yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
I have recently bought an S5 from straight talk. It uses Verizon towers. It came with 6.0.1 marshmallow.

Model-sm-s903vl

Baseband-s903vludu4aph3

Kernel version-3.4.0-8867563

Wed. Aug 10 2016

Build number-mmb29m.s903vludu4aph3

Cid-11xxxxxxxxxx

Android security patch level-August 1 2016

I'm having issues obtaining root on this device. I'm not sure if the bootloader comes unlocked or not. I tried kingroot, iroot,framaroot and few others. None have succeeded. I even tried the chainfire method in Odin and it fails every time. I've read downgrading is an option but from my understanding is that on a locked bootloader you can't downgrade. Attempt to ends in a hard brick. So correct me if I'm wrong. So after all is said anyone know how to root this thing? It's becoming quite frustrating.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
anyone???
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
bump
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brandon.Black:
bump this phone is so locked down...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
from what I hear. A member here is working on the testing firmware. From my understanding, it's the firmware that was first put on this model to do testing and it runs 4.4 Kit Kat. The problems in it is a whole load of things including no cellular service. I think they have all things but contacts working correctly so far. Oh and best part is your able to root on the test firmware but people need those bugs worked out to have a stable usable phone. I tried things more simple like the Kit Kat firmware from the sm-902l model. It's still an s5 that runs on straight talk but different model numbers obviously and it runs 4.4. So I thought give it a try but Odin fails it every time
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
No update on the 6.0. Just downgrade and root. Follow my thread

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/tutorial-root-sm-903vl-downgrading-to-4-t3580168
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pabloa2:
I will not be answering too many questions here. The instructions are very clearly laid out.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] VaibhavKumarReddy:
Awesome dude , please try to make guide for Nitrogen OS [emoji4]
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pabloa2:
I'm probably not moving to nougat. Sorry.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] 2KAbhishek:
Thanks a lot bro will soon try and report back
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] pabloa2:
No problem. Hope it helps.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrJones2k:
easy guide, and is just what i was looking for. I also use Android N-ify for xposed. Anything else you recommand? and thanks for this =) works really well
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] 2KAbhishek:
Ok this setup is great have been using for 3 weeks now but is there a way to get VoLTE working on this rom??
[General Questions and Answers] iamSuryansh:
Bootloader Unlock Failed

Options

‎03-02-2017 01:43 PM

I want to root my phone (Moto X Play). For that I need to unlock the bootloader. I have tried everything but I'm not able to unlock it. I installed all the required Motorola drivers and the adb/fastboot drivers. The is recognised in fastboot mode.

But when I try the fastboot oem get_unlock_data, I'm getting the same error again and again and failing.

D:\Documents\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140702\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem get_unlock_data

...

(bootloader) Failed to get unlock data, please try again!

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.280s

How to fix this? Please help.
[General Questions and Answers] Emin015:
Did you check allow OEM unlocking in developer options?
[General Questions and Answers] iamSuryansh:
Yeah dude, I'm not that stupid. OEM unlocking is enabled, usb debugging is enabled, drivers are installed. everything is OK. Still I'm getting same error over and over.
[General Questions and Answers] Emin015:
Don't know then, sorry.
[XDA Assist] sys_monteiro:
Hi guys !

I want to know how i can edit a version os lienage os !

Its possible ?

My idea is change the ROM of Huawei honor 4X and install it on Huawei g750 U10 !

The devices are similar !

Someone show me how to do it ?

Thanks. ????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marko Stojkovski:
I have installed android lollipop 5.1.1 on my Sony Xperia M2 Aqua but I'm not quite satisfied with that so i wanted to ask if someone knows if i should turn on usb debugging mode while flashing it back to kitkat or just leave it as it is. Any information would help thanks in advance
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Juan12345:
The used HTC 10 for Sprint that I purchased on eBay arrives today. I'll need to unlock the phone to switch carriers, and I plan on running a ROM. Is this the order?

1. Unlock bootloader (HTC website)

2. Root and install TWRP

3. Get s-off.

4. Use the NV guide to unlock the phone.

5. Flash the US Unlocked radios.

6. Flash ROM.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] comstockload:
Sprint is a CDMA phone. T-Mobile is GSM. Two different critters. You may have some problems there.
[Nexus Player Themes and Apps] Koognod:
Finally found one that works for me nicely with the nexus player on MM. Needed something to select a custom tile for tv launcher, this worked. It's just ripped from stock x86 nexus rom. Just drop it in priv-app and remember to give proper permissions.
[Nexus Player Themes and Apps] Koognod:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-ktzBBBQBdiRzBFUmJvWVgyeUk/view?usp=drivesdk
[HTC Tornado] redred:
what should I write in MortScript file to make it work ?

something like this:

doesn't work :(
[HTC Tornado] maniac103:
I don't know about MortScript, but in C it would be

HWND hwnd = FindWindow(_T("AutoKeylockWindow"), NULL);
if (hwnd) SendMessage(hwnd, WM_USER + 0x100, 0, 2);
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverNET:
Hello,

I got a S4 and it had a Chinese modem number (ZHUFNB3), I don't recall whether 4G was working there or not on android 4 but what I did was flash crDroid 7.1.1 and kept the same modem, 4G and 3G was not working here, only 2G. Since I live in Albania, I supposed that it's no wonder that the 4/3G was not working with a Chinese modem, so I downloaded an stock firmware built for Albania well Hungary actually (XXUHOJ4) but it started downloading those Vodafone bloatware in my language so it's good. Problem is, the 4G is still not working and the APN is configured correctly. What could be the cause of this? Could it be that I need to take it where I bought it and have those guys change the entire board?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
What is the phone's model # in download mode? Does the model # in download mode and imei match the model # and imei on the label under the battery?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
According to this post along with [MENTION=4435346]LastStandingDroid[/MENTION] & [MENTION=4849720]HackerOO7[/MENTION], the Nougat Honor 8 kernel doesn't support loop mounts. Evidently the Marshmallow kernel does, as I'm using Magisk* with no issue.

On a stock unrooted Nougat FRD-L04, the command 'cat /proc/devices" returns (less relevant data snipped):

127|HWFRD:/ $ cat /proc/devices
Block devices:
1 ramdisk
259 blkext
[B] [U]7 loop[/U][/B]
8 sd
31 mtdblock
65 sd
66 sd
67 sd
68 sd
69 sd
70 sd
71 sd
128 sd
129 sd
130 sd
131 sd
132 sd
133 sd
134 sd
135 sd
179 mmc
253 device-mapper
254 zram

It would appear that the FRD Nougat is still somewhat loop aware, in that there are references that still exist, but just evidently not the kernel driver. In light of the fact that there is no Nougat kernel source, and even if there was it would be a Huawei mess, it's unlikely we're ever going to be able to build in loop support from scratch on a stock-base ROM.

In light of that, has anyone attempted building a loadable kernel module for the N kernel (4.1.18 I believe) and installing it via 'insmod'? What are some angles we can try and take to get loop support, and thus Magisk support, back into N.

* (If you're unfamiliar with what Magisk is and does, it allows you to, among other things, get root and modify the system without modifying the system, thus allowing you to continue to use applications (Pokemon Go, Android Pay, banking applications) that otherwise would not allow you to use them with root or a modified system))
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hachamacha:
You're right that stock nougat (b360 anyway) doesn't have kernel support for "mount -o loop" or loop device for some reason. Until at least now, I've not seen any Huawei stock kernel source for that kernel. If we had it, then it'd not be a big issue. I noticed this development today: https://github.com/OpenKirin/android_kernel_huawei_frd/tree/7.x

From [MENTION=2335078]surdu_petru[/MENTION] , who today uploaded a real version of TWRP for Nougat Honor 8, more specifically from his github where there appears to be a 7.x.x Honor 8 kernel at the link above. I'm guessing that if you pull that source, and the "android-recommended.cfg" .config file, you'll see that CONFIG_BLK_DEV_LOOP=y. So if that's buildable source, then it looks ready to go for your uses.

It's too bad that /proc/config.gz (current honor 8 kernel config) isn't kept in /proc like nearly all other androids, but it's not. Without that, it's hard to rebuild the exact configuration and only add the loop device. (or build the module).

Anyway: I was kind of excited to notice what surdu_petru had done and you can possibly figure out how to do your loop module addition if he used that kernel code at the first pointer above. -- cheers.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
That's an encouraging development, I'll check it out. As much as I prefer the Nougat interface, especially the recents, notifications, and quick settings, I prefer Magisk to those things so I'll hang out on MM for now.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
Looks like still no kernel source for Nougat so not much we can do on that angle yet.

One possibility may be to fork Magisk's source and modify it to use a ramdisk instead of a loop device. It's pretty far out of my expertise though.

[MENTION=6103723]wraithewok[/MENTION]
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] morpheus302:
I see that Source code for Mate 9 is released on this page http://consumer.huawei.com/en/opens...Type=openSourceSoftware&pageSize=10&curPage=1

I know that it is based on Kirin 960. Can't we use it as a base for our Honor 8?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hachamacha:
Almost everytime I deal with ramdisks, they're implemented via loop devices. I'll have to read around and see if people do ramdisks another way.

---------- Post added at 07:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:32 AM ----------

From what I've read about 960 (cortex-a73) vx. 950 (a720), there are architectural differences to prevent throttling, etc. It's not just a case of binning (where the "faster" chips are binned as 960's, rather than 950's). I'd like to see a "hammer Honor" campaign nagging them to release their Honor 8 Nougat source like for mate 9. I've put a post on their forum, but they have a record of nearly zero response to anyone that isn't just praising them.

*my post on Honor forum* https://club-us.hihonor.com/honor8.32/where-can-we-get-kernel-source-for-honor-8-nougat.1835
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
From my googling, it appears to be possible, but you're right that it's not common. Most of what I've found is from old Linux tutorials, not Android specific. It should be doable though.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
Here's one article I ran across:
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hachamacha:
I'm not 100% but this looks like a way to create a ramdisk once you're already logged on or sudo'd to root user. I don't think you'll have access to the full realm of busybox type commands, /sbin,/usr/sbin cmds, without being root. Is that a showstopper since the idea here is to use the ramdisk to get root?

Another thing I don't quite get is what keeps the zeroed out ram from being overwritten by any actions on the phone since no one is bothering to do an malloc(*).?

However: If you could achieve some temporary root, then it looks fine (but catch 22 , blah blah)::

Oh! I guess I wasn't quite thinking of this right.. If you have the latest TWRP installed, and you can boot into it, and use adb shell to reach it, then it must have /xbin/su built in so that it can do anything at all. I guess you can execute everything from TWRP. Then the only question is can you mount the ext2 ramdisk without problem and actually get magisk (sp?) to use it.

Anyway, it does look worth a shot. Thanks for the link.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Telperion:
As far as I understand the way Magisk works, it's essentially loop mounting a symlinked fileystem over top of /system/ and the actual files are located in an .IMG elsewhere. So in light of that, shouldn't it be possible to just change the method of mounting while keeping the functionality the same? Instead of using a loop block device, we'd be using a ram block device.

This is beyond my expertise, but I was able to mount a ramdisk as a block device on Ubuntu so conceptually I think it should be possible.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonny190:
Have there been any updates?
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] morpheus302:
Latest beta of Magisk works great. :)
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PalakMi:
Are you on stock ROM?!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] morpheus302:
yes, b389
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LastStandingDroid:
It's been working since B381 I believe it was. So yeah. Before that loop was broken or just disabled
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PalakMi:
Thanks :)
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neeosx:
HI there, I was wondering if xposed works on B381 and onwards? Thanks!
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LastStandingDroid:
Yes it works I've tried it on b381 so I can confirm it works
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] colliflower1107:
So magisk is working and you can use magisk hide to use android pay? If its fully working then i'll consider unlocking bootloader again.
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] venugopalu007:
Yes it is working use the universal safety net module in magisk.
[Android Head-Units] andycat:
Hi, I have my head unit http://www.preston-i-c-e.co.uk/vw-006-oem.php but I think really an Audiosources D90-610, with iGo navigation installed, presumably a dodgy version as it came with it.

I already own Sygic with UK/Europe maps, and prefer this.

When I try and install it, I can't get the maps on anything bit internal memory, which is nearly full. I have 2 MicroSD cards, 32gb and 128gb visible in ES Explorer, but I can't get Sygic to work off them.

I've tried cut/paste the com.sygic.aura to the extSD, but it then asks me to download maps again on internal memory.

Any suggestions?
[Android Head-Units] iroberts696:
same POS

Hi Andycat,

Thanks for identifying the unit, also have one from same source.

All in all a disappointing POS.

slow boot, bluetooth drop outs ...., cant get to recovery or have perm root

Installed alk co-pilot to internal ( sdcard ) without issue , have you tried deleting the nav software and maps which came with the unit ? / factory reset ( this deleted the default nav app for me )

What have you got to fill up the internal ?

Passwords are as per https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/2nd-generation-4-4-2-android-21u-ouku-t3230587

Kingoroot roots but only till reboot

Cant say Preston ICE either helpful or knowledgeable , nice touch putting usb chords into glove box, not mentioning vw input in arm rest no longer connected

Photo of top of unit, plugs and an barcode https://flic.kr/p/UtKfP9

Ian
[Android Head-Units] andycat:
Hi Ian,

I ended up putting iQNavi on it as a fresh install. I use Sygic as SatNav though.

Definitely a KItKat unit too, not 5.1 as advertised. Just hacked to look like it.

Does what I need though more or less. Radio average, DAB needs a better aerial. But use Poweramp for music, and iPlayer radio for most stuff anyway.

Keep in touch if you have any tips/ideas.
[Android Head-Units] iroberts696:
shall do

Cheers Andy,

suspected KitKat ( can't remember where/which but at least one screen says so ) - android names not so meaningful anyhow ( define loose set of software at various versions ... annually changed by Google , interpreted by vendors with the odd new feature ) and these are very grey units .

Intend getting the button lights to work ( orange wire not connected ) and moving usb to more normal place
[Android Head-Units] wasp59:
Hi Andy old post i know but I have a, now vintage preston ice vw-006 head unit like it seems you had/have a while back, bought 2nd hand, i would like to add some apps but unit say's something like untrusted source and prompts a pass code to allow. ive been using passcode 123456 to enter some basic settings, but do not know the required advanced or something pass code. i know its now a musuem piece but maybe someone could help?

im sure its android 4.2.2.2 thx Dave
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
I'm looking for stock firmware of the S5. It needs to be 6.0.1 with the model an number I mentioned in this thread title. I would build a firmware from my s5 but I'm not sure how to. It looks complicated. So does anyone have or can build this specific firmware? It is an s5 under straight talk. Any help getting this firmware would be great for me and the android community who want to mod and have a backup if anything went wrong. Thanks.

Firmware found

Link

https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=18012
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
Firmware has been found thanks to another user from another website. If anyone needs the firmware I can re-upload it on here or simply paste his/her link where they are sharing it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shaden Stewart:
could you post a link

could you post the link ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave357:
I really could use the Firmware as well please. I am trying to remove a FRP on one I just bought yesterday for a cheap $30 bucks. I figured at the very least I could always use the lcd/screen for another S5 if anything else. But I would like to remove the FRP and see if I can get it working or unlocked some way.

TIA Fellas!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjf189:
Not sure what you mean by FRP. I have already posted the link to the firmware of Ph3. I've been told that there's an updated firmware after this. It's still on 6.0 marshmallow but do NOT take the update if your looking to downgrade and get root since you can't get root on marshmallow. This update they released from my understanding has blocked any possible downgrading
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manboyot:
need firmware ding ding guide c1

need firmware ding ding guide c1....anybody can help me???:confused:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lugnut2099:
In case anyone else needs, here's the latest (and final I would think) ROM, which is QF5. This is the full 4-file firmware and it's a 1.75gb RAR:

https://mega.nz/#!yw9H2DQI!D9dydqVWxEcp27eHnTSNQcFAb0M_CBK2leQbiPTL5eY
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awadh730:
Is the file has password?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lugnut2099:
It shouldn't... Is it saying it does? Let me know and I'll check.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer82987:
Do you have a link to an earlier Firmware, like Jan 2017 or before March 2017
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, I only know of the following 2 links (that I'm aware of) that has the stock Firmware for the S983VL (which really isn't an easy find).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk

https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=4166

I didn't upload nor don't host those and I do wish you the best of luck! :)

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
bruh, you still got the 903VL U6 firmware? If so, id very very appreciative if you could post it up for a bit so i can grab it from ya. Thanks in advance and stay safe out there.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] kevinwu128:
Hi, 2 weeks ago I was still able to transfer files through MTP.

Since I've tried again today, my PC detects it as MTP, but it's not showing up as a drive in "This PC"

Also, I've noticed, it doesn't come up with "Allow access to device data" option anymore - so this could be the reason?

I used TWRP and was able to see the SD card data (I have encryption so I can't see the device data)

Anyone else have this problem?

I've tried enabling/disabled USB debugging mode.

I've tried on a few PCs and MACs

Can't figure it out! Annoying!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] kevinwu128:
still can't figure it out - Any idea why "Allow access to device data" doesn't pop up anymore? I have used another s7 edge on my PC and it comes up with the option and works fine. It has to be something with my device :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] andiling:
Any apps removed/disabled?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] hittori:
Should i buy it in Europe?

Will it work with all the US carriers?

Thanks

By the way while i was writing this post i found this article, still skeptical
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] chesterr:
As I read it was because HP has patent.

What you can do is either you buy it from outside of US or get the US version and flash other region firmware.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] chesterr:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2017/02/2...rnal-factors-on-fingerprint-sensor-exclusion/
[XDA Assist] campbell1987:
Hello XDA Forum, I have here my old S4, I repaired the front glass on it today and now want to give it to a family member but it's on android 4.2.2 which i think is old, Can someone please explain how i go about getting the phone back to the stock rom so i can update to the latest OFW

Thanks in advance for any help,
[XDA Assist] campbell1987:
Anyone any ideas how i do this??
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chuckRN:
Hi guys!

My aunt just recently gave me her Note 4 SM-N910H variant, with an exynos chipset.

I just wanted to know which custom rom you would recommend for me to flash.

On my Note 3 SM-N900S, i flashed Phronesis Note 7 port and it worked great.

Are there any similar roms for this note 4 variant?

TIA guys! :D
[Nexus 6P General] combat goofwing:
Anyone got this yet
[Nexus 6P General] opz187:
yea just got it. already had assistant but downloaded the updates anyway.
[Nexus 6P General] shamelin73:
Anyway to force it

Just got a launcher update. But assistant not enabled yet.
[Nexus 6P General] m.t.2012:
Does it works with 7.1.1 ?
[Nexus 6P General] 5.1:
According to this:

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-assistant-now-available-for-all-android-6-0-devices/

Yes, but not worldwide yet... :)
[Nexus 6P General] jrg67:
I just tried updating my play services from 10.2.98 to the newest non beta on apkmirror which is 10.2.99 but assistant is not enabled. I then tried the latest beta which is 10.5.37 but still no assistant. I just got the Google app update to 6.13.x earlier via play store so I figured all I needed was play services but apparently not unless root is causing an issue.
[Nexus 6P General] Empty Hand:
I'm not rooted and updated play services and the Google app and also still have no assistant. So, apparently it is a server side switch that we all just need to wait for. Of course I still don't have the dual tab google app layout, so I'm not holding my breath.
[Nexus 6P General] jrg67:
That dual tab Google app layout is still a thing? I never got it either and just assumed it was pulled. So for assistant, the Google blog says it's a play services update, naturally that means something else like a server side update too. Silly Google, tricks are for kids.