yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Hey Guys,

I am a proud owner of a new S5 and I am no root newby as I had any other android devices before.

I read that it was possible to downgrade to 4.2 ANE2 Bootloader in order to root with Towelroot, so I might not trigger KNOX

But I read that the ne Models of the S5 have a locked bootloader, so a downgrade to ANE2 is not possible anymore.

Is this strill true?

I would love to see my Phone rooted but if its not possilble (its still in my package lol) I would rather send it back and decide for another phone -.- since I would like to keep my warranty intact.

Appreciate any answers :)

Regards!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popmpopm:
the first thing when you ask put max information about your phone lol y know s5 have many series 900f 900h 900a and ....
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Yup, need the model S5 first, then we can check if it can be rooted or not
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Hey :D

it is 900f sorry I did not mention!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Flash this with ODIN

http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip

If that doesn't work, flash TWRP 2.8.7.0 with ODIN, then flash SuperSu.zip from TWRP recovery
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
As I said in my beginning post. I would like to have my warranty intact, so I guess rooting with CF Auto Root is not the best Idea, isn't it? :D (It triggers KNOX)

My Problem is simply, that I would like to know if a downgrade to an earlier bootloader is still possible if the device is delivered with Android 5.0.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
You are describing the procedure for towelrooting......flashing an older kernel, using Towelroot and then re - flashing your original kernel. This has worked for many people (myself included) who were on KitKat before they rooted.......

You are on lollipop, this method won't work for you as flashing a KK kernel onto a lollipop firmware will more than likely make the phone unbootable. .....meaning you won't be able to use towelroot at all.

If you want rooted lollipop and knox at 0x0, you'll have to downgrade the entire firmware to KK, towelroot it and use Flashfire to return to your original but root injected lollipop firmware.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triceraptor:
Rooting brand new s5 lollipop

Sorry if this a seems to be noob question (but i did not find any answer nowhere).

I want to root my S5 kltexx (G900F) through Odin3_v3.10.7 with TWRP.tar + UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.

Q:

What the difference between them (excepting date of publication and version)?:

- openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-klte.tar

- openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-gt-klte.tar

- twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img

Which should i use?

Thanks in advance for answer.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popmpopm:
lol install the last release if you want to be sure no bug with latest custom roms
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
[MENTION=3292110]triceraptor[/MENTION] The 2.8.7.0 seems to be the only version of TWRP that works with some Lollipop firmwares too......

The 'img' file you quoted won't work with odin....you need the .tar version.

Also, make sure re-activation lock is off before you start......otherwise this WILL interfere with the flash.

You *should* be able to find it under....

Settings>>Security......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Hey! Thanks for your post!

My problem is, that it is mentioned that you cannot fully downgrade to KK because the new Devices with Lolli have a locked bootloader. And with that, downgrading to an older KK OS will not do anything because with a modern bootloader its not possible to use towlroot.

So my original intention was simply to find out if it is true - Do the new devices have a locked loader or not.

If your option works, I am glad to try it out, but with a locked loader your advice seems kind of complicated.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
To the best of my knowledge. locked bootloaders are carrier specific......

AT&T and (I believe) Verizon are the primary culprits.....There may be 'enhanced security' on newer bootloaders/firmware, but that's a separate issue. If your device is the 'F' variant, which is used mainly in Europe and the UK, a locked bootloader shouldn't be an issue.....It *might* be necessary to flash a .pit file simultaneously to the downgrade though, just to make sure that *every* trace of the LP firmware is removed (this isn't required every time, but is there as an option if needed).

However you play it, it would be best to keep checking to see that re-activation lock is disabled, as this will only lead to issues if it becomes enabled.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] epeglab:
I agree with Kieth. I was 90% sure it was carrier specific. You could use the towel root method, but I have rooted my phone the Cf way, and already get 0x1 so there is no point for me. You should be able to flash an older firmware. Then just reset all data and reboot good as old.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Hey! Thanks again!

So I tried to downgrade but my screen of my new 900f stays totally black after downgrading.

I found a thread with the same problems - btw u participated in it as well- http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/custom-recovery-protection-samsung-t3135004/page8

Do you know any solutions for it? I would really like to use the towlroot method :(
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Did you downgrade with or without pit?

As I mentioned in my earlier reply, the pit will erase EVERY trace of the old firmware from the device. Just make sure you get the CORRECT pit as flashing the wrong pit has the *potential* to permanently brick your device.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
I haven't tried it with a PIT file yet, but ins on my schedule for tomorrow!

Just in Case - I search for tutorials right now - do I have to flash the pit simultaneously or is there any special order I have to do it?

With all my past devices I never had to put so much effort for a root -.-"
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Lol.....newer device = bigger headache.

Yes the pit is flashed simultaneously....

Load it into odin as a file with pit extension (kinda obvious that one lol) and then load the firmware tar.....and flash.

Can't stress this enough though.......

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE CORRECT PIT.....

Good luck fella....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Got some time the last hour. With the pit file - worked perfectly and rooted! Knox 0x0.

Thank you very much for your effort! :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Glad I could help fella......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Hey! :D Same problem again. I had to send the device with the working downgrade back, because the mic was defect -.-

Now I tried to do the Same stuff with PIT file, but this time the Phone screen stays black :(

(Downgrade to ANE with Pit file. No Samsung Logo and nothing...have to geht to the Downgrad Menu blind in order to Flash the old 5.0 LP OS. Then it works again)

Do you have and other advices for me? ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
2 identical phones......There is no reason I can think of for the same process to not work on both.......

I doubt it has anything to do with reactivation lock, but has it been disabled before you start the downgrade process?.....just to be sure......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Ha, 2 identical phones..thats what I thought as well...

Both 900f - but the first one hat DBT the oder one was one from the Emirates. But both 5.0 on it. (Just if that matters.)

And no, reactivation lock is off. Anytime I flash back to 5.0 its totally fine, but I flash back to the old Firmware black screen. (I wonder why it worked for the other device..damned!)

I feel like that was my last Samsung device -.-.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Download an app like CPU Z from playstore.......

It'll tell you exactly which variant of the S5 you have (you may a model variant printed on the sticker under the battery, but as some users have found out, that don't mean a thing).

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
Checked it with your mentioned app. It is truly an f900. So I dont have a clue why it does not work. Frustrating!

It really seems like Samsung blocked downgrading an newer devices. Sadly one cannot find many threads on the internet :(
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
If Samsung *has* started doing this, then it's very recent, and bearing in mind the actual percentage of owners who root and modify their devices, then confirmation of this is likely to take time to 'get out there'........

It's looking like (aside from apple) that Samsung is fast becoming one of, if not *the* most non dev friendly OEM.......

which is why my shortlist of OEMs for my next device WILL NOT include Samsung......I've owned 5 smartphones and one tablet, and every single one has been Samsung......but enough is enough....time to break the pattern. ...

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HustleberryFinn:
You speak what I think. Flashing and rooting was so easy on past devices.

Btw. I noticed that every time I flash (eben back to STOCK ) Odin says error and I always have to use a pit file to fix this. Is this normal?

And it seems they startet that long ago. When I search for "black screen", there are many people here in the forum that are not able to downgrade their phone! (even in the past Sept-Okt)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] worlock123:
What's the Most Stable Custom ROM (anything above Android 2.3) For X10 Mini Pro Bootloader locked?

[cannot unlock the bootloader]

Latest Stock kernel, baseband, build number and model (U20i).
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] BlazeXperia:
XperianBlaze

Try My ROM BRO!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] worlock123:
I downloaded it and will certainly give it a try. Thanks for the reply.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] 999grub:
Hi,

Yesterday i tried to upload new firmware to my XDA11i.

During this my lappy crashed (bloody Vista)

My screen just shows "serial" when i try to power up, The green LED doesnt flash or go yellow when put in the Base unit.

Any help would be apreciated.

Chris
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] captirwin:
Your dead Alpine...

Your in bootloader mode. You may be able to resolve the problem by removing the battery and letting it set of a few hours. This will run down the backup battery and kill the memory, or try a hard reset. However, you will lose all you data. Try reading some of the posts on this website. Good luck...
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] celestar32:
HI....Bro I have the same situation like you when upgrading the firmware using vista. It just killed my alpine and then only show serial. I used mtty program and set 14 0. You have to disabled the activesync setting for no usb connection when upgrading the firmware using UpgradeUt_noID. Windows vista really sucks big time when upgrading firmware. I just revert back to XP where it is more stable.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] 999grub:
Thanks

Still no joy, but thanks for the replys.

Vista came with lappy and as its still under warenty i can't downgrade to XP.

Does not seem to want to hard reset, Left it with battery out all night.

Getting worried now!

Any other sugestions would be welcome.

Chris
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] skeeve666:
there is one VERY easy way, take the update files/dock/xda2i to a friends house and use there xp machine, job done, or take it to work with you and do it there. no worries. as long as its still in boot loader mode you will not have a problem.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] CelticLo:
The fix is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1739989
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
[IMG="LOGO"]http://i1.wp.com/technosamigos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Android-Marshmallow-Logo.jpg[/IMG]

Features

- Pure AOSP (Stock Android, just like on the Nexus devices)

- No bloatware

- No extra features, just as clean as possible

What's Working

- Wi-Fi

- Boot

- Screen

- Vibration

What Isn't Working

- Everything else

Downloads

DOWNLOAD HERE

How To Install It

1. Be sure that the bootloader is unlocked and that you are on official firmware : 26.1.A.1.128 (Here is the ftf)!

2. Download the 3 files from the 6.0 release (e.g. "6.0-#1") the files you need are ( boot.img , system.img , userdata.img )

3. Download the Google SDK (fastboot, adb and etc)

4. Extract the zip in the same folder as the fastboot.exe (for example like this, C:/SDK/fastboot.exe | C:/SDK/system.img and etc)

5. Hold shift and right click somewhere in the folder (in an empty space)

6. Click open command prompt here...

7. Put the device in fastboot

8. Type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and hit enter

9. Type "fastboot flash system system.img" and hit enter

10. Type "fastboot flash userdata userdata.img" and hit enter

11. Type "fastboot reboot" and hit enter

12. Enjoy it :D

If something went wrong...

Here is how to recover your phone

Thanks To

Google - For Android

[MENTION=5074768]jeffreyvh[/MENTION] - That's me :p

Sony - For the source of the kernel and for the device

XDA:DevDB Information

AOSP 6.0 - E2303, ROM for the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Contributors

jeffreyvh

Source Code: http://github.com/AOSPERIA

ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader, 26.1.A.1.128

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2015-12-15

Last Updated 2015-12-16
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] newsony:
Really really thanks for the rom.

Will OTG work on this rom?

Thanks for your hard work as well.

:)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] alby_var:
Finally! Thank you for your hard work!!

I hope will be fixed some major things...!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
OTG will work :)

I am working very hard, it's hard to make AOSP when Sony didn't release their vendor blobs :eek:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] newsony:
So have you tried it , otg ?

:D

Thanks for the great work.

I will flash and check it out tommorrow.

:)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Thanks for releasing the rom :). Would this rom possibly work on other firmwares and variants, and is adb force enabled? I'll test the rom when I get home in 3 hours
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
It already boots, so force adb isn't needed anymore. And yes, I think it should work on other variants as well.

report it ;)

Btw, flashing it on an other model isn't really tricky, if it doesn't work you can just unbrick ;)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Flashing is not the problem, but force enabling adb would be nice if there are problems with setup or touch
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] LFSPovo:
Good work as always! I will try it soon :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Okay here's my report.

1) WiFi appears to work fine

2) Sound does not work

3) Camera does not work and neither does the camera button

4) Rotation does not work

5) Browser fails to download anything so I cant install apps

6) There is no file manager

7) Everything looks fine so far

Good work! But another thing is that I didnt realize that installing this rom would wipe my data. That would have been nice to know

Now when I go to TWRP to flash a new zip or restore a backup, it says there is no OS installed.

It seems that this isnt an issue anymore but it was weird.

Nope nevermind. Everytime it tries to boot up, I see the same boot screen as I saw with your rom. This is just getting weirder and weirder...

I figured it out Im totally fine. Sorry if I scared anyone during this adventure.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
Screenshots

I've added a screenshot now :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] boho555:
I like that someone is work on a Rom. Not many for this device.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] RohitBopnna:
i tried on E2363 (26.1.B.2.129), it boots and then boot loops, it get to Android is starting, optimizing 1 of 64 and boot loops.

is it possible to create a 16Gb userdata.img (i think its 12213813248 bytes), just a request.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
Hmm, probably the rom won't work on your model.

I can make a 16GB userdata, yeah.

But first let me fix the most bugs (Random reboots, Ril, Bluetooth)

After that I fixed those I will surely make a 16GB userdata.img ;)

A new build should be up in max. 3 hours.

I don't know if I fixed stuff, but I tried it :)

I will update the op(First post) once my tester tested it.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] dimusa:
The problem with the browser is caused by the permissions of Android 6.0
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
New build

The new build takes quite long, much longer then the previous ones.

But I am afraid that it's up within some hours (Max. 8, I think maybe next hour)

Anyone who wants to help testing,

Message me on Telegram : +31642056201

Message me on Hangouts : jeffrey25011998@gmail.com

or Pm me (I don't like pm because you are not talking the way you do on the others)

Thanks for your support (y)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] dani020110:
Try it by yourself, it isn't too difficult to unbrick it
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
A 16gb userdata.img would be good for the 16gb devices. I'm not exactly sure but I think that the 8gb userdata.img limited my storage but unfortunately I can't fix it in TWRP. Diskinfo lists 16gb but Storage settings list only 8gb. Also do you mind if I text you over SMS and what timezone are you in?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jeffreyvh:
I need to pay for sms, so I'd rather like to use whatsapp or telegram.

Ps, what theme are you using. I'm loving it :)
[Redmi Note 2 General] Krystyna:
Hi Everyone! In this thread I'll try to gather information related to Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 phone.

[IMG="http://des.gearbest.com/uploads/2015/201510/heditor/201510311408415956.jpg"]http://des.gearbest.com/uploads/2015/201510/heditor/201510311408415956.jpg[/IMG]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Specs:

Display: 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) screen 400 PPi

CPU: Helio X10 Octa Core 2.2GHz

GPU: PowerVR G6200

System: Android 5.0 (MIUI 6)

RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM (Advanced Edition)

Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13MP f/2.2 super aperture back camera

Bluetooth: 4.0

GPS: GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS

Sensors: Gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor

SIM Card: Dual SIM, Dual standy, Dual Micro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Antutu Benchmark

[IMG="http://en.miui.com/data/attachment/forum/201509/04/013538wjoojojajuoofbfd.png.thumb.jpg"]http://en.miui.com/data/attachment/forum/201509/04/013538wjoojojajuoofbfd.png.thumb.jpg[/IMG]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_AqWa10CLM

FAQs:

Will this phone work in my country? http://www.willmyphonework.net/

How to Root Redmi Note 2/Prime: http://en.miui.com/thread-162284-1-1.html

How To Flashing TWRP Redmi Note 2: http://en.miui.com/thread-146299-1-1.html

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Rom Multi Language: http://www.honorbuy.com/forum/thread-359950-1-1.html

How To Install Google Apps: http://en.miui.com/thread-17910-1-1.html

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 fell into the water and drop test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eCl04uy3G0

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Game Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51wQvyUL_mM

Post here for all your questions, reviews, unboxing, news and discussions on this highly anticipated phone from Xiaomi.
[Redmi Note 2 General] Krystyna:
Kernel source for Helio X10 Released: http://xdaforums.com/meizu-mx/orig-development/helio-x10-kernel-source-code-released-t3225886
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komp23:
Hi guys,

I want to update my phone to lollipop 5.1.1. but my phone is rooted. So I unrooted my phone and flashed 4.4.2 on my phone and tried to take an OTA update but it wouldnt let me.(because of the tripped KNOX counter i think)

Is it safe to you just flash 5.1.1. on top of it? Or do i need to do anything special?

Please help.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] will4958:
This may sound like an odd question, but is your phone a retail or developer version? Considering the developer version is the only that's been able to rooted, I had to ask.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komp23:
Not that i know off, i just bought it at a store. It the 910F. And im currently on Kitkat so wouldnt know.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrippingSphere:
You can still get OTA even with tripped knox as long as your phone is not rooted. You can try factory reset if its ok with you setting up your phone again.

It's also safe to just flash 5.1.1 over your existing kitkat rom.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komp23:
Thanks, I flashed 5.1.1. on top of it and everything is working fine now. I was scared that it might bright my phone if i flashed on top of it so everything is fine now!
[One (M9) General] fred_be9300:
Just found this explanation on the serial code including production date:

http://llabtoofer.com/2015/12/14/htc-devices-serial-number-explanation/

So even though I only bought my phone earlier this month, it was manufactured February 28 (serial HT52W...).

European model, cid HTC__031

When was yours built?
[One (M9) General] throcker:
I have an april 30 - made in taiwan A factory

HT54Y

OT, I still don't know how to check display model, still can't find it in bootloader mode
[One (M9) General] schinge:
FA55M -> produced on 2015/05/21 in Taiwan factory B

European model HTC__001

I bought it in early september.
[One (M9) General] jmitr:
Why not! Threads like these are fun.

Purchased my M9 directly from HTC Canada online during the black Friday sale (60% off)

FA Taiwan B

55J May 20, 2015

YJ hey, it's an M9!

01687 The 1687th unit built that day.
[One (M9) General] abelkov:
My first m9 was made early April.

The present one is from July - ht577... ;)
[One (M9) General] mrbtree98:
2nd of March from Taiwan B.
[One (M9) General] alexnvidia:
do you notice any difference between those two batches? in particular the snapdragon used inside. do you feel your current HT577.. much cooler than your previous HT54... ?
[One (M9) General] throcker:
I thought it was stupid to ask someone if there are differences between different factory units, untile I saw that this guy got 2 different models!!

really looking forward to know if he spotted something

+1
[One (M9) General] abelkov:
Well, absolutely no difference except build quality. The present one still has some minor build quality issues, but nothing to worry about.
[One (M9) General] StilsonCanyon:
I bought my phone directly from HTC a few days after they were available.

Taiwan Taoyuan B factory

2015

March 10-31

M9

and 10,995th device produced that day?

Build quality is excellent, I just have a failed IR blaster which I need to warranty at some point.
[One (M9) General] gregsarg:
July of 15....Taiwan B.....g
[One (M9) General] Deathmeter:
March
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Storm775:
Hi

Dear Members please Help me

I want to Flash Back my Huawei Honor 4C
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drbarris:
I have a weird bug which annoys me. Quite often the YouTube app just shows a static video screen and not the video. I can hear the audio fine.

If I close the app from the multitasking screen and restart YouTube app it works fine.

Anybody with a similar problem or is it a software bug?