yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] imgettingold:
Thanks again for your reply, Vladimir. The nice thing about the MI5 is that MIUI has had time to have some of the bugs ironed out so I agree that it would be foolish to jump straight into CM 14.1 without giving it time to mature. My girlfriend cares not one bit for technical things and, you're right, would not understand why things don't work properly and would think that I had bought her a lemon of a phone.

Can I ask you one more thing, my friend? The more I read (and with your help) the more I learn, but I am always coming across contradictions. For example, I thought with a locked bootloader one had to use a deepflash cable to overwrite the bootloader via MiFlash and fastboot. Here are the instructions I found which clearly delineate between unlocked bootloader and normal usb cable, and locked bootloader with deepflash engineering cable.

http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-flash-miui-global-stable-rom-on-mi-5-running-china-stable-rom/

Is this the only way to go to China Dev rom i.e. do I need to order a deepflash cable? I am confused.

Thanks again for all your help, I can assure you it is very much appreciated especially the part about flashing the EU rom with TWRP. That sounds just what I need.

Cheers,

p.s. thanks for pointing me to the right xposed module too!
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
My bad. You need MI PC Suite. Here is a guide:

http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-fix-bricked-mi-5-with-locked-bootloader-and-update-to-global-rom/

Don't pay attention to the "bricked device" in the title. The procedure is the same. This is what I used to go from the fake rom to chinese dev one. Keep in mind that you need to download RECOVERY roms and in MI PC Suite you need to chose RECOVERY FLASH (R.Flash).
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] imgettingold:
Ahh, now it makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Apologies for the slight delay in getting back to you Vladimir. I've typed up two verbose replies and lost them because XDA logged me out whilst writing them so I'll keep this one brief.

You emphasized using the recovery ROM, but do you have a link perchance for the china dev recovery as I've only been able to find a link for the global stable rom in flashboot and recovery flavours. The only link I have for china dev is this one

http://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435

and that does not specify recovery, so flashboot should be assumed?

Thanks again, friend, and wishing you (and your girlfriend) a Merry Christmas whilst I have your ear.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
If I remember correctly, when you do R.Flash in MI PC Suite you can chose the MIUI Version (Stable or Dev) and the download will be made automatically.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] elot01:
Hello,

I have to disagree with Vladimir.

Your description of actions is spot-on.

I have done exactly that and i am very happy with CM13 (not CM14.1 i agree on that one :))

If you do flash CM, DO NOT flash SuperSU.

Root is build in CM, just activate the Developer Options and in there is the option to activate root.

But i have been using MIUI8 for about 2 weeks. 1 week waiting for unlock (problems with getting the permissions to my account) and later again 1 week to try the latest version.

Both times i had much trouble with apps being killed in the background, because MIUI is much more aggressive in killing background tasks and that is not changeable as far as i could find. That is why the battery seems to last longer. But i have in CM the same battery settings active and CM lasts just as long as the MIUI versions i had.

Also there were a lot of bugs in both versions of MIUI, that made it almost impossible for me to use it for my work.

So i would suggest, follow you own steps and first try the MIUI that you installed and if you have some problems, flash CM13 and try that for a week.

Then make a choice of what you want to use in the future.

About the MIUI flash version: if you have Global now, just upgrade via the app to the developer version. Since you already know that version, just use that one.

Chinese version is only in Chinese and English.

Global has some more languages.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
Anyway unlocking bootloader works on China Stable too. Not only on Dev version. But you still need to install the China Stable. You called your girlfriend "missus" therefore I assume you are in UK and you bought your phone from an online reseller. MI5 sold by resellers are coming with a "fake" ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
Memory management it is changeable in MIUI. There's an option for that in Developer Settings. By default it's set on on "middle" and indeed it is quite aggressive. But if you set it on "low" or "off" (my personal choice" and at the same time you turn off battery saving mode which is set on by default your apps won't be killed in the background. When I wake up in the morning (waken by alaram which never been killed by the way) my Need for Speed No limits is always where I left it in the evening.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] PetritH:
What theme is that? it looks awesome
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
Nightshade! Link: http://zhuti.xiaomi.com/detail/378b1e4d-156e-4c98-b483-8f857b3fea09
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] elot01:
Hmmm, strange. :confused:

I have only seen the option to set the background apps to a max of 5, no Off option.

But whatever the options, i still suggest to everybody to try the MIUI first for a week or so and later try the CM13 or CM14.1 version and make your own choice after that.

If MIUI works for someone, stay on it, else use CMxx
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] vladimir_carlan:
On a normal situation i would suggest the same. Or even not to make any suggestion at all. In this case I did it because OP mentioned that the phone is going to be a gift for his girlfriend. If I'd gift a phone I'd gift a reliable phone. And as of today even the official CM maintainer don't think CM is reliable. If he'd consider that CM is reliable will have at least one snapshot/milestone and not only nightlies.

About Memory optimisation is a different option in Developer options. Is not part of Background processes limit.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] elot01:
The CM13 version is reliable and also has normal releases, not only Nightly's.

I have been using it since a few months now on my Mi5 (before that alsmost 2 years on the Mi 4i)

I agree on Cm14.1, not stable enough for me, but CM13 is absolutely stable.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] plikmuny:
I have unknown device error while unlocking bootloader. Anyone with similar issue bypassed it and unlocked BL? Pls help me.

Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers] imgettingold:
Hi again, I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who posted in this thread (particularly Vladimir and elot101). I've had to sort a couple of things out on the car which have prevented me from having a play on the phone, and with Christmas so close I decided discretion was the better part of valour, and giving the phone as is to my girlfriend to ensure that my Christmas present to her is not a brick, then prying it off her a few days later and flashing Dev, and pestering Xiaomi for an unlock because an Android phone without root, firewall, X-posed privacy module and titanium back-up may as well be an Apple product as far as I'm concerned.

I give you my word that I will bump this thread and let you know my experiences (good or bad) so that I can contribute back to the sum knowledge of this topic.

If anyone is reading this, something that I suspected but was not sure of that I would like to confirm for someone else like me is that recovery roms end with a .zip extension and fastboot ones have a .tgz if you are having trouble distinguishing them. Elementary perhaps, but it's always nice to have these things confirmed.

Merry Christmas guys. I hope everyone gets whatever they want, even if that's a smile from a loved one.

Best wishes
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
My note 4 n910f keeps bootlooping. Mainly when I install an app from playstore. It's stock ROM rooted with ramkernel. So when I install an app it will bootloop. Only way to get it on is to remove the battery for 1 minute. Put battery back in then plug on charge then it will turn on. I also can't flash a custom ROM as it bootloops during green screen "android is starting" any help is appreciated
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] thegameksk:
Hey all. I finally have to give back my note 7. I want to switch to the V20. Just wondering if the ones on sale now are still rootable or if they were updated and cant be rooted?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] kbrn:
That was the first and only bootloader unlockable V20 variant

so it's a go for root
[Huawei GX8] FcukBloat:
hi guys, sorry but my GF changed boot security code in her G8 and then forgot it, so now she can't reach anymore the homescreen (so can't access any data!). that's her phone i swear!

completely stock untouched huawei mm fw, no root, BL locked.

i think in bootloader/fastboot mode i can factory reset to get rid of the boot security, but this way I'm afraid I'll delete all her data from internal sdcard? that would be a disaster, as she have plenty of pictures of our baby taken in the last few months! :((

do you know if i can bypass this security someway?

when i connect the phone to the pc i don't see anything, as i can't change USB connection mode (no drop down notification panel when screen is locked! ;( )

any suggestion?

you think in fastboot/bootloader mode I can maybe copy the sdcard content via fastboot/adb maybe?

guys please help i desperately need some advice...

Tia! ;)
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] wohshsihp:
Just need a yes or no. I've read tons of threads but can't get a simple yes or no. I inherited this phone so I couldn't unlock before taking an update. Can I root this phone:

Yes

or

No
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] alluringreality:
No, you cannot currently root a Pixel on NMF26O with the default locked bootloader. The current root method requires an unlocked bootloader, and the exploit that previously allowed the Verizon bootloader to be unlocked does not work on NMF26O.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bturkel:
Can you flash back to OEM image and unlock then reflash new build then root?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
No. You can't flash unless it is already unlocked.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Dirky:
I'm considering switching from my Blackberry 8700 to a Kaiser. (T-Mobile MDA vario III).

I'd welcome any information on the stability of the unit? My last windows mobile about 3 years ago, XDA ii, was awful, crashing and locking up.

How far have things come? How often can I expect crashes if I just use the inbuilt apps?

Many thanks

D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] michalopoulosgk:
I also moved from Blackberry Pearl. Kaiser and WM6 is very stable. No lockups, programs work as expected. For ATT, I just transferred the sim from the Pearl and made some changes to the contract.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Dirky:
Thanks,

I've been reading the battery life is not too good?

Also do you use Exchange push email? How much drain does that put on the battery? It seems negligible with the Blackberry.

I'm frustrated by the lack of features on the BB, ie no 3g, camera or wifi.

D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] michalopoulosgk:
The battery life is indeed not as good as the BB. I do use Exchange Push html email, works perfectly, you can see all attachments much better than the BB. I installed an extened battery (2700 mAh, you can get it from many sources) and I run Bluetooth, Exchange mail (push) and several phones and web searches all day. I recharge at night. The battery is the weakest part of all WM6 devices in my opinion. It is compensated however by the richness of features, the email attachment issues, etc. I also love the GPS on this phnoe. I installed TomTom and I use it in any car I rent and it works flawlessly.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ruffruff:
Hi,

I am using exchange email via Visto PushEmail solution on my kaiser and battery life hasn't been of any issues. Emails viewing, office attachment viewing has never been so much easier on Kaiser, not to mention, typing of email as well.

My push email application integrates itself onto the system, so my contacts, task and calendar are sync directly to my kaiser, doesn't require me to do any wired syncing to outlook. it is on 24hrs a day, battery consumption is negligible to me. I have not use an BB device before, but if compare with Nokia E61i, the battery life is definitely alot better and also lots of application available to enhance your experience.

anyway, if you guys are interested in this Visto Solution, try www.visto.com

if interested in a test account, let me know, i know someone from the company who can help us. just want to say that i am a frequent handset changer, so this is one application which I must say, I have never regretted installing ... definitely better than BB Connect. :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] dizzy33:
What is this Visto service ? It's not clear on their website.

Do they purpose a pushmail application or a pushmail account on their server ?

I would be very interested to sync my Calendar/notes/ etc with my company account through 3G connection, I tried many VPN softwares but none worked.

I could access my emails/calendar infos via a microsoft exchange server using a web browser but I could not sync it.

Any working solution would be appreciated ...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Boutchoo:
Hey guys and gals!

After a few weeks of using the phone, I now feel comfortable doing a Nandroid Backup (TWRP).

I used to do it all the time on my OPO Kitkat, but now with Android Marshmallow, it's quite different.

Here is my situation:

A2017U (us version)

TWRP 3.0.2.2 Installed

Bootloaded Unlocked

Rooted

Xposed Framework v87 installed

Update B29 installed

Inside TWRP>Backup I have many options:

1- Boot (64MB)

2- Cache (2MB)

3- Data(6969MB)

4- Recovery (64MB)

5- System (3723MB)

6- System Image (6144MB)

7- EFS (4MB)

By default, the "Boot", "Data" and "System" are selected, but after some reading I could also backup "System Image" for a near-perfect restore.

Also, some said to backup the EFS in-case it gets corrupted/damage, but some say it can brick your device.

Could anyone tell me what should I backup in case I get stuck somewhere in the future.

Thank you !! :)

P.S: I have removed any fingerprints and set the lock screen to "Swipe" (no pattern).
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] lafester:
First, make sure to flash the official twrp. Do not keep the one we use to unlock bootloader.

There is no harm in backing up efs, in fact it is a good idea to do so. Just do not select it during a restore unless something has wiped your current efs and its the only way to fix.

I don't see a need to back up a full system image but couldn't hurt to at least have one for safe keeping.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Boutchoo:
How do I know which TWRP I installed ?

Do you have a link for the official TWRP for the Axon 7 ?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] lafester:
Its in the dev forum titled official twrp.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Boutchoo:
This? :

https://twrp.me/devices/zteaxon7.html

https://dl.twrp.me/ailsa_ii/

Edit: Looks like there's twrp-3.0.3-0-ailsa_ii Out for the Axon 7

But the official XDA Forum Page it's twrp-3.0.2-0-a2017u

After flashing the 3.0.2-0-a2017u, I now have in the backup sections: Modem (NON-HLOS) (95MB), I don't know if I should back it up.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luv-Kush:
Someone help me with WiFi hotspot I know its working when turn ON but my tablet on 4.4.4 never connects says connecting but keeps repeating the same. If I change from 2.4 to 5g it works for that time then next time I have to change to 2.4g to work. Thanks for helping. That's using Micro Droid for hotspot.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
hello,just bought a cheap note 4 but it's locked to 02 but i'm on EE, just wondering if it's best to root and put EE firmware on it or buy an unlock code and just pop my sim in,thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
If you root and put EE firmware on that doesn't mean it's unlocked and will accept your sim. It's needs network unlocking. Usually if you call 02 they will onlock it for about £25. Maybe cheaper
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
hi,cheers will pop into 02 this week
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
I ran into this problem. Got my mother in laws old phone....locked to O2 and I'm with Three.

Went into my local O2 store and was told that I didn't have authorization to do it as their records showed the owner of the device to be someone else. Was told that I'd have to get the 'registered' owner to have it unlocked.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] milad78:
Thank you for another great rom! Can you pls provide us a link for correct Phh's SuperUser binary for this rom? The app is easy to find on google play, but im not sure about the binary.. Thank you!

Nevermind, got it here: http://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/wip-selinux-capable-superuser-t3216394
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Njjan:
İ want to flyme os 6 + neovision camera 6.1

for nx512j

Pleaseeeee :(
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jewnersey:
Bought my sister a tab s as a gift.

Brother flew home with it, in carry on.

Was working fine, then "randomly" overnight decided to do this.

Looks to me like the LCD just killed itself, but has anyone experienced any like this.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crescendo Xenomorph:
its the infamous battery issue I think...

mine was like that several times before I decided to change the battery under warranty, and working perfectly since....
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jewnersey:
Interesting. Do you have any specific information regarding this issue that might justify a replacement from Samsung? Is there a self-fix?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
Check on youtube for a guide on how to take the T700 apart it`s quite easy, check the battery connector, check the display cable.

The 8.4" has a lot of problems with connectors becoming loose, I think it`s because it can be bent without breaking inside pants pockets ect gradually loosening the connectors, You cannot do that with the 10.5"

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jewnersey:
Thanks John. Will send this along to my bro.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flame1845:
I've made sure I've turned off ambient display, but my phone's screen keeps turning on (black and white) when I pick up or nudge the phone. How can I completely disable this feature?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lanrat:
In the settings menu there is a option for "gestures" inside there is the option to turn off lift to check phone. That'll do it.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] msvr3:
What are the normal temperature for oneplus 3, when playing games, using fb,messsenger,whatsapp in 4g and watching video and doing all the same activities in an ambent temperature of 29
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Explorer23:
I don't think many people actually measure temps of their phones ... Suffice to say - it can get pretty warm, but not too hot (maybe max around 45°C on surface). Internal (cpu) I guess could easily achieve 70+.

P.S.: Stop being so paranoid! This is at least third thread you opened about temperatures and people keep telling you that your phone is NOT overheating ...
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] msvr3:
This is the reason

I posted a pic using cpu Z... It was when I was uploading a video in Instagram.... See sensors Reaching 50-55???

I was tethering and using Instagram.. Is this normal for this
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] nikexv2:
With light usage i get about 30°c and on heavy load the cpu goes up to 70°c, those temps are pretty normal
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] LMcR92:
FFS it's a metal backed device which conducts heat but also passively cools faster. Devices are getting very powerful. I came from a Z3+ which hit 80-90 °c on the soc. This device is no where near being "hot" and that's from running consistent synthetic benchmarks and gets to 50°c but cooled very fast.

If it hits 80°c + on the Soc not the individual cores as they ramp up and down very fast then maybe you can repost.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] crzykiller:
Holy crap I'm tired of this... Those sensors are for the CPU, the CPU throttles at 85°C and here you are asking us the same question in which we've already answered you.. THERE IS NO PROBLEM with your phone. Now stop asking these questions and stop being so freakin paranoid. It's hot outside your phone will get hot.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexbale:
Does anyone know a Good Marshmallow Touchwiz based Custom Rom For S4 mini I9195 ??
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noppy22:
Unfortunately, there needs to be a touchwiz base for the device to make a custom rom from. So the only touchwiz custom roms for the i9195 are 4.4.2 kitkat or earlier.

Also it is nearly impossible to port a touchwiz rom from a different device unless they have very similar hardware
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexbale:
No i mean custom roms like V-rom ; Hopelite ....etc
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KevinX8:
If your looking for touchwiz UI just get a CM based Rom and get any old touchwiz theme off the playstore but if you want the awful fork of android that is touchwiz then no there is no MM version for the S4 mini
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
isn't there anything like SuperMan nor Electron Team for i9195?!?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
if useful I found the following, google "Update Galaxy S4 Mini to Android 5.1.1 S6 Mini Lollipop Custom Firmware (by Saad Khan) ".

I tried to install it via CWM but haven't succeeded yet... let me know if anyone does in the meantime.

the other one I found is googling "Update Galaxy S4 Mini (All Variants) to Android 5.0 S5 Mini Lollipop Custom ROM (by adityapal, senior XDA member)"
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexbale:
I've already tested those roms but they have several issues like white text , recents , ............................. so i removed them and reinstalled the stock rom again :(
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
so in your experience they aren't reliable, are they...?!? I only found the first by Saad Khan, for the second one (adityapal/adizmayazal) I get a download error.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexbale:
i'd say it's better to keep the stock rom than installing those custom roms with those annoying bugs :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dankie001:
Can anyone suggest what is the closest device from which it could be possible to port Touchwiz LP or MM for S4 mini?!?!?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
such a shame a 1.5 y/o device is till at 4.4.2... at least 5.0.1!

the matter is that I really feel comfortable and love some touchwiz features...

good question! let's hope in an answer (but i find it hard)...
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noppy22:
It's more like 3.5 years old, released middle of 2013.

Unfortunately, old devices like this one you can have old touchwiz or newer custom roms. Luckily we still have a really good group of developers even now working on android 7.1.1 :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
but i9195 is june 2015...
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noppy22:
I'm not sure where you get your info, the S5 mini was released in July 2014.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frac82:
GSMARENA
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noppy22:
That's the S4 mini plus (i9195l)