yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NobleUplift:
Thanks for the input guys.

Why, is Touchwiz considered bloatware now?

I was doing a lot of research into Clockwork Mod for my recovery image, so now I'm just comparing CWD to twrp. I can see that people like the more responsive interface of twrp, and the guide that Jason linked is essentially the exact same method that you're referring to. I don't care about warranty, but that GalaxyS3Root.com looks really fishy...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jasonmerc:
Last time I've really used TouchWiz was on my Rugby Smart that came with 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and back then it was at least tolerable. I've seen an S3 on 4.4.2 with TouchWiz and it was disgraceful how slow it ran.

Both CWM and TWRP are good recoveries, it's really what you prefer with regard to user interface, as most CWM recoveries made recently are touch-compatible just like TWRP is (whether it actually be CWM Touch or a fork of CWM called PhilZ Touch). TWRP has buttons and looks almost like an app in Android, while CWM looks more like a shell script you'd see in Linux Bash or Command Prompt. One advantage that TWRP has over CWM is that TWRP allows you to input the decryption password to decrypt the phone's system and data partitions if you've previously chosen to encrypt them in the security settings, and CWM does not. I may be wrong though, someone please correct me if I am.

And wow, I almost forgot about the GalaxyS3Root website. I thought the same thing at first (I was researching a CM9 ROM out of curiosity), but if you read their articles they do actually link back to XDA threads or other "reputable" sources. It is a legitimate site.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
CWM has not been updated for a long time and TWRP has many added features.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NobleUplift:
Alright, so I used Odin3_v3.07_SGSIII to flash twrp-3.0.2-0-d2att.img.tar (dl.twrp.me/d2att/) to the AP (named PDA in Odin 3) tab following this tutorial (androiding.how/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-using-odin/).

This is the output I get when I hold down Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button:

Android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ2

Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.

"reboot system now"
"apply update from ADB"
"apply update from external storage"
"wipe data/factory reset"
"wipe cache partition"
"apply update from cache"

# Manual Mode #
-- Appling [sic] Multi-CSC...
Applied CSC-code : ATT
Successfully applied multi-CSC.

Is this TWRP or my stock recovery image? It obviously looks nothing like the TWRP I see in screenshots (howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/).

Otherwise I pretty much followed that video's instructions.

I tried to flash SuperSU using the "apply update from external storage" option above, but that just wiped my phone for the third time (that wasn't a problem, losing internet so that I couldn't log into my Gmail account was a problem...).

I couldn't find a specific download link for Clockwork Mod Recovery, their website just keeps sending me to the ROM Manager in the Play Store.

P.S. I can't use hyperlinks yet so all of my links are in parentheses.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NobleUplift:
So it seems like every unofficial tutorial I find on rooting my phone follows this flow chart:

in order to root your phone --> one must first unlock their boot loader \/
/\ one must first unlock their boot loader <-- in order to root your phone

Well then let's try it the official way. I went to AT&T's website and followed the prompts for a device unlock:

att.com/deviceunlock

But I continuously received the message:

So I had to call support and get an unlock code manually after a 30 minute or so call.

Now that I have an unlock code, I cannot get my Android SDK to recognize ODIN. According to Windows, I have "SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem #3" installed, and it shows up as COM:5 in Odin3, but I can't use Odin3 to unlock my bootloader, can I? Here is my ODIN output:

ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-I747
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Custom
Qualcomm Secureboot: ENABLE
Warranty Bit: 0
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV: 3

Downloading...
Do not turn off target !!

This is the tutorial I'm using to unlock my bootloader: howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jasonmerc:
All S3's come with an unlocked bootloader out of the box. You should be able to simply flash custom recovery then flash SuperSU zip to root.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NobleUplift:
Oh, it seems my research was wrong. Only the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 has a locked bootloader: androidauthority.com/e-z-unlock-app-to-unlock-your-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s3-bootloader-108462/

So if I'm not seeing, "Install", "Backup", "Restore", etc. options, then my TWRP installation wasn't successful, right?

This is my log in Odin after trying to

<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006> RES OK !!
<ID:0/006> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

Flashing took 2:08 and I disabled auto reboot because apparently there's a boot script that overwrites TWRP, so I had to take out my

galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-android-4-34-4-2-new/5/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] StoneyJSG:
If you're on the NE4 bootloader then the towel root app can root your phone. If you're on the nj2 or nj1 bootloader, then use the king root mobile app to root.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] NobleUplift:
I sucessfully rooted my phone on August 7th everyone! Thanks for your help. The main issue was that the recovery flash was not finishing, so I had to disable to the automatic restart while flashing TWRP to the PDA tab in ODIN. Once I did that, SuperSU was very easy to install.

I also installed CyanogenMod 13 on Saturday, but the Phone and Messaging apps are either different for Android 4.* and 6.* or different between Samsung and other Android distributions. I had to flash my stock ROM back but my TWRP backups failed (I'm going to use Nandroid next time) so I had to flash my stock recovery and then do a factory reset with that, thus erasing 3 weeks of progress :crying:. Not to worry, I have my phone re-rooted and I'll probably reflash this weekend after using SMS Backup & Restore to retain my messages this time.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] nummer:
I remember using Odin and cf auto-root to root my 4.4.2 sgh-i747m but I don't remember exactly how. You should look up a tuto online or something like that. And a side note, the sgh-i747 and sgh-i747m are the same thing. Thank me if it worked ^^
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bbayer:
Anyone know of a way to root this phone without the volume up button. I have an S3 with a non functioning volume up button so booting into recovery mode is a little tricky for me. Thanks for any help.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bbayer:
Figured it out. Used kingroot then installed rom manager from play store. In rom manager, I had it install the latest cwm recovery, then rebooted in to recovery. Viola! Rooted the s3 without a volume button!
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers] The361:
Hi, i have redmi 3 pro, it came with distributor rom, so ihad to flash it to stable china 7.3.2.0 , but after that it lost the vibrate function, ive read several thread mention they lost imey etc, so maybe this is the same issue? anyone knows how to fix it? thanks in advance...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] slaldrich:
I used Greenify on my Note4 and found it to be extraordinarily useful at saving power. Unfortunately, my Note4 went kayaking with me and was unprotected when I flipped the boat...... so, now I find myself with an S7 Edge (waterproof!).

Problem: with the Sprint variant, cannot get root. So, my question is...

Does anyone have experience with Greenify (no root) and how it compares/supplements/conflicts with the built in Marshmallow "App power saving"?

Does it create conflict to use both?

Do they compliment one another? (Is it a good/stupid idea to use both?

Is Greenify (set to automatic) useful?

Thoughts or observations, anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JohnLouise:
Well, they compliment each other as both of them do different things. I set my hibernation to auto. (freezes apps when locked) You will noticed it if your phone is locked and button lights turns on.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] neezy13:
Auto hibernate in Greenify requires root. You can manually hibernate with one press though with the widget. The best thing, in my opinion, about Greenfiy is the Aggressive Doze setting which will allow your phone to doze much quicker than the stock doze.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
Without root, I don't think Greenify is any more useful than a task killer, except for the aggressive doze command, if you don't mind turning your smartphone into a dumb one.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] slaldrich:
so you know... Greenify now has non-root automatic... much more convenient than manual. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] neezy13:
I use a secure lock screen, so no auto hibernate for me.

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I agree, you need to be very selective about what you hibernate. I only hibernate things that I don't want/need to get notifications from and don't use very often. Honestly, I don't even manually hibernate but once a day. Mostly use Greenify for aggressive doze.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kruuth:
Is there a way to replace swipe to answer with something else? Sometimes try as I might it won't read when I swipe. Can I replace it with one touch or something like that?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] RPG0:
Hi !

I just want to point out something: i'm using Helmi's Dynamic Bigstorage ROM with no extra cab installed, i haven't activated any (btw: great ROM, helmi).

I have installed rlToday and i have my own custom skin, updating every 5 seconds. Also on the today screen i have the IM+ plugin and battery status (the latest nightly build a few days ago). That's all

I use GPRS always on during day / once every 2 hours during night and yahoo pop3 once every 30 min. (I don't use 3G connection, but when i did, i remember a similar consumption)

The brightness is at the third or fourth point on the bar.

The point is i have a really good battery life.

The battery drain is 4-5 mAh on stand-by which gives me (in theory) between (1350/5=) 270 hours and (1350/4=) 337 hours of standby, again this is with GPRS connection on 1/3 of the time.

I would say that's a good life for the battery.

If Battery Status reports more then 4-5mAh in stand-by (put phone in stand-by for about 10-20 seconds, then wake it up, wait until the next update on battery drain and read that), check what applications you have installed.

Phew... my first long post.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro Questions & Answers] mladym:
:o I've been unsuccessful rooting my tablet but I've found an alternative that makes me quite happy.:D I've installed APK

USB plug-in

and

ES-file manager

. both are fantastic and free. At last I can use my USB gadget with my Sandisk and watch movies AND move files around...wish I could get rid of the bloat but since I can't root so be it . Now I can do what I was able to do with a previous tablet (Nextbook Trendy 7). Thanks for reading.
[General Questions and Answers] petko8680:
Hi,

title says it all I think :)
[Windows 10 Mobile] djtonka:
Do not forget, you can still install android on it without digging :)
[Windows 10 Mobile] TristanLeBoss:
Yes, I know you can flip from Android and Windows Mobile as you wish ;)

I shared these information to understand how they ported Windows Mobile to an Android phone: it seems you need to keep some partition.
[Windows 10 Mobile] ngame:
Kept partitions must be related to flash mode .

I think if you remove them you will not be able to go back to android
[Windows 10 Mobile] katsuga:
Can it be ported to other phones.
[Windows 10 Mobile] iamsubhranil:
[MENTION=269273]TristanLeBoss[/MENTION] i just wanna know what's the magic that differentiates an ARM windows to an ARM Android? Basic instruction set is the same. So it can be ported to other ARM devices right?
[Windows 10 Mobile] TristanLeBoss:
[MENTION=6488081]katsuga[/MENTION] & [MENTION=6921532]iamsubhranil[/MENTION]

Windows Mobile 10 can theoretically work on all ARM phones. But that's the theory...

For example, Secure Boot will be a problem because if the bootloader of your phone is not signed by your manufacturer, your phone won't boot. Some phones like the Google Nexus offer a way to disable Secure Boot...

The next problem I see is with the drivers. I am unsure if they can be customized by manufacturers or if they are generic.
[Windows 10 Mobile] iamsubhranil:
SecureBoot can be disabled by OEM unlocking AFAIK. And regarding the .spkg drivers, I already made some searches and found that they are UWD(Universal Windows Drivers). VS15 itself provides some generic drivers for UWP. Any low level customisations have to be made by the devolper. This is an one time effort as only UWD will reside in any future version of Windows. Being Linux based OpenSource OS, we already have our device sources, bases and all low level components in the source code state. I don't think porting them in UWD won't be any problem. Will it?
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
With these discoveries, what could be considered the most optimal candidate phone to test a port on? Be it not all ducks will line up in a row, but if only 1 or 2 are standing out of line, then it seems there are workarounds that can be implemented...hence the disabling of secure boot. The other difficulty is how to flash, or what method can be used both ways...from Android to WM10 and vice versa. Something similar to the miflash tool looks ideal or possibly other qualcomm tools. Maybe I am thinking too far ahead here...
[Windows 10 Mobile] iamsubhranil:
Well at first I think a 100% similar spec-ed Android device with a Windows one could be the target because there'll be much less chance of missing and/or conflicting drivers and other components.
[Windows 10 Mobile] TristanLeBoss:
You figured them :D

1) Ability to disable Secure Boot or to boot an untrusted boot loader

2) Ability to flash in 9008 mode

2a) A file to flash to restore the original OS

2b) Sahara programmer to restore GPT & need boot partitions (MPRGXXXX.hex & XXXX_msimage.mbn) in case we soft brick it

2b) Firehose programmer (prog_XXXX_firehose.mbn) to flash new partitions once fastboot is gone

3) A SoC supported by one of the Windows Mobile 10 FFU we have (Xiaomi Mi4, Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL...)
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
EDIT: Has anyone documented successfully disabling secure-boot on a Nexus or accomplished this? Is this the same as unlocking the boot loader? I have been thinking along the lines of UEFI/EFI secure boot. Similar to disabling secure boot on a surface so you can install Android...:) Wondering if there are any repercussions or if it can be reversed...
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
[MENTION=269273]TristanLeBoss[/MENTION]

What else do you know about this programmer or others you may be able to analyze, was it supplied through the OEM to use with their tool? Can it be used on other ARM QC 8974 chip phones? Maybe it can be used on another phone with same partition layout/size? If not I am curious if there is a way to extract or build the mbn/programmer files needed from another phone via jtag setup or something.

I ask this since the OnePlus 2 (A2001 Chinese model) there are mbn/flash partitions/programmer files available for unbricking. Maybe those would come in handy...
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
This sounds like your theory would also work with an OTG cable and a thumb drive. But what do you mean get a uefi image file to pack in the boot image though. This would be a signed file?
[Windows 10 Mobile] iamsubhranil:
Only for same specs device's for now or for all android devices?
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
Your method uses an SD card to build/boot the separate OS correct? Can this be done with a OTG connection as well? Would this work for the OnePlus3? I currently own one. If not I would be willing to purchase a cheap used OnePlus 2 device seeing how folks are trying to get rid of them now, but not sure how easily available that boot.img is.....
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
Actually it seems a OP2 device has no SD card slot either, if I am able to get a cheap used test device that will work then seems OnePlus X does have a slot. Have you successfully accomplished a boot of W10M off an SD card from an Android phone? What's your test device, and do you have separate thread on this as some this is off topic from the thread Subj... [MENTION=269273]TristanLeBoss[/MENTION] apologies.
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
Yes from my small experience digging into it, it is not easy to get all things to line up the way they are needed.
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
Ok, guys. I hinted at the fact that I am a recent owner of the newest OnePlus phone. If you are unaware, OnePlus released just about all of the source code available for this phone just before sales opened. In addition to this, XDA devs have been able to get a hold of bootloader images, in which they have a hard unbrick tool already available. This is a brand new phone just weeks old now, and it might be something to consider while researching W10M ports for other phones, especially since the firmware/bootloaders/gpt are available to revive from a hardbrick. I'm really glad I recently bought this phone.
[Windows 10 Mobile] djamol:
[MENTION=269273]TristanLeBoss[/MENTION] so do you have Windows 10 Mobile Adaption Kit & MobileOs-arm-fre.zip ? Which mi4i model should needed to run W10M ? I saw 2-3 different devices. They closed first release with 3GB ram specs now comes with 2Gb but diff. 3-4 models ? I think it also good device for research purpose.
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
With the recent leak, I am curious who has available the adaptation kit, and if it will still serve a purpose with the information from this thread. I recently won one of these phones off ebay and plan to use it for testing as well.
[Windows 10 Mobile] nate0:
[MENTION=269273]TristanLeBoss[/MENTION] or anyone:

I am trying to dump the MODEM_FSG partition from an ffu or by phone itself via its flash programmer. I have not found a way to dump it from the FFU yet. From the phone I am running into snags. Any suggestions?

I have used thor2 and emmcdl. Both return the same partitions to extract from the FFU (14) and succeed but am missing all the others including MODEM_FSG. It is a non-lumia FFU the phone model is the IDOL 4s. I have used the flash programmer with phone in EDL mode to attempt to extract the modem partition but it stalls or hangs. I can provide more output or potential errors, if someone thinks they can assist. I could have swore I extracted additional partitions in the past. I am wondering if a method exists and I am currently missing it. I though the splittffu command from emmcdl dumped them with the rawprogram.xml file. Seems only dumpffu will output the binaries. Maybe thor2 might have some options I have not used/tried...Thanks.

EDIT: Answer to my own question...

I have only found one way to do this and it is through Mass Storage mode and making a full eMMC backup.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shaneee:
Hi all I'm wondering if I can root this and install xposed without upsetting Knox. It's a contract phone but curious about Knox. Thanks
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Hi,

New firmware 32.A.2.0.224 is rolling out for Z4T, see on Xperifirm.

info on the new firmware 32.A.2.0.224 for Z5: http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/06/02/xperia-z5-firmware-update-32-2-a-0-224/#comments

I Hope [MENTION=5169444]AndroPlus[/MENTION] make a new kernel V31 for our tablets :o
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] husam666:
btw, you can use xpericheck.com to keep an eye on updates for all xperia devices

https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP712
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
For SGP771: https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP771
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] mcraeally44:
Wonder if this update fixes the bug and we get OTG USB memory card reader functionality back...
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
No problems for me with a generic usb card reader and a 32GB micro SD HC card. But i'm on [MENTION=5169444]AndroPlus[/MENTION] Kernel v30
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] jelbo:
This'll be my first attempt to upgrade my existing ROM, keeping all apps and settings. How would I do this? Just flash with Flashtool?
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] DHGE:
If you stay on Marshmallow

yes
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Yes. I use this guide: http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/

Untick UserData under the Wipe options in flashtool.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] jelbo:
Would it matter if I flash a customized US over an existing customized DE firmware? I guess it's better to not take the risk of hitting any issues later on.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] SirRobin78:
Is the ULTRA stamina Mode included? Or only normal stamina Mode?

Gesendet von meinem SGP771 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] Kenshiro7:
Do a clean install and you won't face any problems.

---------- Post added at 12:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:32 AM ----------

Only Stamina Mode included.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
I flashed the customized CE1 over Customized FR for the .185 firmware keeping my existing userdata with a SGP771 without any problems.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] rubberalmy:
Just got this OTA update.

Stamina mode is back, but it only has 3 settings , Auto start at 15%, Always and Never.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] SirRobin78:
Same on my LTE Z4 tablet. I´m a bit confused about that.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] jelbo:
Thanks. I successfully flashed the Customized US firmware.

Then, I flashed AndroPlus' latest TWRP build, AndroPlusKernel, Xposed and SuperSU.

Working great so far :)
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] rubberalmy:
Just got the OTA update for this. Stamina mode is different from the old days. There's only 3 settings, Autostart at 15%, Always on and Never. In this, stamina mode seems more like the old ultra stamina mode. There is also a battery optimization for selected apps you can choose.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Hi, all

could you post all the changes you have noticed in the new firmware.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] 1GTRBG:
Just flashed 32.A.2.1.0.224 on my Z4T SGP771 , so v31 is not working, the tablet stuck on xperia start screen
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] Kenshiro7:
I installed v31 on my WiFI version and it's working perfectly.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] 1GTRBG:
Mine is LTE
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Hi,

Which Flashtool version ?

you have followed this guide : http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/ ?
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] 1GTRBG:
HI there, I used the same guide, used the latest Flashtool for Windows and flashed German Generic.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Latest version of flashtool is 0.9.22.2 so if a user flashed is SGP771 succesfully with this version can post comments ?

My latest attempt is to flash .163 to .185 with flashtool 0.9.19.0. Without any problems (Customized FR to Customized CE1)

Can you post more detailed informations of your attempt ?
[Xperia Z4 Tablet General] killdozer56:
Hi,

flashed this week-end v.224 customized DE on SGP771 (originally stock Customized FR, customized CE1 on v185) with no problems.

Flashtool 0.9.22.2

[MENTION=5169444]AndroPlus[/MENTION] kernel v31

TWRP-3.0.2-0-20160604.img

SuperSu v2.65

Xposed v85-sdk23-arm64