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[Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers] qlumborum:
So I see "NOOB FRIENDLY THREAD". Sorry if my questions are too much noobish.

I just bought MI5S on aliexpress with installed international version of firmware on my phone. And I want to know how to start?

1) How to unlock everything (+root) + install TWRP + update to latest firmware + backup. Is there a guide for novices?

2) Do I need mi account? (I never user xiaomi phones before)

3) Do we have any stable unofiicial firmwares?

4) Is there a way to disable all xiaomi-related things?
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers] claudioita:
Hi I have a Mi 5S plus.

Would like to root for using some programs (gmd, Autovoice, few others).

Not interested in trying new roms, and prefer a simple root, hoping that I can receive Xiaomi software updates without big problems.

Possible? Instructions??
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers] sesser:
Hi, maybe not much of a n00b question but didn't want to make a new thread for this little thing.

I own Mi5S since yesterday 3/64GB version and first issue i've noticed is that its getting hot really quick (battery sensor in settings shows 38'C) i know it has Snap 821 but still, making a phone call and feeling hot in hand. Sure, the aluminium back is transfering the heat but its not a pleasant feeling. Is that normal with this model ?
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers] Linus X.:
Unlock, root, which custom

Hey experts,

I see a few questions pending, but I hope someone is gonna pick them up soon, and mine as well! ;)
[MENTION=256262]sesser[/MENTION], mine does get a bit warm sometimes, but never to an uncomfortable level. Hard to say if you're more sensitive, or whether there's something wrong with your phone...

First a bit about my situation:

I bought the mi5s 3/64GB directly from the Xiaomi online store in China.

Unfortunately I dropped it within less then a month and now the 3 touch buttons are going crazy. Fingerprint scanner is still working fine though. I found a temporary fix with the apps "remap buttons" and "VirtualSoftKeys". But MIUI kills these apps all the time, so I have to re-enable them in settings/accessibility. Definitely not a long term solution!

I also managed to install the google play store. But it is unavailable quite frequently.

I'd like to install LineageOS as soon as there is a stable release. But until then, I hope to find a better solution than what I have now.

So here are my questions:

1) Does the MIUI.eu rom have any advantages over the Chinese version? For example I have quite a few system apps that are in Chinese. Would be nice to have them in English. Or getting the search bar in the notifications go to google.com... Or is there another stable rom you'd recommend instead? Or are the differences so small, that I should wait for LineageOS?

2) What reason should I tell Xiaomi for unlocking my phone? I read "My Mi5s came with a custom ROM. Please approve my unlock permissions so I can flash the official MIUI ROMs." But I don't think that works, as I bought mine straight from their website.

Thanks!

Linus X.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers] jigs4wkiller:
The newest lineageos version is very stable and bug free when you make a clean install with dynamic gapps
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HyperM3:
Ok so maybe this is a Chrome beta issue but it started when updated to 7.1.1.

Every time Im on a long page Im viewing, I cannot scroll all the way down. Ill pull the page down and then it will jump back up to the top.

For example, when Im on Amazon.com and I click "read more" on a review for something. It will expand the review but then the page will jump to the bottom of the review. Then Ill try scrolling up to the beginning of the review and it will keep jumping down to the bottom.

This is really frustrating and its happening on many different sites including this one.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Traqic:
This seems to be a chrome bug. Click/press/ tap on a non link element and you can then scroll. If you click on a link or button it seems to keep that link or button focused and when you move away from it snap you back. Just tap something that isn't a link and scroll away
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] HyperM3:
Holy cow! I can't believe the solution was that easy. Just tried it a couple times to confirm. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Traqic:
Just doing my share to give back to XDA. Glad it's working for you. Happy Holidays!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmy0385:
hello everybody,

my phone gets stuck at logo when booted and wont cant access the recovery or other mode i get the little red exclamation mark and the only thing i can do is go in to custom os mode please help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andromede:
same here but i think that it's about that counter I think we have to use triangle away app
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] ahrm95:
Hello I have a problem with my phone. After the new update my camera not work. I have this message which appears " Errror the camera May be in use by another application. Please close the other application and try again. " I reset my phone has numerous occasions but no change.

Sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] Oel:
Is your bootloader relocked?

If yes, yoi have to unlock again to have a working camera.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] ahrm95:
Thanks
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] moutonnoireu:
Hello, i have the same problem but i can't unlock my bootloader again : when i do it, while booting Android ask me for a password that i dont have who is not my pattern or pin... I'm kinda Lost there. I had nothing like that before updating to Nougat.
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] cheerego:
Hello there,is there anyway to relock the bootloader and makes the camera work again ?
[Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers] M1chiel:
I think you will have to force a factory reset by filing in a wrong password for 15 (or more) times. After the factory reset you can get in normally (but your data are obviously lost). This is to protect your data if your phone gets stolen.

---------- Post added at 01:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 PM ----------

Yes, Flashtool can do it. The latest version works with Nougat.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] T.D.:
Listen Family,

I know most of everyone on here is super smart and tech savvy. But for the non-genius, run-of-the-mill Universal owners like myself, (i have had the O2 XDA Exec for about 1 year now) we need straight to the point answers, put in layman's terms. I have 2 quick questions:

1. Is there an Upgrade to WM6 for the Universal that wont have any problems? Or does Microsoft just want you to get a new device every time they drop a new OS? If so, screw Billy Gates.

2. Is there a clear, concise, step by step, post anywhere in this labyrinth of super tech terminology and Programmer code mumbo jumbo, that actually walks a person through getting rid of WM5 and Uploading WM6 without destroying the 1000 dollar PDA?

words to keep in mind: User Friendly

I don't care if you put a PayPal button in your post and charge 20 bucks for the directions, I just need something simple and to the point. If this type of solution doesn't exist, forgive me for my frustration. I just really don't have the time to comb the site or the web to find the solution. And yes, I've checked out wik section of the site.

Thanks fam...forgive the outbursts...LOL
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] diegodargo:
Go to the WIKI, all is revealed there.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] vma:
Hi,

1. There is no WM6 release for the Universal without problems. Most ROM's won't include videocall, some lack some applications, some have problems with i.e. MMS, while others have problems with i.e. flash cards.

I have been using Jwrightmcps' ROM's and do like them a lot. Actually, the first thing I did, when my Universal arrived, was to install his WM6 ROM.

Videocall is not available, but then I wouldn't have used it anyway, as my SIM is paif by the company I work for and they don't pay for videocalls.

All the rest works as good or better than the original WM5 ROM, which had it's own problems.

2. The Wiki is quite good. If you don't do anything stupid, the process is fairly easy: a) syncronize with Outlook through ActivSync, b) run the upgrade installer, c) follow the instructions, d) press the mentioned buttons for the final reset, e) install ActiveSync 4.5, f) synchronize again.

Most common problem is that the installer won't flash your phone on the first run and the phone won't boot anymore. Just try again. Hold your phone against a lightsource and you will notice that the word SERIAL is written on the screen - it will still contect through the USB cable.

All of this and more is described in the wiki. You WILL have to spend 1-2 hours reading it. Believe me, it is worth it! Failing to do so, COULD HARM your phone, as there are a few things you could do to break it...

Otherwise it is very easy to upgrade the phone.

Cheers,

vma
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ultravox:
And....

What about to check this sticky link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=290234
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] TehPenguin:
No offence, but run-of-the-mill Universal owners probably shouldn't be here, this is the xda-developers site. But, nevertheless we're happy to answer questions.

No.

And there never will be. Because, when we get close, WM6.1 then WM7 will be released and WM6 will be forgotten.

No.

Microsoft offered all the device manufacturers free upgrades from WM5 to WM6 - HTC just refused to make a WM6 ROM for the Universal. SO don't blame Bill Gates, blame Peter Chou (CEO of HTC)

No.

The closest thing you have is the wiki.

My final note: Upgrading to an unofficial ROM can screw up your device and will void your warranty
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] zeeshansohail:
1) As said previously, there is no single best ROM yet. Jason Wright's ROM is pretty nice and stable. Go for Mo3ulla's ROM if you want no additional apps installed. Go for Beasty and Leo's ROM if you want juiced up UI and nicely enhanced functionality (not perfect though).

2) Here's (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_ROM_Upgrade) how to upgrade your ROM. I've been following this procedure since before i wrote this wiki and my PDA's upgrading great! Just follow the instructions line be line and you'll be great!

Now, where's my 20 bucks??!? :p
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] T.D.:
Welcome to xda-developers.com

This site is about certain PDA-phones, made by a secretive firm called HTC in Taiwan. Their makers named them 'Wallaby', 'Himalaya', 'Blue Angel', 'Wizard' and 'TyTN', but almost nobody knows them by those names. The mobile provider O2 sells them under the brand-name 'XDA', and that's what we had in our hands first. They're also known as Qtek, MDA, SX-56, Hermes and many, many other names.

Since we develop software for it, we need information, and nobody seemed eager or ready to give us what we needed. So we 'reverse-engineered' the devices, found a lot of information, and shared it with the world. But as our site grew we realized that lots of ordinary users were also suffering from a lack of support. They started using the xda-developers forum to communicate and before long the forum was as much a user forum as it was a developer forum.

Forgive me Penguin, but I thought I was welcome here....but you're probably right....I shouldn't be on a developers site...Thanks for lookin out for the little guy! ;)

Oh, and thanks to everyone that responded. Your answers were clear and concise. Now we may move forward amicably..lol
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] TehPenguin:
Sorry if I offended you

But, you must look at things from the developers perspectives. There are a lot of people on these forums looking for a "quick fix" and believing that they are getting 100% tried, tested and production quality software\advice from these forums. This is false. The ROMs on these forums are beta software, and tend to forgo niceties of user-friendliness (but instead pack features and performance).

If you're the sort of person who is willing to read the Wiki, search the forums and post useful comments (eg. "Here is my opinion on the ROM....") then I welcome you to the forum with open arms.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] imucarmen:
files expired.

I had them uploaded to a site that evidently doesn't keep them there for too long.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] bond32:
Just plain ole stock Verizon system right? I'm not a dev, was just curious.

Edit: I see now I wouldn't know where to begin with this.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] imucarmen:
Sorry just now saw your post.

It's very near stock. I did make a few minor changes before making these but it's very very close to stock. I had installed google assistant which changed the build prop phone model to the Pixel and I had uninstalled all the 360 wallpapers and I think that's about it.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emilicious:
You are amazing

I am not a Dev (I wish I had the know how...I can do a couple things....but nothing of significance) but I can already see this coming in handy for my fiance...which means it'll come in handy for me ultimately lol :fingers-crossed:
[SuperSU] 3zozHashim:
Do i need to have the same build as the root? (autoroot chainfire)

Chainfire root version :- MMB29K.N920CXXU2BPB9

My version :- MMB29K.N920CXXU3BPJ5

Thank you.

:)
[SuperSU] Oebbler1:
If the first 6 chars of the build number are equal (in your case it's MMB29K) you can flash it, but depending on your ROM you may experience some small issues like e.g. Google Play Services crashing every 5 Minutes.

But I'd recommend you flashing CyanogenMod onto your device because CM runs much better than every stock OS. You just have to flash a new recovery like TWRP onto your device and then you are able to flash CM (that means you don't need root for installing other ROMs).
[General Questions and Answers] aakr:
Hi

I've Samsung S7582 clone .I would like to flash it due to PIN code forgotten but When I connect it to PC the device does not show up in device manager. But when in Meta mode (keeping volume - pressed then connect USB cable or make short between KCOLO test pin with GND ) window sense it but does not recognize it and keep connect and disconnect continuously .( mtk preloader vcom drive installed manually.)

So please if anybody knows how to flash this device tell me.

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] PAPalinskie:
did you tried to boot at recovery to try a factory reset? meta mode is for fixing baseband and imei and it uses adb to send baseband to the modem partition. try to press vol up or down or both + power instead.
[General Questions and Answers] aakr:
There is no factory reset at recovery in this clone phone.
[General Questions and Answers] Ashwinrg:
Have you tried these solutions.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
[General Questions and Answers] aakr:
These solutions are not possible because the PC could not recognized the device .So first we need solution to recognize it to windows.
[General Questions and Answers] aakr:
UP
[Fire TV Android Development] MetaIIica:
is very simple (tested with rooted FireTV Stick running 5.2.1.0)

Requirements:

rooted Fire TV stick with installed TWRP

download Gapps Pico for Amazon Fire 2015 from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63656635&postcount=1 Credits to [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION]

push fire_open_gapps-arm-5.1-pico-20151025.zip to your stick (use ADBLink)

boot to recovery and install fire_open_gapps-arm-5.1-pico-20151025.zip

reboot

start PlayStore and setup

have fun.
[Fire TV Android Development] MetaIIica:
Gesendet von meinem LG-H850 mit Tapatalk
[Fire TV Android Development] MetaIIica:
Some things are dificult, BT Mouse will not see what you do, install maybe FC. Select with Remote is dificult

maybe newer gapps will work. will test in the next days

Gesendet von meinem LG-H850 mit Tapatalk
[Fire TV Android Development] ggow:
Good to see this helped for another Amazon device ?
[Fire TV Android Development] sconnyuk:
From what i understand, the gaaps package installer will check build.prop for compatibility, so if we were to install the latest package this wont work ?

Have you any idea if we backed up the firesticks build.prop, pushed a compatible build.prop, installed latest gaaps then re pushed stock build.prop back ?

Forgive me if this is a no hope way of doing this but i have no other idea how.

Thanks for the original solution.
[Fire TV Android Development] MWin123:
Thanks for the info!

I just installed the latest version (17 December 2016) from http://opengapps.org/. While the install worked, I can't launch the Play store. It says the app version is not compatible with my device. Is there a fix for this? I would probably have to wipe first to remove gapps so I can install the version from 2015 that you linked.

Settings: ARM, Android 5.1, pico
[Fire TV Android Development] ggow:
Hi, [MENTION=6404745]MastahF[/MENTION]

Could you add support in the mainline package for this device?

Similar problem to the Amazon Fire a while back.
[Fire TV Android Development] dk1keith:
So this only works with Fire Stick 1 not Fire TV 1 running 5.2.1.1?
[Fire TV Android Development] puppinoo:
Edit: the right module is called HDXPosed

Edit #2: installed xposed and HDXPosed and now the market app doesn't close itself anymore. but it doesn't update installed apps. Any idea?

Edit #3: I completely reset my rom using the "format data" option in twrp and now I don't need HDXposed anymore. The market stays open but still closes itself when I try to update / install anything.

I flashed the zip and I configured the account but now when I try to open the Google Play it stays open for a couple of seconds then it closes. Maybe we need the xposed rbox module. I remember it was needed to keep market open on 1st gen rooted FTV.

Anyone?

Regards.
[Fire TV Android Development] MetaIIica:
maybe can help to install a nodpi Playstore Version when install newest gapps
[Fire TV Android Development] puppinoo:
Thanks. I'll try. Can you suggest any apk?

Regards.

puppinoo.
[Fire TV Android Development] lafester:
Can't figure out how to search for anything using droidmote. At least it validates side loaded purchased apps.
[Fire TV Android Development] MastahF:
Support for FireStick was already added a year ago; if you still have issues; please write in the Open GApps thread with debug logs + logcat attached.
[Fire TV Android Development] king200:
Firestick, montoya-5.2.1.1-rooted_r1.zip

.

I haven't done anything with Xposed yet. My experience is almost the same as yours. I was able to login, with difficulty. I used a combination of CetusPlay and Ipazzport bluetooth mini mouse/keyboard. All searches showed no result. There were checked marks on some apps that I have installed. Anything I tried to install, crashed the app. I think that one of the problems is that Google automatically updates Gapps and the newer version of Playstore crashes.

To uninstall the Playstore and PlayServices, I had to wipe system and flash the rom again.

I regret not getting a logcat.
[Fire TV Android Development] sconnyuk:
You can install this as per the OP's guide then use a feature built into lucky patcher to stop the play store auto updating.
[Fire TV Android Development] king200:
I looked at Lucky but I'm not sure which operation to use. Is it something in the "toolbox"? Lucky Patcher has gotten much more sophisticated since I last looked at it.
[Fire TV Android Development] puppinoo:
EDIT: There was a post somewhere to avoid update. Just change binary attribute using adb making it read only. I tried and it worked. But it was on 1st gen fire tv.

I also use Market helper to improve apps search. It seems works. They just dont get installed.
[Fire TV Android Development] sjors86:
I installed these apps on my Fire tv 1gen, but can't find a way to start playstore. When I go to manage installed apps, I do see google playstore, I can't find "Run now"
[Fire TV Android Development] BagiMTsnowplant6:
You will need a launcher such as AppStarter and there show system apps.
[Fire TV Android Development] NycholasP:
I am having the same problem and I have AppStarter installed, it says the play store is a installed app it just wont show up anywhere.
[Fire TV Android Development] sjors86:
I did this and I can start the playstore now, but everytime I click on the install button for any app, the playstore closes and nothing is being installed.
[Fire TV Android Development] JUSTINMARMER:
Got it installed and logged in. App store crashes after being open about 4 seconds. Anyone fixed that yet?
[Fire TV Android Development] Axecaster:
What is the advantage to flashing gapps compared to the guides where people install the 4 related service, account and play store apk files in the right order? People seem to report the non-flash method as working compared to this thread.
[Fire TV Android Development] JUSTINMARMER:
Please direct me to any thread where that method allows you to open the play store and download apps successfully from it. There hasn't been a single person that has said it is working.
[Fire TV Android Development] Axecaster:
I stand corrected. Pretty much everyone expressed a lack of app downloading (unless the aftvnews article method from long ago for the FTV2 is still applicable).
[Fire TV Android Development] JUSTINMARMER:
I read that earlier. Waiting for someone to try it. Of course we'd have to use the 32bit Xposed. I have high hopes.
[Fire TV Android Development] JUSTINMARMER:
I've decided to be the guinea pig and I've got it 99% working. The search function crashes, but maybe one of you can figure out how to stop that. I am however able to successfully download and install apps from the google play store on my first gen fire tv stick. Here are the steps I took.

1. Installed xposed-v87-sdk22-arm.zip via twrp.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

2. Installed fire_open_gapps-arm-5.1-pico-20151025.zip via twrp

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63656635&postcount=1

4. Reboot

5. Installed XposedInstaller_3.1.apk

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

6. Installed HDXPosed-1.3.apk

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2618158

7. Activated the HDXPosed module in Xposed.

8. Rebooted.

9. Installed com.android.vending_7.2.13.J-xhdpi_8_PR_139098199-80721368_minAPI21(320dpi).RESIGNED.apk

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6j3v7luu7...9-80721368_minAPI21(320dpi).RESIGNED.apk?dl=0

9.5

I ran the Play Store before converting it to a system app and it gave me errors when trying to install apps. Error 976 I believe. But because I did this, it created an icon in my recents list and I can now keep it there and find it without having to use 3rd party launcher. Yep. Pretty sweet.

10. Converted the Google Play Store to a system app. There are tons of apps that can do this, it's your preference which one you use. I used the first one that popped up on google play via my phone and backed it up, then side loaded it via esfileexplorer. I recommend you have busybox installed as well.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmover&hl=en

11. Reboot

12. Enjoy Google Play Store on your FireTVStick 1st Gen

P.S. It would be pretty sweet if someone can figure out how to keep search from crashing. Keeping my fingers crossed someone will figure it out. This should get you by in the meantime. Also, since the playstore apk I linked to has been resigned, it won't auto update itself. If you'd like to try other versions of the playstore, you will need to resign them. You can get the latest version here...

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...-j-xhdpi-8-pr-139098199-android-apk-download/

And you can use this to resign them...

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22279351&postcount=2

[MENTION=5114675]aiola1982[/MENTION] , thanks for your help