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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] GnatGoSplat:
I have a TMO MDA that was stuck at SPL 2.26 and now 3.08. I never had this problem before having successfully CID unlocked one TMO MDA and 2 AT&T 8125s in the past. I had the stuck SPL problem, but lokiwiz was able to CID unlock them anyway. This time lokiwiz2b doesn't work.

I have tried button ROM many times, Wizard Love, followed all the tutorials, and even tried flashing ROMs with IPL/SPL only and my SPL was stuck at 2.26 while IPL would change. I even made custom nbf files with nb2nbf and setting the CID as appropriate, but it made no difference so even having the correct CID in the nbf results in not being able to write to the flash. After messing around with it for about 8-hours, I got desperate thinking about once I flashed an 8125 to IPL/SPL 3.08 before unlocking it, and how its SPL was stuck at 3.08, but lokiwiz worked on it anyway. So as a last ditch effort, I updated to IPL/SPL to 3.08, reflashed button ROM, and tried lokiwiz. Nope, didn't work! So I think fine, I'll reflash TMO shipping ROM. I got an error "Upgrade Only, use a newer nbf". I had this problem with an 8125 before after flashing TNT whose OS was 6.0-something, but I downgraded to button ROM and could flash the OEM no prob, now it won't take the OEM and I'm on button 1.5.x. Weird! I tried other ROMs and no go. I am stuck on button ROM!

Anything else I can try? I'm guessing SPL won't downgrade, I actually thought about taking SPL 1.0x and hex-editing the version number to 3.09 or something like that so it can overwrite 3.08, but is there a checksum that needs to be computed?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] GnatGoSplat:
Nevermind! I got an old version of lokiwiz to work. I don't know the "why" behind it, but here's what I did:

Remembering when I unlocked my other Wizards, I used lokiwiz on a Vista machine, I went back to the same Vista machine. It had the same old version of lokiwiz still on it. I tried that lokiwiz, and it was able to CID unlock my MDA that was stuck on SPL 3.08 and IPL 1.01. Now all is well. I don't know what version of lokiwiz it was, but it's an older one downloaded around October '07. I don't know if the machine being Vista is significant, but I doubt it.

So I guess if your SPL is stuck on too high of a version, use an older lokiwiz and it just might work!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zeeshanlateef:
ITS ALIVE!

I cant believe it.. IT WORKED! SPL @ 3.08 and i unlocked using lokiwiz .2b!! flashed the WM6 ROM and am happily lost in wonderland!!

Thanks man!

Z

p.s. somebody friggin sticky this!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] GnatGoSplat:
That's pretty cool that you got 2b to work. I tried that version and it wouldn't work, I actually had to go older than 2b.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] tbnext:
I know this thread has been dead for a while but this worked for me too lokiwiz .2b on a TMO MDA, that might give hope to someone else who's trying. I just had to redo the whole flash unlock dance about 4 times, but it finally worked. oh yea and Vista almost bricked the damn thing so i suggest doing the xp steps they seem to be more widely tested.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
There's still another very fine option,in case its not possible to downgrade SPL to 1.xx and if its a mismatch.

"WST_2.2" tool has proved very successful in CID unlocking,but IPL 1.xx is eseential.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kingfung_lam:
I was using samsung note 4 before and I just got S8+.

I am trying to transfer the visual voicemail records for 2 years period. I know I can save it one by one as AMR file format. Is there anyway that I can transfer as a whole ? If I transfer as AMR one by one, is there anyway to restore it in the new device?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Eudeferrer:
If you make sure you install and use the Tmo voice mail app, it will automatically transfer all your voice mail to new phone once it syncs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mishabar29:
I have a serious security issue with my Samsung On5. I have tried installing a no root firewall but it seems as though my hacker used messaging (not messenger) to get around my VPN. My phone has never been rooted. I seldom visit any strange sites. i do not download anything high risk. I believe this to be a personal attack. I found recovery log files saved in my phone, when i booted up , before my operating system loaded. some of what was written therein is this: input earsmart codec as device/input 3. input proximity sensor as device/virtual input/ input 2. input headset as device virtual input... you get the idea. also, my time zone is jacked. internet calling keeps coming on, oh and another lcd was entered into that recovery log, and i actually watched, on the screen, while myphone number was deleted from my facebook. i noticed someone sent me a bunch of youtube videos that autoplayed. i got a screenshot ofthis person but i had to factory reset my phone. and i no longer have access to my previous account. i am really sorry about the grammer and spelling errors but my keyboard keeps changing as well. can anyone help?

android 6.0.1, my kernel 3.10.9-8180604, dpi@SWHE7719 #1, Thurs Mar 23 17:49:32 KST 2017, the se for android status says enforcing SEPF_secmobile_6.0.1 0029. the knox version 2.6 standard sdk 5.6 premium 2.6 cusomization 2.6 container 2.6
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramiabouzahra:
Usually, hackers that perform these types of things are hackers that are on the same network as you. So even if you don't download anything or watch any naughty stuff, just hopping onto a public hotspot makes you vulnerable. To fix this, don't connect to any hotspots unless you NEED to (not something like "I'm waiting for a whatsapp call" or "I have to check my facebook" because you don't HAVE to, you can survive without doing so). If it even is the case of hackers, it can be that your phone is acting up. Try and install a custom rom, they have the latest kernel (whatever it is, it is always better than what came with your phone, especially samsung phones) and security patches. My friend has an s4 mini at stock 4.2.2 and man is that kernel version old, heck I even hacked into it to show him how easy it was with such a low security level!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milkyway3:
I prefer you to flash stock rom or any custom rom on your device to get rid of this issue and also wait few days before fully using your device and again downloading all your apps because if that hacker hacked from a wifi then he can't do it again but if he hacked the other way then probably the RAT may be installed as a system software on your device and you will continue to have that issue.If there is a rat then you can probably get a hint of what and where it is and then you can permanently remove it from your device

Regards,

milkyway3
[Web App Development] Dishe:
Did a little digging after I posted this and found some info on some dev forums elsewhere.

Seems, as I feared, that in order for an app to be supported as "default" for messaging, the requirement is that it include the handlers for SMS/MMS. This appears to be because whatever app is set as default for messaging is the app that is responsible for receiving and storing said messages. So if my app proposed above were simply to forward messages to another app, and not actually handle carrier SMS/MMS at all, any messages that DO actually come in from the carrier (notifications, payments and outages, etc, which I get from time to time) wouldn't go ANYWHERE and cause a great big user experience flaw.

So that answers some of my question. The next bit is... can incoming messages be forwarded to another app, such as the Android Messaging app that they are trying to make the new standard? Then perhaps this idea could still work. It might make more sense for a pre-existing Messaging app to simply support forwarding to google voice on new messages (or heck, Google should add GV support to Messaging), but I'm not sure how realistic that will be.
[Web App Development] duh_org:
I've been thinking about this problem for a while, too. Both Hangouts (for those who have GV linked to it) and the GVoice app probably still have specialized intents to receive message data, so that they can forward them along; the key is to find out what to send to these apps.

I see the problem as only one-way: basically, capturing SMS intents as the default messaging app, then sending the user either to the message-entry screen in the target app (GV/Hangouts) or sending the message directly if that was in the intent. And I thought that there might be a less hair-pulling way to do it, by creating a messaging "shim" app:

* Use an existing, plain vanilla SMS app as a basis. For instance, just pull the one from AOSP. In addition to the new functions below, it will take care of carrier SMS.

* Offer a setting to choose where outbound SMS goes by default: in-app (carrier), GV, Hangouts, etc.

* Add a screen banner saying something like "Carrier SMS" or showing the carrier's phone number.

* If the default outbound app is not in-app for carrier messaging, add a screen icon for jumping into that default-messaging app set by the user.

In this simplified setup, there's no need to handle _inbound_ SMS via GV/Hangouts at all -- because that app will pop up its own notifications, and jump into its own app when its notifications are tapped. Similarly, notifications raised by this customized SMS app, from carrier SMS, would go into that app. No special logic required for any of this, simplifies things a lot.

The end goal from a UI perspective would be, _if_ the user chose a default outbound app other than this one, then the following behaviors would be received by this app and forwarded along to the target outbound SMS app:

* selecting the SMS icon for a contact would, via this app, open GV/Hangouts with that number ready for message entry;

* sending a fully formed SMS via any app, e.g. voice entry via Google App or Assistant, would be forwarded to GV/Hangouts for immediate sending.

(EDIT TL;DR: The problem, distilled, is how to make *initiating a new message from elsewhere* use the real desired app; the desired app will handle it from there.)

The UI problem here is that it will be sort of a "dummy" SMS app. It will handle carrier messages, but there will be people who don't even get carrier messages (FreedomPop comes to mind), so it's another app icon to ignore. Still, it would be the fastest path to resolution and, for most users, would act as a "shim" between native SMS handling and GV/Hangouts (or maybe even other messaging apps?).

---------- Post added at 07:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:11 PM ----------

FWIW, I do understand Android development, though I'm totally green on UI elements. So if you already have some technical know-how here, I'm happy to collaborate to help make this happen. I think this would be soooo much better than having to shove in Xposed (which slows down Lollipop and later) and use XVoice++.
[Web App Development] saifiii:
i have just started developing on android. am a new bee with very little knowledge. i have read you post and it had given me some food for thoughts for my messaging app. i liked your idea and wanted to know about your progress. i want to collaborate in your project if you are interested.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rob Scouse:
re:eek:EM build number , stock or upgrade ROM availability , etc for Alcatel 5054N...

I am looking for a stock (or upgrade 5.1 Marchmallow) ROM for an Alcatel 5054N that has TWRP installed ; that being said my Android Lollipop os has been erased/wiped :eek: by the TWRP program,and hence i need a compatible ROM (which can be insstalled by TWRP)to flash(~reflash~) to the Alcatel XL 5054N phablet.... : (

If anyone in this forum knows where i may download the aforementioned OEM ROM(or upgrade ROM)would appreciate a reply,and or link....:rolleyes:

Thanks in advance for a reply!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AustinFauteux:
Hello everyone, I recently purchased and S8 (Non + variant, I prefer the smaller size)

I have seen a lot of youtube videos demonstrating it's ability to emulate GameCube games at *near* Full speed.

When attempting to do so on my device I failed miserably, getting only about 15 FPS or less in some titles.

Before anyone even asks I do NOT have the Exynos variant.

My S8 was purchased in Canada and has the North American Snapdragon 835 SoC.

I was convinced this was simply an issue of getting the right settings so i tinkered endlessly trying to find the secret option that doubled performance until I eventually gave up.

My sister visited recently with an S8+ and i figured I might as well give it a shot on her device. Using the EXACT same version of Dolphin (Build 3418) and the EXACT same settings. (Compared the settings one by one to make sure they were Identical) with the ram cleared in both phones and performance mode turned on.

The S8+ DOUBLED the performance of the regular S8 and emulated any game I tried perfectly whereas my phone could barely keep up.

I have such a small sample that I'm not sure if this is an issue with MY S8 or S8's in general. I would GREATLY appreciate your help. If you have an S8 could you please post a video of it emulating at or near full speed? If you have access to an S8 and S8+ can you please compare performance and tell me the results? I will be posting a video tomorrow to demonstrate these differences.

If the performance discrepancy is as big as it appears, I may have to return my regular S8 and get the S8+. I really hope it doesn't come to this because I much prefer the smaller size. But I am not willing to sacrifice 50% of the performance during emulation.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] peachpuff:
Run some other benchmarks and compare the two, otherwise wipe the phone and start fresh, it doesn't make sense.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AustinFauteux:
I agree, it doesn't make sense whatsoever. I will run Antutu and see if my phone is scoring lower than average.

Considering the S8 and S8+ Allegedly run identical hardware. Performance should be the same or at the very least within the margin of error.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mweinbach:
I have seen the opposite of this. My S8 preforms better than my friends S8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] prodigyX:
Is your sister's S8+ Exynos or Snapdragon though?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kaderekusen:
Its becouse trotteling and heat up the core. The s8+ have more cooling
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] neeviour:
I assume the resolution was set the same, both WQHD+ or both FHD+?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arif yuliyanto:
Please help how to reset my knox counter to 0x0 .

Last time have root, and now already change to official rom again, but my knox not active (1x0).So pls help me to reset my knox counter to 0.

My device is samsung galaxy J5 2016 Prime (SM-G570Y).

Thanks for your attention.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s8freak:
You can't

Sent from my SM-G955F Rockin NoNameRom and Ael kernel
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arif yuliyanto:
So, what should I do??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s8freak:
Nothing to do once you've tripped Knox it can't be fixed

Sent from my SM-G955F Rockin NoNameRom and Ael kernel
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] almarquezzc:
So i guess i'm also done. my brand new s8 got tripped Knox and unfortunatelly it's not rooted (well i did it wrong i guess....) :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackAxiom:
only changing board can fix this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gzg06:
Is it possible now 2020?

I was just wondering if is possible now days, almost 3 years later to reset the Knox...:crying: I want my S Health back ?

I will appreciate any news or help.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] borealis17:
I recently picked up 2 edges a Verizon and ATT variant, I flashed the Verizon phone succesfully to G935U with this firmware http://i.imgur.com/JuIeA6g.jpg

(The 4-file link in Step 2 https://xdaforums.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/guide-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145 )

Since that went smoothly I decided to run Odin and flash that firmware onto the ATT Edge, ( original FW is g935aucs4apk1 )

It didn't work, I recall that it got stuck at Setup Connection. So I rebooted the phone and it took me into Recovery mode, where all the CHECKS failed. So the ROM has effectively been wiped; leaving me with just the Recovery menu and DOWNLOAD screens.

Is there any way of getting my self out of this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] borealis17:
Fixed it. Ended up clicking Re-partition and Flash Bootloader in Odin then flashing 4-files from the T-Mobile Nougat firmware using the PrinceComsy 3.12 Odin

Not my ideal way to do this, i'm sure I've lost root potential, but I have a working phone! (w/ No xposed :( )
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jshamlet:
As long as you are still on bootloader 4 (and you are, since to my knowledge there isn't a higher version) you can still root your device and return it to MM if necessary. It may take some effort, but it's doable.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] JGUI:
Has anybody tried to make a Video Call ?

What others devices, Windows Mobile, can Athena establish a video conference?

Is there any third parts software, for the rest of Windows Mobile devices, with only one camera maybe, which is available and compatible?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] mahjong:
I do videoconference calls with any cellular having 3G and the ability to have videoconference.

For sample my colegue at the office has a Nokia N70 and we have regular videoconference calls whenever I find a problem in a building that I want to show. So I do a videoconference and once connected I swap the videoconference to the read camera in order to show the problem to my colegue.

I try it with some other Nokia and works too. Offcourse they need to have videoconferencing capabilities. And off course you must be in a 3G network.

Best Regards,

mahjong
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shopnil_01:
Can anyone help me

I was kept lock some of my private pics on applock but

Mistakenly one day i deleted some cach domo cashr file

Etc from my es Explorer after then after quite a few minute later i opened applock but then i saw there i was nothing all of my pics has gone guys please can anyone tell how to recover deleted photos from applock
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dontbeweakvato:
If had the shield 2017 for four months and hardly ever use the joystick. I picked it up to play a game and the up direction on the left joypad doesn't want to move. Like something under is broken. The left D pad and right joypad are fine. No one ever is around it except me and I've never dropped it, besides I have very soft and fluffy carpet. It's seems like it's built with cheap parts.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] trewelu:
This is the clearest guide I found so far for rooting x compact :good: (Your old guide also help me understand some of the concept)

I get most of the steps but want to confirm whether I understand it correctly

TA PoC modify the boot image and the modified boot image will mount the TA backup image during boot and "trick" the system/kernel into thinking that is the original TA Partition, and it is untouched.

- Drm fix is not needed because of the trick in step 1. This step is only needed because of incompatibility of boot image generated from step 1 with magisk (mentioned in the remarks section.).

- TWRP is not needed because in this guide TWRP will be booted by fastboot through PC without actually installing it on the phone (Step 7)

- Busybox is now included in magisk I think?

- This is to prove the TA PoC mount trick above is working. No kernel fix is done.

The advantage of this method instead of kernel drm fix is that you can have completely stock kernel/system and only have modified boot image (and some extra data in data partition). Can you theoretically update the system and exclude the boot and data partition and still have the root intact? Or is that not recommended as new update might have some change in the boot partition as well?

I still need to do more reading about magisk and why the manager need to be installed manually (and what does it do)
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
Your understanding is correct. As for busybox, I didn't install it because I don't use it. You can try and see if it affects Safety Net detection.

Yes, system partition can be updated without losing root.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
Just found that you can actually enable busybox in Magisk Manager so you don't have to pack it into the boot image.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] trewelu:
Done the step above and gained root and pass safety check in magisk.

Is there a way to disable the bootloader unlocked message during boot? I don't mind the message but it delay booting process I
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
I'm not aware anyone is able to do that so far.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ondrejvaroscak:
You would need to alter bootloader....
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ondrejvaroscak:
Remark for Android 7.0 Users

If you will use this guide on Nougat, you will need to DISABLE force-encrypt, because data partition is encrypted by default on Nougat. On top of that, you will need to first boot to TWRP, wipe DATA partition without decrypting / mounting it and then reboot system to re-create unencrypted data partition. Only then you can flash Magisk..
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
Just curious, I'm on MM and my data partition is encrypted. But I didn't have to decrypt it first before installing Magisk. Is there anything on Nougat that makes it different?
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ondrejvaroscak:
Yes, quite substantially .... the TWRP does NOT support /data decryption on Nougat. On MM it works, on Nougat there is no way, until someone compiles TWRP with support for Nougat encrypted /data. The workaround is to DISABLE force-encrypt, wipe /data to force re-create unencrypted /data, install anything you need and then encrypt in Settings/Security. Once you do it, there is no way to get into /data in recovery...
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
And why is data partition decryption support needed in TWRP in this case? Flashing Magisk requires modification on data partition?
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] trewelu:
I don't think so. I just re-did the step (accidentally locked back my bootloader when trying to remove the unlocked message). On twrp, it ask for password which I don't even know as after BL unlock wipe, I haven't set my screen lock yet. I skip that part, mount the sd card and flash magisk. Magisk modify the boot image and I can have root and safety net working.

Ps: You might need to update the step, the magisk manager stub will force you to download the app from play store, but it is already pulled. I need to download the app directly from magisk thread and side load it.

Edit: I was wrong. Magisk do use /data for magisk.img, but it have workaround instalation in case it is inaccessible during flashing install script. See #15
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] itandy:
Updated. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia X Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ondrejvaroscak:
Magisk installs file magisk.img into /data. This file is than mounted as /magisk. I am not sure, how Magisk handles installation if /data is not accesible/mountable during flashing, did not try it.