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[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] goodtimes50:
So some ROMs have features that require S-OFF? As far as I know, just being unlocked and rooted will allow you to fully take advantage of LeeDroid, for instance. I thought S-OFF just applied to flashing firmware.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Mr Hofs:
Correct rom-wise there is no real advantage. Everything will work flawlessly with s-on.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] noahjk:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1868181

http://www.androidbeat.com/2014/07/s-htc-device-mean/
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Nosferatu.:
The things you can't do without S-Off are:

*flash unsigned firmware packages

*flash firmware packages that don't match CID/MID

*flash RUUs that don't match CID/MID

*change CID/MID

*restore "locked" status (without you can only get "relocked" status)

*restore "software status: official" flag in bootloader (flag sets to "software status: modified" if you flash anything)

Want a custom splash screen? Need S-Off.

Want to get rid of the red text warning during boot? Need S-Off.

Want to flash a different radio? Need S-Off.

What you can do without S-Off:

*unlock bootloader (via HTCdev)

*flash recovery

*root (via superSU package or your favorite custom ROM)

*flash ROMs
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Kisakuku:
Sure looks like a quote from a post I made a while ago ) Not sure if this is entirely accurate for HTC 10 either, I'm definitely not hex-editing the aboot before I know it's safe to do so.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
Hey, this mixing of terminology is killing me ;)

Isn't ROM and Firmware the same thing? If not then could you define both? I'm asking because to me those 2:

"flash unsigned firmware packages"

"flash ROMs"

look the same, no? Or by "firmware packages" you mean the images that are inside the zip package, like boot.img, recovery.img etc? But if so, then how can I flash the custom recovery (like TWRP) which I assume is not signed if I don't have S-off?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] goodtimes50:
No, they're not the same. Think of the firmware as the level between the software (recovery/ROM) and the physical hardware. Firmware contains stuff like radios, CPU governors, camera drivers, etc.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
I see. So when people receive OTA's they receive firmware ALONG with other stuff (boot, recovery, system images etc.) ?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jollywhitefoot:
That's correct.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
I see.

Alright, so to check on that I've downloaded one of the OTA's in the "[STOCK] Guides and Stock Backups/Recovery/OTA/RUU" thread and indeed there is firmware.zip inside. I assume that's what you guys meant. However I don't see there any boot.img, recovery.img etc. What am I missing here in my understanding?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jollywhitefoot:
This...

Except I haven't noticed red text on boot with this device.

Where you're going to really want s-off, is when Android N is released and you've got a carrier branded phone. Usually new Android versions require updated firmware to operate properly. If you're s-off, you can flash the first firmware that's available for the device. If not, you're stuck waiting for your carrier to update you. Real world example... AT&T JUST released marshmallow last week for the M9. With s-off, I've been on 6 since December. Otherwise I would have been stuck on lollipop.

To a slightly lesser degree is when HTC releases a major upgrade within an Android version. For example, there will probably be a 2.xx.xxx.x release that's still marshmallow. You could face issues trying to run a new base rom on older firmware, but sometimes it works fine. Having said that, you can always stay on the custom rom that's built on your base. Rom developers leave older versions available so you can find one that matches your device.

Basically, in a nut shell, s-on, you're tied to your carrier for firmware updates. S-off you're not.

---------- Post added at 09:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:13 AM ----------

Those are inside firmware.zip.

Here is a link to the unsigned firmware.zip for us unlocked.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8OH6sFjVE1ld1ptNTFEaEc3Rms/view?usp=drivesdk

Firmware was 80 something MB, entire ota was over 400, so there was a lot that was updated besides firmware.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] meatlocker:
Or, have the unbranded, unlocked version from HTC and not have to worry about too much.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
jollywhitefoot, what if you have unlocked phone bought direcly from htc? I assume at this point there will be no problem with Android N while being at the same time s-on, correct? (taking into account being unlocked and rooted and having custom recovery)

Thanks a lot for the image!

So, the thing that goodtimes50 said was not correct? Talking about a phrase: "No, they're not the same. Think of the firmware as the level between the software (recovery/ROM) and the physical hardware. Firmware contains stuff like radios, CPU governors, camera drivers, etc.". If the firmware contains the recovery, and clearly your image shows that, then the "firmware" can't be a bridge or a level between those things that goodtimes50 mentioned.

So would it be accurate if I said that firmware contains everything that doesn't have to do directly with the OS itself? Meaning, that when I say "ROM" I would think of a system image (being OS), maybe the data image as some additional applications etc?

The terminology is just crazy, somebody must do an encyclopedia for the Android terminology! ;)
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jollywhitefoot:
What he said is correct and what you said is correct. Recovery and boot are always included in firmware packages but technically they're not firmware files.

As for us unlocked, you get updates directly from HTC, so you're not waiting for a carrier. The US unlocked version isn't always the first to get updated, though. A lot of times Europe and Asia get the update first.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
Good thing I'm not in US then :P

(Just kidding I know it has to do with the phone version not a location)

Thanks a lot jollywhitefoot. I'm getting closer to grasping the whole HTC ecosystem. The last stop would be to understand what I will have to do to update my OS when next OTA's start appearing as I intend to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and flash SU so that I get root. I do however intend to keep the s-on. From what I read s-off really is mostly used to change the cid, as almost everything else can be done with s-on (aside from messing with radio or splash screens but I don't care about that). Besides that s-on is more secure than s-off as I will not be able to brick my phone that way no matter what I do.

From my understanding I won't be able to update with OTA that easly afterwards. Well, I don't mind a bit of a hassle as long as I keep my OS setup, my apps, their settings and my data on internal storage. Is it possible that there will be a flashable zip's made by the scene that will do basicaly the same as the OTA, but I will not have to restore stock recovery, formware, flash the OTA, then reflash the TWRP as well as reroot or it's simply impossible to do and the "hassle thing" is unavoidable?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] goodtimes50:
That's basically what I'm trying to figure out. For an unbranded phone, wouldn't the signed firmware files get posted here as soon as they're available and we can just flash away?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Captain_Throwback:
If you're S-OFF, yes. Otherwise, no.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
Is that because when unlocked and s-on the only partitions I can modify are system, boot and recovery while the complete rom/ota might also contain other stuff like bootloader, radio, other firmare things etc. and those I will not be able to flash even in fastboot? Is that the reason?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Captain_Throwback:
The reason is that you can only flash signed firmware packages if you're S-ON, which include stock boot and recovery. Thus, your custom recovery will be overwritten when you flash that firmware.

People who are S-OFF usually just wait until their ROM dev updates their favorite ROM, and then flash it along with a modified (unsigned) firmware package with boot and recovery removed. The latter won't work if you're S-ON because those partitions aren't unlocked, as you stated.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lukair1983:
Well, what's the harm in that? If that was the case the only thing afterwards that I would have to do is just to reflash the recovery and maybe reroot again. From the threads dealing with OTA people have to do a lot more stuff to get that OTA.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Captain_Throwback:
What breaks the ability to take an OTA is touching /system, which most people who root are want to do. That isn't related to S-OFF/ON, though.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jollywhitefoot:
They will get posted, but different regions get the updates at different times. So you still have to wait for HTC releases the update for your cid/mid. Also, if you're just running a rooted stock rom, simply flashing the firmware will not give you the complete update. So you will need to return system (data wipe not required) to stock to get ota. This applies to s-on and s-off. Is you're on a custom rom the developers will handle updating the system files that get updated.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Nosferatu.:
might have been you...I know I saw this explanation and thought it covered it really well so I just saved it as a text document on my computer. :good:
[Huawei MediaPad M2] doloresmiska:
We know something about the upgrade to 6.0 Android?
[Huawei MediaPad M2] Eagle-no1:
What would you know :cyclops:
[Huawei MediaPad M2] wmoore:
I've asked Huawei support and they aren't really giving anything away. They won't even say if they have plans to release it, yet alone when it might happen. Android 7 will be out soon and we have a current model device that doesn't even have 6. Very disappointing :(
[Huawei MediaPad M2] [deXter]:
Yep, I'm done with my Mediapad. Went back to my Nexus 9. Even though it has RAM issues, I'd rather deal with that than put up with that horrible and buggy EMUI. Never buying Huawei again.
[Huawei MediaPad M2] m4tsch:
Okay, you don't like EMUI. But why you don't use nova launcher or any other? It works pretty nice on the M2.
[Huawei MediaPad M2] wmoore:
I use Nova Launcher and the Pure Icons theme to remove some of EMUI but it is impossible to get rid of it all with this ROM.
[Huawei MediaPad M2] Mxplorer:
Atleast the kernel sources got released.. imagine CM13 on our hardware wise great tablets. Now to find developers :'(

But man did Huawei wait WAY to long with any updates or even news. What a disappointment..great hardware, the most crap EMUI 3.1 ever.

So many just got rid of the tablet...bad move Huawei
[XDA Assist] :
Vibrates when i plug in charger and plug out charger.

Showed when i connected it to my laptop as Pantech MStorage usb device in the device manager.

Also replaced screen but still no display on screen. Still black.

Can anyone help me bring my phone back to life please
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.

TWRP 3.2.3-0 Changelog: https://twrp.me/site/update/2018/08/06/twrp-3.2.3-0-released.html

Here I present you my unoffcial build of Dees_Troy recovery for the ZTE Blade S6 aka p839f30.

This should work with all variants (AS, EU, AU, ...).

Download - AS/EU variant with physical internal sdcard partition: twrp-3.2.3-0_isd.img

Download - AU variant with emulated internal sdcard (/data/media): twrp-3.2.3-0_dm.img

Install through an app like flashify, rashr or similar or use terminal dd command.

Device repo: https://github.com/Lightwars/android_device_zte_p839f30-TWRP

Kernel repo: https://github.com/Lightwars/android_kernel_zte_p839f30

Check out also this thread from Konsta on modaco: http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/375597-recovery-twrp-302-0, which started it all.

Old Downloads:

Download - AS/EU variant with physical internal sdcard partition: twrp-3.2.1-0_isd.img

Download - AU variant with emulated internal sdcard (/data/media): twrp-3.2.1-0_dm.img

Download - AS/EU variant with physical internal sdcard partition: twrp-3.1.0-0_isd.img

Download - AU variant with emulated internal sdcard (/data/media): twrp-3.1.0-0_dm.img

XDA:DevDB Information

Team Win Recovery Project, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

lightwars, KonstaT, Dees_Troy

Source Code: https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3.2.3-0

Stable Release Date: 2018-09-12

Created 2017-12-21

Last Updated 2018-09-12
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] DStyl3:
Hey first of all nice work going in Here, maybe we can expect some more development here soon ^^

My question is:

I do have the EU variant with the partition hack which puts both partitions into One.

Am I able to use the TWRP for emulated sdcard although it is mentioned to be for AU only?
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
Sure,you should use the recovery for emulated sdcard to access this partition and files there.

The tags for AS,EU and AU are just for reference.

Do these lead to confusion?Then I will delete them.
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] DStyl3:
I really think the tags are alright.

For someone who is new here it is really helpful to know which partition layout equals which Version in stock.

I just forgot that the hack simulates the AU layout, so it was a fault of mine ^^

No need to delete them
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] chris0v21:
ZTE Blade S6 Flex

If i flash the twrp of ZTE Blade S6 on an ZTE Blade S6 Flex will it work ok,or i'll end up brick-ing it?
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
I don't know,if it will work.But the risk of bricking is very small.If your device has, like most phones do and also the blade s6,different partitions for boot and recovery,you are able to roll back what you have done.

Prefearable make a backup oft your stock recovery.Use the dd command or an APP like flashify.

Like always be caution and no guarantee is given.
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] fugeline:
Hey, has anybody of you an image of the stock recovery for GEN_EU_Blade_S6V1.0.0B15. Because my phone is not working well anymore, and i want to delte twrp to give back for guarantee.

greetings
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
New TWRP 3.1.0-0 is available for download and fun... :o
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] paul.stein.bg:
Hahaha. Now my ZTE don't wont to load recovery any more after this ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
The update to version 3.2.1-0!
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] lightwars:
New TWRP version 3.2.3-0 is out, checkout the OP.
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] SixKillerRK:
lo nececii
[ZTE Blade S6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] eduardo mor:
Es mio
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] alexwitho2016:
I got android pay this morning its wicked. U.k finally
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mys3:
Ignore that
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jp007_uk:
Doesn't work on rooted phones
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Beefheart:
I'm still trying to work out what the appeal is of services like Samsung and Android Pay. I have contactless debit and credit cards which have far more support out there and do the same thing. So root or Android Pay? There will only ever be one winner for me, and the same goes with Samsung Pay and knox trip.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] themissionimpossible:
One of the advantages of these pay systems is that you don't have to use, send your real credit card details to the merchants or even show the card, instead you are using a "virtual" account number to represent your account information, so your card details stay safe (and you can even leave it at home)...:)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dotuletz:
For me is leaving those cards at home. My wallet is getting full, plus, if I ever forget it, still have my phone.

Tried yesterday in Costa uk, worked on stock non root, but loyalty card even if added to G Pay wasn't recognised by their reader
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dave7802:
Sure about that ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFeLKqXmFU8

Its ashame i dont have a Bank that supports Android Pay!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] thegame261:
What banks support it?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jp007_uk:
Ok, how have you managed that?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] ClausSanta:
I have softbank x01ht with the followig things:

ROM version 1.23.707.1

ROM date 06.28.06

Radio Version 1.47.00.10

Protocol Version 32.80.7020.20H

I hope you can help me with following questions (i preformed some search and found nothing to help me)

1) How can i use the radio?

2) Why after about a minute connected to pc the phone dissconects? and i need to disconnet the cable and connect again it to phone apperas connected again.

3) How to fix some keyboard issues like "?" is drawn on "F" key but it is really on "E" where is "@" drawn.

4) Am i need to upgrade to windows mobile 6? is it better than WM5 or not?

and how i'm upgradig? i found several threads but did not fully understaded.... all talking abous some SPL... i have no idea what to do.

5) Is it any working version of Touch flo? i found here 00.4 alfa but after install nothing happened , just got a little icon in top of the screen.

6) Is it possible to turn on backlight by touchnig the screen and not by power key, it's a little annoying/

Thank you :)
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] pieriv59:
I want to know if it's possible to have a vpn with xiaomi rom because when i try to connect with Hidemyass it always disconnect. Any solution? Thx.
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[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiL_Assassin:
Hey guys. Since note 5 has cm13. A beta build at most, I'm trying to build a personal custom kernel it. (from a already existing kernel from touchwiz) From what I've gathered. I need the zimage and boot.img dtb then flash supersu to patch.. Is there anything else I might be missing? I can get it to boot screen but it will not actually boot. Any info would be greatly appreciated
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
Where's cm13?

Inviato dal mio SM-N920C utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiL_Assassin:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863140793
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
There's a thread?

Sent from my SM-920CD
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiL_Assassin:
Yes.... you can find it on xda.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emblema:
I've tried to find a 3d, but nothing..

Can you help me please?

Sent from my SM-920CD
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiL_Assassin:
http://xdaforums.com/note5/general/device-fundraiser-cyanogenmod-note-5-t3280294
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzhtun:
Could anyone please give me a link N9208 Skyhigh Kernel for MM.

Thanks in advance ...
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiL_Assassin:
Sorry man, I can't share a kernel that's been discontinued on xda out of respect for the Dev. I'm sure there's links floating around
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[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Man_utd_4Ever:
Hi

Three days ago left earphone of my phone stopped working . Look at the picture. the tiny part of left earphone is working and have sound while the other one doesn't work .

[IMG="left earphone not working"]https://i.imgsafe.org/ec35c29.jpg[/IMG]

Any solution?
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blud7:
Buy a new earphone.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxynote2:
Got the same problem. Opening it just broke both drivers. Time to buy a new one..
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ksc6000:
I don't get it. On airplane mode but WiFi connected. Why they heck and I losing so much. My LG g2 would lose maybe 1% overnight.

Update:

Did a test with my wife's z1 compact. She loses 2% overnight, and I'm losing 9-10% overnight. Both our phones are having very deep sleep. I just don't get it.

Update: 7/10/16

I think at this point it is safe to say that this has been resolved. There was an issue with the rooted kernels..and it seems to have been fixed. Check post 159 by dinitro : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67545422&postcount=159 for kernel. Give a thumbs up to his post if this helps you.