentially locking up device. I already tried a factory reset. It doesn't solve the problem. Please help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] skoo74:
Highly unlikely there will be a root for the AT&T version but lets see... Post any "root" progress or discussion here...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
This post should be titled Pigs Flying Progress.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] WizeGuyDezignz:
Not to be rude, but we can come back to this thread a year from now on a non-rooted AT&T Note 5.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
Why?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
Because it's locked hard core. Most people will just buy a non att version and unlock it. Sucks for the few that didn't want to pay $1200 for the phone. I just want root to remove crap and a custom kernel no rooms for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
Any idea who said it is locked hardcore? Did somebody actually try?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] gen3benz:
I tried it today. I used pumpkin, apple, sunflower, even tomato seeds. No roots yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
It's Knox locked for now tell someone cracks it or a unlocked bootloader is leaked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/samsun...d-features-att-and-verizon-models-wont-468357
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
That article is rubbish. I believe there simply aren't any good hackers working on this project. Autoprime has always rooted lots of impossible devices, but unfortunately there isn't any interest on this one. Those that are interested have no knowledge, therefore cut it short and just say that root is impossible.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
Just know that in the future if you want a rooted device don't go through AT&T, I think that's been pretty clear for awhile now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
Nothing is impossible :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
I would like to share in your optimism, but you likely never owned the AT&T note 4...still waiting on a root there a year in.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
I owned but my theory is different. I believe that we can't achieve root because there aren't any more great developers working on the att note series. Number of developers kept decreasing every year. Most of the good ones grew up, found real jobs, have family and stuff and no free time to mess with the phones. Note 1 and note 2 had great developers then Note 3 was slow then Note 4 had 0 developers and same situation with Note 5. So at this point there only are themers left out there but no real developers. Anyways even if there was root on this device I doubt I would root it. First time I am very happy with stock rom experience on an android phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
I'm actually fine with not rooting either the note 4 or note 5, they are both very fast after some light tweaking. The argument that there isn't enough developers is fair, but I believe there isn't more development because these phones are very hard to crack. You can hack a temporary root for the note 4, but I doubt that will be possible with the note 5. Either way these are superior phones to those a few years ago which were barely useable without root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Nosferatu.:
I'm not feeling the need to root this phone. My wife has my LG G3 (T-Mobile variant on AT&T). That was my phone prior to the Note 5. It was plenty quick on AOSP (not very quick on a stock-like ROM). Playing with it after using the Note 5 and it surprises me the LG feels slow. The Note 5 is plenty of snappy.

My only gripe...no Titanium Backup and no Ad Blocker. I've got Firefox as the browser and an ad blocker plugin for that but for the other apps I don't have any luck. I know there's AdGuard but don't feel like using that one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
Do you mind posting a link of the adblocker pluginfor firefox?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Nosferatu.:
Install Firefox from Play Store

Then go to: Settings --> Tools --> Addons

Search for uBlock Origin

Done :)

This is the direct link if you can't find it...

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/ublock-origin/?src=search
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] iSwiftical:
Getting mine tomorrow, what light tweaking do you mean?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
Disabling apps with package disabler pro, turning off unneeded sensor stuff, and things like hd voice (since it's not in my area anyways).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] luciferiusXI:
Where can I find the sensor stuff? Or you mean the gesture options?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
Gestures, motions, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc., ok Google, and whatever else you don't use and turn them on when you do. Also set your animations in developer options to .5 for all three.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jellybear456:
http://www.xda-developers.com/chainfire-releases-root-for-android-6-0-without-modifying-system/ maybe a possibility in the future with this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] the Doctor:
No, because it still involves flashing a new boot.img. You guys need to research what a locked bootloader means.

+1

I have a few more questions to add to this list:

When will a root that doesn't trip Knox be available?

When will we be getting AOSP on the Note5?

If you want to root, mod or develop for a device, stay away from Samsung and AT&T. Period.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jasonstackhouse:
GEOHOT can root this device in his sleep, however he's also the most likely person responsible for current device security as he works on hush hush Android security projects. Remember the Note 3, no one could root the device and he develops a one click mobile app to do so, ever since Towl Root owned Google/Android he was hired and no one has been able to break in since. Think about that for a minute, asides from his contribution to root on note 3, no one else has been able to exploit a galaxy note phone since the galaxy note 2. He's the only variable in this equation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] foil:
I've spoken with my friend Autoprime, and we need to find a way to bypass dm-verity without touching boot.img

Apparently there is talk that this has been done, and I'm looking into it as well.

I'm not trying to get anyone's hopes up, but there are people outside of Geohot working on this, just so you all know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] barondebxl:
Thanks for the heads up!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Pmart317:
Anyone know which apps/services are the battery killers? I have everything mainly turned off (Sensor stuff, google now, wifi, location, etc). I have most of the bloatware also disabled using the Disabler. Are there any other third party apps besides Facebook, Chrome that are bad for battery drain??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] borisb:
But there aren't any hackers who are working on it. **** phone. 3 monts are more then enough. Nexus 6p hello!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ToxicDev:
I too would like to know, my percentages do not add up in battery stats... so what drains so much!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jjdustr340:
Seriously? 3 months and calling it quits? Droid Turbo took an entire year and a second model being released before it saw root. These things take time and effort.

Want it faster..... Do the research and do it your damn self.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] borisb:
I'm not saying it is easy. Just feels like people don't care about the att version.

And I am isssed at Samsung and att and not at the community.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] foil:
There aren't any hackers working on it?

I'm sorry, I guess everything that I've done with other devices: Ouya, Tab 3, Tab 4, don't classify me as a 'hacker', right?

Or reversing a plethora of tools that a lot of people on here use.

How about you learn how to do things on your own, instead? That might speed things up..or slow things down. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] borisb:
Chillax. It's not a personal attack on you.

I'm greatful for any help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] borisb:
Root anyone? ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] tonyd371:
I wish
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Joehen873:
Got a question if on att network with an international unlocked note 5 it can be rooted right? ??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] taz44410:
Any one heard of AT&T offering bootloader unlock

Just paid off my phone and am trying the process I was told of bye them
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] WizeGuyDezignz:
You are thinking of carrier unlock. Bootloader unlock is a completely different thing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] taz44410:
Of that fact I'm well aware

They are claiming to have a bootloader unlock available as well as sim unlock

As my Sim is already unlocked that is only step one in the process
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] WizeGuyDezignz:
Unfortunately, whoever told you that is blowing a ton of smoke up your butt.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] taz44410:
I figured as much that's why I asked if anyone had heard of this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ToxicDev:
They would never claim that because they would never offer such a service. I wish it was true because that should be an option for those whom care not about Samsung Pay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] taz44410:
They did and have made the claim as well as saying that it would void my warranty a fact that I can replay as I recorded the conversation
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ossito2012:
It would be interesting to know how many Note 5's from At&t and verizon are sold/used for govt and enterprise networks, is that number greater than number of users who would buy the phone with unlocked bootloader?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] 2Tone23:
I check this forum every week hoping that someone has gotten root or at least made a breakthrough. I realize that it is not going to happen. I thank everyone who spent time working on the project as well as those who have answered the countless questions asked. Guess it's time to leave AT&T.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] 2Tone23:
So I hear that root has finally been achieved. I do hope this proves true. Looking forward to hearing more.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
i think that guy was just trolling everybody
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dereade:
No, root actually has been achieved. I frequent GSMHosting, as I'm an owner of a z3x box; there's a private root for the N920A and G920A. At least, there are a few people posting pictures of proccesses like IMEI changing and forced unlocks, only possible with root on those models. Posting logs and such. But the methods are private.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] 2Tone23:
How do I become one of the privileged who know this private method?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
just came across this. Not sure what it is or if it'll help anyone.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/t-note-5-unlock-repair-not-worlds-first-2059616/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] gg83744:
Looks like a $130 box that supposedly roots the Note 5. I am thinking of buying one and then reselling it on eBay. Or we could pool our money and trade it around, if anyone is interested.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] maheshwar:
just found this,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E06jWrTRmrM#t=122.392234
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] gg83744:
That is just a youtuber using the Z3X box. Same as before, you need expensive hardware for this root. But still, it is root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] maheshwar:
True but, I think there are ways to bypass the box, using cheat engine.