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[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aethera:
Just got a new unit and would like to make a full backup of the factory ROM before proceeding to try out different ROMs. I did find an old thread from 2011 [HOW-TO]Create Custom ODIN Images for Backup/Restore but I'm not entirely sure if this is still accurate advice.

Also, it says that the device needs to be rooted in order to make the backups. My understanding is that if I root the system it will be detected by the system and OTA updating will then be disabled, which is not what I want. So my second question is: Is it really necessary to root and if so what is the best temporary method?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShrekOpher:
ODIN flash TWRP then backup your stock ROM.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aethera:
Thanks that what I ended up doing because it was definitely easiest.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glm0025:
Small piece of advice my friend, be sure to include EFS in the backup to be on the safe side, also I suggest making a copy on a external SD or transferring to a PC
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aethera:
Why efs?

According to TWRP they say:

I already did one restore from my backup which had not included efs and it worked ok. What exactly is efs and why would we need it?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glm0025:
The EFS folder contains important information from the phone, like the IMEI for example, and if it gets erased by error it may affect your ability to successfully connect to a provider. Backups in TWRP will give you the option to backup important partitions one of those is the EFS folder, alternatively you may also use an application to make a backup (requires root) like EFS Manager(IMEI)-Note4 on the play store.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] that_noob_guy:
Not sure if i am posting this in the right spot but here it goes.... so i rooted my verizon lg g3 and put resurrection remix on it and everything has been working fine for about 2 months but randomly last night TTY got turned on and now i can't find the settings for it to turn it back off i've checked all the usual locations for it and it's not there :crying: anyone else have this issue?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Techvir:
i was trying to assign a button to show the desktop

can any one help me with the path to the show desktop

thanks in advance
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] imasri29:
Start>Today

There isn't a simple way of removing it...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Techvir:
thanks imasri, but i was not trying to remove it but i was looking for the path ie location of the execution file that on clicking will show the desktop.... can you tell me where this file is located in the phone...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] jonc:
If you push the windows button twice, the desktop will be shown...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] imasri29:
I would have thought it would be in the main windows folder. I coudln't find it there. Try looking, maybe i missed it.

Damn thats good to know!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Techvir:
thanks jonc for the suggestin but that trick is not working for me... may be because i am using wisbar advance to customize my start menu.....

i will try searching for the link in the windows menu folder....

If any one comes up with something please let me know
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Mark Crouch:
Not sure if THIS POST will help, but it gives the command lines for pretty much every Control Panel entry (i.e. everything under Start | Settings)....

There is a link to the today screen which you should be able to use in a shortcut on one of your menus....

HTH,

Mark.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] jlopez0978:
mmm..

Read the wiki maybe you find answers::D

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pvs:
Unfortuantely, the "Today" item there is for opening up the Today Screen Settings. I was trying to find such a "shortcut" myself a while back, and never did come up with anything. At this point, I think it can only be done programmatically, by "minimizing all running apps". I haven't looked, but there's probably a pretty simple Windows API call for that.

Similar to what a couple of other suggestions here have been, there is probably some alternative that you can use to get to the Today Screen easily. I use Wisbar Lite, and as such, I lose the Double Click the Windows Button, and simple Menu->Today features. But I found I can configure Wisbar Lite to give me pretty easy access. I also believe it was SPB Pocket Plus that gave me link that I use to program my PPT button to go to the Today Screen on a quick press. Don't know where exactly, that link really is, so I can't investigate how it's actuially done.

Maybe some of the above will help you?

-pvs
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Techvir:
Guys thanks for all the suggestions and links...

i have done something else and its so good now...

@Mark Crouch thanks for the link, i am sure those short cuts are pretty handy..

@jlopez0978 reading wiki did not help .. i usually go there first before i post

SO this is what i did...

there is a program from " CHRIS" of the lakebridgesoftware forum

http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11394&page=3

see the post no. 29......

this program will toogle to the desktop... and its graphics are good like htc touch......

i made a link to this program to one of the hardware button( PTT) and now i can toggle to desktop with one key press

Gopu
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Mark Crouch:
Good find!!!

I've installed it on my Hermes now too - you're right, it works great!!!

Cheers,

Mark.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jservs7:
If this is in the wrong forum section, I apologize.

For the last 2 weeks, I have suddenly run into this issue.

I have Straight Talk AT&T. I am able to send group text messages and pictures, I can text myself pics, I can send pics and receive in individual messages, but I can't receive group text messages. Funny thing is, I am able to receive group MMS pictures. (WTF?) I have tried this on stock messaging along with Textra and it's still not a go. I also spoke to Straight Talk, but their customer service is like to cadavers about the space-time continuum.

I am on one of the latest Cyanogenmod 12.1 nightlies for my device. I tried resetting APN settings, wiping davlik cache, using the latest APN settings from Straight Talk, same issue. The funny thing is I have noticed is that after resetting my APN settings and adding a new APN, after a restart, it defaults back to the TFDATA APN for Straight Talk. I do not have Hangouts installed and I am using Minminguard, but it's not blocking ADs for Textra or my default messaging app.

For my modem, I'm using d800-30f-modem-blastagator-signed.

I am going to try my SIM in another phone to see if it works, but I may just have to do a fresh wipe. Any suggestions before I do so?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jservs7:
Tried my SIM on another phone that's stock and having the same issue. Looks like a possible combination of Straight Talk and/or my SIM might be the culprit.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] appsmarsterx:
Can you send SMS massages?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ITZIKBH:
ok so the story is this:

i had nexus 5 for 2 years with an issue that the phone goes silent by itself... its annoying but still i liked the phone so i rolled with it... (and it was after i tried everything including factury reset)

now i bought the N5X and gave the N5 to my wife after doing factory reset so she will get a clean phone to work with... and for some reason she dont have that issue with the silent mode...

i turned on my new N5X and enter my google account so that i get all my contact and apps back and so i did but what do you know i get the same issue here every once in a while the phone goes silent like the bell have a line crossing it and offcourse it wont ring and all that... so now i think mybe it is app related but what app can do something like that :confused:

ok so that is it...
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] mikeloury:
Thanks buddy. But the download links for flying blue and Paris jiyasol are not working. Other than that awesome themes. Specially that chatpata one :D :thumbup:
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] tahmid_shahriar:
Screenshots plz?
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] crazykc:
I like that flying blue theme. Unfortunately download link is not working. Try to make a stock theme for our phone. There is one stock theme in A7 thread,but in that theme icons are too large.
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
for screenshot in hidden content
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
ok brother i will repair link next time
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
just wait to re upload
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] kardinal969:
Thank a lot for your hard work [MENTION=7117088]rahmanXanugrah[/MENTION] .

I hope to you can make the GalaxyA8theme that would be awesome.

http://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series/themes-apps/galaxy-a3-a5-a7-themes-apk-theme-store-t3131852

Thanks again.

Tested on device Galaxy S5 Korean G906 LTE-A
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] AnuraagNaiding:
Nice dude ?
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
Thanks :)
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] mikeloury:
New themes :D :thumbup:
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] WeZLi1:
i installed the iron man theme but it didn't work not even a single icon changed the only thing that changed was the wallpaper
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
now you can download flying blue theme :)
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
install this file the first using twrp https://www.dropbox.com/s/iu32e175vxk4xtd/ThemeAppList_v3b.zip
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] moaud:
I install this file but nothing change
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
Why? ... i'm work
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rtx12:
Hi. How to extract wallpaper from this apk themes files?
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rahmanXanugrah:
Just ekstract the apk
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] rtx12:
Thanks rahmanXanugrah. I did this with winrar, I have "lock_wallpaper.png" and "home_wallpaper.webp" but these files are not displayed correctly... I need wallpapers from Pink theme
[Galaxy E5, E7 Themes and Apps] ayush321:
Thanks a lot.. Themes are working fine but ever since i installed the file ThemeAppList using TWRP, my haptic feedback stopped working...

I had a backup that i restored and it started working but when i install the file, it stopped again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomislav91:
Hello everybody, and I hope that you can help me.

I am struggling with my zte blade g phone. I notice that I don't know why, go to "not responding" state for some apps, or I can free say, all apps that use (facebook, youtube and so on). Its very slow and so on, so I want to give them new system. I heard somewhere that v7 is best where v5 and v10 is bad.

Where I can find some stable or just a give a shot to try to fix this, some stable rom to flash this phone?

Please help.
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
moto g2 2014
[XDA Assist] Vatsal:
Hello,

You can do that but to avoid getting weird issues, it is recommended to download latest version(2.8.6 from Here)

Alternatively, I would recommend you to create a XDA user ID so as to reply to this post, It would also help us with providing further assistance.

-Vatsal
[Sony Xperia M2] Sudin:
1.lucky patcher

2.freedom

3.link2sd

4.titanium backup

5.xposed experimental

6.wps connect

7.busybox

8.xmod

9.greenify

10.set cpu

11.font installer

You can check videos of how to use these app in YouTube app.1-5 apps are the most useful
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Rofl unbelievable Nuff said

D2303 5.1lollipop customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine 2+x-reality debloated viper audio
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GbeTech:
Hey everyone,

I started installing the latest CM12 nightly update. Battery depleted during the "optimizing apps..." process.

I managed to boot, but it kept coming up with "Google Play needs to update" or something. Couldn't do anything because it kept coming up no matter how many times I pressed "OK".

I restarted to recovery -> "Apply update" -> browsed to the "cm updater" folder and chose the recently downloaded nightly. It installed it, fully optimized all the apps (133 out of 133) but as soon as it reached home page it started looping.

I tried installing the older nightly that has been sitting there for a few weeks now, with the same way, but it's still looping.

What can I do? I really need all the info on the phone...

Thanks.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiousInquisitor:
You are doing something very wrong if you are flashing CM12 on this phone.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] erikivy:
Please note : This review is being posted in exchange for receiving the case at no charge.

Yes, I know this forum is littered with reviews of the Poetic Affinity case, but heck, I received one as well and want to share my thoughts too. Feel free to move along if you're not interested. :)

I’ve been using a Poetic Affinity case for about 5 days now. The nice folks at Poetic sent it in exchange for this review. First things first; here is an imgur album with a bunch of pics I took, in no particular order.

http://imgur.com/a/OJjZ0

My first impression upon opening the package was very positive. Base on the pics on Amazon, I really didn’t think a clear case like this would be very appealing to me. However, it really looks awesome on the phone and increases my grip on the phone exponentially. I love the look of the naked 6P, but I lived in fear of dropping the damn thing as it’s so freaking smooth and thin. This case completely solved that issue. It has very grippy ridges on the perimeter and getting the phone out of my pocket is no longer a risky maneuver.

Based on the Amazon pics, I thought the black frame and accents would look bad. I couldn’t have been more wrong. They break up the giant expanse of aluminum and offer more gripping surface on the back side of the phone, which is critical for one-handed use.

The button feel is excellent. Before getting this case, I occasionally had a problem finding the right button. With the case, however, the buttons are easy to find and offer a very positive and reassuring click when pressing them.

Both the headphone and USB cutouts seem to be sized very well and easily accommodated every plug I tested. All the mic and sensor cutouts also seem to be sized and placed correctly. I haven’t had any issues with taking photos, making calls or recording video. All in all, this case is well designed and executed.

Now, no case is perfect and this one has a couple things that might bug you. The stylized “P” logo sits right on top of the “s” in the Nexus logo and kinda bugs me a little. Clearly, this is not a functional problem and doesn’t affect the case’s ability to protect your phone. The other issue is more of a concern down the road and not right now. I’m not sure how well the clear plastic will hold up over time. Hopefully it stays crystal clear like it is right now and doesn’t turn yellow with time.

Conclusion: Based solely on the enhanced grip and button feel, I’m completely sold on this case. I would happily pay the asking price were I suddenly to need another one. No, it’s not perfect, but it’s close enough for me. Thanks again to Poetic for the opportunity to check out their product.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] tkoreaper:
Aside from it being a very ugly case, I really dislike its branding. The one on the bottom near the USB-C port is fine, but those other two are just not necessary.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] wwevoxnj:
I actually like the design of the case, but I agree about the branding. I've talked to someone from Poetic, and they are going to redesign the branding based on the feedback.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] erikivy:
To each his own, for sure. I didn't like the looks of it either based on the pics in their listing, but somehow it's different in person. Regardless, it functions well in a way that works for me and that's all I could ask for in a case.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] PaisanNYC:
What people will do for a free case. If you post a review on Amazon, like I am sure they expect you to do, you need to explicitly state that you received the item for free for you to review.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] erikivy:
I certainly understand this sentiment, however were the case not up to my expectations and standards, I would not have stated otherwise.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] PaisanNYC:
I apoloigize for coming across the wrong way. I didnt mean that you gave a good review for the circumstance. I just wanted to convey that it should be clearlhy stated that the item was received for free in return for an honest review. You will see many "professional" reviewers state this as well.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] erikivy:
After rereading my opening paragraph I concede your point. I will edit it for clarification.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] PaisanNYC:
Party on, Wayne :)
[Nexus 6P Accessories] metaphz:
Thanks for the review, ugly as sin.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Austexcat:
I received my new 5X the other day and have been trying to root it. I got the bootloader unlocked and Super SU is on the phone, but this is where the problem begins. I booted the phone into bootloader mode then scrolled down to recovery. I press the power button so I can swipe SU and complete the rooting, but instead the Google name appears and then I get the dreaded android on his back with the red traingle and exclamation point. Can I fix this without having to reset the phone and start over completely? Thanks.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berndblb:
You have to flash a modified boot image to root. How did you miss this? http://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930

/data will not be touched, so just follow the instructions and then flash SuperSU in TWRP
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Austexcat:
I did my rooting on my Mac and his tutorial is on a PC.
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiousInquisitor:
It's the same process. In fact if you setup SDK correctly, its easier.

Edit: the SDK rather.
[Amazon Fire Phone] adam.nox:
Don't remember for sure which version I flashed, but it was one of the accepted ones. I think probably one of the middle options. Anyhow, whenever the network changes, or at least when wifi connects, it gives two messages that google play services has stopped. Every time.

So I want a version that does not crash. Ever. If possible.

Thanks in advance.
[Amazon Fire Phone] lolwatpear:
open gapps stock 4.4 hasn't crashed for me yet.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NL4JC:
I recently had the chance to play with the Nokia E61i and the built in VOIP client is brilliant. It allows you to use internal speaker, speaker phone and bluetooth with VOIP calls.

I had a Pocket PC before HTC Titan, but unfortunately had to sell it because I am traveling a lot now. I will primarly use my device in South America where the WCDMA band is different. I am thinking about getting the Nokia E90 or the HTC Kaiser, but must make sure the Kaiser will have built in VOIP client. Can someone confirm? Thanks

Even knowing there are many VOIP applications for Windows Mobile, I tried many with the HTC Titan and only ONE worked ok, but the problem was it only worked trough the speaker phone which was very annoying and not convenient.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] pierro78:
I understand voip should be included in WM6.

IE : the integrated phone application can do voip.

Tried it with WM6 and voipbuster on my HTC Wizard and it's working although the sound is not so good sometimes because of the Wizard weak processor (I think).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] eva_d:
I have already asked that question some time ago - see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=322377 - and it turned out there is no VoIP support in Kaiser by default. :( I haven't seen any traces of VoIP in Kaiser I've played with two days ago. And finally, take a look into official Kaiser product sheets - they don't mention VoIP at all, while it's a good feature to shout about.

So basically, there is no VoIP support in Kaiser. :( However, installing it as an add-on from cab files might have a chance to work, but someone with real Kaiser with hands would need to test it and let us know.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NL4JC:
That is really sad. I guess I am going to have to go with the Nokia E90 until a Windows Mobile device has a built in VOIP client.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] evolution_theory:
VOIP is easily installed by YOU.

There's no reason to not get a kaiser because it doesn't have this if you are a member of these forums.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Moaske:
Amen ! :cool:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] briols6:
I installed the voip cab from this forum, that I was using on my tytn, and it works fine on the kaiser. Hope this helps.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] eva_d:
Well, this is great news! I hope I could confirm it as soon as my Kaiser come - I couldn't resist and pre-ordered one in Handtec.co.uk. :)))
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Kurgann:
Installed the .cab as well and works like a charm.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] eva_d:
I have Kaiser now, I've installed VOIP Drivers.cab and MajikVOIP.cab. Installs all components correctly, logs into SIP account, makes a call, but... sound comes out of external speaker, instead of internal earpiece! :(

Did you manage to make it work properly and if yes - which cabs exactly did you install? Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GLO:
im keen to find out also! I thought that you could only access voip using cooked roms.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mattpark:
There are a number of WM5 VoIP endpoints available.... however I'm not entirely sure about WM6 yet. I work in VoIP, and its on my list of things the check now that i have my shiny new TyTN II sat infront of me! :)

I'll keep you all updated with my findings.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] mattpark:
Mind you.. i must check tmobiles policy on VoIP, I had a sneaky feeling they are blocking necessary ports...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GLO:
managing your voip client?

for those with Voip enabled and working, can you tell me how the voip client determines which connection to use, ie wifi or using the data plan?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] matt sb:
I have installed Fring and it works well. Is this different than the other voip programs discussed above?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GLO:
from what i understand, Fring is a stand alone app, where as the voip i am looking at is fully integrated into the phone and uses the standard dialer, hence my previous question about how the Voip determines which connection to use? And if that is automatic? ie. if wifi is available will it just connect via wifi and if wifi isnt available will it then revert automatically to using the data plan to make the voip call.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] simoncells.com:
Not that this helps with the Kaiser, but according to HP, the new iPaq BM series should have the VoIP client enabled by default; in fact, as far as I'm aware, it's the only device announced with it enabled.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Haxbox:
Hi,

I'm new to the PDA and WM phone world, and i have a quick question. If there was a voip program of sorts for a phone like this, would that mean you could just pay for a data plan and not have to pay for a voice plan from a company like AT&T? And then u could still text message, e-mail, internet and the sorts, but also be able to make calls through your program?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] PhilipL:
Hi

Most providers (certainly here in the UK) flag data used for Messenging and/or VoIP so they are charge at a higher rate or excluded from your inclusive allowance so you pay extra or not blocked completely.

VoIP on a mobile device is only really of benefit when you are in range of a wireless connection.

Regards

Phil