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[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
Keep reading mate. If you lose the DRM keys you can't get them back without a backup, you can't use ones someone else backed up either.

I can uninstall some of the preinstalled apps if I want but as I haven't run out of space I haven't yet. I'm also interested in seeing what Sony does with them, some I'll not use and others I glance at.

Battery life is pretty impressive for me but it varies with how you use your device. I play Ingress and if I'm out playing I get five hours, that's with the screen on, GPS and data going. Not many phones can do that.

Calls are normally clear although I've noticed that if I'm lying on my bed talking it doesn't cope very well, I have to twist my head so the ear I'm using is away from the pillow. I assume it's because the noise cancelling microphone is on the top and gets confused/muffled as when I move my head it's great. I've had people comment on how clear I sound on this phone.

I've not had any trouble with WiFi and haven't felt the phone is slow. So how are you determining that your device is slow? What is it doing which makes you feel it is slow?

Not sure what you mean by not updating your device. If you mean not updating the ROM nothing really happens but as time passes there is a greater chance that apps will stop working, it depends on what you use and if the makers of them what a minimum Android version for them. Also if there are security flaws the longer you used an unpatched device the greater the chance that you'll get compromised. It is quite irritating that we're not fully patched for Stagefright yet.

As for the original question about how to root this ROM version, the short answer is, you can't. Well not yet that I've seen.

To root the phone you have to downgrade, gain root and then upgrade to what you want to run while keeping root. You found the guide already, follow it. If you don't understand or aren't confident about doing it I'd suggest not doing it. If it's your only device and primary phone is it worth breaking it and being without a phone?

If you want to learn about Android devices in general pick up a cheap device to play with and learn on, the Z2 is still quite expensive. You could probably pick up one with a broken screen pretty cheaply online, as long as you can read the screen you can play around and learn on it. Just plug a mouse in if the digitiser doesn't work.

I used a stock Samsung GS2 for years while reading about things, then I got a tablet and started playing with that as it was just inconvenient to me if I broke it, I still had a working phone.

[MENTION=6989048]clawpt[/MENTION] I'm not sure what you mean by "full root". I can uninstall things if I want though, perhaps Matt's reply will help you.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clawpt:
Yes. I'm using "Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.x-RELEASE.flashable.zip". I'm on unlocked bootloader, maybe i need to use the other variant (i'm on stock kernel, should not be a problem)?

Meaning that you also have rw permissions.

I can't delete system apps, i can't modify/create a file at "/".
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berbatov93:
I will try to back them up given they are still there because I already rooted my phone to pre rooted stock rom 5.1.1 as mentioned in the guide I found.

Maybe I have hardware issues or network problems as people usually complain about my voice being not clear.

Sometimes my device doesnt connect to saved wifi networks automatically, I have to connect it manually.

If I open too many tabs in my chrome browser, chrome crashes. Sometimes dialer also takes too much time to open.

I meant update that sony provides. After rooting my phone I am still getting updates from sony(I didnt expect them), so if I update using sony updates will my phone lose its root status(I mean will it still be rooted)?

I wasnt much confident but still I proceeded with the steps mentioned in the guide and with a little help from google, I was fortunately able to root my device. Yes, its the only phone I have but I couldnt afford a new one and I waited too long for its warranty to expire.

Can you please provide me with a source to learn about general concepts involved in rooting like flashing, busybox, unlocking boot loader, etc. I am trying to google each thing individually, but i cant seem to find a place where I could learn things in a proper order, moving from basics to more advanced concepts.

Thank you so much for your help.

I would like you to clear one more thing for me, when I followed the guide, I first flashed my device with 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file and then installed flashable_D6502_23.4.A.0.546.zip from the recovery menu. So what is a ftf file and what is the difference between the two steps I followed. In my understanding, both basically did the same thing, i.e., installing a new rom. Is ftf file sony specific?

Thanks again.:)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
[MENTION=7045365]berbatov93[/MENTION] definitely back up the DRM keys before unlocking the boot loader, it was a fairly simple process from memory.

We need more information on the sound problem. Does it happen consistently? If it isn't consistent look for a common situation when you have the problem, like loud noises, high wind etc. Have you used the diagnostics tool to test the microphone? It's in Settings > About phone > Diagnostics.

Thinking about it a bit more, sometimes there seems to be a little pause for people to hear me. I'm not sure if it's phone or network based, I guess it could be phone related while it works out the background noise cancelling magic.

WiFi being slow to connect is a better description than, "my device is too slow." :P

Sometimes I notice that it hasn't automatically connected to my WiFi when I get home but by the time I notice and look it's connecting. Is that what you mean?

What setting do you have the WiFi on when the phone is asleep? Settings > WiFi > ... menu > Advanced > Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.

Everything is slow with lots of Chrome tabs open, you could try a different browser or just be better at closing tabs. ;)

I've never noticed any slow launching with the dialer, perhaps your call history is huge? Try backing it up with an app from the Play Store and then deleting it to see if that is the cause. Each time you open it it looks at that to display it.

As you're on a stock ROM it will notify you that there is a new update. If you let it update though you'll lose root and then have to downgrade again to get it back. I just wait for the update to be available through XperiFirm, download it and make a pre-rooted flashable zip. There is a thread about how to do that here. That thread will also answer your question about what you did which seemed like flashing two ROMs, you did but in different ways.

I still don't know enough so I can't answer your questions but it looks like your Google Fu is weak. :silly:

Try this link, it won't always be the top search result though.

There are lots of different summaries about what rooting does for you, I don't want to try and summarise them for you. (I'd rather go to bed, it's 4:30am for me!)

Just reading a description of one of the various Busybox installers on the Play Store should answer that question, I bought this one. I can't remember if a friend recommended it to me or something I read somewhere, but I bought it as I appreciated the effort the developer put in for the rest of us to use. The same with SuperSU Pro.

Bootloaders are trickier, probably something you'll get better answers by reading more or using Google. These days they seem to all be locked with a way of unlocking them from the device manufacturer which lets them record your IMEI or serial number. I assume they do this so if you send it back for a warranty claim they can see you've unlocked it and then charge you to fix something you've screwed up. I've never taken anything back so I don't know.

They're something I have to learn more about too but if you find out more before me please fill me in. ;)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berbatov93:
Should I use this to take backup? And what kind of backup should I take to recover my device from bootloop? I wanted to install xposed on my device, but it was warned somewhere that sony devices might go into bootloop and that I should take a backup to restore my device. What kind of backup can help me recover my device from bootloop or soft brick?

It happens most of the time, even when I am in a closed room with no background disturbances.

That was a wifi issue, it just didnt connect automatically, I had to do it manually even for saved networks.

It just shows connecting but doesnt connect until select the network. Keep wifi on during sleep was enabled.

Then maybe its a chrome issue.

I needed 4.4.4 pre rooted stock ROM for D6502 but cant seem to find it anywhere. I read the steps in the thread you mentioned about creating a pre rooted ROM, but steps are not explained in detail for someone new like me. I am also scared a little to try something new on my device as I am already facing a few problems. Can you provide me with a link with much more detailed steps?

I feel silly now.:P

Will sony be able to fix my device in case I screwed up and bricked it?

Thanks.:)
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carach_CZ:
Hello,

asi the name of thread suggests, i have a little issue. I formatted my data, media and sd card. So i lost my *.zip files with ROM and kernels. Issue is, hence i dont have any ROM installed, and i cant mount USB via my recovery (arter97's Philz Recovery) so i cant copy another ROM into my phone in order to flash it.

Anyone have some ideas, please? Im sure that this can be solved somehow.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xh3maa:
You can flash StockRom over Odin
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carach_CZ:
When i plug my phone via USB into my laptop, phone automatically turn on and boot to recovery. Where can i find stock rom?
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xh3maa:
Make sure you go to Download Mode BEFORE you plugin your Phone. You must press vol- homebutton and poweron button at the same time an wait for downloadmode
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carach_CZ:
Ill try it, thanks for suggestion.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chinmayghegde:
Had same issue some time back.

I used TWRP. It has option to mount. ( Do it only if you have not converted the file system)

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If you cant install TWRP, complex way would be adb push. You need adb and with some commands files can can be pushed to phone.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dillonkor:
Hello! I have just transferred from Apple to Android, and I couldn't be happier!

There are a few things I would like to know to enhance my experience:

1. How do you move, not copy, my pictures/videos from my Galaxy S6 Edge to my computer (Mac)? I tried Android File Transfer and AirDroid and both copy the files, not move the files. In addition, if there is an app that can modify the file names upon import, that will be super! For example, I used to use Nikon Transfer which allows me to set rules for the filenames upon import (e.g. MMDDYYYY_###).

2. I find the night clock function to be useful during the day when I need to glance at a time without pressing any button. I set it to be on from 8 am to 8 pm, but I find that a lot of the times the clock is not there even though it's set to be on. In addition, when it is on, the brightness is so dim that I can't see. Swiping on the edge left and right a few times make it brighter, but I want to make it as bright as possible all the time and also be on.

3. What is the most convenient, universally accepted pay app in the U.S.? (live in the northeast). Android Pay or Samsung Pay?

4. How do you turn off the startup sound and annoying Verizon logo?

Being a noob to android and also with the warranty I don't want to root the device yet.

Please share your expertise!
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rusty-ragster:
if i am not wrong the night clock feature turns on while your phone is on idle for a specific amount of time maybe you receive notifications etc which prevents it from turning on. secondly i have never used the feature outdoors but as the name suggests it's a night clock and is supposed to be always on at your side table etc during night time i assume it was designed to be dim to conserve battery.

in order to change your boot animations and startup sounds you need to be rooted. rooting is the android equivalent of jailbreaking in iphones which gives you complete access to your phone after which you can flash mods, custom roms which have there own unique features, custom kernels tailored for different needs (performance, battery savers etc) and many more there are some nice mods for the edge which i think you'll like.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6-edge/development/5-24-cocktail-autoon-mod-galaxy-s6-edge-t3116699

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6-edge/themes-apps/4-28-musicplayer-feed-galaxy-s6-edge-t3095371

the second link does not require root..welcome to the dark side bro :)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
EDIT: FIRMWARE FOUND!!

It's in this thread.

If anyone has the original firmware please let me know.

I need to start developing this rom as soon as possible.

Thanks

Thanks to [MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION] here is the stock rooted rom for the watch https://mega.nz/#!QM9DiDZS!3hgN-e_IRSgolCLvMDf6HzC5pl93PZHYMNAHwt4uJt0
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Seems that trusmart use a very similar software: see this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8J-eV9tJnQ

Model W806

Baseband: moly wr8 w1315 md wg mp v62

Version: alps kk1 mp7 v1.22 .

Seems that these guys make the watch http://szkv.manufacturer.globalsour...tl/Smart-watch/1131480465/3G-Smart-Swatch.htm
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Good news is that I have managed to get my hands on the firmware :)

As soon as I get the watch I will be getting into it.

Big thanks to the guy who shared it with me !!! :)
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I'm trying to port TWRP custom recovery, could you please share scatter file?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Scatter file attached
[Other SmartWatches] movidiu:
firmware needed

I have some problems with my watch and I would need the firmware for this model. Can anyone tell me from where can I get the firmware ? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] brospich11:
I need the firmware too because i accidentally delete wechat and QQ lite app!

Please help me..
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ok, I'll get it uploaded soon - done

Here you go. Make sure you read up thoroughly before you attempt to use this.

Be sure to get the correct tools needed - I was given this file and I've checked it over. It seems fine but I haven't tested it yet.

this one should be flash-able as is - unzip and select the files with flash-tool https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68912738/!Files_to_FlashTool.zip

This is a backup dump https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68912738/W806_150901_backup_151018-125932.zip

Search XDA for the latest flash tool - you will need it
[Other SmartWatches] brospich11:
Thank you very much.

You saved me now !

and 1 more thing can u show me how to do it because my watch is stuck on boot logo

thank in advance
[Other SmartWatches] brospich11:
Too bad now my watch is dead maybe i miss some step

I heard the start up sound but it doesn't show anything on my screen

my watch is K8 Smart watch but it's not round
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Go over to the k8 square watch thread - grab the firmware and flash it with MTK SP tool. It's fairly hard to brick this watch.
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
Wow. Didn't you read the title of this thread before you flashed a firmware on your device???

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I played around with the K18 Round I got from GearBest.

Short review:

+ very nice

+ good quality

+ not as heavy as iMacwear M7

+ touchscreen works fine (no dead areas like on M7)

+ nice UI

+ fast charging in less than 1 hour from zero

+ hardware buttons can be used while charging

- no Playstore. I had many tries, but logging into my Google account isn't successful.

- Android system and apps are not designed for round displays. So mostly you miss some important buttons like OK, Next or Menu. IMHO this watch is not for beginners who want to use more than the pre-installed apps.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I agree with you.

I have contacted the manufacturer to see if they want to fix the Google apps issue - I'm happy to work with them on it.

After all, Gearbest advertised the watch as having google play store.
[Other SmartWatches] brospich11:
i thought it was the same.

and i also can't find any rom for that device

this is my last choice
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
@ pablo

About playstore:

It is strange because I could add all necessary apk to the firmware and I didn't get any errors when starting the watch. But after logging in with account and password I got the message that they don't match.

Never had something like that before. Seems that Google sees that the watch is not compatible.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
nvm
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Thanks mate.

It's got to be the default or build.prop or MNS .xml that is set to something Google does not like.

Did you get google services/settings running? That would probably be a key apk in this.
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
I installed 4 or 5 apk like services, framework, playstore / vending / provision, gas or so. As I said there were no forced closes.

I didn't find anything in the build.prop. And I tried using the complete etc/permissions from M7.
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
kernel sources wanted!

Does anyone know if kernel sources/config is available for this or similar device?

I'd modify the display driver to have kind of 'overscroll' empty bars on top and bottom of screen so that you could access all the info and controls in apps. Something similar you have on other devices with emulated home/back buttons on the bottom of touchscreen, so should be easy to implement.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
[MENTION=7036287]photoncounter[/MENTION]

I reckon the Omate trusmart is the closest device to this OS wise.

I've contacted the manufacturer but no reply yet. If I find anything I'll post it here.
[Other SmartWatches] BPM:
you will never get help from Omate. few devs here tried to get the truesmart usefull, but omate (and Mediatek) did not make this possible.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Gapps and Play Store clarification

No smartwatch will have official/legal gapps. Google will not allow it

If a smartwatch description says it has Play Store don't believe it unless there is proof

The reason gapps was so easy on the x201 (TS, etc) is because Umeox preinstalled the core files, just not the APKs

A working recovery should be the primary focus as ADB/scripts and all the other mess becomes unneeded. In short, support the guys working on it as much as possible.

[MENTION=285804]BPM[/MENTION]

We did get it useful, outside of the UI formatting issues. The main issue was the multitude of PCB revisions involved which lead to supporting not one device, but a ton of similar devices under the same name. By the time that was resolved, we were pretty much burnt out and fed up. Then our work got kanged and attacked/insulted by the dev that kanged it.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It's a done deal :)

I can now highly recommend this watch. Fully working with recovery and G-Apps :)

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/oth...ndroid-4-4-t3207082/post63769298#post63769298
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
@ pablo

Could you upload the custom recovery please. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Sorry guys, it's over here on the other thread http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/k8-3g-round-android-4-4-t3207082/page23

Full TWRP backup here https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3xyOuab2f-OY2UwQ1BOb0J6Wjg
[Other SmartWatches] Himan70:
My smartwatch is dead

[MENTION=224986]pablo[/MENTION]

I read your message:

"I just had a tense moment.

I flashed the wrong recovery and this time it was as dead as can be. Nothing, not even recognised by the PC in flash mode.

I thought it was dead so after hunting around in the back of the watch I managed to find the battery connector and removed it.

Now it boots again after re-connecting

Damn, badly need this recovery!!!"

My watch is in the same situation :(, all is black. Can you say my where the battery connector is, I look into it already the smartwatch but it is very difficult.

Thank's for your help.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
How did you get to having a black screen? Can you still connect the watch to a pc with the dock?

If you have to pull the battery cable it is a very tiny flat strap type connector which pushes on to the motherboard under the thin plastic cover which surrounds the sim card slot.

Sorry I don't have a camera at the moment so be very careful and don't pull any wires. This thing is not soldered and as I said it is a very thin flat ribbon type cable.

Only do this if you are absolutely sure you have no choice.

I take no responsibility for your actions.
[Other SmartWatches] Himan70:
Hi Pablo

I want Flash my smwrtwatch with your backup in the other thread.

My watch is a W806MB_V 2.2.

In the Moment when I connect the swatch with the PC, the SP FLASH Tool start the Flash but a error come with :

ROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054) – BROM Error 5054

And the SP Flash Tool say me that a USB modem Driver on the PC is and not as MTK....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
There are many many threads about how to use the flash tools.

Just search XDA and you will find all the answers you need.

Just a simple google search gives this http://www.google.com.au/?gfe_rd=cr...q=brom+error+s_dl_get_dram_setting_fail+(5054)
[Other SmartWatches] twinkerz:
Thanks for the battery location. finally found it and manage to flash a working version of it. however screen still stays black... not sure where it goes wrong. i was flashing xxx's version but overlooked and flash the preloader as well....

Now flashing back my backup, letz see if this solves the issue..
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That is strange - it means that maybe you didn't need to disconnect the battery after all.

Over in the other main thread there is a stock full backup (without root) - maybe give that a try?
[Other SmartWatches] :
heeeellp

I bought the smartwatch K8 no roots but did gearbest.com When you try to Change a boot image but I could not go out More Dela What do I do ? How do hard reset ? As flasheio and an original room? Where can an original stock room?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Use this thread http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/k8-3g-round-android-4-4-t3207082 the stock rom is linked in the thread.

Read the whole thread!!!
[Other SmartWatches] :
thanks

already downloaded this guy flash tool sp until +/- understand how to use however does not work

after all as I enter the fastboot mode of a smartwatch ?

to give hard reset this smartwatch ?

please someone help me with this doubt sending me some tutorial tip or anything

does not make even a week I bought:rolleyes::eek::silly:
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
Just to complete. Find the rooted stockrom here:

K8-K18_W806_150901_pogodancer-mod

@ pablo

Please add the download link to your post #1. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] Chris4You:
Problem with hardware on the k18

Received my K18 today, but have a massive Problem. The watch lost the main button after wearing it for 3 hours. Found it after searching for a while on the floor... It seems that the button lost it's snap ring... Should i send it back to the seller or should i try to open it and have a look at the snap ring.
[Other SmartWatches] hystrix65:
Can you please link me the app you use to connect the mini k8 to an android smartphone? Thanks. I've bought th No.1 D5 but i'can't use the FunDo app. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
pablo, please.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Oh, sorry mate.

I'll do it when I get home :)
[Other SmartWatches] pogodancer:
Thx.