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[Nexus 6P General] FeatherKing:
I cant seem to get my 6p detected by adb while in twrp. it works when windows is booted and fastboot works. What drivers did you use? can you offer any insight?

Edit: After monkeying around with some windows drivers I was able to get it sideloaded. So for anyone following along, flash boot.img, flash twrp, load twrp, go to advanced > adb sideload and then on your pc where your device is detected run "adb sideload filename.zip" where filename.zip is your BETA supersu zip. I am now rooted, encrypted, good qfuse and twrp loaded (although mostly useless while encrypted)
[Nexus 6P General] celsian:
Just a heads up for people receiving their phones from here on out, the new version of the system software is incompatible with this boot image, but that's OK. Follow these steps before you follow the steps in Post #1 to root:

You'll need to head over to Google and search for Factory Images for Nexus Devices. Find and download Nexus 6P (MDB08K), flash that to your phone before following the steps in the original post. I followed the steps in the first post without being on the proper version and it caused com.google.?.? to crash repeatedly after restart despite it being freshly formatted.

Other things to know:

If you cannot access your SD card in TWRP and it says (0 mb) you won't be able to install the SuperSU zip. You need to format your User Data in TWRP to get around the encryption, then you can access the SD Card folder and see your SuperSU zip. I have read that if you don't want to wipe your user data you can set a password for it in your settings then enter that password in TWRP, but since my phone was new I didn't need to worry about saving any data.
[Nexus 6P General] jasonftfw:
I had that too. Flashed latest beta of su from twrp and it went away (initially installed su via the installer and it wouldn't update the binaries at all)
[Nexus 6P General] dmarden:
I got the update OTA upon boot up yesterday, but yeah... need to be on the build matching the build in the filename of the boot.img

As far as the TWRP thing goes, you don't HAVE to wipe data and run unecrypted. I fastboot flashed the boot.img and TWRP, booted into TWRP and simply told it to reboot prompting it to offer to root my device for me (old binary), then installed the APK from the SuperSU beta zip, let it update su and done... Root is fine, software all works, I just cannot use TWRP to do anything involving /data for now, but... not a lot of reason to need to yet either.
[Nexus 6P General] celsian:
Except for Android Pay of course.

Yes fingerprint scanner works.

Thanks for the info on TWRP data. Holding out for CM 13 now. See you guys on the other side.
[Nexus 6P General] dmarden:
Oh, beats me... I don't think I could have any less interest in Android Pay than I do, lol.
[Nexus 6P General] whitlecj:
Thanks for this post. I am rooted and everything is working great except I can't update my supersu binary. It tries and fails every time. Any ideas?
[Nexus 6P General] imex99:
Anyone get wireless tether working?
[Nexus 6P General] Vulpix:
Fingerprint scanner still working after unlocking bootloader on my 6P, not sure about root. I don't think I will be rooting mine yet.
[Nexus 6P General] dmarden:
Root has no impact on the fingerprint scanner.
[Nexus 6P General] Born<ICs:
.

Yea but when Chainfire says we don't have fully working stable Root without a modified boot loader, we ain't got root!

However

if your game

Experimental: Root w/o Modifying System method has been posted this morning.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2

Untested on encrypted devices though.

Personally I would not be using ANY of the so called Tools or methods posted on 6P forum unless they follow what Chainfire recommends. Even then I will wait to root until the smart guys get their hands on Google documentation not in hand.
[Nexus 6P General] dmarden:
Not sure you meant to quote me, lol.
[Nexus 6P General] marc.ientilucci:
went through the thread and it looks like no ones asked this, but with this method - is RW to /system capable? i'd like to modify the build.prop (once i receive my device). Also, does the unlocked bootloader verification show up when booting into the OS?

thanks in advance!
[Nexus 6P General] dmarden:
Yes and yes.
[Nexus 6P General] freddienuxx:
How to flash? I mean don't you need custom recovery first!

Thx in advance
[Nexus 6P General] one7dchevy:
You flash from fastboot. I'd recommend Reading this thread if you have never used adb/fastboot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3206928
[Nexus 6P General] mousefai0922:
will be getting my phone next week

but i was thinking should i unlock the bootloader.... since it will void the warranty.

if im staying with original ROM, does unlocking the bootloader or not make much different in functionality?

I will roob the phone for sure, since it doesnt wipe the phone
[Nexus 6P General] nageshv24:
You can always lock the bootloader back which will get back your warranty. If you stay with original ROM, no use in unlocking the bootloader. But in future if you wanna root your phone, unlocking the bootloader will wipe all user data. That is the reason I will be unlocking the bootloader immediately after getting the phone to be future safe.
[Nexus 6P General] mousefai0922:
but i notice some rooting (or installing xposed) do require u to have a unlock bootloader. does all rooting require to have a unlock bootloader?

and as u say, if any thing happen need to unlock the bootloader, a wipe is require thats is why i will think of doing it when i get the phone of of box so no hassle in the future.

btw, is there any differences on using the phone assuming i root the phone but not unlocking the bootloader?
[Nexus 6P General] ksd202:
It works fine for me. No issues found with finger print scanner after root
[Nexus 6P General] Coffee&Lavender:
Woo! thanks for sharing!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Hi all,

New to this forum. Actually, new to the device (so PLEASE be gentle :D ). I have an AT&T/Cingular 8525 I got two nights ago (14 Aug) and am trying to upgrade to the latest release version for Cingular. I've downloaded and installed the RUU file on my desktop computer.

When I execute it, I go through the steps as indicated, and when it gets to the point where it starts to push the update - my ActiveSync on the desktop shuts down. I then get the failure message and am left in the cold.

My device came with:

ROM 1.34.502.1

Radio: 1.16.00.00

Protocol: 32.53.7018.01H

I'm running ActiveSync v4.5.0 build 5096.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,

Joe

edit: I've been reading the upgrading notes on this forum, and haven't seen anywhere the problem with ActiveSync closing down. Also, didn't find this forum until AFTER I started looking at ROM upgrades. I'm surfing around now so I don't brick my phone.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
What OS you running? Vista? XP?

Keep reading as you are doing now - good work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Desktop OS is XP MCE

My desktop is running XP Media Center Edition, and I'm up to date with the service packs and other High Priority and Optional updates (via Windows Update).

I am able to ActiveSync with the Desktop without a problem. It remains connected and data is passed. I can browse the device.

When I try to execute the RUU file, I hear the "device disconnect" sound, the ActiveSync window closes (I've been leaving it open on the desktop), and then the upgrade times out.

WTFO. :confused:

I continue to read, but may end up keeping the unit on the original software (not my optimal solution). Anyone else experienced the ActiveSync termination problem on the desktop?

Thanks again,

Joe
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Well, have you upgraded anything? Like upgrading the SPL to HardSPL?

What I would do, is this:

1. Read Mrvanx.org upgrade guides.

2. Put HardSPL on there. (If you have the disconnect problem, just put the phone in Bottloader mode, then plug into USB, then run the RUU.)

3. Upgrade to whatever ROM. Try the normal way, if that doesn't work, try the "start in bootloader" method described above or try the SD Crd flashing method.

I personally, take apart any ROM that I want to flash (use winrar to extract the exe and dutty's good nbh tool to extract and rebuild the nbh) and use the most recent custom_ruu and flash that way. I never use whatever RUU is packaged with the ROM. I don't have communication problems. Give it a try, don't give up. If you need to find stuff, try the google search link in my signature - the best way to find stuff on the forums.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Todd,

Thanks for the replies. I just downloaded HardSPL, and will try that when I get home tonight. I also downloaded "Hermes_WM6_WWE_vp3G_v3[1].0.0_ATT.rar" to upgrade to WM6.

To answer your question, no, I haven't upgraded anything (yet). I have been able to put a couple of programs on the device (Battery Pack Pro, Photo Contacts Pro, and Conversions in Hand), and they all work fine.

I'll try the bootloader method if I can't get ActiveSync to make it happen.

Stand by for my (hopefully happy face) post(s) tonight.

Joe
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Well, I'm wearing my smiley face :) 'cause I was able to successfully flash an update into my 8525 last night. While I didn't do it on this machine (my desktop - didn't try), I was able to install Hard-SPL and upgraded to WM6 from a different computer.

I am still running radio version 1.16.00.00, but will try to update that over the weekend. I figued that since I haven't BRICKED this thing yet, I'll keep working on it until I do ;) .

Thanks to all (especially the over 970 postings in the Hard-SPL thread - I read through ALL the pages). This is a great site and I'm looking forward to customizing the H3LL out of this phone.

Joe
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Reading through the pages is why you are wearing your smiley.

Glad you got it going. Since you are on AT&T, I would suggest you start with Radio 1.50 or 1.48. Those are the ones I have had the greatest success with. 1.48 was shipped with a Cingular update and 1.50 is the newest. I don't know what carrier it shipped with, but it has worked well for me and others I know who are on Cingular.

Good luck and have fun!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Thanks. I'm thinking about 1.48 as I've seen a number of folks with it in their profile. Since I loaded Hard-SPL on the device, I should be able to safely update just the radio, right?

Any benefits to going all the way to 1.50?

Joe

Edit: I upgraded to radio 1.48 (using MrVanx guides). The step-by-step procedure was absolutely OUTSTANDING! I have tested the phone, and IT WORKS! Only difference is now I connect via Edge (shows an E), before it was GPRS(?) (it showed a G). Does it really matter which connection method it uses?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
Yeah, you can do just the radio. No problems.

Regarding 1.50, I personally get better battery life. Reception seems about equal to 1.48 for me. Performance is highly dependent on your geographic specifics. Personally, I would put 1.50 on for a few days, then try 1.48 for a few days. Then you can pick whichever one works best for you.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
Thanks. As you can see from my edit, I successfully updated to 1.48. I'll use this as my baseline and then see about going to 1.50 in a bit.

Thanks again,

Joe
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] t1tough:
Hello marinerjoe,

I have tried to upgrade my friend's Hermes and experienced the same problem. Instead, I can flash Hard-SPL on it but fail at upgrade (being kicked out by the Activesync).

May I know if you just complete the upgrade with a different computer with nothing else? Could you advise me your path of success?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] marinerjoe:
I did not attempt to do the upgrade from the same desktop machine upon which I had my problems. Instead of trying some troubleshooting suggestions I read on this site, I took the easy way out :cool: . I went to a different machine that I had administrator priveleges on, and did it there.

The difference between the two machines? My desktop has Symantec Antivirus and the Symantec firewall. The other machine (that worked) doesn't have the firewall. There are other differences also, but I'm thinking the firewall might have been a contributing factor.

Others on this board with WAY MUCH more experience with me can tell you if I'm full of SH!T or not (there are some here who aren't shy or afraid to FLAME SPRAY those less ed-ju-ma-cated).

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. GOOD LUCK!

Joe
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickling:
Hi guys, I recently had the top half of my touchscreen stop working. I initially thought it was a 5.1.1 firmware system bug but it turns out to be a hairline crack appearing out of the blue (didn't drop my phone or anything).

To start with (before I discovered the crack) I thought I would re-flash the latest 5.1.1 again to see if it fixed anything, and upon first restart the Android system wanted to update 299 applications, where previously it was about 180.

- I am assuming that in flashing 5.1.1 on top of itself I have created some duplicate system apps?

- How can I clean this up? I have tried clearing Davlik + ART cache

Thanks everyone!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maciek602:
There is no possibility of having double installed system apps. I guess just some more system apps got their cache wiped and that is the case. You shouldn't worry about that.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Csetoue:
Is any app for Moto X Style that you can toggle it on/off to do something like the stamina mode on Sony Xperias?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jay794:
It has battery saver mode, but I don't think that's as extreme as Stamina mode
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Master&Slave™:
Search the Xposed section of XDA for Powernap.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliukas1:
Hello , my s4 bended. And i want to ask you if i replace the screen will it function normally , even it's bended?

And the volume down button is kinda inside. ;s
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fraydz:
i guess no one can tell as there could be more or less damages inside. if you can, test with another s4's screen before buying a new one..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliukas1:
But i can't.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fraydz:
then it's your call. if i were you, i wouldn't take the shot considering the state of the device and the cost of the needed parts, but that's just my opinion.

(you can always try and sell the parts back if it fails)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliukas1:
Okay , thank you for your opinion. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
You'll need to purchase not just a screen but a midframe as well, given the bend in the phone. Honestly, unless you can get the parts for cheap I wouldn't repair this and would replace the S4 with something new.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viliukas1:
I have Sony Xperia Z Ultra right now , i'm very happy with it. Just remembered have the S4 , so i thought maybe i should fix it. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abserraoui:
look at this:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhSAmai8OKk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
I would sell it for parts, especially if it isn't your primary phone. It's simply not worth it to repair, as you'll be spending about 140USD just on the screen and midframe combination. There are used devices on Swappa going for about that amount that work, so....
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBledard:
Dear all,

My issue is the same as some other users and even Devs on XDA... I have a bootloop on my LG G4 H815.

As I'm on 20A firmware (unlocked bootloader), I can't use the LG Flashtool to downgrade or reflash the 20A KDZ even if I do have access to the Download Mode.

Any TOT file for H815 or way to flash an official KDZ ? As far as I've read over XDA, there is no solution at the moment...

Obviously no access to ADB or Fastboot...

By the way I'm in France, so if there is a hope to send my device to LG France Service Center to make it repaired, but share your thoughts about it :)

Waiting for a solution from you all, thank you :)

M.ANWAR
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shudoha:
i'm franch too and i tried all the solution possible nothing work . there are a anti rollback qualcom motherboard its for that the kdz method doesnt work for the moment . i have the same issue . the guy made flastool 2014 works for make the flastool 2016 and resolve the problem
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simonbens:
j'ai le meme probleme aussi les gars !! quelle merde :(
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shudoha:
il faut attendre le prochain flashtool qui est en préparation par le mec qui a moddé le 2014 . bref on a pas le droit de parler français ici peu importe d'ou l'on vient . seulement anglais
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simonbens:
ok fine, i will wait like you until someone can fix this.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shudoha:
i watch on vietnam forum at the same time for know when there are the new flashtool
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sfkn2:
There is no solution. Send it up hey repaired, like the rest of us.
[Fire General] jco23:
so I ordered the 6-pack (buy 5, get one free deal), and as I was setting each of them up, I noticed that three of them had dead pixels (one of which had 2). I contacted Amazon and they are sending me new ones immediately.

so really just an FYI, before you give them as a gift, be sure to start them up and make sure there are no dead pixels. the process of returning them is very easy - I chatted online with someone, they placed the order and created a return slip for me.
[Fire General] Drax TD:
I went through this process day one. Watch out, because when they sent my replacement, it showed as a refurb in my order history, and said it on the box when I got it. I didn't send it back though, and here is why: The screen had no dead pixels, and I assume for an item to be refurbed it must have had someone's eyes on it to inspect it. My issue with these is that I am not sure the new ones being built even get inspected. Mine had 2 individual dead pixels and a cluster of dead pixels near the bottom right corner. They should have been obvious given any inspection of the device with screen on. Big quality control concerns for the screen at least in my opinion.
[Fire General] drkbg:
Same here. Ordered Amaozn Fire 5th Gen.

First one that came had 1 dead pixel.

1st replacement had again 1 dead pixel.

2nd replacement - 2 dead pixel

3rd replacement - 6-7 dead pixel one of which in the middle - large spot, maybe 2-3 neighbor pixels

now I'm waiting for the 4th replacement. Amazon support dais that this time they will inspect it before sending.

2 out of 4 displays have display bleeding. (grayish spots on edges caused from not even lightning)

Obviously Amazon did made huge sacrifice in terms of display. Still except the one that I got with 6-7 dead pixels all other are perfectly usable in normal conditions and still worth the 50 bucks. At the end of the day you don't watch static black images on the tablet... I bought it for my 3y old so probably it will not last long anyway. :)
[Fire General] thefanum:
I just noticed a dead pixel on mine, but this thread is encouraging. At least they're replacing them. I didn't expect high end parts for $50
[Fire General] drkbg:
The 5th fire is with OK display. Just minor display bleeding. I think they wasted more money on shipping than I spend on the device.
[Fire General] malicon:
2/3 of mine had obvious dead pixels. replacement was easy and apologies were profuse...
[Fire General] sakdroid:
I Ordered 2 during last Thanksgiving. One had Dead Pixel and other was good.

Requested replacement and received brand new one and it didn't had any Dead Pixel.
[Fire General] drewnamis:
Got my fire a couple of days ago, and last night noticed there was a fleck of dust under the screen. Asked for a replacement, and booted it up, had a dead pixel. They're sending me another one. FWIW, both tablets are 5.1.1.
[Fire General] tablador:
I've had two with dead pixels and going for a third now.. Let's hope third time is the charm. Sad I bet most people just don't notice.
[Fire General] DB126:
I have 4 stuck (effectively "dead") pixels on one of several early build devices. Only noticeable when device is booting and with screen test apps. Not worth the hassle to return.
[Fire General] tablador:
Meh. I hear ya, but its something I notice, and quite frankly I don't want to normalize the notion that companies can deliver a substandard product and its OK.
[Fire General] DB126:
Sure, if it bugs you gotta act on it. Doubtful the relative trickle of returns for this specific anomaly will yield a corporate behavior change.
[Fire General] gdroid666:
yeah 2 out of 3 of ones i bought at best buy had a dead pixel and they all get image burn in /ghosting issues

i have one with 1 dead pixel and that one has the least image burn /ghosting also it is the only one on 5.0.1 ,but that is my fault, i accidentally updated one of the other ones
[Fire General] riverstyxxx:
The one I'm using right now..It doesn't have dead pixels, but every now and then the colors will get completely messed up, like it's on acid, and I have to squeeze the edges to fix it. The other one I have is fine, but I'm not really using it until this one breaks.
[Fire General] nyln:
I had a problem with a few dead pixels, contacted support and received a replacement without any problems. It was refurbished, but looked brand new. No complaints for a $35 tablet.
[Fire General] Dunard:
I have 4 dead pixels. Those are white color dot. I turn the brightness down to get rid of bright white color dot showing. Very notice with it turn down. I still using the 16gb tablet. This is the newer tablet with a orange back.
[Fire General] PedroDaGr8:
Had a boat load of dead pixels (8 or 9) in a 16GB Kindle Fire. Called up Amazon and they shipped out a new one immediately. NO hassle at all.
[General Questions and Answers] roberto32:
so I got my LG G2 and think it'll be classic gone through cyanogenmod wiki - but it was missin one thing - you need to have bumped bootloader unless you won't be able to install nothing higher than 4.4.2 = cm 11. I tried blastgator's TWRP http://blastagator.ddns.net/twrp.html and also bumped=signed bootloader http://blastagator.ddns.net/bootloader.php - the 3rd one if you want to install CM 12.1 (there are also links to his XDA threads but not neccessary). PROPERLY check the CHECKSUMS !!! so you won't mess anything. So at 1st install enhanced TWRP e.g. via FreeGee app (you can update recovery from within recovery - as I'm on linux I just pushed the images with adb push and then flash those) with the bumped boot and recovery images (recommend the latest on blastgator website). Then from the enahnced recovery, flash the bootstack zip. then you can install any ROM you want and do not get that g2 verify trustzone Error = uncompatible bootloader

Note: The "Bump" is codefire team's project, so is FreeGee http://wiki.codefi.re https://twitter.com/teamcodefire
[Xperia Z3v General] member_android:
So, here I'm stuck with the z3v after my 6plus sold to my uncle. Running E.44 and the root method seem not working, I already install the king root and can't replace with the superSu, keep saying "fail to update, reboot"... and trying to degrade firmware and the flash tool keep said "can't reconize device, check the driver....." Saw topic with instruction to kkng root temperary and "dual recovery" what's the dual recovery is it?

Is it possible that verizon will open bootloader for z3v??
[Xperia Z3v General] shashikiran:
install kingoroot and then recovery and then install prerooted firmware through recovery
[Xperia Z3v General] shashikiran:
no need to unlock boot loader... it's direct method