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[Galaxy S3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zola III:
Unrooting is easy but you won't reset Knox, code will stay, forgot in description to remove other binaries & cetera. Triangle away just temporarily hide it.

Yust one question, why exactly do you want to remove access?
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] neodante:
Open this post for to debate about the difference in battery performance between Marsmallow and Nougat MI5 roms...

My opinion after test various roms 6.0.1 and 7.1.1 is that on Nougat is worse than marsmallow cause on marsmallow with the same configuration made to get about 1.30 hours of "screen on" more than nougat.

Tested roms CM and AOSP and all with same result, the main problem on nougat is the excessive consumption of inactive phone which consumes a lot of battery, Even with the help of Greenify and Wakelock blocker not solved.

And you guys? What do you think about this :confused:

[IMG="mi5 about"]http://media.androidphoria.com/wp-content/uploads/Lector-huellas-Mi5.jpg?85e16d[/IMG]​
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Carlos051286:
I am having the exact same problem. I could go through the entire day on marsmallow CM and I would have 65%-70% battery left. After updating to Nougat CM, I am down below 35% easy.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] neodante:
Thanks for your opinion... So, looks like evident that this is what it is.

I already came back to use marsmallow.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] retoricx:
Nougat drains battery like crazy ...MM all the way...some people have you believe that Nougat has terrible battery for the first day and after that it's all up hill. I beg to differ. I understand that app optimization is working in the background but that can't account for 3 charges on the same day...MIUI 7.1.12 eu.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] neodante:
I talked about custom roms mainly... ( not talked about miui nougat rom cause still don't test it )
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] adasaya:
Totally Agree!

same result for me,
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] FatherJony:
It doesn't matter since the CM14.1 kernel which is used by every other custom rom makes use of the miui nougat binary blobs. That means that an issue there can in fact transfer into custom roms.

Not that i agree with the consensus here though. For me, Lineage OS has offered the best battery life of all roms, custom or not. No wakelocks whatsoever, almost zero overnight drain, more than 6 hours of SOT with LTE and WiFi on, aggressive governor settings and bad signal reception to boot.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Billytromp:
I 2nd that. My phone with LOS consumes about 30-40% on 24h with light usage, and as a frequent visitor to the development thread, I can say that most of the posts regarding battery life are very positive.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] .:GraveD:.:
Read some negative comments on battery drain as well but gave it a go a couple of days ago, installed latest RR N 5.8.1

I did do a complete wipe including internal storage and switched to f2fs for data and cache (in case you're wondering I installed from OTG card reader)

My battery is doing way better then expected :)

about 2% loss over night average use during the day causes about 40% loss

I still need to fine tune some things, so it's look good so far ^^
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] sulisulilove16:
Hello, i do not understand why we need to wipe internal storage, normally i just do 4 wipe only and now facing with battery drain overnight about 15%. Plz help if you can. Tka bro.

Gửi từ MI 5 của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] .:GraveD:.:
You don't need to ;)

I just wanted a complete blank start :p

some app settings and data are stored on there, I wanted to make sure it would be a complete clean install.

What do you mean with "do 4 wipe only" ? do you mean dalvik, cache, system and data? if so then yes, stick to those.

Anyway, I've been using NRJ Radio today which was heavy on my battery on MM, it still is on N but way better than before ^^

For me N is much better for my up time ^^
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] xtia87x:
Hello everyone! I bought recently zenfone 3 deluxe branded tim (Italian telephone company). Do you know how to unbrand (debrand) my phone to get updates when they are released by asus? Otherwise there is a way to install the firmware downloaded from the ASUS website? Thanks to everyone in advance
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] adwinp:
1: you should be able to unbrand by installing generic WW firmware

2: just download it from the firmware section here: www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Deluxe-ZS570KL/HelpDesk_Download/

Make sure you select the proper variant ("pro" is for the SD821). Place it in the root of your internal storage, reboot the phone & you should receive a msg that the system found a new update + a prompt to install it.
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] xtia87x:
Thanks for your help! I copied the zip file to the root of the device, but have not received any messages after reboot. Accidentally making a wrong step?
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] jsheradin:
Try booting into recovery:

- Turn off phone completely

- Press power button and volume down at same time and hold it untill you see an android logo
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] squo_85:
Ok Mr smart guys, maybe first tell us how do you achieve root at this device?

Cuz everyone here waiting for boatloader to open?

Wysłane z mojego ASUS_Z016D przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] adwinp:
That's strange. The update utility should've picked it up.

I am only aware of 2 SKUs: WW (worldwide) & JP (Japan). Unless your carrier modified the SKU, then the phone will not accept others.

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Is there any reason for you to hijack this thread? There are already other root threads open.

You can always do the community a favour, investigate & share your findings. Maybe some of the dirtycow exploits could work.
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
I don't believe it will... The branded rom might need bootloader to be unlocked as carriers in Australia,(Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) have their own ROM's which will not be flashed onto other devices.

You might find there is a part in the bootloader which checks for specific information, just like if you tried flashing a Japanese rom on an International( WW) device.
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
I don't believe it will... The branded rom might need bootloader to be unlocked as carriers in Australia,(Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) have their own ROM's which will not be flashed onto other devices.

You might find there is a part in the bootloader which checks for specific information, just like if you tried flashing a Japanese rom on an International( WW) device.

You could also go to settings>system updates and see if it is detected there, bu I wouldn't hold my breath......
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] xtia87x:
I tried but it did not work :crying:

unfortunately is not detected anything

probably yes... is there a way to change in WW?
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] xtia87x:
update: I tried to rename the zip file UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1505-user.zip in UL-Z016-TIM-4.12.40.1505-user.zip and the phone has recognized there was an update. However, after processing and installation it gave me install error. Do you have any idea on how to proceed?
[Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
You need to unlock the bootloader. This is not available at the moment.

The update has to match more than just the name. You won't be able to install anything else until you have the bootloader unlocked. Was the same with the Zenfone 2...
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL

This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL

The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.

If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.

MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS

Downgrade and root files found on my drive...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc

Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.

If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Downloading files. Will confirm asap. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.

I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.

Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
Hopefully... It took forever to find the firmware files and I only just happened to investigate the factory test files and noticed it was 4.4.2 and decided to try out different one click roots for the heck of it...
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
Easy-firmware
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
Thanks!

I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
edit: never mind
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
You edited to quick, lol.

I'm looking up the stuff you asked now. Will have to reflash everything, bbiab
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....

Off topic: I was a burrito once
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Let me know if that's everything you need so I can put 6.0.1 back on before I head to work so I have a stable phone.
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications

I want to see if the aosp apks could work

and thats it

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what
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I was able to get the home screen and notifications but there is this black transparent thing with yellow text that is getting in the way of everything, you can see it in the screenshots. Also because this is Factory Mode apparently there is no lock screen? I've rooted again and am trying to see if I can turn it off for you but here is what I got so far
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
in build.prop,delete line ro.factory.factory_binary=factory

also

delete

app/FactoryCamera_FB.apk

app/SecFactoryPhoneTest.apk

priv-app/AngryGPS.apk

priv-app/DeviceTest.apk

priv-app/LTETest.apk & .odex

and reboot

Maybe delete, i dont know what it does

priv-app/OneJigBinary.apk

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To fix launcher install this

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2671012&stc=1&d=1396762958

for phone

http://www.naldotech.com/download-install-aosp-kitkat-dialer-on-lg-g3/

I know it says lg g3, it should work, ignore the "4. Find a file called LGContacts.apk and move it to a safe folder."

for texting https://apkpure.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.mms.com.android.mms

for downloads app missing try to put this in priv-app not sure though https://github.com/hj91/stock-android-apk/blob/master/kitkat-4.4.4/DownloadProviderUi.apk

for play store

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=at...yZmUxfDE0NjA5NTMzMzJ8NTQyOTQ4MzM5fDIzMzQyNg==
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
You're really cool. I wish I knew as much as you. :laugh: It worked. Would have worked quicker but I was trying two methods that didn't work before I saw you had something already. Anyways, still not lock screen as I press the power button and the phone goes black then press it again and it takes me back to home screen.
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
i edited the last post,i tried to find how to install some apks
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Deleted everything you suggested,

The launcher works.

Phone takes and sends calls now.

Can send and receive texts now.

Put DownloadProviderUi.apk in priv-app but didn't work. I'll be honest I have no idea what I'm doing most of the time so not sure if I'm messing something up or not.

I keep getting an install error on the Play Store
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
make sure that permissions of downloadproviderui apk are

owner root(0)

group wheel(0)

permissions rw-r--r-- (0644)

if that doesn't work I have another one I can send you

for play store, try this

download this zip http://d-h.st/lGj (WARNING: popups!!! use an ad blocker)

extract the whole contents of it

move every file into the right place on the phone EXCEPT addon.d

go to app, priv-app, framework, and, etc/permissions folders

and inside EACH of those folders select all files, and change permissions to: owner root(0) group wheel(0) permissions rw-r--r-- (0644)

then reboot
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
You're a rock star. I'll have to try it in the morning because I have to leave for work now.
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
awesome. (night shift? lol)

IMPORTANT when you copy the gapps if it asks you to replace or merge the folders, ALWAYS select merge, otherwise your phone will die a horrible death
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Yep. Best job in the world. Okay, will keep that tip in mind
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
browser

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2783392&d=1402043446

clock http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2637819&d=1395192497

calculator http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2640468&d=1395324392

calendar

https://apkpure.com/store/apps/details?id=com.concentriclivers.calendar

camera http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2669059&stc=1&d=1396664215

music (cm11 apollo) https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2694739&d=1397850898

email http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...il-6-3-1218562-android-apk-download/download/

exchange services [need for email] http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...es-6-2-1158763-android-apk-download/download/

I need to know:

Is there a gallery app? is there a contacts/people app?

Is the lock screen still missing?

here is a better launcher (not fake samsung) https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2432810&d=1386171703

After doing all this send me a screenshot of your app drawer
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
All done. Play Store is working and so is Downloads.

There is a gallery app but no, there isn't a Contacts/People app. I switched to the better launcher. There is still no lock screen.

When I first turn on the phone I keep getting an ''Unfortunately Google Play services has stopped.'' message. I _think_ I got that to stop by just moving onto post #29 and then installing those apps. It started to happen less and only when the phone first turned on. Then I went into Apps and cleared data on Google Play services, Google Play Store and finally Google Services Framework. After installing all the apps on #29 and then clearing the data it seems to stop sending me messages about Google Play services has stopped.
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
So text, calling, downloads and play store all work. Wifi works but not actual data. If we could get the actual data to work this set up would be better than the stock 6.0.1
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
downloads does *not* work, I meant the app called "downloads" where you can open downloaded files

to remove fingerprint test app, delete "/system/app/BCDS_Fingerprint4_EasyMode.apk"

to remove Factory IME, delete "/system/app/InputEventApp.apk"

try to get rid of cpu stress by deleting "/system/priv-app/HwModuleTest.apk"

for contacts http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=cz.psencik.com.android.contacts

for deleting knox notifications delete (apk AND odex)

KnoxAgent

KnoxAttestationAgent

MDMApp

EdmVpnServices

ELMAgent

FixmoISA

UniversalMDMClient

SysScope

Debloat

ChocoEUKor

CoolEUKor

RoseEUKor

LocalFOTA

SamsungSans

tcpdumpservice

EdmSimPinService

SettingSearchProvider

Delete test apps

BluetoothTest NfcTest WlanTest

also delete samsungservice.apk
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I guess the screenshot attached isn't the same thing as Downloads? Shucks.

Removed everything you suggested. Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
People/Contacts installed but am seeing this when I open it
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
there is not contactsprovider.apk, calendarprovider.apk I need to find them

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calendar, put to /system/priv-app, 0644 permissions http://download.apks.org/?server=12&apkid=com.android.providers.calendar&ver=4.4.4-a1d45e8141

contacts provider https://github.com/sbdags/CM-11.0-C...b/master/system/priv-app/ContactsProvider.apk

also priv-app

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for removing FACTORY BINARY boot animation, replace the qmg files in /system/media with these http://www.mediafire.com/download/21vb1fdfmjr7j2d/Android_L_5.0=8-6-14.zip
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
did it work? [MENTION=6071013]omgitsMATT[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
I have a lot of catching up to do.. O.O this really took root (pun intended)
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I got called into work to do a double. I didn't abandon you! Gimme an hour or so to shower and catch up then I'll report back. I have the next two days off and I'll make sure to be more attentive.
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Replacing the boot animation worked.

People/Contacts application still doesn't work, it tells me the same thing when I open. ''Cannot load data from contacts database. Contact samsung for fixed firmware''.

Downloads still doesn't work. but for some reason it keeps showing up in the App Drawer on and off when I reboot the phone. It's not always there but I decided to keep a sharp eye on it and when it showed up I thought I'd take a screenshot for you.
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I have an active phone through QLink Wireless. It's basically an Obama Phone. I was out of work about a year ago and I needed a phone so I signed up for that. It has a sim card in it and it's active too. Not sure if it's what you can work with or not but I pulled it outta the phone they sent me and put it into the S5 and when the S5 boots up it asked me for the "SIM network unlock PIN."
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
If the QLink Wireless sim card won't work let me know then I'll start asking around and see if I can find a friend who'll loan me their sim card for a day.
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
It should work. What happens when you open the app ServiceMode with the sim in

edit: do you have a Twitter or Telegram account? if so, send a message to parrotgeek1 on one of them, it's too annoying to use XDA for this
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
It just opens. I tapped the thing in the top right so you could see the options and took a screenshot.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
play store doesnt work
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
The first one didn't work. He had a second one on post #25 that worked. Which one did you use? I used Root Explorer to move the files and adjust the permissions on the files like he said.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
Play store is working, network won't download still but third party download managers work sometimes. Phone app won't sync contacts and contacts gives error, texting works, wifi works, browsing the web works but downloading with browser does not, Gmail crashes, no reboot menu/power menu... Will add more to the list when I get home from work and have time to fiddle around with my phone some more. On the bright side this is way better than stock already so it only gets better from here.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
seems contacts sync is not working... any ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I had to shift back to stock. I need data. Parrotgeek may be onto a sim unlock method which would maybe allow us to adjust APN and fix data, we'll have to see.
[Galaxy S 5 General] painiac:
Dude... I'm sorry to have to tell you, but development will not take off. That ship sailed several years ago. Only a tiny, rapidly diminishing handful of people develop for the bootloader-locked version of the S5.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
Just because you say nothing will happen does not make it so. Please refrain from commenting unless you are here to help in some way. Peace out Negative Nancy (that's you)
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
You're kinda answering the question I've been meaning to ask for a few days now but didn't know where to ask. Do you really believe there's little hope for the Straight Talk S5? Have we peaked?
[Galaxy S 5 General] painiac:
If you can get existing TouchWiz-based ROMS to work on it, that's great. I can't comment on what can be done with that particular model, and I fully support tinkering with your own device and sharing your findings widely.

I'm just giving you a heads-up that development for the bootloader-locked S5 nearly died out, and if you're waiting for development to explode you're going to find yourself disappointed. Most people have moved on to brands that aren't actively hostile to developers and users alike.
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
Thanks for the insight. :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 5 General] mortj19:
For me the fun is in defeating the evil locks on the phones... I just wish I knew how to code so I could make my own exploit and or unlock method... but I did find a downgrade method so..
[Galaxy S 5 General] parrotgeek1:
How to get TOUCHWIZ 4.4.2 not test version

downgrade to factory test, root

install busybox

download s902L firmware, then extract system.img.ext4, rename it to system.ext4.img, use simg2img https://github.com/KinglyWayne/simg2img_win

use simg2img on cache.img.ext4 also (temporarily rename it to system.ext4.img)

copy system.img, cache.img to INTERNAL SD card

adb shell

su

stop

dd if=/sdcard/cache.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/cache bs=10485760

dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system bs=10485760

reboot recovery

then once it restarts go into recovery again and wipe data, then reboot

you should have s902L normal KK rom
[Galaxy S 5 General] omgitsMATT:
I'll work on it in the morning, about to start work. Do you have a PayPal? Do you mind sharing it with me?