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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
Appologize for posting the thread twice... I wasn't sure if this goes to the Hermes or the Herald forum...

Hello All,

I recently got an ATT 8525 and I'm trying to use it with my T-Mobile (US) SIM. I was able to successfully unlock the SIM and CID with an util/rom I found on this site (I think the post was from Pof). And I also re-flashed the phone with the latest ROM available.

But after about 5-10mins of usage the signal dies and when I reboot it says No GSM. Looks like the Radio ROM gets corrupted. I tried just re-flashing the Radio ROM and that doesn't help either. It works for short while and again the signal dies.

And also, I'm unable to install any of the generic ROMs (Fantastic Mobiz, PVET 40005) Although I'm connected to Active Sync when I run the Step 1 (ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G3.exe), I get a ERROR [222] : DEVICE NOT RESPONDING. And when I run the step 2 directly (update_rom.bat) I get an cannot update itsutils.dll maybe in use error.

As you can tell I've been messing with phone a lot for a couple of days with no luck and my frustration level is kinda high

As of now here’s where I stand. I re-flashed the phone (Image: 3.62, Radio 1.50) and it’s on the “Tap the screen to set up your windows based mobile device” screen. I plan on leaving it on this screen until I can a good solution.

I would like to get rid of the ATT ROM and install one of those hybrid generic ROM that is not Carrier specific. Any help will be much appreciated. Share your ideas, I’m very experimental 

Phone Details…

ATT 8525

HERM100

IPL: 1.04

SPL: 1.40.0 lipro
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cuboosh:
ok ur going all over the map here.. did u hardspl first? also pvet 40005 isnt a hermes rom.. um try hardspl first THEN flash to a new rom maybe once you successfully do that then try a new 3.62 rom.. i run austinsync buts its naked..just like i like my women. ha. but if ur looking for a full blown try fun_key's rom or blinkys.. these arent carrier dependent
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
hey man jakeypoo, Thanks for your reply. I kinda figured that I was all over the map.

Okay first appologize my ignorance. What is a HardSPL? I did a search on this forum and I found Hard-SPL-V7.zip. Is this a good version to use? Also when I run the exe, All options are grayed out except for "Force Using SSPL" and "Is it Hard-SPL". What do I select.

Thanks!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] whistler4ever:
Hardspl v7 is the latest version out there, its the one for you to use so that you're safe from future mishaps.

I also have an 8525 on T-mobile... so no worries.

Hope this helps.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HardSPL
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
still problems (no gsm)

Thanks whistler4ever. That link was really a great help.

Here's what I did...

1. Installed the Hard SPL version 6

2. Installed the latest ATT ROM (ver 3.62 radio: 1.54) I had to do this because the radio on the phone was corrupt (says "no GSM" on the start screen) and couldn't install just the radio rom. kept giving connection errors.

3. Installed Schap's WM6 Pro 3.57 hoping this would get ride of the ATT ROM and my intial problem (no GSM) will go away.

Everything was fine for like 15 mins, then my phone just froze. I reboot the phone and sure enough the radio ROM was gone (no gsm). ;(

Running out of ideas.

1. Could this problem be because I'm using a TMobile SIM on a ATT's radio ROM?

2. Is the radio ROM specific to the phone type and provider(ATT, TMO..)? Is there a generic WM 6 radio rom? If yes, where can I find the latest version?

3. Any bright ideas?

Thanks again!

Current phone details...

ATT 8525

HERM100

IPL: 1.04

SPL: 2.10

ROM 3.62

Radio: no gsm
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
I was able to flash just the radio ROM - version 1.51. But again after a few hours the Radio got currupted. I also tried to follow the instruction ( http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems#problem5 ) to use the mtty.exe utility, but I don't get a USB prompt. I get Cmd prompt and if I still enter the password, it says invalid password. please help!!!

And how do I do the USB monitor capture? I could post more details that way. I'm using my girl friend's old razr now and it's painful!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] whistler4ever:
I have used my t-mobile sim on AT&T rom's and other roms with no problem. I would try going back to a factory rom and then changing back to a cooked rom just to confirm its all a clean install. also, try downgrading your radio to a 1.47 or 1.48 (those have been proved pretty reliable across many cell providers).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
Thanks Whistler. I'm going to start with the 1.48 version and if that doesn't work I'll try the 1.47 version. Not giving up on this.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] galaxys:
I found 1.47 to work very well with t-mobile even when traveling...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
Thanks Galaxys. I just installed the 1.47 radio. I have fully signal and the 'E', but I can't receive or make calls. :(

It almost looks like my TMO SIM is not compatible with the 8525. It always works for the first few minutes after an install and then stops working.

I'm very certain the phone is in good condition.

Should I try an older radio version.. like a 1.24 or something ?

Can I install just the tmobile radio rom?

I'm also going to install TNT 2.0 pro so I have the exact same set up as you and see if that makes a difference.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
no luck!!!

wow... after all this time and effort still no luck. There's got to be something very basic that I'm not doing right. Senior members any help???

I have spent a lot of time reading the wiki pages and dead hermes thread. Tried out a lot of suggestions listed.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] a-h-t1:
try the way i posted in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=337125
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] galaxys:
Sounds like your doing everything right, because your flashed rom, radio, and Edge network are all functional. Since only the GSM calls don't work, I would go back to Tmobile and get a a new Sim card installed (they should do this for nothing & test it while at the store).

Also, if U got this device on ebay your IMEI could be blocked. see this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=322587
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Junner2003:
Try to flash the entire UK T-Mobile ROM, then remove the internet settings and install the correct CAB for T-Mobile.

UK ROM here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=337163

PROVIDER SETTINGS CAB: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=311446
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
a-h-t1, Junner2003 and galaxys - I'll try all your suggestions.

a-h-t1 - The first 2 steps went through fine. While I install the radio ROM as part of step 3, the installation doesn't go past 0%

I'm going try Junner2003 idea now. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
install stops at 11%

Hi Junner2003,

I was trying to istall the UK Tmo ROM you suggested and it stops always at 11%. I've had this problem with other ROMs as well (12%) but after a few tries the installatons goes past it, but real slow. Any ideas?

Thanks for sending me the links... very helpful!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
Hi Galaxys,

I don't think the IMEI is blocked. Or maybe it is, how do I find out? I don't have any of the symptons listed on the link you sent (don't hear the beeps or anything).

I originally had a T-Mobile wing. The LCD screen cracked (don't know how). And ofcourse TMo won't replace it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=335346

I got 8525 from my company. It's almost new. Only used for a day on an AT&T SIM. This phone is free, and so I really don't have much to lose... so all out experimenting :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] ajjus:
Tried insalling from the micro card, even that stops while installing GSM. pissed!!! Why would the darn Radio not update???
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] r0mmel:
this may sound stupid but if all else fails, why not...

my mda use to have signal then it would just disappear as well after 15 min or less..

turns out the sim card wasnt pressed in properly.. so i just put a piece of paper on top of the sim card to make it thicker and get the battery to press it down harder. and it solved all my problems...

just a suggestion..good luck
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Mikeapollo:
See this post here for a possible reason (and technical explanation/theory) for your device stalling during radio update. The fix suggestions at the bottom of the page may help you - in particular :

Try cooling the device down a bit before flashing as the PIC chip (where your radio ROM is held) may flash more reliably/easier when cool. Don't ask why - that's from it's datasheet ;-)

The paper on the SIM card is a good idea too to rule out dodgy SIM connection - Great idea r0mmel :cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] C Brown:
Id hard spl reflash the cingular rom so you get your radio back. Otherwise look into the Wiki theres a few solutions that may work. I have two hermes at home that are just PDAs I cant use them as phones because of this issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] fastmike:
Hi

I have seen some posts explaining on how to activate the adoptable storage on the S7/S7E, but never seen any feedback on it. So I have two questions to people who have done that to their S7:

1. Are the performances badly impacted by that 'mod'

2. Is that 'mod' impacted/canceled by Samsung firmware automatic updates? :(

Many thanks for your help

Phil
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] markwebb:
Also, can you reverse the process if resents are undesirable?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] marcgear:
Yes would also like to hear some feed back on this. I'm still undecided
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] hp79:
I just started using adoptable storage yesterday. I have a 64GB EVO+ in the phone, and I hated that a lot of the apps can't write on the microsd card because the lack of permission. I don't pull out the sdcard anyways.

Previously, if I move a photo to the microSD card, the file creation dates will all become the moment I moved it instead of the picture taken date and I didn't like that either.

After the adopting of the microSD storage, so far I didn't experience any slowness or lag or random misbehaviors. Taking pictures and reviewing them is still fast as I can remember. I only have 4.8GB out of 64GB occupied on the microSD at the moment. *EDIT: Camera RAW mode crashes all the time. I went back to disabling adoptable storage.

I also want more information on how we can reverse everything if needed, and also whether OTA updates are possible without any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] lishan89:
a complete reverse is not hard just time consuming.

1. you have to copy everything you stored so far on your sd card on to computer

2. you delete them from the phone so when you mirgrate everything back to the internal storage the photos and music won't get copied.

3. you go into storage and you mirgrate.

4 you format the sd card as sd card again

P.S. Burst mode on you camera wills top function and will crash the camera app if you convert to adoptable storage. Please spread the word and ask others for a fix or at least a way to disable burst mode. T.T
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicolas Raoul:
I am trying to encrypt my rooted Nexus 5 (running CyanogenMod 13/Marshmallow).

Here is how I am doing:

1. With the phone running and connected to USB, make sure that /mnt/asec/ is empty

2. Long-press the power physical button, this makes the Power off dialog pop up

3. Long-press the "Power off" option of the pop up, confirm that you want to reboot in Safe Mode

4. Without starting any app, run adb shell on the computer then su to get root then pkill -KILL daemonsu to kill the SuperSU daemon

5. Settings > Security > Encrypt phone, confirm

6. The phone reboots, from the computer type adb logcat

Here is what I see:

I ServiceManager: service 'drm.drmManager' died
D libEGL : loaded /vendor/lib/egl/libEGL_adreno.so
D libEGL : loaded /vendor/lib/egl/libGLESv1_CM_adreno.so
D libEGL : loaded /vendor/lib/egl/libGLESv2_adreno.so
I Adreno-EGL: <qeglDrvAPI_eglInitialize:379>: QUALCOMM Build: 09/02/15, 76f806e, Ibddc658e36
E BootAnimation: couldn't find audio_conf.txt
W BootAnimation: Audio service is not initiated.
D BootAnimation: Use save memory method, maybe small fps in actual.
D BootAnimation: Use save memory method, maybe small fps in actual.
E Cryptfs : unmounting /data failed: Device or resource busy
E Cryptfs : Bad magic for real block device /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/metadata
W vold : type=1400 audit(0.0:19): avc: granted { read } for name="mmcblk0p28" dev="tmpfs" ino=6735 scontext=u:r:vold:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:userdata_block_device:s0 tclass=blk_file
W vold : type=1400 audit(0.0:20): avc: granted { read open } for name="mmcblk0p28" dev="tmpfs" ino=6735 scontext=u:r:vold:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:userdata_block_device:s0 tclass=blk_file
W vold : type=1400 audit(0.0:21): avc: granted { ioctl } for path="/dev/block/mmcblk0p28" dev="tmpfs" ino=6735 ioctlcmd=1260 scontext=u:r:vold:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:userdata_block_device:s0 tclass=blk_file
D Cryptfs : Just asked init to shut down class main
W vold : emulated unmount requires state mounted
E Cryptfs : unmounting /data failed: Device or resource busy
W SocketClient: write error (Broken pipe)
W SocketClient: Unable to send msg '200 8 -

At that point the CyanogenMod loading screen keeps animating for 10+ hours and probably forever if I don't stop it. Pressing the Power physical button for 5 seconds makes it reboot and start normally this time. Obviously encryption has not been performed.

I tried the whole procedure twice.

What could be causing this Cryptfs : unmounting /data failed: Device or resource busy problem?
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saif Russel:
I am mainly a cinematographer and I need a video camera all time with me. Mobile phone does lots of everyday work for me but after I bought Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, I couldn't use this video camera app -_- if light is little bit low then it will drop the frame. I tried different third party app like google camera, Open camera, Cinema FV-5 and more but same result. Everything is fine but the fps is droping....

Sometimes it was 9/10/15 fps :(

Btw, If i shoot anything with slow motion then it took constant 30 FPS. but with normal mode no solution... even with front camera. I tried lots of rom but the result is same. Even I tried some different Redmi Note 2, mi4i, Redmi Note 3 Device same thing happened :(

But, only Camera MX can shoot properly 30 fps. and if I modify the media profile it only affect Camera MX app. All other camera app is not affected. And off course I can see this low fps problem mainly occurred on low light (indoor, car etc...)

I can see some bug report about this issue with some different Xiaomi product from last year but I don't know why Xiaomi didn't took notice. Any Idea how to fix this frame rate drop issue ?

Thank You.
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galakty:
Only media_profiles with 30fps setting and 3rd party apps, like Camera MX, Better Camera, Cinema FV. You must try.

But, with these U lose PDAF focus in camera.

Original app is good, but not for video.. It drops FPS to 15 when low light.. We cant set the constant 30FPS value :(
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saif Russel:
Thanks for your reply. I modified media_profiles with 30 fps, even i set minimum fps to 30 but without Camera MX other camera app use 15/12 fps at low light. It always tried to enhance low light image quality, but I don't have any problem with low light but need constant fps. I use google camera, open camera, cinema FV5 but each of them ignoring media_profile minimum fps command.

Any suitable rom with constant fps ?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuljit55:
Hi guys i have g900f in the UK and i am on KK 4.4.2 Rooted with stock rom. Today i received a software update message, i went to software update and its showing me a update package of 194mb :confused: and its giving me the option to download it however i am rooted with towel root and knox 0x0.

Any ideas of this update? If i do it, would it wipe away my root? I have left a screen shot below. Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
In all probability it will update the device to Lollipop. .....and that WILL remove your root access.

The only thing that is preventing me from being certain of the fact is the size of the download....194 Mb is very small considering a full LP firmware is somewhere in the region of 1.36 Gb.....

Do you have a reason for staying on KK or is it just that you haven't had an opportunity to upgrade to LP before today?

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiriakos-GR:
There is no Lollipop within Europe, until beginning of May.

Any phones it should have all latest security patches at any cost.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuljit55:
I like Kitkat as you can root it with Towel and have Knox 0x0. My warranty expires in August, so i am generally waiting for the official Marshmallow update, then i will upgrade the software to it.

Its werid how i got that update notification, because i restarted my phone earlier and checked again for updates, and it told me my device is modified and cannot update now. Maybe it was a glitch, but i am certainly not updating it to lollipop :p
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiriakos-GR:
Yes if you have root access every one remotely has root access to your own phone too.

This is not a perfect world.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuljit55:
Could you please elaborate? I will be updating to marshmallow as soon as it drops with the latest security patches.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiriakos-GR:
While I am just a industrial electrician playing with motors , cables, and electronics, even so I am also aware of what is: Remote hijacking of a Smartphone.

Samsung security patches and lollipop (By Samsung) both are additional added shields against all sort of hijacking, due apps, remote access or direct unauthorized access.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrandonPJM:
XPERIA Z3 Compact D5083

Original Factory ROM

Unrooted

Hello all,

I've been wanting to root my phone since I got it last month. The only trouble is that I'd also like to keep my warranty.

After looking through the phone for a while, I found this in the service menu

"Rooting Status:

Bootloader unlock allowed: yes"

I was wondering if this means I can unlock the bootloader and root the phone while allowing the phone to remain under warranty?

Also, would flashing a recovery mode void the warranty?

Any and all help will be appreciated. :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dinkec27:
Your warranty will be void if you install custom recovery,that thing in the service menu means that it will allow to unlock the bootloader,some phones have this set to no so they cannot unlock the bootloader in anyway possible,but anyways your warranty will be void if you try unlocking the bootloader.
[XDA Assist] Neojerk:
My wife has (had, maybe) an LG Lucky, and it had its problems but now will not boot or acknowledge power even. Is there any way to access the phone's internal storage for what wasn't on the SD card? I can't even get to recovery...considering getting a replacement battery. Thank you in advance!

neoJerk
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fahadroid:
hi I am planning to buy g3 .. There are several Carrier phone here like

sprint

at&t

verizon

etc

which one i should but .. i want to unlock bootloader / recovery / custom rom for my daily driver ?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] some guy1701:
Deleted
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myclarity:
You can buy from any carrier you want. You don't need to unlock your bootloader with the g3 :P
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] random571:
The G3 has an exploit called bump! which fools the phone into thinking it is receiving genuine LG images(i think that's how it goes), so there is no need to unlock the bootloader. Our custom ROMs come signed already, so just flash like you normally would.

& FWIW the vs985(verizon) comes carrier unlocked out of the box so any sim should work...you just need to manually set up the APN for data.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smk.mosharraf:
Thanks for your reply
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fahadroid:
That means i can purchase any carrier & i dont need to unlock bootloader .. right ?????????

i would just need to flash recovery & then just flash rom right ????

Please reply !
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myclarity:
You need to root first, but yes, that's the idea :)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fahadroid:
what do you mean by root .

if bootloader in unlocked then just we need to install custom recovery to flash custom rom right ?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myclarity:
First you'll root your phone.

Then, you'll install autorec so you can have a custom recovery.

Then you can flash any rom you like that's compatible with your phone model.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 216Monster:
Go with T-Mobile

Their LTE 2nd fastest to Verizon and more development options than the other carriers
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] jemeljsh:
Is Double tap to wake available in the latest stable rom for Mi5 (version: V7.2.11.0.MAACNDB (MIUI7)) or any other Mi5 stable rom version besides the developer rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] Ramshu97:
Nop, double tap wake up still not working with newer stable version which is (MAACNDB)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] jetstudio:
Available in Chinese Stable V7.2.12.0 already
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] skoobee:
Is it on by default? Not working for me.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] ostendk:
No. I had to enable it under Display settings after i got the 7.2.12.0 China stable via OTA
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] skoobee:
Thanks,found it. It works fine but I am not sure it's very useful if fingerprint lock is set.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] thechosen88:
on the chinese stable i still dont find it under display settings?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] skoobee:
Is it the newest stable that you have? must be 7.2.12.0
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] thechosen88:
after restart its there now :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GuestK0050:
Well I tried PocketCM, and then uninstalled it. Now when I press the mail button or try to send a test message from a contact, nothing happens!

Does anyone know how to restore the native text messaging?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] hayaticik:
i would do a hard reset..it will clean it..i had trouble with palm threaded app on mine and i just hard reseted it..because even if i fix it some other way,everytime i send a text i will feel like what if that text is not delivered..i like the certain solution..hard reset will bring everything to factory installed version
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GuestK0050:
Wow I really don't want to hard reset and loose all the software I've installed.

If no one can provide a way to reset just the text messaging I guess I will have to.

I figured other software has messed up text messaging before so there must be some registry entries or some way to fix this without re-installing the whole device.

-James
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] gogol:
Try to contact the developer.

Or ask for help in their forum:

http://www.pocketcm.com/
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GuestK0050:
All better now. I was able to launch the Text Messaging app from a text notification dialog box and it re-asserted itself. Mail button works now. Strange.

-James