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[General Questions and Answers] cieslatomasz:
hi,

Unfortunately I've got a well known problem with bootlooped LG G4. I was able to recover it from the bootloop, and switch off cores manually using standard linux shell:

echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online

echo "0" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online

I've backed-up all my data but I've noticed that my G4 works perfectly without "big" cores so I thought that maybe I can disable them during SoC configuration when the phone boots, so I can use ma mobile. I've tried to edit /etc/init.qcom.post_boot.sh in section for 8992 SoC and I've disabled lines: 791 and 828:

#echo "1" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online

#echo "1" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online

But it almost bricked my phone after reboot - It was just hanging up after LG welcome screen, no LED blinking...

Thankfully, somehow, it was able to boot with cpu4 on when battery was low (but of course bootlooped) so I was able to undo changes in /etc/init.qcom.post_boot.sh

Have you got any ideas how I can disable cores 4 & 5 during the boot?
[General Questions and Answers] gallego18:
I need the same.... I think modify a kernel could do that but i dont know who do it.

Did you find a solution?
[General Questions and Answers] cieslatomasz:
no, but it was a temporary solution - my G4 worked like that for 2 months and then died completely, literally 2 days ago....

The solution to make it usable for 12h is to treat the SoC using hotair for 60 seconds @ 250°C and low air flow, or in the oven. You have to remove the motherboard - follow instructions on iFixit and the the metal cover on SoC (the biggest one). If you haven't got access to hotair gun, try to put motherboard in oven @ 200°C (not 250°C!) for 2 min, but you can damage it.

Then after it boots switch off big cores and upload your private data, make backups and buy new handy

In my opinion the hardware bug is quite trivial - the black protective paint around SoC is not covering it completely so the humidity and dust can go between BGA balls...
[General Questions and Answers] gallego18:
im reading a lot and trying learn how to edit a kernel on boot and early boot to get disable big cores like ilapo fix. My idea is modify a kernel and flash it by twrp.

I think that it can be possible and, surely a developer can resolve it easily. But well still i have no idea..

Use a hair dry or put the phone in the oven unfortunately it is not a lasting solution
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
Please lock the thread.
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] mahesheranga2:
what is this site
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] aidy.lucas:
Ptcrb
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] mahesheranga2:
this is fake I checked ptcrb site
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
Well you can say if its fake or not. But the posts from the group or site is always come true. I don care if you believe this or not, this is your problem if you couldnt find it ;)

And as i said, the admins are communicating one on one. You may notbe able to see itif you dont have a ptcrb account.

These people arenot like otherones who makes fake news. Sometimes they post early news before xperiablog.

And you can see it in the ss. Its under the about us tab where you have to Login.;)
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] mahesheranga2:
Nop bro i check on ptcrb but no anything about that
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
You cant see it without having an account in ptcrb... Read the post again
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] mahesheranga2:
[IMG="check this"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B15yQykkHCsXbVpCUTZmVnhSZnM/view[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
cant view... just shows little thumbnail

if you still dont believe, https://plus.google.com/photos/phot...008&ssid=360433c5-c7bf-49c4-af29-69313227cdd9

you can see its posted at the same date as xperiablog posted. but screenshots are diffrent. and its only showed at about us section. he is an authorized person who can view certificates.

you cant view device details in Certified Devices section..(its model number is not clickable link.)

you can still continue to not believing.. it doesnt concern anyone :)
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
https://isite.tw/2016/02/25/15135

you can find a list of sony devices with ptcrb codes.

the one in the screen shot is c4.
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] aidy.lucas:
Unless it's a official Sony announcement from there blog or Twitter feed(not a normal Sony xperia page either) it ain't happened/happening. Far too many people winding up others with fake update news for sick kicks or to try and look good/clever.
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
As i said, i dont carewhat you think but it should at least stop people asking about dates all the time,

And as i said again, they are not like other people who just copies news. He is authorized and can view certificates. Whenever he says something it comes true same as c4 marshmallow update or nougat support news for z series.

You can just keep watching xperiablog for news. Refreshing page everyday with a hope.

Go ask certificate or release versions to sony mobile..
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] furkan31:
C4 Start Marshmallow 6.0

Ru,it,portugal Starting update Marshmallow 6.0

sonyxperiaaailesi . Com

---------- Post added at 12:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 PM ----------

www . Sonyxperiaailesi . Com
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
Keep telling its all lie.. Now where are the people who said its fake news fake screenshots etc? What about this update now?

MOD EDIT: LINKS REMOVED

Seems like you are gonna wait more at xperiablog
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] v.agrillo:
https://xpericheck.com/cda/1295-1453

it seems true ! :)
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] furkan31:
Thank you

it seems true ! :)[/QUOTE]

Thank you real man
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] gsser:
"Unless it's a official Sony announcement from there blog or Twitter feed(not a normal Sony xperia page either) it ain't happened/happening. Far too many people winding up others with fake update news for sick kicks or to try and look good/clever. "

flamers gonna flame, haters gonna hate..

i told this from beginning..
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] malih16:
It has started, C4 first it seems:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/09/1...-xperia-c4-27-3-a-0-122-c4-dual-27-3-b-0-122/
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] aidy.lucas:
Enjoy your final update...
[Sony Xperia C5 Ultra] v.agrillo:
Marshmallow for Ita C5 Ultra is ready to be downloaded :)

xpericheck.com/cda/1300-7515
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] zsj2594:
Why not support .mp3 type for the sms & Alarms ?

What can I do ?:confused:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] imisim:
You can convert .mp3 to .wav or buy PhoneAlarm.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] zsj2594:
I know, but I don't like to convert convert convert, it's labour.

I want to a solution, like regedit or software....

:(

Thanks a lot.:)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Familienpapi:
you can use MortPlayer for Alarms. It's free and supports MP3, too. I use it every morning.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imkentoy:
Hi guys,

I want to update my z2 to the latest MM but I'm not getting any OTA updates. My device is locked to a carrier (SMART TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES). I was wondering if I can flash any MM based ftf to my z2, is it going to face signal problems?

Please help me out. Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moman2000:
The latest firmware is not yet available for your current Carrier, although you could update with flashtool using a generic version! If you wait a bit until the update comes out I can make you an ftf for your Carrier.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imkentoy:
Thanks a lot. I might try flash a generic firmware to my z2 just to try it. Then wait for the official one from you. :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moman2000:
No problem!:D

BTW: .291 is out for the Customised Verison of Philippines, but not Smart Communications. Your version should be coming very soon!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imkentoy:
Once it's out, could I just flash it over to my current?

Btw: will there be any difference?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MJ999:
AFAIK there is no difference.
[Huawei P9 Plus Questions & Answers] bnabohadi:
i Have broblem With my device Huawei P9 Plus

The front camera not work good with snapchat i can't focus my face or anything from front camera but the other apps he work good like instagram the broblem only on snapchat please help ..thank you

أرسلت من VIE-L29 بإستخدام تاباتلك
[Huawei P9 Plus Questions & Answers] scook94:
support@snapchat.com
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
Since there are no "member awards" for being cool, nor benefits toward being helpful other than a thank you (which is enough, this is a hobby) it's nice to give and receive thanks freely. The 8 per day limit imposes restrictions on the ability to give thanks and inadvertently clogs threads with thank you messages, which I'm assuming is why the button was created. I've heard talk of abusing the thanks button, but I can't see the harm. If a member managed to use a bot to boost his/her thanks how would this be of any benefit other than bragging? I know I'm not the first, I have read other requests as well as even more complaints. This is an exhausted question, but I still feel it to be valid. The reward for being a true member is helping others..

I feel that as users "earn" their place in this community and that their contributions should be acknowledged too. I can see the desire to have a cap on the thanks given, but still question its meager allotment.. The 'thanks' has its value and stands only as a counter of appreciation and interest in the post. We should remove the need to have this limit and remove the hindrance to express appreciation. The mantra of XDA is to give thanks to any one who offers help even if that help isn't what you were looking for. It's a civil petition for a more unified comradely of members, a cleaner happier thread and a better user experience..

Though I respect the decisions made within this community to impose limitations, I don't agree with the level at which it's done. It is a first world problem, and isn't significant in the grand scheme of things.?* However it is a tool, used by devs to analyze interest, used by members to express support and mainly to give thanks for the help we receive. Let us not confuse this with those who want stats or wish to brag, take away the meter if that's the issue, but leave the 'thanks'..

The community comes together with the love of tech, tweaks and learning how not to brick expensive toys. We become extended families tied together by common devices and interests. We yearn to find our place in the community; to be accepted, to be appreciated for our contributions, and to show appreciation and acceptance to the ones that contribute to us and our community as well.

Its just a few thanks, not very significant, yet a continuous complaint. The idea hasn't been stifled, the want hasn't been waned and the fact that it is helpful for us hasn't been listened to. We petition for a realistic look at a small change for the better. A couple lines of code for a bit of community appreciation..!

I thank you for your time reading this, and ask you to help petition for the change..

Please leave a written comment of "Thanks" in support as your signature.

Share this petition in your community and thank you for your support..
[General Topics] david72262:
Agreed and thank you. I tend to thank posts that are generally helpful and respectful, even if they do not pertain to me to encourage good posts. Maybe an unlike button would be helpful for the rude spamming members that would knock there status back down to member or worse. All in all that would create problems too there is no right or wrong amount but a few more would be nice.
[General Topics] pianistaPL:
Thanks.

BTW, ATM you can "hack" XDA with Tapatalk which overcomes this limit.
[General Topics] Trafalgar Square:
No, this has been fixed.
[General Topics] jerdog:
Let's put it this way - how often have you seen someone "Like" a post on any of the social media shiz like Instagram, Facebook, Google+, etc.? People by default just say "Like/Thank/+/Favorite" without giving any thought to it. Thanks on XDA has never really been about the quality of the work (we've had kangers and such with TONS of thanks and the product is buggier than a Yugo) and as such a developer (or the public) should never treat it as anything other than lousy e-peen. It's great to offer, and gives members a way to say Thanks - and that's it. I have been thanked (at the time of this post) 5,925 times and I can GUARANTEE you it means nothing.

The reason we keep it low is because there are TONS of "devs" out there who do thanks whoring and have their friends go thank their posts so that they can boost their e-peen. It's not needed and is a necessary evil to have it low.

Don't forget to hit thanks if you find my post helpful.
[General Topics] orangekid:
Thanks whore...
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
I agree that especially in a community of hackers/kangers the system can/is abused by a select few, but a blanket limitation limits everyone. Don't let the few bad apples spoil the accolades of the devs who put in proper effort and deserving members who help. It's a sign of appreciation, and is rarely abused..
[General Topics] jerdog:
It's abused daily and not by a select few but the broad many. The reality is we've been doing this a long time and have consistently found that real devs don't care about their thanks count and know that thanks counts aren't a sign of appreciation. What we have found is that those who are worried about their e-peen level and want others to validate their existence are the ones who care about who has the biggest, er, thanks count.
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
I'm happy to have the counter removed as I haven't looked at it in years, but seeing posts being acknowledged is helpful and nice. I admit I get a sense of validation from it, not the stats, but the appreciation. It helps to gauge effectiveness and clears up pointless posts.. I agree when used as a "my stats are bigger" competition it is never going to be worthwhile. A more social media centric version would allow for an unfettered showing of support with no reason to cheat if the stats bar was simply removed.. Even Facebook realized that removing limitations and adding options helps the overall experience.. Giving thanks is a human desire, nearly instinctual in today's age, and these limits seem dated and hindering to a very giving community.. We all donate time, let us give thanks..
[General Topics] the_scotsman:
It's abused FAR more than any of you realise.

It doesn't need to be increased. If you run out of thanks, just reply in the thread with a thanks. Yes I know we don't like to spam threads with "thanks" all the time. But you can say thanks, and also say why you are saying thanks. It's a good chance to provide feedback on whatever you are thanking, or to encourage further discussion. we are not saying you cannot say thanks in a thread. Of course you can.

Or you could PM them and say thanks.

This discussion has been done to death, and I don't think the owners won't be changing the limit anytime soon. It seems out of 6 million members, only a few consider the limit to be an issue.

I DO understand your point and reasoning...but in the scheme of the issues we have to deal with on a daily basis, it's down the bottom rung of the ladder.
[General Topics] Darth:
If I were the big boss, I'd remove thanks altogether honestly. It is unnecessary on a development site. Social media sites, sure, but no one should be here to collect thanks. Yet it seems to be of the utmost importance to some.

No one here that I'm referring to, but I see thanks begging all over, daily.

And no one, ever, has been granted a title with thanks being a major factor. Thanks is near irrelevant. Though, obviously someone with an unusually low thanks total, is not doing something right. Lol
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
I see what you're saying, but my stance isn't for collecting thanks like a trophy to show to my kids, it's about freely expressing gratitude and comradery.. This is a social network as well as a development site. The thanks meter is arkaic and flawed, but showing appreciation is just that, appreciation.. Boosting stats is reminiscent of a video game and not helpful. Those who want stats don't care about being thanked, they want stats.. What I want is freedom (cue the blue painted faced Scottish warriors).. ;)
[General Topics] galaxys:
It was great not having the thanks button when I first joined...
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
[MENTION=487859]jerdog[/MENTION]

Haha.. Awesome, well played.. ;) Though now there's "No soup for you".. Lol
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
The competition it created isn't the part I want to increase, only the fellowship part. To freely show appreciation for posts, to gauge member interaction and to have a positive outlet to encourage members. The thankless existence is lonely. I know some may argue the importance, but if there was never a thankful person to any task that was being done, very little would be created. Why do for others when they don't care? Our community is that of sharing, we frown at noobs that never contribute and only take, so why add to this by taking away the ability to express care for those that make this site worth visiting? If this was "only" a tech site it would be more like Wikipedia, limited to guides and no social interaction. Giving thanks is only a very small token towards the greatness of our contributing members. They deserve to be thanked..
[General Topics] woodman:
Thanks ;)

Yes, it was the main reason and also to show we "appreciate someone's post": Introducing the "Thanks" Button on XDA

When the button was created, the limit was only 5 thanks per day.

Now, my question to everyone: WHY (and when) the limit has been increased from 5 to 8? Was it requested by xda members, admins, or someone else? At that time, what were the arguments to increase the value from 5 to 8 and why those arguments (if they exist) are not applicable anymore?

This thanks limit has been discussed a lot on XDA, I don't want to argue anymore. I just need an answer to my questions just above.

Thanks in advance :)
[General Topics] joefso:
[MENTION=5165039]Setting.Out[/MENTION] it is too long to read, make en executive summary of it. Thanks
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
:)

It says I want less restrictions and the freedom to give thanks in appreciation of its members, not for competition, bragging or stats.
[General Topics] jerdog:
It's just not going to happen guys. Show appreciation to the developer by contributing code or supporting them in their endeavors. Thanks != appreciation.
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
Is this the "official" or "final" decision?..
[General Topics] jerdog:
I think we've pretty much told you a few times that we appreciate your enthusiasm and request - but this causes way more problems than it's worth - and solves nothing. There are better ways to show appreciation than paying attention to "thanks/likes/pluses/etc."
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
Don't misinterpret the intent, this isn't for stats, it is a tool to gauge interest of a post, to be friendly and to spread support.. Your meter is flawed, it makes it a quest, competition and adds nothing to the member experience. Giving thanks is just like clicking like on Facebook. No G+, FB, other site counts how "popular " you are. This is a pure request for a change in how we interact. I don't see the problem in this request, no ill tempered posts, no disrespectful behavior and no trickery. As for worth, how much value is that metering system? How much do you gain by limiting members? I'm not trying to be a spur in your side, I'd just like to have an open dialog for change..
[General Topics] jerdog:
How many times do we have to tell you that while you try and use an altruistic definition of what the "thanks" button and count means, the use of it in the real, XDA world is something completely different.

We didn't arrive at some arbitrary number by picking a random number generated from an online generator where we put the constraints of the number generation to be '> 9 < 11'... After 13+ years we have a bit of experience behind us to know what the end result is and how it can be misused, gotten around, and abused.

Discussion is great and all but the result of this "petition" is that it will stay where it is.
[General Topics] XpLoDWilD:
Hello, French fella :) I actually have to agree with jerdog here. In my opinion, the point of the thanks (and the thanks meter in general) is to be able to see how much knowledgeable the person is, and how much you can trust him when he says something. If you could thank each and every of one person's post, this meter would be seriously flawed. This is not about popularity, it's just a metric of how trustable a person's post will be. Take a newbie who will post on every thread a smartass answer, and create a second account to thank every post. He will quickly get a lot of thanks, yet... he's useless. And we all know XDA has some really good people, but also some toxic ones.

Now, as an SRD, I'm heavily biased.

Also, jerdog linked me this thread.

But regardless of that, I think this limitation helps people thinking about "did this really helped me, or did I just find that reply funny?" - which makes the Thanks meter more trustable.

In this logic, I'm also 3 times more trustable than jerdog.
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
No one is "abusing" the 'like' system in FB, or the +1 of G+, it's your dated meter that gets abused.. If you need it internally for member ranking keep it, but hide it so it doesn't spur a ridiculous competition. There are probably less than 5% of members that put any value on that meter and at least 80% that enjoy seeing that someone acknowledged their post or contribution.. The years of evaluation of the perfect limit of thanks is due to the idea of superiority.. We all contribute in making this thread great. Even the agrivating noobs bring discussion and ad revenue, while more seasoned members field questions, make guides, create programs and moderate discourse.. We all have value beyond a counter, we're more than a number and deserve a thanks without fretting over a antiquated limit being set.. The motto has always been "give thanks to anyone that helps you" not "receive thanks and get bragging rights on a meter"..
[General Topics] Setting.Out:
I can, and do agree that members can use the meter as a basis of "trust", the same way there are levels of trust implemented in member status. In this regard, you have a valid point, but I still advocate for a separation from thanks and merit. As you stated, thanking a post because it's funny doesn't make the member knowledgeable, nor deserving more trust. None the less a funny post can have its place and be appreciated.. The system is flawed in that a thanks means more than " thanks".. Surely there can be a better balance struck between appreciation and knowledgeable merit. Most communities know who is active and trustworthy without seeing their stats by just reading their posts. The button was designed to clear up needless messages in the development threads, not to just be a number on a meter..
[General Topics] orangekid:
I don't even like Jerdog and I agree with him.

The thing is though, with only 8 "thanks" you have to choose wisely what post to thank. You can't just go around thanking anything. This way you know that some dude with a lot of Thanks earned it from users who only had 8 to give that day, it keeps the system more honest.

If everyone had unlimited then it would water down the importance of it. I feel better knowing someone used one of only 8 Thanks a day on me. If it was unlimited, I wouldn't care all that much and it would be worthless...
[General Topics] jerdog:
Dude - when was the last time someone used ONE thank on you? I think you're underestimating how thankful people are of your posts