yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanliwise:
Goodday everyone,

Last year I soft-bricked(stucked at bootloop) my phone and I was trying to get it done. I tried all the method I saw online but none worked until I discovered one method that worked.

THE METHOD

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First of all I downloaded a custom rom(NokDroid v1.1) from xda. I used phil rcovery to install the rom. But after this the Nokia logo just get stuck without it booting fully, only my recovery mode was accessible, I thought to myself since I have changed the ROM, probably it might be that the bootloader image is corrupt so I used a trick to boot into my phone. what I did was this:

1.After somethings I did, I unknowingly made my phone to boot straight to my recovery without me using any button combination and I didn't know what happen to my bootloader

2.Discovery this I renamed a bootloader image I found in NokDroidv1.1 system.zip folder to recovery.img and push the bootloader image into my phone to replace my recovery using fastboot.

In summary, I replaced my recovery With NokDroid bootloader image.

And whoa..... :cool: it worked, I boot into my phone but my problem now is that i have no recovery and if i needed it I would have to boot it in back and by doing this I would have no booloader.

So my question is:

*. Has anyone tried this method before.? (Did I invent this method?)

*. Secondly is there anyway I can get my phone to have both bootloader and recovery?

*.Why did my phone boot straight to recovery?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] dharvey4651:
Hey guys I have what I hope is a simple question. When I use Wizard Service Tool to extract the nk.nbf file from the Official AT&T WM5 Rom, I get the following Rom parts:

9b000000-Extension.nb

9d000000-HTC.nb

80040000-OS_0.nb

90000000-IPL_1.nb

90000000-IPL_2.nb

91000000-SPL_1.nb

91000000-SPL_2.nb

92000000-Splash.nb

96000000-GSM_0.nb

My question is: Is IPL/SPL_1 or 2 the G4 IPL/SPL?

If you don't know, how can I find out without risking my MDA?

Thanks in advance.

PS>> I apologize for the double post but this question was getting no recognition in the forum where it was posted originally.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] dharvey4651:
Why is that when you're in a hurry to find something out, noone ever replies to you but when you have time to kill, everyone seems to want to reply all at once?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] dharvey4651:
Nevermind... I figured it out on my own by breaking down the .nb files in notepad.

Thanks for all the help... (note my sarcasm...)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] kegobeer:
06:32 PM

06:36 PM

06:41 PM

I totally agree - why doesn't anyone reply within 9 minutes?!? (note my sarcasm)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] xeno1:
I replied. It was just in your other thread that you had about the same thing in the wizard upgrade section. although, it wasn't during the 9 min you were looking for the answer.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Dude's S3:
I was using my phone one day and it just started restarting. It kept on restarting over and over again. When I plugged in the charger, the phone stopped restarting and was able to turn on normally. The battery was 50% when it started to continuously restart. Once I plugged in the charger, it showed me 50%. After turning on (plugged), I unplugged it, and it took about 20 mins then it's restarting again.

What is the problem with the phone and what should I fix?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chure_63:
Hello,

I have the same problem with my S5 (G900H). I was on Android 5 Lollipop and received the 6.0.1 OTA update and after that the phone became unstable and keeps restarting (unless I connect it to the USB charger).

I have flashed it with Odin and the issue persists. Let's see what we can do to get these phones working again.

Did you received an update recently? What model is your phone? Have you flashed or made a factory reset?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Dude's S3:
I have the update but the problem happened way after I got it. Unrooted and no factory reset done.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chure_63:
I flashed it with a new stock ROM released from Samsung and now I don't have recovery mode. Keep reflashing with other ROMs to see what happend.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Dude's S3:
I have fixed the problem. It seemed to be a dodgy battery. Got it replaced.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chure_63:
I'm gonna find a new battery and test it. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chure_63:
The new battery will be delivered tomorrow night....
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chure_63:
Problem SOLVED!!! Got the new battery and my phone is working again.

Could Samsung thru its OTA updated damage the battery to make you get the new galaxy?

My battery was fine until I got the OTA update!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Dude's S3:
Yeah there is a possibility for that but I cant be 100% sure
[XDA Assist] :
Hey guys,

Restored a backup yesterdat on amazon tate,

All was fine, then I downloaded a new rom zip onto the internal SD card, if I'm booted into fire os, I find it, but in twrp, there is all my files from before I restored the backup, all help appreciated,

Thanks
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LucaDemo:
Hi, I'm new from this forum :)

I've some problem with my Xperia Sp. I want to intall a new Rom and so I need to Unlock Bootloader.

When I try to install drivers (Flashmode and Flashboot driver) I can't complete the operation because there is this problem:

Impossibile to install Driver "Google Inc. (WinUSB) Android USB Device Class (12/06/2010 4.0.000.00000)" and "Sony Ericsson Mobile Comunications (ggsemc) USB (11/25/2011 30.0.0)".

Sorry, but now I can't post any image

Someone can help me?
[General Questions and Answers] amit12131:
I bought a new Samsung galaxy S7 and got one year warranty. Do I need extended warranty ?
[General Questions and Answers] piyushg89:
Yes, you should buy extended warranty

Dear, its all upto your sole decision, if you wish to go for extended warranty for your device or not.

I would receommend that its really worth to spend atleast 7% of the handset value to give it extra cover.

You should go for extended warranty from company like WarrantyBazaar.com

Very cheap gadget secure plan and hassle free services.:good:
[General Questions and Answers] ravinderpalsingh:
Extended Warranty Role

Extended warranty is also useful just like a normal warranty that we will get at the time of purchasing any mobile from anywhere. Extended warranties are anyhow beneficial for us because it gives extra recovery, coverage and insurance to our devices. Companies like WARRANTYBAZAAR are providing best warranty extension plans at very less price.
[General Questions and Answers] harshitnand:
Yep, we should always buy extended warranty for our mobile as nowadays mostly people use to buy smartphones ranging between 20k to 30k and if some mishaps happen with phone like screen got damaged, touchscreen not working etcetera, we need to pay huge money to get that repaired. So it is necessary for us to opt for mobile extended warranty. Infact, I have bought such plan from famous after sales company Onsitego.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LilDeamon:
I'm currently playing a lot of Pokemon GO and wanted to decrease the game resolution so that I can underclock the GPU and try to reduce temps. Just wondered if there was something with similar functionality as the Game Optimizer that LG had built in.

I'm running on Resurrection Remix 5.7.1.

Thanks.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rakinul:
Hi, I bricked my fire tablet by downgrading to older version. The tablet wont turn on, wont go to boot/stock recovery or anything. I looked one of the articles in XDA about how to unbrick it but i don't know how to instill a Python module called "pyserial" or how to then "cd" or execute a py ( python ) :crying:

Thank You xD
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fmc000:
Don't waste your time with python, it won't help you. If you did 5.3.1 -> 5.1.1 there's nothing you can do apart from sending it back to Amazon for a free replacement if you're still within 90 days from the purchase.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whizz:
I have unlocked my bootloader and rooted my device (H815, s/n 506*, EU); and therefore LG does not want to repair my LG G4 under warranty.

Can I repair it myself, maybe replace the motherboard or something? Does anyone really know what the exact problem is? Where should I get replacement parts?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadavis08:
You need to just put it back to stock then call back and don't mention that it was ever rooted. It doesn't matter if it was or not anyway.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whizz:
I already sent it in, so they know. I want to repair it myself.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
yes replace MB yourself or use the modded TOT to use only 4 cores and big cores disabled
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMadScientist:
Mbs are about 200 dollars american. A little pricy in my opinion but one of the most simple setups ive ever seen
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitrous²:
You can try all the methods mentioned above, have it fixed in a repair shop (they'll re-solder the flash chip) or even put it in the oven. But it won't help. It'll only work temporarily.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kabirjedi:
yep !Buy new mainboard and then replace .

BUt EU 2 year !!

If well know hardvwre issu i think lg don't refuse repair!!!Kick the frakking table mate good luck! see this:

http://piana.eu/root
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheRadziu:
[MENTION=3223687]kabirjedi[/MENTION] unlocking your bootloader do indeed void your warranty. He cannot do anything with it and link you posted is about installing CFW or rooting fw alone.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amdev0101:
From my observations the processor is the only problem, more accurately, the two faster cortex a57 cores. Some how they broke hence the phone cannot be booted up as it returns that them 2 cores are unavailable. Thats why this tot method works.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kabirjedi:
Lg admit o.day hardware issue must repair. for free.

Mate! LG not overwrite EU law.....

If not go to consumer protection and start

proceedings

100% win

ohh my 666.post :D
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheRadziu:
Congratz on your 666th post :D

I agree with that it SHOULDN'T void warranty, but sadly it does and AFAIK in Poland no one managed to get it fixed for free with unlocked bootloader, even if this EU law was mentioned. I dont know how they manage to overwrite Eu laws but they sure know how to confuse the customer and leave him with 1600PLN bill (price for repair outside of warranty)

Luckly I just had unbranded FW + root + xposed without having bootloader unlocked so they replaced mobo without any problems.

Anyway I wish you best of luck in your case, OP. Do what [MENTION=3223687]kabirjedi[/MENTION] suggested, perhaps you will have more luck in your country :)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
the way i see it. is no matter what phone is defective. i dont think a phone because of unlock bootloader will bootloop. it will brick for sure so they are very different things . but LG sees this a potential to make bootloop more easily affected. thats non sense.. theres phones like S2 running great G2 with bootloader unlocked running great.. this is hardware no sofware... maybe heat plays a role...only way i see it can trigger it is overclocking it... but if you unlock and debloat phone should runs better with less apps that are crap.. one exmaple is disable logd.. that helps the CPU.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gedas5:
Time and time again it has been confirmed that this has nothing to do with bootloader being locked or unlocked. This is manufacturing issue that was firstly acknowledged when they recalled all Sprint models with 505xxx S/N but other providers/suppliers ignored it and carried on selling faulty devices just to meet sales targets. Make sales first and worry about the potential issues later is the common practice nowadays. For the suppliers it was always the possibility of either developing the bootloop or not. For LG replacing just motherboards still means a sold device at the end of the day. And don't worry in this competitive market companies do anything to meet the sales targets... Headaches for us -> small inconvenience for LG.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whizz:
On reddit people suggested resoldering the CPU, I might give that a shot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barrin6rr:
Hi

I have recently bought a tablet teclast air III and all has been fine, but from a few days ago, it start to freeze in middle of game (not a heavy 3d game) and auto boot .

Question is that after booting (at random moment and not triggered by nothing I can notice) it shows a kind of error problem on the screen, but it appears so fast that I cannot see what it shows.

I made a phone record and capture it, but its not so clear vid (cannot get better atm). I can read something related with a kind of error and not able to "something".

Its there someone that knows better that me what is happening?

I uploaded the video to youtube, so anyone will be able to check and help.

Sorry if this is not the place to start this thread. I beg pardon and will ask any moderator to move it where it must be.

thanks in advance, hope anyone solve the "riddle" and most important, knows a way to fix it.

link to the video: https://youtu.be/ln2_N9ZCtNQ

*1.- seems like the error is: EFILINUX Error [start_boot_logic:492] No valid target found. Fallbacking to MDS

*2.- all x98 family tablet has some kind of freezing problems with games (even if it is so soft as hearthstone (no ad intented)).

*3.- I try to install update.zip (as I saw on forum for x98 air 3g (not exact same model as mine). But it cannot be installed, it shows error once tablet reboot and trying to unpack the .zip (all this following the steps as shown on the thread:

http://xdaforums.com/x98-air/general/teclast-x98-air-3g-tablet-9-7-2048x1536-t2913035 (section related to solve freezing issues)

Any solution?

PS. The error shown while trying to patch the update.zip is:

Set_metadata_recursive:some changes failed

E: Error in /cache/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted
[Amazon Fire Phone] sobresa:
Recently the power button on my fire phone has become more and more unresponsive. Right now I can still get it to register, but I have to press it very hard and hold for usually 30 seconds or more before it responds.

I have installed an app for "touch turn off" from the home screen to avoid using the power button, but this can be inconvenient, since I always have to exit whatever app I'm using and go to the homescreen if I want to turn off the screen. I am also concerned since it seems the power button needs to be pressed in order to do specific things like reboot shut down, etc.

has anyone else's power button become unresponsive with time. This is clearly a hardware defect and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for best how to take care of it. would the device need to be sent back to amazon to be fixed? I am overseas right now which makes that more difficult.

appreciate your feedback on how best to fix this.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Plonko:
My power button is working fine, but I've always kept it in a case as there is a noticeable gap between the button and the housing. I would recommend taking a cotton bud and some rubbing alcohol and see if you can clean round the button to ensure you don't have any crud that has built up in the switch over time.

Also, a neat trick in CM is you can double tap on the status bar to turn off the screen. Settings -> Display -> Double tap to sleep. Also there are several apps in the playstore where you can initiate a shutdown/reboot.
[Amazon Fire Phone] romario3600:
I've had this problem in the beginning actually, after the first month of having my phone i had to press really hard to get the power button to register. just like you i started using an app to lock the screen and the home button to turn it on. Strangely enough though the problem eventually rectified itself, this is what I've noticed but i don't know if they will help you.

1) The ROM made a difference, i noticed that the power button gave more trouble on stock than custom roms, i don't know why but you should test and see.

2) depending on the case you are using it can weaken some of the buttons(this happened to my volume and power)

3) Tampering physically with the buttons can restore functionally: using a small item(or you can open the phone) i tapped the underlying triggers and noticed they worked fine and were very responsive. This lead me to believe that the outer button projections were either slightly out of line or degraded in some way, by moving them up a bit i was able to restore function to my volume rockers.

Hope this is of some help :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] Paras5:
Hello, I was using cm11 and i had my power button unresponsive and even sometimes pressing it would just get my phone to restart. So yesterday when [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] released his update on cm11. I cleaned install it. I mean i backed up everything and then wiped every partition in twrp except that for ''System Partition'' then i flashed the new rom. Setup my phone and cleared all the pictures and movies. I had same new phone again. No Crashing / Freezing or Unresponsive. #Workslikeacharm!

---------- Post added at 10:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:18 AM ----------

Hello, I was using cm11 and i had my power button unresponsive and even sometimes pressing it would just get my phone to restart. So yesterday when [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] released his update on cm11. I cleaned install it. I mean i backed up everything and then wiped every partition in twrp except that for ''System Partition'' then i flashed the new rom. Setup my phone and cleared all the pictures and movies. I had same new phone again. No Crashing / Freezing or Unresponsive. #Workslikeacharm!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehhbi:
:) found a very simple yet damn effective way to get out of numbing LG G3 D855 bootlooping loops ! but guys in the process i seem to have forgotten a few steps...shi* ! but dont worry yet. it should come right up....its there. just let me freshen up before tracing back those vital moves that i reluctantly made on(lets see whether it works fine and if not...? mode !)......and voila...it worked magic...! what i now regret is the screen rec. had i been hit with the idea even before getting in there in the first place !
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jinderation:
Ok where is the method?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loizos250:
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[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehhbi:
OK here it is : first reboot into recovery Twrp( by holding down both Power+Vol-Down buttons while device on power-off state ! that brings up usual LG Logo screen..the minute it appears just let go of the buttons at the same time.. simultaneously strike back and hold them down again. of course this lets us enter into Twrp Recovery Mode. Now... first off, hit the Factory Reset button. as soon as its done with go ahead and hit the Restore button next... it pulls up the screen that says: select Package to Restore... get that package below checked. on the next make sure all these system/data/boot are checked as well. no need to enable MDS verification at the bottom...Swipe what it says swipe to..... ! finally...that unforgetable sxcy 'reboot into system' Lo and behold..........! *
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jinderation:
Hahaha its a simple restore of ur backup ....everyone knows this no big deal
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jahanzaibawan:
Mods kindly look into such posts.no need of them.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prtksxa_ind:
Dude, seriously? I have to treat my phone like cancerous tumor about to burst because god knows what triggers that reboot, trawling all over the web if somebody found a solution and then this shows up.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Perseus:
Threads not very contributive and is misleading. Closed.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] leduchoan:
Hi there,

I have problems with my MiniS's keyboard (the real one - I do not know what's called). The character keys work fine except for symbol keys. It gives me some wrong symbols. For instance, when I pressed "●" key then "S", it should give me "@" symbol; however "!" symbol was what I got :confused: !

Any helps are appreciated!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] scousemartin:
Have you set the right regional settings?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] andrewljones2000:
Solution Worked on mine!

You need to modify 3 settings in the registry, i had to change my keyboard to uk layout after flashing, to do this i:

1) Downloaded and installed PHM Registry editor

2) Change the following settings: HKCU >> ControlPanel >> Keybd

create or change string named Locale and enter this code 0809

2. HKCU >> keyboard layout >> Preload >> 1 >> Default

change value of last 4 digits to 0809

3. HKCU >> keyboard layout >> Preload >> Default

change value of last 4 digits to 0809

Then use your minis for 5 minutes then do a soft reset, this should then change the keyboard layout, i have had a problem in the past were i have had to do the above 2 or 3 times before it worked, but that is just probally my phone being weird.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mpw648:
Just altering the setting: HKCU >> ControlPanel >> Keybd >> Locale to 0809 should do the trick.

If the other two reg keys are changed I find that when I send a text message, the contacts don't auto complete after entering the first letter(s) of a contact. Leave them as 0409 7 they do.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] leduchoan:
Thanks all in advance!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobisto:
After using almost 3 years, my battery is hardly lasting a day. I need a new battery, I can't find any original Battery in my country. There are batteries in amazon without package. What do you think, should I buy an Anker? Is it as good as original one ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 580guy:
I heartily recommend the Anker batteries. I have been using them for several years on both my Note 2 and now my Note 4. They are as good as original. Plus they give you an 18-month warranty on all their batteries. There are so many fake Samsung batteries online now, even at amazon.com that it makes it tough to buy original batteries. But I have been very happy with the Anker ones.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadiir:
I've had one for 13 months with zero issues. I charge mine daily but I could probably get through close to 2 days between charges (admittedly not a heavy user of it during a normal day - phone, email checks/review, check some tweets). When I am using it heavily it's definitely a daily charger.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skwerl23:
Get a zero lemon 9300 mah. Best battery ever. 2-3 days of life. Or 1 day of non stop use
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charetika:
original batt is the best :D
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piratashitzu:
I am using Anker battery since the very first day, and it is still lasting about 29 hour in medium use. I think it is better than original.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Tauqirr:
I have searched everywhere but could not find Samsung theme Editor

But i am 110% sure that some of devs here on XDA have that Editor .

It will be really great to share it with other members or at least anyone can suggest any other TouchWiz theme designer

I will be really grateful:):):)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] xDreDz:
Up!!!!