yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XDA Assist] btaffel:
I am having trouble getting consistent results with the "fastboot boot <recoverimgname>.img" command.

I am working with both an Amazon Fire 5th generation tablet, a Nexus 4 and HTC One X.

I followed the directions and youtube video posted by awesomeslayerg and rootjunkysdl for rooting the Amazon Fire, and was successfully able to do so (CyanogenMod version 12.1-20151115-UNOFICCIAL-ford, Android 5.1.1).

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/development/wip-achieving-root-thread-t3238152

I was also able to put Android version 6.0 on the Nexus 4 by following these directions:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/development/rom-unofficial-cm13-marshmallow-builds-t3236487

The one thing I'm struggling with is the fastboot command "fastboot boot <recoverimgename>.img".

On both devices, I'm able to get the devices in communication with the PC (ie "fastboot devices" returns the appropriate information about the devices).

I then run the "fastboot boot <recoverimgename>.img" command:

For Fire: "fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img" (obtained from http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/twrp-recovery)

For Nexus 4: "fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-mako.img" (obtained at https://dl.twrp.me/mako/)

In both cases the recovery file is in the same directory from which I am running adb/fastboot.

The issue with both is that sometimes they'll reboot into the respective recovery, and sometimes they won't.

When they won't, the Nexus 4 hangs at the Google splash screen. The Amazon Fire boots to the system.

I can't figure out why they don't consistently boot to the recovery.

I've tried getting into fastboot mode via "adb reboot bootloader", by shutting the devices off and booting into fastboot manually (volume button + power switch), by rebooting to recovery then to fastboot, etc.

Also tried waiting a long time after getting the correct response to "fastboot devices" to make sure things had settled down.

Nothing seems to have given a consistent response.

I'd like to be sure that I can boot into a recovery on the PC when I need to (from fastboot on the device). At the moment it seems to be luck whether I can or not, but I assume there must be some cause that I can solve.

Anyone else experience this problem? Have ideas how to solve? Or can point me to a forum which is addressing this?

Thanks.
[XDA Assist] btaffel:
fastboot boot <recoverimgename>.img Inconsistency

I've just looked through the entire forum discussion on rooting the Amazon Fire 5th gen tablet, and not found an answer to this problem.

I've already rooted the Fire (Ford) and gotten Cyanogenmod 12.1-20151115-UNOFFICIAL-ford running on it, so this device is OK.

But I have continue to have erratic results booting to a recovery on the PC using fastboot: C

I can get the tablet connected to the PC in fastboot mode, fastboot devices gives me the right answer, my driver is Android Composite ADB Interface, and everything seems OK.

But most of the time when I enter the "fastboot boot TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img" command the Fire reboots to system, and occasionally to Amazon's recovery version. Only occasionally to TWRP, and I don't know why.

How can I consistently boot into the TWRP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img recovery on the PC that I used when I rooted the thing in the first place?

Any ideas?
[XDA Assist] :
Hi,

Here's a guide you could try to be sure you are set up properly, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118

And as far as specific help for each device, you would be best to ask in those devices Q&A sections,

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/help

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/help

Or ask in the threads you linked yourself. :good:

Good luck!
[XDA Assist] btaffel:
Thanks much. I'll try the guide. I've managed to get it all to work (ie "fastboot boot TRWP_Fire_2.8.7.0.img") on another PC, so it must be the setup on the 1st PC. I'm really struggling with the drivers.

I'd post questions in the other threads, but don't have the status yet...

I also see that Amazon's new update has throw a monkey wrench into fiddling with the Fire. I'll keep working at it.
[XDA Assist] :
Go to your device sections and contribute some meaningful posts to threads that interest you, and you'll be able to post in the other threads in no time. :good:
[Samsung Gear S] Dankees:
I downloaded a few apps, however, I cannot seem to be able to uninstall them.

What's up with that? Can someone please help me?
[Samsung Gear S] verszipo:
Do you see the apps listed in the Samsung Gear Manager->Settings->Uninstall Applications ?

If you see them there, press the red "-" button to the right, it should ask you if you want to uninstall and if you press "OK" then it will uninstall it.

Note that companion apps need to be uninstalled manually from the phone, removing the GearS app doesn't automatically remove the Android companion phone (or at least i don't think it does).
[Samsung Gear S] Dankees:
No, these are apps strictly for the watch, installed to the watch, but don't give me the option to click any red "-" to delete/uninstall like other apps...?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abovenbeyond:
Im using a 900v on ATT, rooted, all is well with that, BUT I would like to ask if anyone can steer me straight on what modem I can flash?

Being it's a Verizon phone I'm scared lol jk

So anyone willing to help?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sean89us:
You need to flash the modem / firmware for your phone, the G900V. Don't try and flash firmware from other variants.
[General Questions and Answers] ohnonot:
It is possible to get 3 different phones with ubuntu phone now, none of them too expensive.

good.

i wonder what people's experience or informed opinion is?

ubuntu is pushing "convergence", which basically means that one operating system runs on all devices, that i can use my smartphone as a computer...

how far along is it?

now there's loads of blog articles and reviews out there, but most of them focus on comparing ubuntu phone (UP from now on) to other phone OSs - with their fully grown app universe. of course UP comes up short!

but that's not what i'm interested in. OS stability, and the standard browsing, music and video, and of course phone and sms is good enough for me.

but, i want the same freedom i have with my linux desktop install: to Do Things.

(my most important project is still to get a usable connection to the data & media stored on my kitchenserver.)

the day before yesterday i had a chat with someone on #ubuntu-phone - i think it was a dev.

i asked if i can use & upgrade it like any normal ubuntu/debian-based, install apps and utilities and so on.

basically he said, gui apps are difficult because UP uses a different gui model than Xorg, but basically yes, but you loose you guarantee that OTA (over the air) updates will work. but they should, regardless.

yesterday i was browsing the ubuntu phone section on ubuntu forums; of course people only post if something doesn't work - it looks like a normal and healthy distro forum to me.

OTA updates come in almost daily, i gather. very lively development.

there was, however, a lot of familiar discussions about how to get some app or other working; familiar from my 2 android phones: convoluted and fragile solutions, like installing ubuntu desktop in a chroot.

UP even recommends adb (android debug bridge?) as the only way to access the phone from your computer. or the standard mtp connection. so it's the same **** as everywhere.

the other aspect is this:

- ok, android is big, evil google, but there's a few established solutions around to use it without an account, use f-droid instead of play store, well documented security hacks and so on.

- UP certainly isn't the white knight here, but if not google, what do they use, is it really "better" than google and can i opt out easily?

yes, i am seriously considering to buy a UP phone, as soon as i get the feeling that it is an improvement freedom and security wise.

i wonder what people's experience or informed opinion is?
[General Questions and Answers] ohnonot:
bump

...just a gentle one before the weekend ends.

i'd love to get some answers...
[Palm Treo 750] vladimir2989:
i tryed using A_C Slide2Unlock (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=314703)

on my treo 750 but there is several problems i found first is that "END Call' Red button just exit Slide2Unlock

dose anybody know how to fix these (red button exiting apps) maybe Registry Fix ?? :D
[Palm Treo 750] STi_Fanatic:
To my knowledge it does not work with WM6.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] davidebeatrice:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to install my tablet on my dash and i'll need to connect my phone as in oem bluetooth handsfree.

Is it possible if i find the bluetooth apk installed on mtcb devices?

also, i need a good fm radio apk...

could some one post here bluetooth and radio fm apks?

thx!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] davidebeatrice:
no one can help me...?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Brendo:
No. The mtc apps integrate with dedicated hardware through the mcu
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] davidebeatrice:
Any other way?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Komapatient:
Downloaded, installed, checked.

Screen rotation is working again.

Thanks a lot for maintaining.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Essentrix:
Thx for the update. One question; couldn't see fast charge option - available?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] cantenna:
Awesome, thanks man for the update! This tablet is still chugging away very strong for its age and thanks to you for adding some more stream to it!
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phhuang:
Great scott!
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
I don't think that fast-charge ever worked on the Tablet.. or did it? ;)

You’re welcome! :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] IlD4nX:
Tablet Z doesn't have the fast charge function, so I suppose it's just your feelings or the tablet not fully discharged. To me no difference at all.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
Under normal charge via microusb port, maximum current is 1,5A, even using 2A charger. But when using dock contacts and ipad 2,4A adapter, it easily exceeds 2A, which significantly reduces charging time.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Alok Bajaj:
BlackAfghan Thanks for listening to my post and adding up 400MHz in GPU. But I can't set the GPU governor now, I don't see that option. I was running CM 12.1 latest nightly on my Pollux.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
I agree..

Makes also sense..
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Marco Odradek:
Hello, I have just flashed this kernel on my Z Tablet with crDroid rom, and tried it with Antutu.

I am getting a 30k score with this, and 32k with crDroid rom's kernel. Can i do something to improve it?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Repeat it at least 5 times! But I never got more than 27k..

crDroid allows over-clocking, too?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Marco Odradek:
I did it 3 times.

I didn't check if crDroid overclock by default.

Just tried with 1.7 ghz and got 33k :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
New version is out... Happy holidays! :angel:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Destroyedbeauty:
Still working with CM12.1 ROMS?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
There is no newer Rom since 12.1 ?

So i think answer must be: yes
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Essentrix:
Thanks for your work mate. Wishing you a meaningful Christmas and productive start to the New Year.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
Thanks.

I can't see any difference between Fastloading on\off in dokingstation...
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] cantenna:
Hi BlackAfghan, happy holiday. Just dropped by to say that this kernel has been performing very well for me, thank you.

regarding the update, i do use the dock to charge but you say even though fastcharge is available not to use it? can you elaborate? I'm used to hearing things like not responsible for damage but it sounds like your saying instead that it will most likely cause damage, can you elaborate?

Also, will you be upgrading your tablet z to another tablet z in the future like the z4 ? :) Was thinking about upgrading one day but this tablet is still performing very well and the development for it seems very good compared to the z4.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Captain Karacho:
Your kernel works great! Can't believe how well the Tablet Z still performs for its age :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
[MENTION=411194]BlackAfghan[/MENTION]

Is Black Kernel compatible with recently released CM13 build for TabZ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
It should, but it is not fully up-to-date anymore. I'll gonna make a new version, test it with 12.1 and then install CM13.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
New version would be awesome! :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] botsaris:
I flashed the kernel to the new CM13 version on my pollux windy and everyhting is supersmooth. Battery significantly improved also....
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
The existing one works good with CM13 now, but new version is always welcomed.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
New version!

New version is online! It is quite an important update, since it contains several bug fixes (which haven't been reported here) and is more stable. I removed intelli-plug, since it is obsolete and a potential source of problems (no begging, I may consider re-adding it in a couple of weeks).

This will be the last version which officially supports CM12.1, since I'm now on CM13.

Be aware: It seems that on CM13 the Cyanogen-recovery is now included in the ramdisk, i.e. you can't boot directly into TWRP anymore. Just go to "Advanced" and "Reboot Revovery" or reboot from Android into the recovery.

Fixed..

Thanks, you’re welcome! Fastcharge probably doesn't work at all when using a charging cable, and maybe works with a dock (don’t have one to test). If it works, there is some risk of a damage.. ;)

Indeed I plan to buy a new tablet, too. Although the Z4 is very nice, it is also very expensive. The Galaxy S2 Tablet is significantly cheaper and has a AMOLED display. But I probably gonna keep it until I find a worthy successor or the gets a discount..
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Alok Bajaj:
Hey thanks [MENTION=411194]BlackAfghan[/MENTION] :) I'll download it :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Lycidias:
New Kernel works Great on pollux_windy with latest cm12.1 nightly, thanks ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
Yes it works great with cm13 too :good::good::good:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] cantenna:
I have since changed my mind on a new tablet... Pretty much because the Android market with respect to games has all gone freemium? Wow, gaming on Android is... Pass... LOL. And if gaming isn't a factor, than this tablet is still performing great (with your kernel and CM)

I think my money could be better spent elsewhere where. I'll probably end up buying a surface next tablet because 1) I have the Z tablet for water proof media and 2) I can code with a surface.

I really do prefer the Android platform, always will... But I think the gaming is just awful now with freemium and personally I think that's really the only incentive for me to run new hardware.

What I will buy next I think is a waterproof phablet android.

Anyways, thanks for the updates :) PS where have you been man? LoL, life busy some times, I know:)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Yes you're right! The Surfaces are probably the best tablets, but even more expensive and there is no Kodi for it.

The only reason I need a new tablet is that ours doesn't support H265 hardware decoding..

I've been here, just no reason to say anything.. ;)

But let's keep it on topic.. :D
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
[OFFTOPIC]As far as i know, H265 codec is used mainly for encoding 4K video files. Neither tablet camera can record them nor tablet screen can show 4K. Also movies (Full HD) encoded in H265, are not really widespread, if the exist at all. So can you specify why do you need H265 hardware decode on tablet?

P.S: There is a software (H265) codec for MX player.[/OFFTOPIC]
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Solidus_k:
Thank you very much for this awesome room, I just have a problem and regarding a "looping conecting to a wifi network" that wont let me connect and that it seems is a common problem in CyanogeMod Kennel does anyone has encountered the same issue? if so could you please share how did you fix it? the phone would stay in a "validting username and password in any wifi connection and this problem does not happen in a stock rom.

Thanks
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Solidus_k:
Sorry the mistake is not the user or password issue, is when I put the id and pass in any Wifi then I get the message "obtaining IP address" and I dont get any connection from there, this happens in almost all wifi routers except when I use My mobile as a wifi hotspot. Thank you very much for your support.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
[MENTION=411194]BlackAfghan[/MENTION]

Tried Black Kernel with CM13 on pollux.

Working good except an issue described here with Wi-Fi.

If it is kernel issue, please fix it.:o
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] *justintime*:
Would love to use your kernel. But as stated before Wifi problems on Pollux.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Sorry guys, the kernel is outdated! The problem is, that the underlying CM kernel is very unstable (at least for me) at the moment.. As soon as this is fixed, I release a up-to-date version!

Concerning the Wifi problems: it's a general Android issue (at least if you also experience it with the original kernel). It is Google's fault and they claim to have a fix, but it maybe won't ever be incorporated in Android 6.0.. :(
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] *justintime*:
With the normal Cm13 kernel I have no problems with Wifi. Only when I flash your kernel. Hope things will get solved. I will bookmark this thread, and hope for updates.

Thanks anyway... ?

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Xperia Tablet Z LTE met Tapatalk
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
BETA version

Well, fine I release a beta version, based on the most recent CM13 sources.

If you use my last version, and experience problems, you can try it. If you have problems with the CM13 kernel, don't expect any better..

Only report bugs, if you are sure that they don't occur with unmodified CM13!

Furthermore, it would be nice if someone could try it with CM12.1, and report back whether it is still working!?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] IlD4nX:
Dude, thanks for this update... As the nightly CM13 is still a bit unstable I would wait to install your kernel for a while, if you keep updating you awesome kernel...
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Actually, it isn't more unstable than the nightlies! It just seems that it is stable for some people..
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] *justintime*:
Thanks BlackAfghan. Installed it, Wifi is working now.

Tablet is indeed more snappier. No strange things found yet. If so I wil report back.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] kenzolo:
thanks,update work perfectly on my new resurrection remix build :p

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-tablet-z/development/rom-resurrectionremix-m-v5-6-9-2016066-t3393680
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
Anyone here who could install this New beta Kernel on pollux-windy ?

TWRP says error for me.... Not possible ...

Edit:

With New TWRP 3.x kernel was installed....

OK, testing now
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
My wifi not working in this kernel.. i have rr remix 5.7.0 in my tab.. any ideas ??

Edit: beta version works..

If i remember right, i get about 22000 points in antutu.. now with black kernel :good::good: :
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Rootk1t:
seems that different versions of Antutu measure performance differently. So comparing v5 marks with v6 directly is wrong, cause 65% boost in raw performance is impossible.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Hey guys, I'm sorry for the non working kernels! I can't recommend any version at the moment..

I'm using the original CM13 kernel from the 15st until all the bugs are fixed by qsnc...

If it finally is stable, and has working auto-rotation, I'll make a new beta!

PS: is anyone still on CM12.1?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
Hi !

Is it possible for you to take the original pollux-windy Kernel-source from 2016-05-09 and make a Black-Kernel ?

It was the last stable Kernel for windy.

[ROM][POLLUX_WINDY][6.0.1] ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.0-20160618 & Black Kernel 2016-06-05
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Yes, but I won't do it... Sorry.. we'll have to wait for qsnc to fix all bugs.. ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
New beta!

Hi, I made a new beta, based on the latest CM sources! It may still be a bit buggy and could crash... But it's probably good enough for now. :angel:

Please report bugs (with logs, if possible)!

I removed all additional governors, since some of them were unstable and we first have to make the basic kernel usable, again. Please, tell me which one were the best, and I'll re-add them later.. :confused:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
[MENTION=411194]BlackAfghan[/MENTION]

Thanks a lot !

Installed on windy ... no problems ... testing...

[ROM][POLLUX_WINDY][6.0.1] ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.0-20160618 & Black Kernel 2016-07-01
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
With newest Kernel Autorotation crash Problem is back.

With kernel 2016-06-05 this was OK, but Tablet often reboots...

I try to make logs...
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
Try it with the latest CM nightly! The auto-rotate issue is not a kernel bug.. It was fixed for me, without any change in the kernel!

See: https://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/151045
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
Yes i know, interesting that your older Kernel in combination with latest ResurectionRemix has no autorotation-chrashes...

---------- Post added at 04:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:44 PM ----------

I will wait for new ResurrectionRemix ...

Your new Kernel seemes to be more stable... No reboots yet....
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
I gonna test it..

Btw .. there is new ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.0-20160702-pollux_windy.zip
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] BlackAfghan:
New beta!

New beta, probably the last one before the next stable.. :)

PS: If you want any custom governors, you should request them soon.. ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] botsaris:
USB OTG does not work at latest version, flash drive is not found at all, reverting to first July version fixes it.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Alok Bajaj:
Hey BlackAfghan, really appreciate your efforts to make this kernel better :) Going to flash latest beta of Black kernel on my Pollux. Will let you know if i find some bugs :D

And yeah, I'm running on latest CM13 20th July nightly.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Alok Bajaj:
Oops! :crying: I'm stuck in "Starting apps" after flashing the new beta of black kernel on my pollux.

Here's what i tried

Flashed CM13 -> Booted the system. The ROM booted fine. Rebooted to recovery and flashed black kernel and wiped dalvik and cache.. Stuck in "Starting apps".

:(

Flashed old Black kernel on new CM 13 nightly.. No wifi.. :(