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[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
I am getting mixed messages with how to root. I figured I have to flash TWRP before rooting, but how do I do that with having MDA89E version? The tutorial for flashing new OTA says I have to have TWRP first??? Can someone put me in the right direction??? Thanks a lot.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hachamacha:
Get this one: MDB08I - 6.0.0: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/bullhead-mdb08i-factory-64536fcf.tgz , unpack it fully down to the folder that has the image files in it and that can be anywhere (let's say \temp for now).

Notice that there is a batch file that can do a full flash of the OS that you'll have unpacked from the .tgz file. You'll use that once in Fastboot to flash it. Don't worry about having TWRP or a special bootloader before you do any of this. Just get into fastboot (like "adb reboot bootloader" or hold down up&down&power buttons for awhile until in fastboot). Once in flashboot:

Flash MDB08I, boot things up, set things up, make sure it seems "normal" and check the "about phone" settings, and then you should be set to do what you want with the modified image & TWRP, etc.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
I don't know what I'm doing wrong but when I try to flash I get an error "fastboot is not recognized...blah."
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
I confirmed fastboot and adb are working correctly so not sure what I'm doing wrong. Just opening the batch file opens command window correct? I don't have to do anything else?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nucher:
You need to put the extracted files from the download "flash-all.sh, flash-all.bat, flash-base.sh bootloader-bullhead-bhz10i.img, image-bullhead-mdb08i.zip, radio-bullhead-m8994f-2.6.28.0.065.img" in the same folder as platfrom-tools. From there you run the flash-all.bat in the command prompt. just did it today.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mskip:
If you are getting confused you can always use the Unified Android Toolkit to download/flash the MDB08I image automatically. It will guide you through decrypting and rooting it too.

If you want to learn and do it all manually then good luck :)

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hachamacha:
You say that you "confirmed fastboot and adb are working correctly", but that doesn't sound right since your prior post said that "fastboot not recognized". Everyone else that's posted is on the right track and you need to be certain that fastboot (and adb for that matter) are in the correct path or they won't run or be recognized. It's not automatic. You need to either modify %PATH% var in windows, but that's semi-complex, or take the easy road, and move a copy of fastboot & adb to the same folder your image files (.img) are in. Also be certain to move the 'flash-all.bat' file(s) to the same place.

Change your directory to be where all those files are. Be certain the device is in fastboot mode and then make sure it's all working by doing this (or these) commands:

c:\{place-where-it's-all-at}: fastboot devices

That command should list some number which is the device number which verifies that fastboot is recognized and that the device is recognized.

you can do the same thing with adb (adb devices, look at the number).

---------------------- If that works.... -----------------

Stay in that folder and do the flash-all.bat (OK, I don't recall the exact name of their everything flash file, but I think it's that). It takes some time, but I've used these instructions to help a couple people through this.

Of course, mskip's way is also fine. Whatever works is good. -- Good luck. You're no where near being bricked and in good shape to get this done.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
I thought I wasn't able to do that without flashing the image first. Anyway ibwas able to figure it out. I did try to flash TWRP and root with your tootkit but got a nessage " recovery not recognized" or something to that effect. Any idea?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hachamacha:
The way I've talked about flashing the image, you don't need TWRP, or anything before you do it, other than what I said. If someone has now put up a zip version of the image, then yeah, you'd need custom recovery, but you don't need to use a zip image. It's less confusing just to use the native stuff and fastboot.

Is fastboot working or not. Are you sure you are getting the phone into fastboot? Can you get output from a "fastboot devices" command? Also, please give us the exact error messages. Write them down when you see them. It'll help whichever of us is trying to help.

I helped someone with this type of problem over here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63439400&postcount=17 , so maybe reading that will help.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
I was able to flash the image over with fastboot so I'm now on the OTA. My question now is with flashing twrp. When it prompts within twrp to allow modifications or keep as read only? That's where I'm stuck now. Thanks for your help.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hachamacha:
Good. There's no point in installing TWRP at all unless you allow modifications. Allow them and tell that screen to go away forever. Good luck.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2775:
Yeh I figured that but never came across if before with other phones. Would you know if its an excessively long boot time after first flashing it?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hachamacha:
Once you get to this point (installing TWRP), it's best to find & follow the best guide (by that I mean that people had the least problems with) verbatim. Then ask questions in that thread:

I took a quick look and this one looks fine: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/guide-how-to-install-custom-recovery-t3231143

Another way to to use mskips ways, but ask questions afterward in his thread.

I don't have a 5x (or anything like it) and I only really want to comment on things I've done a number of times before. My only comment about boot "quickly" vs. "booting normally", is that the first time you've done something "traumatic" like unencrypting, or wiping something, then of course it takes longer to do a regular boot. Booting into recovery should always be nearly instant.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chitshiv:
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Downloads

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[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chitshiv:
screens
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Akinaro:
After update few months ago when they rename it and messed up some settings I dumped this app for good. And it was sad because I loved Walkman back from SE W700i in 2006

It was always best player you could get with best Audio.

And now its messed chaos with weird and useless settings, ugly Homescreen that beside annoy you it doesnt have any reason to exist.

And most important sound quality that remind mix of Chinese old Radio and iPod.

I switched to Nozzy with EIZO-rewire engine and never look again at this mess...

<yes that was personal rant>
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chitshiv:
any one else with similar kind of reply guyz ..
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chitshiv:
Sony Music 9.0.5.A.1 Beta

9.0.5.A.1 BETA now released

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includes hide folder option also.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] chitshiv:
9.1.5.A.1.1 BETA now released

Download link http://d-h.st/Fkpg
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] ProudRed:
Works on custom ROM ?
[One (M9) General] s7icky.com:
Awesome. I wish i had the balls to do this. Kudos sir. Amaze balls work.
[One (M9) General] kaliberx:
Oh God, the HTC M9 isnt overheating. Its a bit hotter (Allmost between 5 to 8 Degress then other Flagships) and ony because it uses a Aluminium-Unibody which transports heat more effective. I Bet, others would get as hot as the M9, if they used a Metall Unibody.

And for me : Better a Metall Unibody then Plastic or Glas (which can break easilly (See here Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact)).

I've tested the Galaxy S6 and the M9 some weeks ago with a Laser-Thermometer (Ambient Temp was 26 °C in my Room) :

After 5 runs Antutu :

M9 = 52,3 °C

S6 = 48,4 °C

After 5 Runs (3D Mark)

M9 = 54,1 °C

S6 = 48,7 °C

So there is no real difference, and the Scores even didnt decreased much on the M9. (from 59,435 to 57,897 Antutu) (S6 : 73,185 to 71,321)
[One (M9) General] fix-this!:
this is a tricky mod to do id say. the better solution would of been if htc went with the 808 processor.
[One (M9) General] Valerio-M8:
yeah.. the idea behind what i've done was to take all the advantages that an alluminum cover can do in thermal excange.

in that way the heat that the processor produce is immediately brought to the outside of the phone
[One (M9) General] VergiL09:
Nice! Thanks for sharing this :)

Will definitely try this once I had the balls to do so.
[One (M9) General] throcker:
oh my god I am a guitarist and have a pick in the hand. but as I tried to pull of just the top piece and saw glue removing I had fear that could be noticeable once you reassembly it. like parts not sticking right.

last time I disassembly a hd2 it was a mess, I broke 2 flats ahahaha
[One (M9) General] fix-this!:
WOW...holy crap! i just did this mod and im telling you it IS NOT for the faint of heart. the all aluminum frame can bend and scratch easy if your not careful. i was able to do it and assemble the best i could like stock but this WILL void all and any warranty. scared the crap out of me because at first the device would not boot until i plugged it into a charger. :/ be very aware that when you separate the two halfs of the phone there is "very strong" adhesive tape holding the camera to the board. i used arctic silver cpu paste and its too soon to tell but i can say the device is much cooler under cpuz stats. im hoping this might improve battery life as well. soo far everything on the device works.

heres the guide to ifixit. https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+M9+Teardown/39166
[One (M9) General] BananaMasamune:
Nice!

I just did the procedure described here. I'll post back with results if there's any change.
[One (M9) General] Valerio-M8:
ahhhhhhhhhh you're crazy! artic silver is an electrical conductor! you must (or would have had to) use a ceramic or carbon compound!

I hope for you that pressure and time won't let it overflows on the motherboard!

p.s. after i disassembled my one m7 (photo), nothing scares me anymore (i'm still using it) :D
[One (M9) General] DeadPotato:
After 6 months of use I'd say overheating problems are long gone, but this is always a good practice, thanks for sharing this :). Even after playing Need for Speed: No Limits for more than an hour the top temperature was 43 Celsius on my M9, that's pretty standard.
[One (M9) General] fix-this!:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm

according to this it wont be an issue. im not overly concerned.
[One (M9) General] Valerio-M8:
"(While much safer than electrically conductive silver and copper greases, Arctic Silver 5 should be kept away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. While it is not electrically conductive, the compound is very slightly capacitive and could potentially cause problems if it bridges two close-proximity electrical paths.)"
[One (M9) General] mike.s:
And what makes you think that Arctic MX-4 is any different? MX-4 contains 40% metallic aluminum, so it's not electrically inert either. They both use an oil (silicone oil or ester oil) as a carrier.
[One (M9) General] Valerio-M8:
http://www.arctic.ac/eu_en/mx-4.html

-"It does not contain any metallic particles so electical conductivity would not be an issue. Unlike silver and copper compound, it ensures that contact with any electrical pins would not result in damage of any sort."

-"The ARCTIC MX-4 compound is composed of carbon micro-particles [...]"
[One (M9) General] mike.s:
Arctic MX-4 EC safety data sheet: "Aluminium 40% CAS 7429-90-5"

In any case, both manufacturers assert their products are non-conductive, so you're knocking down a straw man. The question was in regard to a potential effect on interlead capacitance, about which the marketing fluff you mentioned says nothing. MX-4 uses a silicone oil, which has a dielectric constant of in the 2.5 range. Ester oil as used in AC5 is similar (high 2.x). There's no reason to believe they're significantly different electrically, yet you hype one as "the best," and warn against using the other. I think you've just fallen for marketing.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
how has this mod panned out for anyone who did it?
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Great mod, now i can play heavy games :D
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
does this mod actually work? also what the best thermal paste to use for this mod or would a replacement thermal pad be better?

thanks
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Yes, i've used AAB thermal paste and it's ok, thermal paste is always better than thermal pad in my opinion.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Have you any links to recommended paste that I could use on this? also what kind of temps are you getting now compared to before.?
[One (M9) General] Miclos:
I did it a few months ago and works fine for me.

I do recomend doing it. It is quite easy to open up this phone.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Just ask our uncle Google "Thermal paste test" and see which one is better. Now when i'm playing i have 60/65C max, before it was about 80/85C. Battery is still hot after a few minutes (50/55C), but not that fast as before with thermal pad.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Thanks for the reply guys, I do plan to try this mod but have to find suitable thermal paste first so will have to look about online. I think this is a great idea using thermal paste instead of the pad as well and I was also thinking of maybe trying to cover the side of the battery where the mother board sits with some kind of head tape or pad to stop or try to reduce any heat from the cpu/motherboard transferring to the battery so hopefully this can potentially keep the battery cool or at least stop it heating up so fast.

what do you guys think of this idea? Its really trying to build on the idea that Valerio-M8 orignally had with the past but also adding a heat shield in form of tape to the battery as well.

any input on this is welcomed guys.

Thanks
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
I've been thinking about it before, and about something like "radiator", a thin copper layer but i need to check if there is enough space between motherboard and ext. case.
[One (M9) General] Miclos:
Adding a thin copper layer may heat even more the battery, having in mind that the copper absorbs and transfers more energy than some thin polyuretane plastic.

I am thinking of cutting open a Colgate Tube as it is flexible but firm and adding it between the MB and the Battery and maybe a thin layer of Thermal Paste between the battery and the plastic.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
I've been thinking about adding copper above MB, not between MB and battery.
[One (M9) General] Miclos:
You can try that, but watch out for short circuits, above the MB I added an extra special layer of thermal paste as it is not eletric conductive.

But as Techfan3000 said, between the MB and Battery maybe a good idea to keep the battery cool.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Guys these are all fantastic idea and I think they will work. I think we do need to isolate the battery from heat transfer from the mother board though as a first step so I'm looking for some kind of pad or heat shield tape to try this out. ideally a non conductive type would be great but if I cant find that then i will have to use electrical insulation tape to coat the under side of the mother board that touches the battery then use the heat shield tape on the battery side.

Miclos, this is an interesting way to go, what is your thinking behind this method?
[One (M9) General] wyckson:
Goodafternoon,

Thank for this tip! Really a good one!

I just had bought some thermal grease for my video card, with the thought I never gonna use that again.. Wrong!

I have no results yet! but allready enthousiast!:) It must have some impact!

Wish you a nice evening!

Regards,

WyCkson
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
what type of paste are you using? yes I would said this will help in some way. i will be doing this mod very soon myself.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Ok fellas

I have got some ARTIX MX4 thermal paste and am about to do this mod and also try the keep the heat from the motherboard of the battery by covering the battery side that touches the mother board with something. I am not sure what yet but was gona use Kapton tape but not sure if this woul work really, any way I have looked at the ifix it teardown (https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+10+Teardown/62647) of the htc 10 and the mother board seems to be in the same location as the m9m as on top of the battery so I wonder how the htc10 handles the heat transfer being its set up pretty much the same way inside the case?
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
You can try to use aluminium foil and thin foam.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Ok I have the mod complete so will try it out for a few days and get back with results. One thing I noticed and wanted to ask was that on the htc 8,9 and 10 the battery is wrapped in black tape all but the center on both sides, is there a reason for this regarding heat or cooling or is it just the labeling on the actual battery?

Thanks
[One (M9) General] Miclos:
I was thinking that the tooth paste tube is thin but not so much to transfer heat from the MB, and at the same time is a bit flexible so it can ``molded`` by the MB not producing any physical force onto it that could damage the MB and yet be `compressed` so the phone case can be put back together. The tooth paste tube plastic seems to be good enough to hold the heat the MB produces.

I am in a bit of lazyness to open up my phone again to test this ATA (Alternative Technical Adjustment), specialy because the last time I opened it I accidently cut the external SD Card flex cable and when the new one comes to replace I try it.
[One (M9) General] wyckson:
Goodafternoon,

I used this one. Working good so far!

http://www.dx.com/p/hy510-cpu-thermal-grease-silver-grey-278114#.WP9SMIjyhhE

Regards,

Justin
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
DO NOT try to reduce heat from mb to battery.. You will ONLY waste ur time. I just tried to do it today, i've used aluminium foil and foam, and it will ONLY GET WORSE. Maybe i've done something wrong, but i think i've used the right side of aluminium foil.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Yes I agree. I tried myself using different materials to sandwich between the MB and the Battery and it made the issue worse. I now think that the way HTC have designed this it is made to dispense the heat from the MB to the aluminium back case so there for you will feel a little heat. This seems to be the same kind of design in the m7 m8 and m9 and evenr the HTC 10.

Yes the 810 heats up a little but to be honest the software handles it 100% even under heavy games. so I don't think its really the chip-set just a few things here. My brother in law and a few other family members have the iPhone 6 and 6s and 7 and again under moderate to heavy use they all heat up and feel warm to touch due to the metal backing.

Also I switched out the battery in my M9 for a new one and the battery temp now stays at 29'C or even 30'c and this is under heavy heavy use and using when charging so maybe the battery temp rising is a sign the battery needs replaced??????? Even when the CPU reaches high 40's the battery temp remains the same so maybe this proves the heat from the MB is not being transferred to the battery. I don't know just my observation.

Another thing is the software throttling. the HTC M9 Packs fantastic hardware that leaves plenty of room, to tune and play around with via software adjustments. with 8 cores and the ram the phone is very fast and I never experience any form of lag at any time. Even with the update to android 7 I think this has helped the cpu temps but I have been using Mostafa Wael thermal files on the m9 with android 7 and we have found that the "optimised" thermnal file works great in the m9. It keeps idel temps around the 19'c to 22'c and when normal use (browsing watching vid ect) it keeps temps to low to mid 30'c even under gaming temps go to about 40-47'c so I think this is a great file and even though it throttles the cpu you wont noticed it at all because as I said the phone as plenty of hardware room to play with.

I would recommend trying it out. here is the link to his thread.

https://xdaforums.com/one-m9/development/mod-htc-one-m9-enhanced-thermal-t3369574

With all this now in place the M9 is a great phone it always was but these adjustments make it a fantastic phone to own and is a great daily driver for most people.

Hope this helps.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
I think i just found the solution. No need to explain, if u have any questions just ask me.

After 25m gaming battery temp is 44C, CPU is 55-60C. Less throttling.

+ thermal paste between copper and ext. case.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Good stuff

what exactly did you do and how has it been running for you since?
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
First, i've disassembled my old tablet, i have found a thermal pad, I cut it and put it on MB with thermal paste. Then i have found an old radiator from video card, there was a thin copper plaques, I cut it and made a flat copper plaque, then i put it on MB with thermal paste, finally i put some thermal paste on that flat copper plaque and put on the ext case.

It's running for me without any problems, my phone is cooler, i have a less throttling, i can play very heavy games without any problems.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Azyl, how has the phone temps been since? I have tried a few layers of tinfoil over the stuck to the copper tape on mother board via thermal paste and then a little bit of thermal paste from the tinfoil to the back case and I have noticed idle temps drop to around 21'C. I will test it with games for about 25 min and see what it does but since I have put new battery in the battery temp always sits at 29'c or 30'c under heavy heavy use.

I'm starting to think now that we don't need anything between the MB and Battery but a better heat transfer or dispenser from the top of MB to the rear case. I'm looking in old tablets for a heat sink to place on top of mother board so I will keep updated with this.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Which kernel are u using? i have higher temps, even in idle. Im using EX Kernel. Test it please with Modern Combat 5 Blackout and Real Racing 3.
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
Im just using stock Kernal. I will test with those games and see what temps I get. I will report back.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Ok, i'm waiting :)
[One (M9) General] Techfan3000:
OK I have tested by playing real racing 3 for about 40min and my battery temps stays at 29'c to 30'c and back to 29'c. My CPU fluxes between 50'-57'c. Only had time tonight to test one game it's not something I would play all the time as I use more for camera video and pics and general browsing and watching movies etc. I think we are on the right track with this bit I think maybe a better heat sink on mother board other than foil or better contact to rear cover will help even more.
[One (M9) General] Azyl:
Lol, what the.. 30C after 40m of gaming? 50-57C? my CPU temp after 40m is about 65-67C..