yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
I started writing a SBS (step by step), but as I took the time to make sure that nobody would shoot themselves in the foot with my instructions, I realized that it would take a huge amount of effort once all the caveats and "be careful here"s are included.

The only reason that I took the path I did is that I don't care much for dodgy/opaque rooting methods, so I just preferred to try a route that avoided losing root, even temporarily.

It basically boils down to writing the recovery image (e..g twrp-3.0.2-0-hltevzw-4.3.img or twrp-3.0.2-0-hltevzw-4.4.img) directly to the recovery partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p15) from the rooted ROM using the "dd" program after you have unlocked the bootloader. You can find those recovery images here, and raw-writing looks like this (note root prompt '#' symbol) :

# dd if=twrp-3.0.2-0-hltevzw-4.4.img bs=2048 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15

***

(You need root for both this operation and to unlock the bootloader, so it makes most sense to unlock the bootloader first).

Note that the above says nothing at all about how to prepare for disasters before you travel down this path. All of that is your responsibility; if reading this makes you uncomfortable, then you shouldn't be doing it.

Among the things that I prepared beforehand: TiBu backups; full tar image of the "internal" /sdcard; full backup of external SDcard; Safestrap TWRP backups of all slots; raw dumps of all of the partitions p1-p22; debrick images (first 256 MB of /dev/block/mmcblk0) both before and after the CID-changing unlock method, another p6 (= aboot) partition raw copy *after* the unlock CID change, etc.

After I had a real recovery running on the phone, the first thing I did was to take TWRP backups of everything and got those backups off the phone as well.

Even after that, I think I forgot something: I think safestrap backs up the "loopback mount blobs" for the non-stock slots somewhere in /data/media - so they are not captured by backups of "real" TWRP (in the real recovery partition), nor in backups of the "internal" SDcard. They are captured by the psuedo-recovery that Safestrap uses, but the ability to use them may depend on having the stock slot be the active slot before you take the (real) TWRP backup. You will see similar instructions elsewhere: e.g. "get your rooted ROM running in the stock slot before you begin, and make sure the stock slot is the active slot"

*** The partitioning numbering scheme is not guaranteed to be identical on devices other than the SM-N900V Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3. If you have in mind using a command like this on another device, a better means for naming the destination (output file of=) target is "by-name", e.g.

dd ... of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery ...

I didn't use that notation here because Safestrap plays games trying to protect the real boot partition by altering these symlinks, so you need to verify they really point where you think they do before you use them. (e.g. iirc, safestrap symlinks boot -> /dev/null and userdata -> mmcblk0p25 -> mount point of data blob for active slot)
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] bolillo:
I have a pny duo link 64gb that is usb 3.0 but it uses microUSB and i have an adapter that i know passes data that is microUSB to Type C but for some reason the lg doesn't read it at all, is usb otg working properly on the device? Is there a setting i have to enable or a file manager i have to use?
[Dell Venue] StefanoAS:
Hi All,

I just got a wonderful Venue 8 7000 (7840),

problem is ONLY after double upgrading it (4.4=>5.01=>5.1) I found it's not international version, as I supposed, but is somehow tuned for china, so no google store/apps/account and lots of chinese apps I don't really need.

After searching around here, I found I should perform following steps,

please confirm if I'm right:

1) root the device using this procedure

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59203577&postcount=5

2) connect in tethered cwm and restore an original image like the one linked here

http://xdaforums.com/dell-venue/general/dell-venue-8-7840-factory-fresh-t3026691

If correct, I'm having problem with both steps,

first I installed ADB drivers and rebooted tablet in fastboot mode

then I tried to follow steps at 1), but Intel Platform Flash Tool cannot write

(ps I tried both with and without externad SD inserted)

I tried also the procedure here

http://xdaforums.com/android/develo...t-temp-cwm-t2975096/post57543924#post57543924

using package IntelAndroid-FBRL-07-24-2015.7z

The adb connection seems ok, but still cannot write temporary cwm and proceed

(tried both T3 and T4)

One more thing: I can't find the option to enable USB debugging... I've searched all options under Settings

Please help !

thanks in advance

:)
[Dell Venue] StefanoAS:
I fixed my problems following this EXTREMELY USEFUL guide for rooting and installing english rom

http://xdaforums.com/dell-venue/general/root-howto-dell-venue-8-7840-t3282532

thanks a lot!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] molanjami:
New update released along with improvements to battery life and some other changes http://goo.gl/kPjmvL
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] emmawilliam834:
Sprints variant of the S7 line has a lot more features than the At&t...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] the Doctor:
Please continue this discussion in the existing battery life discussion thread rather than starting another one:

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/how-to/battery-life-t3339807

Cheers :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moose m79:
Have sudroid z18 for my boy. Its stuck on boot loop. He doesn't want a new one. Anyone have a ROM I can fash using a PC? Device has no SD
[HTC Hurricane] john72821:
I need to upgrade the SPL on my SPV C550 now that I have unlocked it (trying to install WM6)

Do I have to buy a mini SD card reader or can I use tools to do this from my PC.

If so which tools please and briefly how.

Cheers

John
[HTC Hurricane] satyros_uk:
Although a search would solve your problem here is a mini how to:

- you need to have ParchedRUU (this includes these files: EnterBootLoader.exe, Patched_RUU.exe, ROMUpdateUtility.exe, RUUGetInfo.exe and finaly your_bootloader_name.nbf) all in the same directory. The files are availabe on the net just google it.

- establish an activesync connection with USB, to do so have the phone in standby mode (no bootloader mode)

- when connected in activesync (green icon on taskbar) run the Patched_RUU.exe

- make sure you tick the boxes and the next button and that phone battery is greater than 50%

- in the final screen hit the update button, if the .nbf is in the same directory as the Patched_RUU it will load it automatically

- wait for 3 minutes, during this time you phone will enter bootloader mode, and a red bar will show the progress on the phone and the computer

you are all done :D

- mike
[HTC Hurricane] john72821:
Cheers mate that did the job.

Next I guess I get into boot loader mode and then use mmty.exe?

Any clues please on how to get into boot loader mode.
[HTC Hurricane] satyros_uk:
again search m8!

anw here it goes:

- go to active sync -> settngs -> disable USB connections

- switch off your phone, and while holding the camera button connect it to the USB, on the screen it will appear "Need UI upgrade? (0)" or something like that.. bottom line is press 0

- then phone enters bootloader mode. if on the lower bar i think it is the green bar it says hurricane and on the right UI then it is all good, if it says something like XIP or something then you have to switch it off and do the proccess from the begining with the camera button REMEMBER TO PRESS THE 0

- fire up the mtty.exe, remember put mtty.exe AND the bin in the C:\ directory. The only thing you need to change in the startup screen of mtty is the connection port change from com1 or something to usb and press ok

- press enter so the Cmd> shows on the blank terminal

- write without quotes "l c:\name_of_your_rom.bin" and hit enter. l is a small L short for load

- hopefully it will do the update, wait for ~10 mins and it will say that it is all done... depending on your rom you may have to change language and so...

hope this helped

- mike
[HTC Hurricane] john72821:
Sorry to carry on a bit but I get this when I do what you suggested.

Cmd>l C:\wm6.bin

clean up the image temp buffer at 0x8C080000 Length 0x01C40000

MTTYDownloadImageNot allow operation!

Error : DownloadImage return error (code = 0xFFFFFFFF)

Ive Googled this and im sure ive unlocked my phone - but is that the same as unlocking the super CID?
[HTC Hurricane] satyros_uk:
i dont remember man, are we allowed to post links to other sites? anw follow this guy's tutorial it is allmost the same

http://karhoe.byethost33.com/content/view/35/1/

- mike
[HTC Hurricane] calistoz:
help..

need to flash phone from boot loader mode..no standby mode..how do i do that???

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
[HTC Hurricane] karhoe:
Just follow my guide in the signature, but use huricane ROM instead, you need to get into the bootloader and enable AS USB mode, then run the RUU
[HTC Hurricane] tanvirashraf:
i hv made a mistake while upgrading my spv c550(HTC Hurricane) to wm6.

i have flashed the wrong spl SPL 1.01.0109 on my fone. that spl was of htc typhoon.

now my phone is not booting up.

when i press the power button the fone gives the white disply and nothing else happens.

i cannot even get into bootloader.

the charging function works when the fone is turned off.

when i turn on the fone it dos nothing not even chaging.

is there any way to get my old fone back...

help plz

i shall be very thankfull to you.
[HTC Hurricane] tanvirashraf:
DEAD SPV

i hv made a mistake while upgrading my spv c550(HTC Hurricane) to wm6.

i have flashed the wrong spl SPL 1.01.0109 on my fone. that spl was of htc typhoon.

now my phone is not booting up.

when i press the power button the fone gives the white disply and nothing else happens.

i cannot even get into bootloader.

the charging function works when the fone is turned off.

when i turn on the fone it dos nothing not even chaging.

is there any way to get my old fone back...

help plz

i shall be very thankfull to you.
[HTC Hurricane] ipatecs:
Where I can find the latest SPL for C550?
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] itsbentheboy:
Greetings all,

The Honor 5x is the first phone i have been able to use custom rom's on.

I wanted to know how to approach updates for these devices.

Basically, i want to know:

Do i still receive basic android security patches (Not necessarily the Huawei ones)?

What do i need to do to keep my device up to date with these patches?

Is there a way that I can update/switch roms without loosing my data or installed apps?

I am not technically un-savvy. This is just my first real time with android that i can play with.

Previous experience has been locked down verizon devices.

Any tips or info is helpful.

~EDIT~

I probably should have been more clear on my original post. Apologies for the confusion:

-- I have already unlocked the device through the Huawei official method using their site

-- I have TWRP, and understand how to backup my current ROM, or flash a new one (Currently running the stock de-bloated By clsA)

-- I have NOT tried to flash a different ROM over an existing one (if this is a thing?), instead they have all been full wipe-and-install.

-- Cyanogenmod wasn't my thing. EMUI with Nova launcher looks better to me, and lag hasn't been an issue since i turned off most of the animations.

-- I do have a working SD card, and have the Tasker app backup my latest TWRP zip from my SD card to my home-server when i get to my home wifi. (Double backup locations covered.)

Currently, what i'm trying to learn is if there is a way to flash a new ROM, but keep my apps installed so that i don't have to re-install them every time. (I'm thinking similar to a Linux /Home directory?)

As a day job I am a Cisco CCNA, but that doesn't really qualify me to be knowledgeable in android. However, I'm pretty used to technical stuff, and don't mind using the ADB interface (still learning), as it's reasonably similar to what i already know.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dead_Dude:
You need a PC to keep your backups- custom ROM backups can be restored using TWRP, stock rom backups need stock recovery.

Only stock ROM gets security updates via OTA that require an unmodified stock rom. Meaning no root and no TWRP.

There's a lot of information on this site- read up some and we will be here for help.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] bylithium:
It is not his first Android device. Verizon seems to lock their device so costumers won't be able to flash ROMs, sadly.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] itsbentheboy:
Thanks for clearing up the OTA update.

I already keep backups on my PC, but after starting to use TWRP to mess about i don't want to go back to stock.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] itsbentheboy:
Not my first android phone, but the first one that was unlockable and can use custom roms.

As i am not familiar with custom roms as much as i am with stock android, i am not sure how this changes how i should handle my device security.

Should i be substituting these OTA updates i am used to with manual ones? does missing them put me at risk?

They do. Bootloader lock, and not able to install custom recovery. Also, sideloading is super complicated. Bricking the phone is super easy too, so you can't even poke around much...
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] itsbentheboy:
Thanks for the great post!

I realize that I should have probably put more info in my initial post, so i've made some additions.

I'm still learning about the ADB interface, and how the whole flashing process works. (I can do it, but don't totally understand what's going on when I do)

Here's what I added, just for reference sake.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] clsA:
Here's the bottom line

if your phone is on say lollipop 5.1.1 and you want to flash a rom 5.1.1 it's not necessary to wipe / factory reset your phone

if your phone is android 6 and you wish to return to lollipop 5.1.1 you need to totally wipe the phone (clean start) then return to 5.1.1

same if your on 5.1.1 and moving up to android 6 a clean start is the best.

If your flashing from android 6 (cm13) to another android 6 (Bliss rom) no wipe is needed (it's called Dirty flash)
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dead_Dude:
If you want to play with custom ROMs

1. Stick to apps that have cloud saves.

Flashing ROMs in the safest way requires wiping the entire device. Dirty flashing can cause completely unpredictable results.

2. Get yourself a huge SD card. Maybe a spare to hold a backup stock image in the DLOAD folder. You won't always have a PC available to bring your phone back from a bad ROM.

3. Stick to the cloud as much as possible. But for the app or two you can't use the cloud with, get a good backup app. This device has a decent enough app on stock, but the app you use must run on all the ROMs you use Also remember, a lot of backups won't restore on m from l or vice versa.

4. Stick to the cloud. I've lost GTA game saves and worse by relying on an app to backup stuff properly. Manually copying files is much more reliable but slow.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Dead_Dude:
And there's the two sides.

:good:
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] shailendra1993:
Precisely what happening here. Everyone releasing their own version of ROM and each of them has some or other problem. It would be a lot better if developers come together to release a single stable ROM that can take MIUI7 down for good.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] ya7hu:
Mokee LP ftw!
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] Bastiary:
Well at least there someone who wants to develop for this phone
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] shailendra1993:
Mokee is stable but not optimum. I am having heating and performance problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] ya7hu:
For me it's stable and has no issues. I'm on the History build.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] imagine92:
is viper4android works with your phone?

mine no luck :(
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] ya7hu:
Yes, Go here http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137 and download the ViperAudio_5.4_stock.zip from the attachments.

> Flash via TWRP > wipe cache/delvik.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] davtse:
Before the blaming games begin you need to understand that developers are only one part of the equation. The users not providing logs for errors is the other part. If you have users regularly providing logs for errors, most of the problems would have already been solved.

dont forget the developers arent working with the updated sources they need. Its quite amazing that we even have developers who still work on this device despite xiaomi not releasing these sources.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] Trafalgar Square:
That's the thing.

Thanks!!
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] shailendra1993:
Suppose I port cyanogen to my phone and have some error like SOT or FM Radio not working, where can I look for help?
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] davtse:
You can try the cyanogenmod threads that you have here, depending on the branch. But its likely that there will be no fix available since most of the users choose not to send logs. So if you have issues with the port, getting logs is imperative. a lot of the developers don't have the phone to develop with although they do(help with our phone) so because the system is similar to the ones that they use.
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] Bastiary:
maybe, you can get help from squid2 in moto x play section since moto x play also has similar procesor
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] faizauthar12:
:v

well....we're not a bot u know....

we still a human,we have another schedule at real life

if u can do that,just do it

if u can't ... just calm down,sit down right there and waiting with smile face

anyway......,u can check rohan ,omerjerk,dh-harald github or someone else

u can check what is new(testing...,tested and working or any progress)

cya <(")
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] deliverboy:
You still use mokee? Can you install xposed?
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] ya7hu:
Sorry I don't, I changed my phone.

sent from continuum transfunctioner
[Xiaomi Mi 4i] deliverboy:
Oh, ok then. Thanks anyway.
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
please look at my problem seriously
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vovanukas:
Hey there, I have a problem with my Galaxy SII. I got CyanogenMod 13 running on it, but when I try to install gapps(I have TWRP 3.0.0.0 recovery) I am stuck at yellow triangle screen. Can someone help?

Model: i9100

Android: 6.0.1 (CM13)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Hi,

What gapps package did you use? Have you repartitioned your device?

Did you follow this guide?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/guide-want-to-update-to-cm13-read-t3313978

gsstudios
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vovanukas:
I didn't use repartitioning, but I read that it fixes error 70? I used ARM 6.0 (don't remember how its called but the smallest package) from open gapps.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pappy_034:
So, do you get error 70? Try to clear cache after installing gapps, or try to wipe everything and flash again. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vovanukas:
Actually, yeah I get error 70 I thought I fixed it, but I accidentally installed gapps before the ROM. Im trying to download launchon repit, but android file host gives me error 500. Is there an alternate download link? Apparently its undergoing maintenance will try again later. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vovanukas:
Thanks to those who helped :D Apparently I didnt have enough space on /system. So used Lanchons REPIT to get more space.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lorenz15:
Hey, I planned to buy the european version H 960 A of the LG V10. But now I read that there isn't a way to unlock the bootloader so we won't have Custom ROMs. But are there any news for unlocking the bootloader? Thanks :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tikay00:
Amirite?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] yurkinator:
nope.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xenotrumpet:
yes

EDIT: except there are hardly any good non-Otterbox/Lifeproof cases for it left
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] christoophat:
http://www.amazon.com/Puregear-60184PG-Dualtek-Galaxy-Packaging/dp/B00C1C20JY

http://www.amazon.com/Tech21-Impact...=1-2&keywords=tech+21+mesh+case+for+galaxy+S4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] palillo08:
An s5 case won't fit an s4 phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] christoophat:
now it will! =)
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
​

Installation instructions

● Download Flashable Zip

● Reboot in recovery TWRP and flash the Viper zip

● Wipe cache,dalvik and reboot the device

● Open ViPER App and install the drivers ( Note: It may take longer so if the phone freeze just leave it for about 1/2 minutes )

● Reboot device

● Enjoy!

Note

● This mod was made specifically for Resurrection Remix MM by [MENTION=5875920]tank0412[/MENTION] and CyanogenMod 13.1 by [MENTION=6292495]dgadelha[/MENTION]

● For SuperSU users uncheck "mount namespace seperation" and install driver

Recommended Profile

● Remove ViPER4Android folder in Internal Storage ( /sdcard )

● Download and extract my profile to your Internal Storage

● Go to Viper app and load Clear Bass [MENTION=5289472]milano88[/MENTION]

Download Profile

Credits

● zhuhang

● ViPER520

● guitardedhero

● jazzruby

Changelog

03.05.2016

Added latest Stericson BusyBox 1.24.2 no need to install busybox from playstore

Updated Viper APK

04.05.2016

Added latest Sony Music app

30.05.2016

Update Viper apk to Material Dark

Update driver

Remove Sony Music App

Download

ViPER4Android-MOD-CM13-milano88.zip

Uninstaller

ViPER4Android-Uninstall.zip
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] mfauzirahman:
this is for loud speaker right? sorry for noob question
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] dgadelha:
Thanks man!
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] emirfahimi:
It still asking for update/install
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] abaka123:
[MENTION=5289472]milano88[/MENTION] is this compatible to temasek cm13 of [MENTION=6292495]dgadelha[/MENTION]?
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
compatible with all CM 13 based ROM
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] marceloz5:
Have profiles?
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
UPDATE 03.05.2016

Changelog

Addet latest Stericson BusyBox 1.24.2 no need to install busybox from playstore

Updated Viper APK
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
My Profile:

Profile
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] Parliamert:
Great work!
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] MasterSajid:
Great stuff. But when I check status it says

Enabled:yes

Audio format: supported

Processing:no

Is that a problem if it's not processing?
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
disable AudioFX if you use
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] MasterSajid:
But I use poweramp all the time and it has its own audio fx. What to do then?

---------- Post added at 07:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:23 PM ----------

Disabled audio fx and enabled musicfx use inside poweramp still saying processing:no

But it's enabled. Is it working?
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
I do not know about poweramp , does not work in it due to SELinux
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] El Niño Jr.:
Still saying Install driver on RR 2.3
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] milano88:
I tested before a little on RR 5.6.8 working without any problem , after flashing zip go to viper and install driver first and reboot device

Note: no need to install busybox , I added busybox to my Flashable zip
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] MasterSajid:
Anyways is it a problem if it says processing:no

What does it show on your device?

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 PM ----------

My one is enabled:yes processing:no

I have seilunx and can enable it but cureently disabled. Should I enable it?
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] El Niño Jr.:
After i flash the RR 2.3. Then i flash V4A and wipe cache and darlvik then reboot. Open the V4A install the driver then reboot. Open the v4a again and always install driver.
[Zenfone 5 Android Development] MasterSajid:
Without further mentioning, I have compared viper 4 android with a good bass level while it was processing on cm music app and I found out poweramp has the best audio bass level. So I think I'll stick with it

But if you can find a solution for poweramp let me know