yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] painiac:
You flash a rooted Lollipop ROM. Just look for the "keep root" threads. This method will allow you to still downgrade back to 4.4.4 if you are unhappy.

CAUTION: Do not flash anything through Odin that updates the bootloader past BOD5. Anything BOE1 and newer will lock your bootloader, and you can never downgrade. The threads will say if the file is safe. For instance, jrkruse's "BOK3 image with BOD5 bootloader" is safe, as are any ROMS you flash through SafeStrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royal2000H:
Sorry if I'm misunderstanding.

I'm on Android 4.4.2 - G900VVRU1ANCG rooted considering upgrading. And I don't remember what I did to block the OTAs. And from what I understood, no matter how old our bootloader is, it was always locked / unlockable. That being said, on boot, I always have a splash screen with an unlocked lock logo that says "Custom" below it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] painiac:
Don't use OTAs. Use Odin-flashable files only.

You are correct that the bootloader is and always has been locked. What changed is that as of BOE1, the bootloader update also trips a hardware qfuse that makes it impossible to later downgrade below BOE1.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suprdave3:
All of the ROM threads seem to want Flashfire / Safestrap. I haven't found a clear instruction thread yet that provided all the necessary links to get these tools and how to upgrade with them.

Help! :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] painiac:
Did you try the SafeStrap thread? :rolleyes:

Read the section of my guide on Custom Recovery Environments. You'll find all the info and links you need there. http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-painiacs-essential-guide-to-t3319848
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
Im using beta h2os 6.0.1, open bootloader, twrp 3 recovery but not rooted. I tried twice to flash grarak cm13 and mokee beta 6.0.1 but both not booting, stuck at op logo. I cannot see anything wrong with my phone, or did i miss something?
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pitrus-:
You have to restore Lollipop/OxygenOS bootloader to use any other ROM than those based on Hydrogen MM leaks since it is incompatible with anything else.

Skickat från min ONE A2003 via Tapatalk
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
Where to find lollipop bootloader img?
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spartalord:
http://downloads.oneplus.net/2015-12-21/op2/OnePlus_2_OxygenOS_2.2.0/
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
You mean by flashing stock lollipop oos, it will restore the lollipop bootloader? How abt lollipop h2os?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naruto.ninjakid:
Looking to purchase a Nexus 6P but I am very hesitant right now. Probably should have picked it up when it was on sale a few weeks ago but kept going back and forth due to price and couldn’t make up my mind if the 6p is worth switching to from a Note 4. Have a Note 4 and OnePlus so I have some experience using both stock Android and TouchWiz. I can admit stock is somewhat smoother than toucwiz but hated the OnePlus due to lag after taking a picture. It was infuriating. So I came back to my Note 4. I do plan to pick up the Note 6 if sd card is brought back as i like to go back and forth between stock and other android variants. So that’s why I couldn’t make up my mind if the 6p is worth getting. Anyway I digress. My main concern is how Huawei is in reference to warranty and device repair. A few of my friends who bought the device said they did so from google so they won’t have to deal with Huawei in terms of warranty. I also usually buy devices secondhand on Swappa or Ebay as you can get some pretty good deals. However, I think I want to go new this time in case I have any issues. I have a BestBuy 10% coupon so I could get the 64GB from them and pay about $530 total after taxes. Or If I buy it from the google store it will be about $589. Do you guys think the Google customer service is worth the extra cost and not having to deal with Huawei? Is Huawei as bad as in thinking in terms of repairs/customer service? Also is the extended warranty from nexus protect or Square Trade worth it as I know some people did have to sometimes swap a few phones before they got a good one.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7154:
Just a warning, you'll want to check that your coupon is usable on phones. Best Buy's 10% off "anything" coupons come in a few different versions, and at least one isn't valid got things like laptops, phone, game consoles etc.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naruto.ninjakid:
Thanks

ok will do so. I'm starting to read abut the Nexus 6P Bending issue and becoming even more hesitant. Decisions , Decisions.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7154:
In regards to bending I wouldn't worry too much. Any metal body phone off this size has some risk of bending, but as long as you take reasonable care of it and keep it in a case it will most likely be a non-issue.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasona99:
With a solid case, the risk of bending is very greatly reduced. Like mentioned above, check the coupon, Best Buy can be a bit tricky with wording.

I love Google's customer support, but, once my order completed properly (it did not clear due to daily limits the first time, hence needing to contact Google), I have had no need to contact them. Anyways, Google often tells people to contact Huawei with device issues, so you may end up discussing a problem with Huawei anyways. Huawei does offer a free screen repair upon contacting them, too, in many cases (from what I hear).
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys:
For protection & peaceofmind use Speck Candyshell case...ftw
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jejb:
Not if you get the Nexus Protect program on it. I ordered my 6P from Amazon at first, to get a little better price. But then started reading about all the horrible customer service instances with contacting Huawei directly. So I ordered one directly from Google with Nexus Protect, for peace of mind. Returned the Amazon one unopened. This way I always deal with Google, who seem quick to respond and help (mostly by exchanging the phone, it seems), and should never have to deal with Huawei.

If Huawei ever hopes to do well outside of China, they had better do something about their customer service, IMO. Maybe what we read here about them passes for good service in China, but does not stack up well at all compared to the other flag ship smartphone brands.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Othoric:
If you do get it from Best Buy, you will be able to get Geek Squad Protection on it for 7.99 a month plus a $150 deducible. It covers literally anything that could happen to the device. As long as you have a device to bring it, they will give you one.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] sword98441:
I want to make a chinese mui file for application,how to do it?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] Bidule:
you can do it with a resource editor like resource hacker but you must have the mui in english

i think it's th e good answer but i'm a newbee on the subject
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] sword98441:
I have the english mui,and I use the resource editor edit the language option,but the mui file cannot work.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] Bidule:
then i think it's necessary to sign your new mui but i never do this so i can't explain

if somone can confirm please

sam
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] ToddeSwe:
I have tried to get someone to answer this question but it seems to me like no one can do this on XDA forum :) Because me to want to translate the mui file for TouchFlo2D.

Have tried a couple of things but nothing works when using the mui file on the device.

So if there's anyone who can do this, please explain where to start...

ToddeSwe
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] wapvirus:
Hi i had a similar problem with the dll i was trying to modify but i cracked it in the end with a few tools lucky for you schreda has brought them all to one place so i hope this will help your situation

here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=432041

Also some languages already done here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=432965
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] samirvzw:
I'm stuck. I've got a T mobile Edge +, I've entered an unlock code into the regular S6 by flaishing metro firmware on it. But cannot seem to find Metro firmware for the Edge +. I've also tried entering the code by pulling up 7465625*638 menu, it told me that the unlock was succesful, but when I restart the phone it keeps saying that it is locked. Tried doing that with sim in and out of the phone. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] deron37129:
I don't understand why you need to manually enter the unlock code when I have my phone unlocked I did the permanent unlocked and it was remotely done by t-mobile and free
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] samirvzw:
I'm not with T-mobile so that wouldn't be an option for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] erick161:
If you're rooted, it's easy.

If you're not. You cannot use an unlock code. It does not exist for the edge+. The ONLY way is thru the Tmobile unlock app (if you're stock like me)
[XDA Assist] daveboy4144:
Hi guys, I just got a HTC one max 8160 . It has a problem with the YouTube. I tried everything, like clearing data , caches , Factory reseting . Try to update the app in Google play . Nothing works. The problem is when ever I launch the app it'll just says An error occurred. Won't load . One more is I thought of trying to update the software of the device, but it seems there is no software update option on the system. Can any help with this or anyone encountered this problem? Thank you. https://www.dropbox.com/s/g07kl1ne6sxaiof/2016-02-21 04.04.55.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6b56kpyk40h7de/2016-02-21 04.05.05.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/9tkhinknu1z1g9d/2016-02-21 04.05.29.png?dl=0 [/URL]
[XDA Assist] daveboy4144:
Ok thanks Vatsal
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poicute:
I am having problems connecting to my 4g network. The signal is really weak and it switches to 3g, and the 3g is awfully slow.

I want to set the radio to 4g Only using the PhoneInfo settings. But I keep getting the "this application does not work on this device " error.

Is there any way to fix this?

Thanks

JP
[Asus Transformer TF700] sam369:
There is a 'boot.blob' (I beleive it's for PAC511) in 'extract ramdisk to internal system f2fs cache .zip' You need to replace it with the one you'd like to use, or delete it and flash your kernel before flashing this zip.
[LG Optimus L90] mattandhimself:
So I really messed up. Somehow my l90 manged to get a corrupted bootloader and recovery, I believe. It will not turn on, nor boot into recovery. It is quite literally, a very fancy brick at the moment. I do believe it is soft-brick though, as it will show up on my windows computers, and my linux (running debian) Long story short, can someone guide me to reflashing the entire system again? If linux is the way to go, great, I already have the ADB and Fastboot tools installed, if there is a program to do this on windows, great. The phone shows up on windows as QHSUSB__BULK, the same as on linux, but the linux machine recognizes the processor manufacturer, as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" Any help is appreciated, as I currently have a windows phone, (If there ideas on changing that operating system to android, please tell) and it is... nicely put a disappointment.
[LG Optimus L90] MrCampust:
Follow this tutorial and skip step one

http://xdaforums.com/lg-l90/general/guide-unbrick-hard-bricked-l90-variants-t3173429
[LG Optimus L90] mattandhimself:
Thanks, I have done that, but on the check, it fails and says check pmic and I can't get anywhere from there. It also seems no one has gotten that error either, though I will ask for assistance on that thread.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Awesomeness_1307:
Are Cyanogenmod 11 nightlies right now stable and fast enough for our device???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zte blade l:
Go to this site

https://download.cyanogenmod.org/

Choose your device, and download the nightly one those are actually good and they are stable for regular use.

For p3113 use p3110's nightly.

Cheers,

ZTE blade l.

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dodaloda:
I just bought note 3 N9005 , with android 4.4.2 , but the software update tab in the settings is not appearing , and when I used setting search and click on update it displays error message " unfortunately settings has stopped" , I tried to flash it with lollipop , but I noticed that in the ODIN download mode that my phone model is N900P not N9005 as it seen on the box and in the battery area .. and the flashing FAILED , then I discovered that the IMEI is different in the settings that from the written one in the back of the battery area .....

what is the wrong with this mobile ?? and how can I fix it ??

P.S. the mobile is working fine now in this status but I want to be able to update ...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
It's possible that you bought a Franki. Install this APP and add screenshots to help you better with your model.

* Council: Return the device to the seller if you can fastly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Boot into download mode. The model # will be displayed. You can then boot into recovery mode. I think the second line will give you the recovery version.

You can then compare the two items to the firmware on sammobile.com to help verify the motherboard in the phone.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mpourfath@gmail.com:
In The Name of GOD​

Hello everybody!

It's time to travel to paradise!!!

Today i want to share my Xperia theme called Shiraz Xperia... My city… Home, sweet Home …

This theme works properly on kk as well as lollipop.

Just download it and install it on your Beloved Sony Xperia Device and diving into the Shiraz (in Iran country)...

:highfive: your comments are giving me energy :highfive:

Link: Shiraz Xperia Theme

Reza Pourfath a Design Lover from Shiraz(Iran)​
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Mano1982:
Beautiful theme :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Luncer:
Incredible theme

I can see heaven in your pictures

Very beautiful buildings

Good job Mr. Pourfath

Keep it up
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mpourfath@gmail.com:
Thanks, please share it with all of your friends… ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mpourfath@gmail.com:
Thanks bro, its your kindness ?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Rhodesgod:
Great job...

Damet garm
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mpourfath@gmail.com:
Thanks man!

قربانت برادر ???
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Rhodesgod:
MOD EDIT by [MENTION=3843529]gregbradley[/MENTION]

Post removed as it was not posted with an English translation. Google translate also could not translate it.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] wendeltc:
nice theme! made some too but can't post yet, not enough posts on xda :(
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] mpourfath@gmail.com:
Thanks, please try my other themes too… And please share this theme with your friends ?
[Lenovo Phab Plus] faisalsaleem:
Dear All,

I bought Lenovo pha plus ( ROM versionis PB1-770N_S000101_160701_PRC ). It has only LenovoStore (in Chinese) to download the apps which really sucks Smiley Sad. It dont have pre-installed any google app. I badly need these google apps because without google maps the mobile is really useless. I have been tried these methods already:

1. Cleared cache in google app store etc and restart mobile.

2. Tried different versions of google app store and google play services.

3. Tried gapps also

Note: For some reason i dont want to root the mobile because firstly i am noob, secondly on the root mobiles our office attendance app dont work.
[Lenovo Phab Plus] faisalsaleem:
Bump! Please anyone could suggest. Thanks in advance.
[Lenovo Phab Plus] Immanuelwijaya:
One of the ways is install custom recovery so you can flash the GAPPS.

This is tutorial for installing TWRP in lenovo phab plus. Install TWRP

After that you can download and flash compatible gapps with your device here
[Lenovo Phab Plus] deleco:
You must think to do root on your phone to have super user thene install all google play services including play store ...
[Lenovo Phab Plus] ELow777:
Did you ever figure out how to install google play on the phab 2 plus? I'm having the same issue. None of the google apps I've downloaded will work. Plz let me know If you found a way to fix it!
[Lenovo Phab Plus] Gambitore:
Just download stock rom and install fresh android. All process is very simple.

If you dont find, I will upload again...
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thunderskain:
I've been considering to upgrade a Z5 from using a LG G3 for over a year and have somehow grown attached to root for various uses.

I've read some post here and there and seems like it comes down to having to unlock your bootloader. I do understand that SONY provides OEM unlocking of bootloader but does it do the DRM thing that most people are complaining about? And what are the limitations of this lack of DRM thing?

Anyone can help to advice? I don't really need to flash roms and stuff, just root access and maybe kernal flashing will do but is it that flexiblee?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nreuge:
Z5 is rootable, but you must first to unlock your bootloader (if your device is unlockable).

See here for detailed explainations.

By unlocking, you will lost your DRM keys and some functionalities, but they can be recovered (the functionalities) by applying this patch.

Good luck!
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninestarkoko:
Loosing DRM device key you'll loose Sony camera image optimizations, Sony X-reality engine, use of some Sony apps and other things you can find in various topics. We have a patch nowadays (thanks to a great developer), to simulate DRM key but there are still 2 problems:

- Sony warranty is VOID when DRM keys are deleted. In some Countries, depending on laws, you might still be protected, but generally if you have hardware problems you'll have to pay yourself for repair service (or hire a lawyer).

- We'll always need a patch for future android versions (and someone working on it, hoping that Sony does not prevent the method completely)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dudah85:
so my touch matrix cracked, got a replacement on ebay that looks perfect. i got it to work but everytime a do, a few days later it stops working until i fix it again. i can't seem to figure out how the flexible PCB connects to the back of the LCD module. it looks like HTC just puts a piece of tape over it.

however, i noticed when taking off the old LCD touch matrix that there was some sort of possibly conductive adhesive that made it very difficult to pull off. i got it off but one of the contacts got stuck on there and it i had to scrape it off with a scalpel.

see picture below for exact details. if anyone has any experience in doing this and getting it to work, please let me know, it's so frustrating not having touch on this phone.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dharvey4651:
I think you might need to have that professionally repaired. I used to refurbish phones for Motorola but I've never taken anything this advanced apart before. It sounds like you shouldn't have scraped off that conductive adhesive. The digitizer you bought should have been a relatively simple installation but you should have taken your time peeling off the old cracked digitizer. That adhesive is pretty strong and thats why they use it.

You might want to look into getting your hands on some of that adhesive and just replace it all. Sometimes the oils from your skin from handling such a sensitive ribbon cable could have damaged it as well.

P.S. Unfortunately, most of the people here are software genius's, not hardware experts unfortunately.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dudah85:
it's not too advanced. i figure if they at least offer the part as a replacement option on ebay it can't be too hard. and in the mass view, it's only 4 contacts and relatively easy to replace if you have a minor knowledge of electronics.

i keep taping it down firmly and even putting extra tape on top so that the pressure of the case will press down on the pcb to have a firmer connection.

note: i was very careful to observe ESD precautions, so that isn't it, plus there's no semiconductors that could be damaged in the touch matrix.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dharvey4651:
Hmm... have you tried good old fashion superglue? I mean not neccesarily putting it on the end of the cable where the conductors are, but on the cable right near the conductors to keep it from moving around and then placing a few strips of tape to sandwich the cable with the housing pressing it down tight?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dudah85:
yes i have but i fear what happens if when pressing it down if it gets on the pads, then i'm just totally screwed. it's a tough situation, i wish there was a contact at HTC that could tell me how it's done.

i'm going to also try contacting their support/repair office and see if they can provide any insight.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dharvey4651:
The superglue option is very risky but it could save your @$$ if you only put very little on the ribbon and then hold it in place untill it dries and then press down once the glue is already dry.

On another note, contacting their support office would probably be your best bet.

Everything you have done, even though not done wrong, it a far greater risk than I would have ever taken... I would have sent it in to be repaired of the digitizer had a crack in it or or the dot matrix got scratched. But thats me.

Unfortunately there aren't too many technicians here on this forum since it is almost completely firmware and not hardware here... Then again, there might be a few. Where I live it's kinda late at night so maybe they're sleeping or something. Lol.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] iceblade997:
i'm neither a hardware nor a software expertm but i may be able to help... i saw the manual somewhere... www.mdatweak.com/downloads/Wizard_Service_Manual.pdf... try that... maybe it'll help you...
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KillerNo2:
I have to reboot the phone to get the signal back. Got some dump files, any idea on this?
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Elanza_48:
These thead has been moved to another forum by the owner:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3319469
[Samsung Galaxy Star] BatDroid:
why the hell this post on Development forum?

It shud be on general user forum.

---------- Post added at 03:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:24 PM ----------

u don't need to do thiss lot craps to make it smooth.

Delete bloats and use greenify it will get smooth by itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Elanza_48:
1st of all is with 512 RAM space it impossible to keep hibernate all the apps with greenify and not even the apps downloaded. I've tried every bit of it.

2nd think is there is no blotwares on these phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Star] BatDroid:
what do u mean by cant hibernate

apps?
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Elanza_48:
It means the apps always wakes up inspite of forced to hibernate.
[Samsung Galaxy Star] BatDroid:
apps never wakes in boost mode.

what setting u used?
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Elanza_48:
I'm using root mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Star] BatDroid:
blah.

why??

get xposed
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Elanza_48:
ok Im installing it just right now.

:thumbup: :D