yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] dillalade:
Hi all,

So I read people are now able to backup TA partition (DRM Keys) before Unlocking the Bootloader.

Keep in mind my aim for instance here is to install BBS (Better Battery Stats app) onto the system partition for full battery stats.

Now my question is can the below tasks be achieved in this order.:

1. Downgrade to an exploitable Firmware (MM?)

2. Backup TA partition

3. UL BL (Unlock Bootloader)

4. Root device

5. Install BetterBatteryStats onto System partition.

6. Unroot device

8. L BL (Lock Bootloader)

9. Restore TA partition.

And where in this list would be best to upgrade to Nougat.

I believe I achieved something similar on my z5c, but it's been a while now since I've wanted to root. But given the recent TA exploits I'm thinking it's time to geek again.

I believe if we can define the above process explicitly, many people would be happy.

As much information, direction, insight, instructions on all of the points above would be greatly appreciated by and for my.fellow XZ'ers :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Sonic Dash:
I'm also curious on how to unlock, root and restore

I know it was possible to be rooted with locked bootloader on Z3 but have not seen how to on the XZ yet
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
Its not possible to have root on a locked bootloader on the XZ.

Try this

Downgrade to MM

Backup TA

Upgrade to Nougat

Unlock bootloader and root

Install BBS

Remove root and relock bootloader

I have no guarantee it will work though and the DM-verity would probably lead to a bootloop or a non booting device. Be sure you know how to get out of this before you proceed.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Sonic Dash:
What's the reason for this?

Doesn't the Z3 have similar protection as the XZ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
No, the XZ has verified boot security (DM-verity). The bootloader will not allow a non signed kernel to boot. Stock kernels will not allow a modified system to boot. Hence you need to unlock the boot for the phone to boot if you change the system partition by just one bit....
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Sonic Dash:
Okay that makes sense, so with it being unlocked is there any way to hide the device unlocked screen at boot?

Im sure I also have seen talks about DRM keys being flashed in and being possible to use with unlocked bootloaderers did anything ever come of that?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
I do not know any way of hiding the screen. Also, the DRM fix that is used with an unlocked bootlader is not a full restore of the keys. DRM functionality is restores and to my knowledge it is not 100% the same as restoring the TA partition fully.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Sonic Dash:
After some research it seems like this warning is stored in the logo.

I found a post from a few months back with a guide on how to remove it for the Moto G4

Maybe its the same for our XZ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
Yes, this can be changed in the kernel from what I remember.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] dillalade:
Not sure I follow your procedure, seems redundant, I assume you've missed out a few steps there by accident.

But thanks anyway.

However, if the DM verity you mention does what it should then I guess by editing the system partition as I proposed and then relocking would cause a bootloop.

I hope there is a way and perhaps others can share more insight.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] gregbradley:
Your quote has missed some of the steps I mentioned...

•Downgrade to MM

•Backup TA

•Upgrade to Nougat

•Unlock bootloader and root

•Install BBS

•Remove root and relock bootloader

But yes, I presume a bootloop will result from it
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] serajr:
It won't work! As [MENTION=3843529]gregbradley[/MENTION] said, dm-verity does not allow unsigned partitions (eg modified /system) to be loaded, and the procedure you wanna try will result in a bootloop for sure!

Now that we have a specific tool to perform backup of TA partition, "safe" root came true. So why not to do that?

You can always restore your original TA.img and flash full stock firmware, which will give you a locked device like the never-unlocked one!

Anyway... try it at your own risk!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Sonic Dash:
So who would be best to contact in regards to making this? [MENTION=5169444]AndroPlus[/MENTION] perhaps?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] s-6182:
How to convert ta.img to file ta.zip flash twrp
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] YoLO13:
Just realised, you won't need to convert anything!

In TWRP, select - Install Image (under Install button on the home menu) and locate the TA.img from there.

Apparently, you might not need to flash stock firmware afterwards, but I would do that if I were you just to make sure everything works cleanly!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] FerhaDo:
Why did Sony do that?

I just dont want to see ads in games and apps.

For these, root was enough. At least my old Z3 phone.

I do not want to open the unlock bootloader, because the device may have serious performance degradation especially on the camera, right?!

Is it possible in the near future to make root without unlock bootloader ?

P.S.: If I knew that, I would not buy XZ. :(
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] DHGE:
please stop the discussion on SONY's security measures here

This has been beaten to death in the post Z3 devices fora.

You can read A LOT about in e.g. the Z5 section.

Authorative Guide:

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/noob-guide-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-t3209012
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] lukasth:
How to change the battery icon of AOKP 7.1.1? Because I searched a little and I could not locate any function related to this, I'm a little lay, so I come to ask here. Grateful
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] eurgbp:
Is there a rom for a2017 Chinese version from AliExpress that is not bs mifavor 4?

Really need full encryption...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] reV17:
WRONG PLACE. But no there isn't.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] belmarduk:
Hello all,

I am looking for a Windows Mobile/smartphone that would work similar t the EasyCall For Symbian S60.

The software integrates with the contacts app. You select the person you want to call, and this software would send a text message to the callback service (I am using ***.boknow.com). Then the callback service would call me (free incoming call) on my cellphone & the other party I am calling.

Does such software exist for the WM5 or 6? :confused:

Thanks in advance.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] belmarduk:
Anyone? :confused:
[HTC Radar] gugutm:
Hi there

is anyone steal have some where saved and working link with this stock rom ???

i searched all internet and all filefactory links a dead , and when i try to flash with europe rom i am getting an error vendor id incorrect 294 if i remember correct , but when i tried to flash with Vodafone uk , but my download was only 260mb and i think it is bigger file when i flash i get an error 27x , and the phone just vibrates not doing nothing, but when i hold volume + and - and power i can access flash mode

i will really appreciated if someone could help me

cos i am already looking for this rom for all week

many thanks

gugutm
[HTC Radar] gugutm:
anyone please maybe could help me

really need this soft
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] cukla:
Hey guys I got my htc 10 today and I was updating it and now it shows no updates anymore the last update is the 6.0.1 August 1, 2016 security patch level 1.95.401.4

Any ideas when ill get nougat?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Are you on Verizon? If so, no we don't know and there's a thread for this in the Verizon HTC 10 section. http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-10/help/verizon-htc-10-nougat-coming-t3511364. If you're not on Verizon and don't have the Verizon variant then you should receive all the updates including Nougat update or you could just flash the Nougat RUU. If you are on Verizon, you might want to buy the SunShine app and S-OFF your phone but keep the bootloader unlocked in case the next Verizon update makes it harder.

You can also root by flashing TWRP v3.0.2.6 from bootloader using FastBoot and then flash the Viper10 ROM while selecting the Marshmallow firmware in its options it asks, in order to have Nougat on Verizon now. That's what I did.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Blaalad12:
Iam unlocked and likewise still on 6.0.1 Not everyone has got nougat yet! But its on the way. We should have it within the next 2/3 weeks apparently
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] spacecowboy618:
So I'm on T-Mobile, bootloader unlocked and have S-On. I'm running Viper 4.2 with the 1.9 firmware. I can just flash the stock RUU? Thanks
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Sorry man, that's not really the topic of this thread but there are RUU threads that would be on topic for this, and other places that this question has been answered.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Helmut_TuT_GuT:
Anyone an idea when the Nougat Update is going to arrive in Germany ?
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] lamseunyau:
It could be on Christmas day since US nougat was announced on Thanksgiving
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] cukla:
Can I flash the OTA image through stock recovery?
[General Questions and Answers] SkArFaCe76:
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S6. My carrier is Telus ( Canada ). I'm currently on Android 5.1.1. G920W8VLU2BOH8. Rooted. And i wanna unroot it. My question is this: Do I need to go with G920W8VLU1AOCG ( Android 5.0.2 ) or I can stay with my actual Android version?

thx
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If you have SuperSU installed on your device, you can open SuperSU, find its app settings, find the option to remove root/uninstall and cleanup, select that and it should remove su binaries and the SuperSU app to remove root.

For good measure, you can then reboot to recovery, if you have stock recovery wipe cache then reboot, if you have custom recovery you can wipe cache and Dalvik/ART cache then reboot, this cleans up any cached data that might cause issues(if any) after removing the SuperSU app.
[General Questions and Answers] milkyway3:
If you have kingroot then go to kingroot settings and click on uninstall root

This will remove root completely from your device

Then you can check it with root checker app after rebooting

Regards milkyway3
[Xposed General] gkillershots:
I've done this tool and decided to share with you guys

It picks your xposed log and open it directly on your computer via adb

there are four options

notepad++ 32 bit:

if you want the log to open on notepad++ 32 bit version

obs: not windows 32bit, notepad++ 32bit

notepad++ 64 bit:

same thing

obs: not for windows 64bit, for people with the 64bit version of the notepad++

they don't include the notepad++

windows notepad

opens the log on windows notepad

and log only, that don't open the log, just save it to the current folder

opening twice erases the first log, if you don't want this, rename the log before reopening

if you want a custom editor or custom path to them to open it just reply here with the directory and i'll add it for you
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M4rQu1Nh0S:
Hello, first sorry my English bad.

I'm need help, as I no learned the lesson after brick my xt1523 (MOTO E2 Surnia) I bricked my new xt1069 trying to put a custom rom.

This time the problem is with a false error on the battery that always stays at 0% and with this the unit the device shuts off every time after started the android.

I had a great scare before, because the device no power up, but with patience, the phone would start after 2 or 3 minutes after you put the device to recharge the battery

I have this problem sometimes and I don't know how to resolve

---

An important point is that when I go in TWRP Recovery the battery meter does not appear, and when I go start the android... shutdown!

But when I keep the phone powered off for a short time and after powered up, I go to recovery mode and the battery meter appears showing correctly the rest of the charge remains! and when I start android it works normally!!

what can it be?
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M4rQu1Nh0S:
Resolved? How!

:laugh: Hello! I am writing this post to say that the bug has been fixed! :laugh:

Resolved with the following procedures:

1 - I Left the phone off for some time

2 - I Called starting the TWRP in the recovery mode

3 - The battery meter appeared

4 - After appear, I did wipe data in: "Dalvik" and "Cache" (To not reinstall everything again)

5 - After you exit the recovery the android started and began to save the settings of the first access.

6 - At the end of the android started typically showing the battery meter with the percentage of charge remaining correctly.

And now the phone does not restart and so I can recharge the battery even when it is turned off, and before it kept restarting after place to recharge. my titan came back!!!
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] machx1111:
Having a hard time finding any place to buy the LTE variant of S2 unlocked in the US. Anyone aware of a source other than eBay?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YrrchSebor:
I believe it is only available online in the U.S. I just got one from Craigslist, so you can try and get lucky there perhaps. The fellow who sold it to me says he ordered it here and shipping was very fast because the company has deep ties to the U.S.

http://ngpstoreusa.com/product/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-8-0-t719-factory-unlocked-gsm
[Samsung Gear S3] leskole:
This is watch face that I made with GWD

Tesla Coil is watch face made in honor of 160 anniversary

from the birth of one of the greatest inventor who ever lived, Nikola Tesla.

Without his inventions the world as we know it today would not exist.

Tesla coil is an invention that Tesla used to wirelessly transmit energy more

than 100 years ago, and besides, it can produce man made lightning.

This invention has found application only now in the wireless transmission of energy for charging batteries

over short distances. Gear S2 and Gear S3 have inside them small Tesla coils.

Features of watch face:

- Animated lightning indicate hours.

(numbers are represented as neon tubes that turn on and flash just as thay would be lighted up wirelessly near real Tesla coil)

- Minutes are represented by a voltmeter that measures the voltage in millions of volts (which a large Tesla coil can easily produce)

- Seconds are represented by a ammeter that measures the amount of current in Amperes

- Battery power is represented by the power of electricity.

- Watch face also have date in format Month/Day/Year

Gear S2 has Always-On mod in the form of a functional analogue clock.

Gear S3 has a Always-On mod similar to standard mode which is modified to save battery power.

Also battery power is replaced with a digital display of minutes.

[IMG="Tesla Coil"]https://s29.postimg.org/6n9j3envr/Gear_S3_Frontier_P1.png[/IMG]

[IMG="Tesla Coil"]https://s28.postimg.org/ddq74vo6l/Gear_S3_P1.png[/IMG]

[IMG="Tesla Coil"]https://s27.postimg.org/gbew9hroz/Gear_S2_P3.png[/IMG]

[IMG="Aod"]https://s28.postimg.org/vpjsgk1wd/Gear_S3_Frontier_Aon.png[/IMG]
[Samsung Gear S3] chiikko561:
Nice watch face.
[Samsung Gear S3] leskole:
Thank you
[Samsung Gear S3] michaeldanielbourke:
So, due to no Gear S3 being available in Australia for some time, I ordered the SM-RF760 Model from www.eglobaldigital.com.au

I have the s7 Edge Aussie Variant. Just found out that Samsung Pay is no available on the SM-RF760 and been advised by Samsung that it will only become available and has to be activated in the country i bought the watch from!!! Can you believe it? Maybe one day I can side load a version, of if someone can help, please please do :(

Michael
[Samsung Gear S3] Sword Fish:
Sorry but you can't side load it. The only way to get it on the watch is to load the csc file from Australia. I am in the same boat in Canada. Have it in Gear Manager but it won't go on the watch until Canada updates the CSC file.

Swordfish
[Samsung Gear S3] michaeldanielbourke:
Thanks Swordfish

How stupid is that!! I don't event have it in my gear manager. So annoying that we pay our money in good faith and this is what happens!!
[Samsung Gear S3] Sword Fish:
I only have it in Gear Manager because I use a US phone with US firmware in Canada. Should have bought the watch in US too!

Swordfish
[Samsung Gear S3] se47:
Tell your CSC version

For checking input *#12580*369#
[Samsung Gear S3] Sword Fish:
Mine in Canada is OXA, can someone from US tell me what version you have? I believe this is what prevents us from installing SP on our watches.
[Samsung Gear S3] se47:
I ask now on another forum and wait answer.

Man buy R760 from USA, now version APK7.

Pnone not Samsung. Adding russian card without problem.

SP working via NFC and MST.

Sorry for my bad english.
[Samsung Gear S3] Sword Fish:
APK7 is the firmware version but I need to know what CSC version the Americans have. Using the procedure above, you can check and see what version you have. It won't hurt your watch to just check the version number.

Swordfish
[Samsung Gear S3] michaeldanielbourke:
My guess is my model number is the American version SM-R760

CSC: R760OXA1APK6 SM-R760
[Samsung Gear S3] Sword Fish:
We have PK7 as the firmware but my thinking must be incorrect. It seems we all have OXA as the CSC value so now I'm puzzled as to how the watch knows not to install SP on my watch??

Swordfish
[Samsung Gear S3] michaeldanielbourke:
THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING AND SAMSUNG ARE HOPELESS, THEY TOLD ME I HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT TO BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTRY I PURCHASED, HONG KONG?? Is SM-R760 the USA version then?
[Samsung Gear S3] se47:
I think, need another activation SP.

May be enabling in special menu, before buy.

May be first pairing and activation in country non USA.

May be first pairing and activation with non USA Samsung phone firmware.

I dont know....
[Samsung Gear S3] NeoXTC:
gah samsung pay not available on my HK version of the watch. Gah is there any update on this (flashing firmware etc) to get samsung pay to work in my home country (australia)?

This is frustrating :(
[Samsung Gear S3] gremlin007:
It's the watch, nothing you do on your phone will bypass it. I'm in Canada, didn't even have the SP option in my gear app and then I sold my Canadian one and got a USA one and it installed itself on my Canadian S7 Edge (unrooted/unmodded). SP works even though we don't officially have SP in Canada (only pre-release for one bank)
[Android Apps and Games] Has.007:
Reserved 2.
[Android Apps and Games] Has.007:
Just in case!
[Android Apps and Games] MarceFX:
Hi pals!

Any image preview feature? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] edyreena:
I been using gbwhatsapp almost over 1 year..no banned like whatsapp+..i really enjoying this mod..

Request : can u add hide msg function like whatsapp extension xposed?..
[Android Apps and Games] praveenissac:
Hi,

I constantly flash my ROM and I have been using gbwhatsapp for long.

Is there any way I can backup my gbwhatsapp media and chats and restore after I flash the ROM?
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
Thanks!where is the download section?

ok i didnt find cause of tapatalk.in browser view is ok!please support a wifi tablet version!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Has.007:
Hi, Can you be more detailed? Do you want screenshots? Nd yes, you can see the media without downloading it if that's what you're talking about.

I'm glad. Enjoy! I'll keep updating as the base GBWhatsapp gets updated! :)

Can you post a screenshot of that mod?

That is not because of GBWhatsApp. When someone else joins messenger nd adds their contact list, Facebook would show them your contact as well to let them add you in their contact. :) But that's when you've your number configured on Facebook.

But make sure you've unchecked "Share My Account Info" option which shares data with Facebook.

For that go into WhatsApp settings, Tap Account Nd Untick The Checkbox which says Share My Account Info. Nd done. :)

Yeah it is quite easy, nd I'm a rom freak as well so I keep flashing roms.

Go into GBSettings. Scroll Down To Other Mods.

Then Tap On

6.7 Backup Data

It'll take some time depending on the size of your chats.

Also, before making a backup I recommend you to into your Whatsapp folder nd delete

Backup, Backups & Databases

folder.

Just to make a clean backup nd avoid any issues, after deleting you can proceed to MOD 6.7 Backup Data!

Hi, Here You Go. Downloads Section

Nd sorry Everyone for replying late. I didn't get the notifcation please mention me next time! Press Thanks & Enjoy! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bpushpak:
Does this allow for the media folder in SD card? This is the biggest issue with play store version
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
I would like to ask a call recorder to be included and also when we hide online status..it would be nice to show the last active time when we turn of the feature!like x messenger for facebook app..thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] rrgreatvijay5:
Can we trust this MOD?

I mean privacy?
[Android Apps and Games] KazaffDeux:
I couldn't parse the URL
[Android Apps and Games] hyperorb:
Looks good.

Will wait for instructions for "how to install".
[Android Apps and Games] Koen_Theuws:
Back up your regular WhatsApp,

Uninstall regular WhatsApp,

Install the APK,

Restore backup.
[Android Apps and Games] praveenissac:
Thanks for your reply.

I tried doing it your method. All my chats get backup up but not media. I want all videos and pictures too.

And how do I restore this backup to GBwhatsapp after I flash a new ROM?

To ask you in a simple way...

I want my GBWhatsapp as it is now with all chats and media after I flash a new ROM :)

Could you please help me with a detailed guide?

Thanks a lot mate :)
[Android Apps and Games] sohamsen:
No armv6 support :( yowhatsapp has all arch support

---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------

I dont trust these things now

A huge privacy risk is present in those modded whatsapps

and these apps came from unknown source

should we trust them ? i think not
[Android Apps and Games] swat4samp:
Hello, are you the real developer of gbwhatsapp? I've seen many web sites uploading it with their own downloader of gbwhatsapp. Forgive me for asking, Just wanted to clarify before installing :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] Has.007:
Update To v5.30 Would Be Available Tonight With Bug Fixes Nd New Features!​

That is something not related to WhatsApp. You've to change your default write storage to External SD Card.

Okay sure that would be added in the feature requests section. ;)

Well that is something even I can't answer since I'm not the actual developer of this app. :p

Have you tried installing it on Armv6? Doesn't work?

Can you please tell in detail?

Hi, As I told before you've to go to the MOD 6.7 (Backup Data)

This will make a full backup of your data but the backup would be in your internal storage. Just copy the WhatsApp folder to external storage, wipe your memory if it suggested for rom flashing nd flash the rom. After booting up. Copy whole WhatsApp folder to internal storage nd install latest version of GBWhatsApp Plus. Open it nd directly click on restore. That would restore your data nd everything the way it was before, no verification nd nothing all customization will stay the same.

Hi, No I'm not the real developer but my version is exactly based on the real developer's version. I've changed some sounds nd replaced the Flag Emojis section with Plus Emojis.

XDA is a clean nd direct links website so no worries of crap. :)
[Android Apps and Games] arneldna:
Hello [MENTION=6940293]Has.007[/MENTION]

I have been noticing, after the last few updates, it does not send images in its original resolution and the image sent/received is always downsized and compressed that looks awful inspite of keeping the image quality Mod @ 100% Any work around or am I missing something??