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[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berbatov93:
Hi

I am having some issues with my Xperia Z2 D6502. I am new to rooting, so please bear with me.

I rooted my device following these instructions. All things went smoothly. However next day I started having problems to boot into recovery mode. I have explained my problem here. I tried reinstalling Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer which I got from the above instructions. It installed successfully but still I couldnt boot into recovery mode. The phone even stopped detecting my SD card, I had to reinsert it each time I would reboot to make it work.

So I followed all the instructions from the scratch again except for the last one which involved flashing pre rooted 5.1.1 stock ROM(flashable_D6502_23.4.A.0.546.zip). I wanted to keep rooted kitkat 4.4.2(I initially,i ..e., before rooting, had 5.1.1 but according to the instructions I had to downgrade it to kitkat) which I obtained as a result of downgrading my Xperia Z2 from 5.1.1.

Now I am facing wifi problems with kitkat. I can connect to the network but internet works extremely slow while it works absolutely fine on other devices. I dont have access to the router as its a common router in my dorm. I tried several solutions which I found on internet involving changing DNS to 8.8.8.8 and changing IP settings to static. None of them had any effect. Is there anything else I could do to resolve this issue?

The main reason I want to keep kikat is that I want to install Xposed on my device for imei changer and android id changer, and I read somewhere that for installing Xposed on kitkat you dont need to flash any zips and just install it like any other app. I didnt flash it on lollipop because of the warnings about getting stuck in bootloop in sony devices and I wasnt sure of how to flash it as the instructions were not very detailed and I am new to it. So do we flash it the same way I flashed 5.1.1 rom, i.e., booting into recovery mode and then selecting install and then selecting the zip I want to install?

I got this link to working modules on sony devices but I cant find imei changer in the list. So even if I installed Xposed, with your help of course, will I be unable to use imei and android id changer?

I read in several places that I should backup my device so that I can restore to the previous state in case I soft brick it or enter a bootloop. What kind of backup is this and how do I take it?(I googled and found Backup TA to take backup but I am not sure if that is the type of backup I am looking for and the instructions in the page are not detailed enough for me as I cant risk my device.)

I have one request, please provide me with detailed steps as I am doing all of it for the first time and am extremely nervous of screwing up my device as it is my only phone and quite expensive too.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stayawake:
Well, my device is rooted, on 5.1.1, and Xposed Works very well, without bootloops, and all Modules that I tried worked very well, by your description I can't figure out what is causing your problems...
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berbatov93:
I havent tried Xposed on my device yet. Have you tried imei changer and android id changer? If not can you confirm if it works?

Can you please provide me with detailed step on how to install Xposed?

If my device goes into bootloop, will I be able to flash it using stock ROM?

And can you please provide answers regarding taking backup?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stayawake:
I didn't tried these two modules.

following the official topic of the module, you will have all the steps to install it, and the version that most fits with your system version

If you got a boot loop, you can:

1: Force power off the device by holding volume+ and power button simultaneously, then, you will able to flash via flashtool a new ROM

2: if you have a custom recovery, you can follow the same method to power off, then, power on and access the recovery, where you will be able to flash a zip containing a new system, etc.

Well, again, using a custom recovery you can make a Backup, the interface is very intuitive and easy to understand.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berbatov93:
Can you please try them?

Do we make custom recovery using the backup option we get when we boot into recovery menu?

And how to enter recovery menu without booting into the system? I access it using NDR utils app.

And do I need to flash any recovery zip from the recovery menu if I want to keep it?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stayawake:
If you have Dual recovery, you are already running a custom recovery.

to enter the recovery menu whitout boot the system, you should:

Power On the device, and at the FIRST SONY screen, when the LED flashes, press volume up to enter TWRP
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
Volume down for TWRP, volume up goes to the other one, CWM I think? I've never looked!

[MENTION=7045365]berbatov93[/MENTION] you need a bit more patience and to read more things. Forums are awesome because you can get help from people all over the world but it rarely happens in real time.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Allek84:
Its doesnt enogh to tap once volume up to enter to recovery ,when Sony logo shows he must tap few times volume up until notification led get purple color and phone goes in to recovery.This is procedure for Philzz Touch Recovery.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NamiDragneel:
may i ask you something..did you unmount your memory card before you take it out?

if you want to have lastest version lolipop with root..

downgrade your phone to android lolipop 5.0.1..then follow this step http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/general/root-xperia-running-lollipop-lb-ubl-t3123893..

then..

1. install busybox

2. turn on usb debugging and unknown source

3. find lolipop lastest version preroot...copy to your memory card (make sure to unmount it before you put it out) or just put the usb cable

4. install recovery (make sure to get lastest recovery.. can get it on nut.xperia-files.com/)

5. enter recovery then flash lastest pre root lolipop..

6. turn on your phone...

7.Good Luck :)

TA Partition Backup is for who want to unlock bootloader.. it backup DRM key which important for waranty.

Thank You, i hope this will help you
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
The DRM keys are unlikely to affect your warranty claim but they do other things including allowing your device to get OTA upgrades.

To unlock your bootloader you have to get an unlock code from Sony, to do that you give them your device details. So if you send it back for warranty and they look it up, I have no idea if they do, they'll see that you have unlocked your bootloader. Or at least got the code to do so, I doubt anyone gets the code without planing on using it.

Those DRM keys play a role in the Sony image processing for both the camera and the Bravia Engine. That is what you lose by unlocking the bootloader, warranty is not the major factor.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakarotto87:
Hey

I had the same problem.

So what I did to solve this?

I did a factory reset > flash again flashable_D6502_23.4.A.0.546.zip > wipe dalvik >

And the problem was fixed.

Good luck
[Asus Zenfone 4] AceQueen:
Okey now so here's my problem, I have a Zenfone 4 that is bricked . I have a way to solve it but the main problem is in droidboot mode(fastboot mode) I cannot find recovery . How am I suppose to flash official firmware using adb ? Adb sideload can only be enter from recovery mode . Pls help me .
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannche:
I have this error message when I use Odin3 v3.10.7. Anyone can advise what should I do to flash stock ROM on my device. Thanks in advance for all the help.

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> sboot.bin

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> cm.bin

<ID:0/007> FAIL!

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p33l05:
from this post http://xdaforums.com/note5/help/galaxy-note-5-sm-n9208-t3198411 I saw this:

1)download the package and unzip.

2) INSTALL CROM service apk run and following the instruction to unlock

3)go setting > lock screen and security>find my mobile> uncheck Remote control and Global location service

4)go setting>develop option>turn on oem unlock

5)use odin and flash N9208-root(0901)

however, I am by no means an expert.. would suggest searching and reading and reading the multiple threads here..
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannche:
I have no problem rooting my device. I followed the same procedure as describe in this forum. Now I want to flash back the original stock ROM (basically I want to unroot my device) but it failed at the below:

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> cm.bin

<ID:0/007> FAIL!
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannche:
Not sure this will help. I got this message on my Note 5 after Odin failed.

ODIN MODE

DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST

PRODUCT NAME: SM-N9208DX

CURRENT BINARY: Custom

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

FRP LOCK: OFF

Secure Download : Enabled

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1 (0x0301)

RP SWREV: B:2 K:0 S:0

SW REV. CHECK FAIIL. DEVICE: 2, BINARY: 1
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannche:
I think I might have found the problem. SW REV. CHECK FAIIL. DEVICE: 2, BINARY: 1 message could be because I am using an old Stock ROM. A few days ago, I did OTA upgrade then I root it. Now when I try to unroot it with a lower version of the Stock ROM, it will not work.

Any advise where I can get the latest Stock ROM that would be a great help.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B.U.M:
Here you go. SamMobile
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dannche:
Thanks. With the new Stock ROM, the problem was resolved.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B.U.M:
Great. glad you got it working again. did you use the OJ3 or the old OH4?
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucalaco:
hallo, i try to flash taiwan firmware on my n9208 but odin not flash anithing, so i read the instruction but when i downloaded CROM 1.0.4 from Galaxy apps the apk don't work and close .

so i can't flash anithing with odin ???

Thanks
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asif_memon:
hi everyone

i need help i tried to upgrade my Tab GT-N8010 through Kies after download the file it stuck on downloading and do not turn off target.

i tried hard reset as per procedure but reboot again.

please advise me what i can it.

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hi everyone

i need help i tried to upgrade my Tab GT-N8010 through Kies after download the file it stuck on downloading and do not turn off target.

i tried hard reset as per procedure but reboot again.

please advise me what i can it.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lensowhite:
cant download at samobile

i try download stok rom at samobile,but i cant download.. :(
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SergioHeadAche:
9208DX , odin fails on cm.bin

i am having the same problem, ODIN fails after cm.bin,

tried with new rom from sammobile - still the same, tried with odin 3.10.7 and 3.10.6

nothing, any ideas?
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RootUsers:
n9208TW and n9208SMA are different. you can not flash firmware of TW to SMA. download correct one
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
Hey you can try tsar300 to download Samsung original stock rom http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=55&Itemid=82

---------- Post added at 07:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:12 PM ----------

Just tap thanks if I help
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fernandodistinto:
Sadly, there's no PIT file for N9208. I need it too :crying: :crying: :crying:
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waheem:
A bad pit can bricked your phone you can create your own pit show this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wvyong81:
Use KIES3,

select."Firmware Upgrade and Initialisation"

Follow instraction and Plug your phone (Downloading mode). Now your PC should install driver.

After driver installed, turn off Kies3. And now use Odin to flash N9208, the problem of FAIL should solved.

I solved my problem with others Asia product code ~
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xganonx:
I had this problem with the Note 5 SM-N920T when i was trying to unroot the phone, whatever version of odin or firmware I use it keep failing.

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> sboot.bin

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> cm.bin

<ID:0/007> FAIL!

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Until I use the Smart Switch-->device installation--> I put my model number and serial and I was able to unroot and install the latest firmware without any issues . hope this help for those who need it.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romeoroad:
there is no option in smart switch called device installation can u post a screenshot please.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thawkins1991:
you have the wrong firmware= sammobile.com
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bowtechcpx:
i got bad news i downloaded the stock firmware of sammobile 7 hrs smh and installed thru odin. wamo radio failed phone went to blue screen with triangle with exclamation point saying an error has occurred use emergency recovery in smart switch, bad news not compatible with note 5. Lastly kies wont upload firmware to note 5. So it wont turn of cant use power vol down and home does nothing, took it to sprint today and luckly they couldnt connect to it and are replacing phone thru insurance. Be careful if they could have accessed it they would see the knox counter and i would be a$$ed out. Good luck i tried kies and smartswitch for 3 hrs, sprint updated the radio so make sure you do your research first before installing it needs a special tar file. SM-N920P knox is to hard for me to clear. i hope i saved you some time i wasted and hard bricking my phone lol
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmoik98:
Hi . I want Rom or kernel for SM-N9208DX
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ein004:
is there any difference between SM-N9208DX (note 5 duos) and SM-N9208 (note 5)? i tried to unroot my note 5 duos but it wont go back to its original firmware. im using Odin to flash it and even tried using smart switch on PC. i would be glad if you could help me out.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mukran:
my samsung note 5 i rooter then flash note 8 rom now it showing frp locked and i tried odin flash but odin flash fail what i do
[GiONEE Elife E7] ScaryCourage:
Hello friends,

My GPS stopped working after couple of month when i have a phone, factory restore fix problem for small amount of time, when i start GPS Test shows some sattelites, but if i restart a phone it shows 0of them. Strange thing i saw when i factory reset my phone and turn GPS in left top corner show location and satelite symbols, but after reboot, there's nothing. Maby its something with location gps starting services?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ronny06:
Hi my friends, I have problems to connect my Tytn with my Mercedes Benz bluetooth UHI interface system.

Have you notice about this bug ? I have installed Jetware test build but the problem is the same.

Thank you for your courtesy
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] kanary:
A friend of mine had the same problem, seems you need upgrade to WM6 to fix the connection with your Benz.

Bye
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ronny06:
I have WM6 but the problem is the same. Do you know if your friend has operated other operation ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] SSRobinson:
I have just purchased a TyTN II which won't connect with the Mercedes SAP car kit. It gets as far as finding the device but when the car kit tries to send the pairing code it fails.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] alylea:
Go to http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audio-telematics-forum/ and/or look on the site for your specific vehicle group such as W163 or whatever yours is.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] horemansp:
Mercedes - Tytn integration

So it looks like one of the few options is by sending virtural cards to the mercedes thing...

Problem is that you need to do this one by one... any way to automate this? a script or something?

I would be happy already if i could synchronize, copy all my contacts to the mercedes memory every now and then...
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3ranis:
I recently installed the latest (Oct 17) Blisspop. I had a problem with the tablet not being recognized by my computer so I searched for a solution and finally after a few days flashed the Bit-O K2-005 kernel which didn't help.

Next, I flashed the DTB file which also didn't help, but it's then that I noticed a significant battery drain on idle. Since only a few hours passed between flashing the K2 kernel and the DTB file I'm not sure when the battery drain started to manifest.

Finally, I flashed the KX-060 kernel and now my tablet gets recognized by my PC and it correctly shows that it is charging while connected, but the battery problem persists.

Anyone had a similar experience and came up with a solution?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brigadir120370:
Blisspop update night test cases for your tablet

I downloaded a version of 5 November - it works well! Connecting to a computer works and the sound is not distorted! http://click.xda-developers.com/api... | Nvidia Shield Tablet | XDA Forums&txt=here
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3ranis:
That's great to hear, thanks! No problems with battery life?
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brigadir120370:
Good, battery holds a charge well as to the stock room!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3ranis:
Excellent news! Thanks for the info.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brigadir120370:
Checked gamepad work today - is not connected !!! Everything else works ...
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l0ud_sil3nc3:
I think it's the Bit-O kernel, I get massive drain on cm 12.1 after flashing it, stock kernel that is supplied is much more battery efficient.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3ranis:
I finally flashed the nightly build yesterday. No more battery drain. I now lose only 1% overnight compared to more than 30% I used to lose with the Oct 17 build.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swapnils:
Bit-0
[Verizon LG V10] tekjester:
So I've been trying to play around with my new VZW V10.

There's no OEM Unlock Option in the developer tools - not surprising.

However, I can't even get to boot into the stock bootloader?

This is my first LG Device, but neither VOL UP + POW worked or "adb reboot bootloader" Both instances go straight into the red screen.

Any other VZW V10 users have better luck than me?
[Verizon LG V10] chrisfsk:
I got a Verizon V10 today too, do you think at least we can get the root access?
[Verizon LG V10] FAUguy:
So for now it appears that only the T-Mobile one can unlock the bootloader and install TWRP and SuperSU for root. If it can't happen on the Verizon V10, then I'll be keeping th Note 4 Dev a bit longer, or change over to T-Mobile as I'm getting tired of Verizon locking up all their new phones.
[Verizon LG V10] mrao:
That's probably because VZW has disabled fastboot mode altogether. The lack of the OEM unlock option indicates they don't want you unlocking the bootloader. Unless someone creates a pre-rooted system image than be flashed via download mode, this is pretty much a brick wall
[Verizon LG V10] md1008:
If you do obtain root it will probably be difficult to keep root once MM drops. I am pretty sure you won't be able to downgrade back to lollipop either.
[Verizon LG V10] tkacer:
Given VZW history, does any of this really surprise anyone.......the handwriting has been on the wall since they patched the Loki exploit on the Samsung S4.
[Verizon LG V10] jetsman:
Trust me make the jump to T mobile. I was a Verizon customer for over 15 years still had 2 lines unlimited data. They were going to raise me to 60 a month just for the data. Made the jump to T mobile and having looked back. Verizon didn't even call me or nothing. What a joke
[Verizon LG V10] rlivin:
also all I can get into is download mode.
[Verizon LG V10] tekjester:
Download mode? That's the Samsung version of Fastboot. Are you talking about Recovery mode?
[Verizon LG V10] rlivin:
Sorry i have had the note 3 for too long. But it was download mode. I have also booted to recovery mode.
[Verizon LG V10] LBJM:
T-mobile Sucks, yes I've tried it. Voice quality is crap LTE data is crap, so I pay a little more for verzion (I still have unlimited data though).
[Verizon LG V10] tekjester:
How'd you get it to Fastboot? Everything I tried just goes into System.
[Verizon LG V10] md1008:
T-Mobile has improved their network a lot in the last few years. If you don't get coverage than that is understandable a phone carrier is only as good as the service you get. Where I live i tend to get faster speeds than VZW and At&t.
[Verizon LG V10] TheJesus:
A Stagefright exploit or a new version of the low effort root from the G4 is your best bet. Once you get root, you may be able to branch out and get the rest uncovered.
[Verizon LG V10] stevepick2:
T-Mobile now has the second best coverage next to Verizon, but they are catching up fast. Considered the fastest improving network and America's fastest LTE. They're goal is is to cover 100% of the US with LTE, and according to reports they have plenty of money to do it. T-Mobile is sinking Sprint and AT&T. Voice quality is great now. They use VOLTE and HD voice. Check this out http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage.html
[Verizon LG V10] Robert235:
I used to be a Verizon customer no doubt their network is the best, however they charge to much and restrict phones. I been with Tmo 2years and never looked back.
[Verizon LG V10] sodequis:
Blah blah we get it. T-Mobile gets all the unlocked love. But most the people interested in this thread dont need to be reminded of that fact. We're with vzw either because of coverage or unlimited data usage. If the grass truely was greener on the other side I promise u we would have switched already and this thread never would have existed.
[Verizon LG V10] rlivin:
To get into download mode, with power off, hold volume up and plug usb cable in. After it starts you can let volume go. Cable connected to pc. It's like the g3 and g4. Recovery mode is power and volume down. This is how I do it.
[Verizon LG V10] tekjester:
Cool thanks! I'm new to LG, I've thought fastboot and download mode were the same thing with two different names! Crazy to me that we can't even get into fastboot mode.

Hopefully the people smarter than me are interested in this phone :)
[Verizon LG V10] LBJM:
I was using T-mobile up until a year ago along side my vzw. The fast data was slowed after a little usage and call quality was horrible. Calls would drop too often. They only have good coverage around large cities. You can stop with your PR rep BS because Tmobile is not that great of a service.
[Verizon LG V10] stevepick2:
FYI I do not work for T-Mobile. I'm only 17. Hope to soon though :P. T-Mobile recently bought up extra signal on auction and switched to an extended range LTE within the last few months