yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
unlock the bootloader and install TWRP BEFORE doing any updates, while still on Lollipop. That is the only safe, logical answer. An unlocked bootloader -- especially with custom recovery -- will let you do lot of things and is more forgiving of mistakes than a locked bootloader.

We keep telling people that and they won't believe us.

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Right. Several people who didn't like Lollipop but preferred the original Kitkat "speed", "battery life" or whatever successfully downgraded back to 4.4.4 -- but only AFTER they unlocked their bootloader. Even then you have to make sure you don't flash the old gpt.bin in ADB, but downgrading is possible with an UNlocked bootloader.

Even when flashing XT1250 firmware over XT1254 or vice versa, it CAN be done with a locked bootloader, but if you mess something up you are in big trouble. UNlocked bootloader? Just do it again, correcting your mistake the next time. ;)

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There was a guy on some website who was selling some Verizon keys a long time ago, known as "the Chinaman". He disappeared.

China Middleman Back??

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/china-middleman-t2751177

and another thread discussing same guy:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/4-1-vzw-att-moto-maker-bootloader-t2680651

Theory was that someone with access to Motorola's engineering software had a side business going. You know they unlock their bootloaders for testing and such. Someone with access to that software could make some money if they made sure they covered their tracks.

Also people who visited China were able to buy unlocked bootloader Droid Turbos well before Sunshine was released. One guy posted in this forum. In that case, it was probably pilfering some phones from the factory -- but again with unlocked bootloaders. So, there is some software out there somewhere, just kept under wraps.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] TheSt33v:
Haha the Chinaman? Really? Sounds like an evil arms dealer from a 90's action movie. Man, if only the magic official bootloader unlocking software was leaked. That would be like Christmas times infinity.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
I updated my post to include XDA links. I can't find any examples of Droid Turbos being unlocked via this eBay "purchase" only other Verizon phones, but there are the legitimate reports of unlocked Droid Turbos for sale in China in the year prior to Sunshine being released November 2015. One guy even posted on here because he was trying to install CM12.1 at the time on his BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED Droid Turbo he had purchased in China.

Note the Chinese middleman guy was charging $45 for bootloader unlock at the time, and Sunshine only charges $25. ;)
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] mr_5kool:
xml flash file is the last solution =))
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] mr_5kool:
[MENTION=3250376]ChazzMatt[/MENTION]: I think it's impossible to cross flash 1250 to 1254, but 1254 can flash to 1250
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] EjđiSixo:
Doesn anybody know how much does usually takes for Verzion ( or whoever does it ) to release xml sbf firmware file? And do they release every? I need latest MCG24 or at least system file (s) is enough.

I have everything except system files, if anybody can provide system files or knows hot to convert ones from ota , I can make complete fastboot xml zip.

EDIT: System from OTA is not enough. If somebody can provide system / backup from MCG24 phone, I might be able to make it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
No, people have done both. One guy messaged me on Hangouts telling me what he did, so I know it can be done.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] EjđiSixo:
Can you give little more info on this. Changed cid? Unlocked bootloader? Maybe we can use x1250 xml fastboot files until they release Marshmallow fastboot. I need one for backup , I know I'll brick the phone sooner or later , as guys above did lol..
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
Yes, unlocked bootloader and you don't flash the XT1254 bootloader. This was before Sunshine, and he converted XT1250 to XT1254 with unlocked bootloader.

We chatted over a few days, while he tried to find an XT1250, ordered one, then it arrived. Then he flashed the Verizon firmware. Here's the relevant portion of what he wrote:

I then asked him a couple of questions and he answered this:

I didn't hear from him anymore after that, so guess everything turned out OK. This in August 2015, was about a month after 5.1 was released for the Droid Turbo XT1254 (XT1250 was still on 4.4.4) but before Sunshine released their bootloader unlock for the XT1254 in November 2015.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] EjđiSixo:
Yeah but we're talking about vice-versa here, flashing xt1250 Firmware to xt1254 .

Flashing xt1254 firmware to xt1250 with unlocked bootloader doesn't seem like a big deal, it should be possible anyway..
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
That's been done, too. I didn't know that was the question.

One guy didn't want Verizon bloatware and his solution was to flash the "pure" Motorola firmware from the XT1250 over his XT1254.

Yes, he had unlocked bootloader and could have just uninstalled the bloatware. I'm not saying it was logical, I'm just telling you what he did.

So there's no question these two phones are exactly the same device, with exactly the same FCC ID.

The issue is the XT1250/XT1254 being flashed needs to the other needs an unlocked bootloader. And you can't downgrade (gpt.bin) when you flash.

So, for the purposes of this thread that information doesn't help you, if your XT1254 bootloader isn't unlocked.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5

https://xdaforums.com/droid-turbo/development/fxz-official-stock-firmware-6-0-1-mcg24-t3531571
[Samsung Gear S3] ipadgv1@me.com:
Is there any way to receive in the notification app also the photos when whatsapp arive?

I succeeded geting images for several times but most of the time i am only get a message that a photo is attached without the ability to watch it.

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Samsung Gear S3] tipztv:
This may be helpful to you: https://youtu.be/7TDgQCCfN-o

It's my app. It works with both S2 & S3
[Samsung Gear S3] ipadgv1@me.com:
Excellent..tnx :)
[Samsung Gear S3] wasim9283:
Need to buy, oh oh, any way thanks
[Samsung Gear S3] chris_morcos:
Please remove

Please remove.

This is not relevant to the Gear S3.
[Samsung Gear S3] gpmg762:
Same here, sometimes the photo is viewable but most of the time it just shows a photo attachment.
[Samsung Gear S3] LoetjeSelln:
Found the 'bug'

Hey,

After a few tests I think that i found the issue.

It seems that only PNG files are able to show up in a notification of whatsapp on the Gear S3.

Yust had contact with Samsung to report this.
[Oppo F1] Jamie_oppo:
How do I use fastboot to wipe project spectrum then flash color OS on my oppo f1f. My aim is to flash back color is then fix my recovery problem.
[Oppo F1] my666.onion:
Me too
[Oppo F1] Jamie_oppo:
There's a project spectrum recovery somewhere. Flash it and it will be fixed
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Hello Friends,

I own a wonderful OP3T and I have some small questions that maybe can be answered here:

1-I have duplicate contacts in Dialer due to whatsapp, if I uncheck the contacts permission no duplicates where showed in dialer and if I uninstall whatsapp the problem also disappears. No duplicate contacts in contacts app, with or without whatsapp. This is extremely annoying for me, IÂ´m a extremely neat person and much including and especially with my contacts.

2-Best root method while using Oxygen OS 3.5.3 as daily ROM. In this post http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/development/toolkit-oneplus-3t-toolkit-unlock-t3507729 we have an amazing toolkit, can I use it to root my phone after check OEM Unlock in developer options?

3-I usually use Xposed, when I root my phone, using Oxygen OS 3.5.3, can I install and use Xposed?

4-I buy this screen protector for OP3T https://oneplus.net/oneplus-3-3t-tempered-glass-screen-protector It´s not a good screen protector. The glass DON´T cover all the screen of the phone, maybe I should buy the curved tempered one from oneplus store? Here is the link: https://oneplus.net/oneplus-3-3t-curved-tempered-glass-screen-protector Or you can recommend to buy another one?

Really thanks for your time and answers guys!!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] jemeljsh:
Yes, you can. My daily driver currently is OxgenOS 3.5.3. rooted with stock kernel + xposed (flat style and rootcloak modules), since its currently the best performing setup out-there. All essential features are there, battery life and overall performance is amazing. Tried 3.5.4. but went back to 3.5.3. as its much better battery performance wise.

1. Install custom recovery -> http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/development/recovery-twrp-oneplus-3t-t3507308

2. Root your phone with -> https://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

3. Install xposed:

3.1. install xposed apk 3.1.1.

link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer

link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

and reboot to recovery ->

3.2. in recovery install xposed .zip (current version v87 sdk 23)

link: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/

4. Now boot into system, run xposed installer app and install

working modules

some of which are discussed here:

http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/best-xposed-modules-op3t-t3511222/page3
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Someguyfromhell:
I believe it is possible to merge the contacts. Or just hide WhatsApp contacts from Phone app.

I'm not sure why it's displaying it separately anyway.

Unlock bootloader, use custom recovery (TWRP) to flash SuperSU. Works quite good. I'm not familiar with the toolkit, but I'd guess it does the same thing, as there is no other root method at this moment.

Orzly V2 is widely recommended one. Check Accessories section for more information. I ordered two-pack (was/is on discount), haven't received it yet though. I currently have the curved tempered glass one, it works good, though it does cut off a bit of left and right side of the screen.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Really thanks for your fast answer,

I want exactly the same as you OxgenOS 3.5.3. rooted with stock kernel + xposed but Iï¿½m totally confussed, before install TWRP I must check OEM unlock option and unlock bootloader via fastboot as usual, right? Also I read something about dm-verity and swipe to allow system modifications in TWRP that I donï¿½t fully understand :S

This is the link to TWRP webpage where the dm-verity thing is commented http://teamw.in/devices/oneplus3t.html

I donï¿½t want to end with a half bricked OP 3T after 1 week of using it xD, thanks in advance.

Cheers.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Thanks for your help!!!

About merging contacts, I try to search on XDA and internet in general and anything works for me, also I have enable to show just gmail contacts (us always I do) but still have duplicate contacts i ndialer from whatsapp.

Ok, with the root question!!!

Nice I love Orzly I try to buy it on amazon or similar for my OP 3T.

Thanks again mate.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] jemeljsh:
Yes, OEM unlock via fastboot/ADB is the first step. Just follow this guide and you will be good -> http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3t/development/recovery-twrp-oneplus-3t-t3507308

Since you want to have the same exact result, here's shortened guide version:

1.	Install ADB;

2.	Download TWRP for OP3T -> https://dl.twrp.me/oneplus3t/;

3.	In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.

4.	Now go to Settings -> Developer options -> check â€œOEM unlockingâ€ and â€œUSB debuggingâ€ just to be safe;

5.	Set Screen lock to either none or swipe in order to avoid any possibile issues;

6.	Reboot into fastboot (vol up + power);

7.	Do OEM unlock (aka bootloader unlock) through ADB with command -> fastboot oem unlock

WARNING: Unlocking your bootloader will erase all userdata on the device! Your device will be completely reset to factory defaults!

8.Reboot into fastboot (vol up + power), flash customer recovery/TWRP with these commands through ADB (twrp.img should be located in ADB folder):

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

fastboot boot twrp.img

9.	Boot into custom recovery/TWRP;

10.	Download latest superSU https://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and copy it to phone memory /sdcard/

11.	Flash the copied superSU from TWRP and boot into system.

12.	Done. Boot into system and check if you are rooted.

Afterwards follow my guide of installing xposed. FYI - some xposed modules cause bootloops therefore its recommended to do a full backup before testing a new module or at least have xposed uninstaller downloaded on the phone.

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I have this duplicate contact issue (gmail + whatsapp contacts) on Resurrection-remix ROMS, but never on stock (3.5.2, 3.5.3., 3.5.4.), so its kind of odd you are having it on stock.. Although both on OxygenOS and RR roms Contacts to display is set to show All contacts (phone, whatsapp, google) on OxygenOS contacts are not displayed in double amount, but on RR roms they are being shown in double amount unless you manually merged them or check to show only google contacts.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Hello again mate!!

Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or done (I use ADB for my other devices) and no problem with the rest of the steps, I just was a bit unsure about the start of all the process, I do it a lot of times but I´m still a beginner, when I do it I post the results here.

About the strange duplicate contacts issue, I´m thinking on lets see what happen after unlock BL because it wipes the entire phone. This is a very very small issue but it´s very important and very annoying for a person like me. I also tell here if the issue persists after unlock BL.

Really thanks again for your help.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Hello again,

I unlock BL, install TWRP and boot it, now I must swipe to allow modifications, I should swipe and follow the instructions in the TWRP thread to flash SuperSU to get root and flash dm-verity and forced encryption disabler zip. to can boot, right?

Thanks in advance
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] jemeljsh:
1. Swipe;

2. Install SuperSU;

3. Reboot to system.

Dm-verity is not required as you are rooting your rom ;) just forger it :D
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Hello again jemeljsh,

I was at home doing nothing and after check TWRP post I decide to ask, an user says that I must install dm-verity zip in order to use FORMAT DATA. I´m a bit worried about get a half brick or similar... Sorry for my low understanding of op ·t but what I should do? I have 2 different answers....

Thanks in advance.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Officechris:
I hated the Orzly ones. Most glass ones ride above the surface due to the curvature of the screen. 2 days of having one on and it was filled with dust, looked terrible. Ended up going with the plastic ones, shame as I love glass.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Istvan_86:
Hello,

If IÂ´m not wrong I use Orzly in my 1+1 and for my business phone and IÂ´m totally satisfied with them. I check a bit more deep in the web about Orzly ones.

Thanks for your answer!!!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Officechris:
I live by my Orzly for my OPO as well, the screen is different on the 3t, it's slightly curved, and if the glass touched it, it would warp the display. That's why it has these tiny beads on the screen so it sits slight above the surface.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] rmsnus:
Hi,

Can we root 3t without unlocking bootloader. I would like to remove unwanted system apps and install some root apps. No intention of installing custom ROM. Thanks.

Cheers,

Maddy
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] seabro01:
You needed unlocked bootloader to flash TWRP and root (SuperSU or Magisk).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhanjayc:
Hi Friends,

I have played a lot with xperia z and never got into such situation.

So i have been using this resurrection remix 7.1.1 rom 12122016 build, and wanted to switch device so to give this device to my family member i flashed .222 5.1.1 as he is not techy like me and wont be able to fix problems on his own.

now the thing is i am stuck at black screen after sony logo

I know kernel is there there is just some system issue and to fix it i did below things still no success.

1. flashed ftf 6602 (Double checked and re downloaded FTF in case ftf was courrepted)

2. used emma tool and updated phone

3. flash twrp and flashed Xperia_Z_eXistenZ_Premium_v4.0.0

non of about gave me stock Rom and now i am stuck at non system in my phone just kernel mean as soon as i start my phone there is sony logo but after that there is no process.

Help would be great solace.

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] St.Jimmy90:
First of all: read the forum rules. After 1400 posts you should know that the GENERAL section is not the right place to ask questions like this.

Second: Wich file system are you using? If it's any other but ext4 you should format the storage using twrp.

Did you flash with Androxyde's flashtool, or just with Emma?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sujay4138:
Hey ! i too experienced the same issue earlier today.. Only the latest build isnt working when flashed ..I flashed the kitkat build via flashtool and it worked.. is there any solution.. ? ive been trying since morning.. And another thing is that recovery also cant be flashed . So im literally stuck at this phase. :crying:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darknessemo05:
just flash a stock rom from flashtool i always encounter that when i corrupt flashing thru recovery.. like i fully wipe and forgot to put rom in internal lol
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhanjayc:
Flashed with both Emma and flashetool

Even tried custom lp rom via twrp but the same situation
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustinX_9:
Have you fixed your issue? I have the same case. I flashed it to stock ROM but the black screen is still occurring after xperia logo.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zerikwan:
1. make sure your partition is ext4

2. download proper official Kitkat 4.4.4 firmware (.tft), flash it with Androxyde's flashtool (make sure the .ftf is not corrupted, driver is installed, good usb cable and 75% of battery or above).

3. if you wanna check the device is in good shape, try to boot up (in my case, I'll flash LP 5.1.1 right after flashing KK firmware is done).

4. if the device is boot up correctly, turn off your device and begin to flash LP 5.1.1 firmware

NOTE: somewhere on this forum say about the right version of flashtool to flash the firmware to our device, older version of flashtool. But I'm using version 0.9.22.3 and everything is fine. However, I can see that the flashtool is not using the newest engine while flashing my device (C6603) but using the older engine instead.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schastang:
Hi,

I have already been in such a situation.

1) Try to flash (with flashtool) official 4.2 Android firmware, boot, then flash latest one (5.1.1)

2) Try to flash official firmware (4.2) with xflasher (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74122327&postcount=212, https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74122295&postcount=2)

Good luck!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RamonXick:
still having same issue with my z3, flashing with emma and tft but stuck on sony logo :(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yyy134341:
I also met this problem yesterday.

I use the latest Flashtool and flash the latest firmware but it said The bundle does not match the connected device.

Then I use a older version like 0.9.18 to flash the latest firmware. The problem you said occurred. It stuck in black screen after Sony logo.

Here is how I fix it:

1. Use an older version of Flashtool to flash an older firmware such as 4.4.4_10.5.1.A.0.283 like me.

2. After flashing the old firmware it should be normally powered on. Then power off and enter the flash mode again. And flash the latest firmware, problem fixed.

Hope that my experience can offer a bit help for you.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
XOS Chameleon ROM​

HI GUYS

MY ALL ROM PORTED WITH NEW PORTING METHOD​

HERE MY ROM COLLECTION to U007

google drive folder

LIST:

AICP 11 ( im just ported but not tested yet)

AMIGO OS ( first boot take long time because the rom deodexing yourself [ ~15-20min]

FIRA OS

FLYME OS 6

IPHONE 7 ROM reworked

LineAge OS ( im just ported but not tested yet)

PAC-ROM (everything works)

Resurrection Remix REWORKED (FM fixed and now everything works)

Star OS

XOS v2 REWORKED with new porting method

Working:

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

GPS

Camera

Camera FOCUS fixed

Loud speaker

Microfone

Sim card

Memcard

Etc.....

DOWNLOAD

REWORKED WITH NEW PORTING METHOD

Download

Wipe all

Flash ROM from TWRP Recovery

Reboot and Enjoy!

I waiting replies.

Flyme OS 6

download
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
Install TWRP

Requirements: -MTK VCOM driver ( If you dont know how install, search it in google)

How install TWRP?

1.) Download this rar https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4vXL_-A5tC2RUw3OU0ybHZSZ3M

2.) Extract it

3.) Open SP Flashtool and open the scatter file

4.) Connect your phone to pc

5.) Press download button

6.) Turn off your device , waiting few second and turn on. ( The sp flastool start working)

Congratulation !

You successfully installed TWRP recovery for your U007.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
can i change language to german/english?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
i cant add my google accounts pls fix that or say how to solve the problem!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
why i cannot add google accounts on this rom error by communiation with google-servers

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nice that you said me that you have a rom but support would be very nice...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
Hi

the googleplay working perfectly in my phone

the rom dont buggy

I think

1) wipe all in TWRP (wipe/advanced wipe and check Dalvik, system, Cache, Data )

2) Reinstall Rom

3) Int he first boot up. In xaccount settings , select the other country.

Reply if it works.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
i meant google not xacc
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
yes i know but possible it is influence google account.

Just try it what i written
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
doesnt work for me
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
Ok

i will test the download link and the rom

and maybe tomorrow this bug will fixed.

all the best bro
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DoubtTM:
i will try it tomorrow because i have no school so enough time to test it tomorrow
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wojtekll:
hello, can i easily return to the original rom ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
Sure.

1. method:

Make TWRP backup of the stock rom. (all data and app restorable)

2.method:

Use SP Flashtool and flash stock rom from pc
[Miscellaneous Android Development] androidia:
Would this rom work with ulefone u007 pro?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sisxgame:
Unfortunately no. Becouse u007 pro have diffrent chipset.

(u007=MT6580 ; u007 pro=MT6735 )

Sorry bro.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wojtekll:
Welcome, rom works very well, I had to just turn off the screen soft keys, now it's time for more tests. I do not know it is possible to the middle button works as on the original rom, after holding the last show running programs - now opens google.