yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rohitsharman:
Hi mates, does anyone know, where is the operator screen located in the phone ?

By Operator Screen, i mean the wallpaper of the vendor like O2, Vodafone, i-Mate, T-mobile etc. whose ROM, you have installed in your device.

It comes before the Windows Mobile splash screen, after reboot.

I have searched my entire /Windows/ folder, couldn't get hold of it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ga!nusha:
if it is before welcome96 than i doubt you can change it without cooking your own rom...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] fuzzvirus:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/uploads/Custom Splash Screens.zip

Complete Guide & Tools To Create Custom Splash Screens - Compiled by Bennec83 from wiki
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ga!nusha:
is this available for any wm5/6 device?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rohitsharman:
can you post the link for this thread ?

I hope we are not talkin' about the windows splash screen aka "welcomehead.192"
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] fuzzvirus:
this what I am talking about

From the read me file inside the zip.

This Can ONLY Be Done On XP (nb_image_converter.exe dont like vista!!)

Firstly create your splashscreens using your favourite picture editor (PSP, Photoshop etc...), both these files MUST be 240x320 and saved as 24bit bitmaps:

Name of Image	Size	Type	Description

*	MainSplash.bmp	240x320	.bmp	the first splashscreen you see

*	SubSplash.bmp	240x320	.bmp	the second splashscreen you see

*	welcomehead.96.png	320x320	.png	the WM splashscreen

Save mainsplash & sudsplash into Custom Splash

Save welcomehead.96.png and paste it into the /windows folder on your device (overwriting the current windows splashscreen).

Copy files "nb_image_converter.exe" & "padding.nb" into Custom Splash. Now run "nb_image_converter.exe" load both images, save them as Main.nb & Sub.nb.

Next open a command window, and place Custom Splash Folder in Root of C:

In the command window type the following:

cd c:\custom_splash (enter)

copy /b Main.nb+padding.nb MainSplash.nb (enter)

copy /b Sub.nb+padding.nb SubSplash.nb (enter)

dir (enter)

The final command (dir) will list the contents of the directory, the filesize of MainSplash.nb and SubSplash.nb MUST be exactly 262144 bytes

or you should NOT continue (would produce possibly FATAL results for the device)

We now need to repackage the two .nb files into a single nbh image so we can flash them, s

1) Start duttys good nbh tool:

2) click the "NB to NBH"

3) Click the First Splash and select the MainSplash.nb file, click the second splash and select the SubSplash.nb.

4) MAKE SURE that Device = HERM200, CID Type = SuperCID and Signature Size = 128

5) Now click the "Generate NBH File" button, save it on your desktop.

The next stage is to flash to the device using CustomRUU, simply place the custom ruu exe file in the same folder as the NBH file we just created and run it.

Select 'autodetect' and flash as normal.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rohitsharman:
Thanx a lot mate, can i use this on my Universal ? It's resolution is 640 by 480.

Is there any way, i can extract the operator splash screen i.e Main splash, from my current ROM ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] fuzzvirus:
well I won't be able to help here as I have a hermes and I can tell about that. Hoping someone else might help you.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elraffa:
Hi, recently I'm owner of Asus transformer pad tf300t and I would like to install nougat custom ROM but before I want to make a complete backup of the stock ROM to be safe of any kind of bricks. I have experience with unblock bootloader, manage fastboot and adb, root, install custom ROM, backup and restore backup through twrp in my huawei phone but for tablet I'm a complete newbie.

My tablet has the following info:

• Asus transformer pad tf300t

•Android 4.2.1

•GPS 7.9.11

•Wi-Fi 7.1.1.50

•BT 11.38

•Camera TF300T-000128

•Kernel 3.1.10*

• compilation number JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902

What I have read, nvflash is the best way to make a complete backup, Can I make a complete backup with nvflash with the info of the tablet? Or are there other way to backup everything? I have read that twrp backup isn't enough in some cases.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebonit:
Yes, you may make a nvflash backup any time you want. You'll have it forever!

There are two further possibilities for backup. The easiest way for frequent backups, for instance between the version update of the rom, is using the backup feature of Kang TWRP. Secondly there is a strong tool calling "Titanium Backup" available in Play Store. This is recommended for any kind of long term backups.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elraffa:
Thanks for reply. I look into this tutorial

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1894867

and this

http://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/

Where I have to flash the AndroidRoot patched custom bootloader. Can I flash it over my current bootloader 27.5? Have I to flash AndroidRoot.mobi bootloader version 10.6.1.15.3 (Transformer TF300)?

I'm a bit lost with nvflash and which tutorial I have to follow with the specs of my tablet.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebonit:
You are welcome! Using the thanks button is greatly appreciated.

Regarding your thoughts about nvflash don't make any experiments without knowledge. Join a special thread and ask there for further assistance. Firstly upgrade your device to Nougatella #25. Later on you may follow the nvflash case calmly and considerate.

For Nougatella #25 you need Kang TWRP. Kang TWRP needs a bootloader ending 27.5 which you have. So you may flash this recovery. After that make a backup of your device through Kang TWRP and store it on your extern memory.

After Format Data and change file system to F2FS for Data only install Nougatella #25 following exactly the install instruction in post #1. Enjoy the gorgeous Rom!
[Android Apps and Games] Unknown-Nameless:
Hello guys, as you probably see I'm new at this forums, there's only one reason I joined and is because I own the BLU STUDIO X5 (S390U) since while ago.

I noticed that this phone has built-in somewhat thing of malware on the system APKs of it. What do I mean? Don't matter how many times you do a clean, use anti-malware apps, hard-reset, even flashing to a new stock ROM or a CROM made from the original one: The problem is going to persist.

So... Tell us, which would be the solution? Well I was analysing all the possibilities, even evolving a CROM of it, however this infection it seems to be part of other APKs components, as it is visible through Anti-MalwareBytes, that Settings.APK is corrupted with it.

The solution it seems to be easy but it could be complex, even knowing that other APKs could be infected but are not listed on the scanns: Erasing Settings.APK and try to replace it with a non-infected one, but this is complex as I said.

Before I continue I need to explain what this infection does: After you use the smartphone for first time (counting resets, flashes, etc.) the smartphone is just good, even if your not using internet.

After sometime you will notice some new apps installed on your smartphone, what this infection does is to install them under what it could be called a "Silence mode", PlayStore is not needed to download such apps, either a Web Browser.

But, hey, this doesn't sound bad as it just sounds annoying lad... Aye, this sounds as if the problem is only something redundantly annoying, but not is only that, this malware is found as a Hijack and doesn't sound bad too, however, if someone with enough knowledge knows how to manage a Hijack it can even steal info from your smartphone.

But probably you're thinking, well you can fix it not allowing Unknown Sources APKs to install on it, well...

This is what it takes me to the second point of it: This malware changes the settings of your smartphone whatever the times it wants by itself, don't matter which app you use to not allow this change by itself, it is going to do it anyway.

But why? It seems that the infection has Root Access, what this mean is that it has a higher level access (is running under an Administrator mode).

And we're back again to the solution, you'll think: Maybe if I root it and replace the Settings.APK is going to be fixed, well is not that easy, apart of wasting your time, the smartphone can be even more vulnerable and unstable.

The best solution that is going to work and that's why I posted this here:

To fix this the Stock ROM must be re-built from zero. I'd do this on my own, the problem is that I'm not an advanced user, and I still learning programming and coding at my degree, every help with this would be flawlessly.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] Andrew Lin:
When can we buy this in the US??? What's the price?
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] DJConan:
I have not been able to find anything information other than, "Q4." :mad:
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] SirDre:
Look at this on eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/132333023744
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] androiduser57:
It's available for pre-order now for $599. Estimated delivery date is November 6 according to Asus Store
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] bahua78:
I preordered mine on B&H Photo yesterday. Can't wait!
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] bahua78:
FYI, B&H isn't expected to have any to ship until November 13th, and that's most likely only for the first orders they've received.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] SwarlosEstavez:
Unfortunately I found this out too late. I just cancelled my B&H order today and ordered from Newegg. Newegg has them in stock and has been shipping since last Friday. I'll have mine from them Wednesday.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] bahua78:
....and now they're out of stock. Nuts.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] SwarlosEstavez:
Wow. I wonder if Asus just didn't stock very many units in North America, or if demand has just been way higher than they expected.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] bahua78:
Well, I personally have never seen an Asus phone in the wild, in the US. No major carriers sell them, as far as I know. It wouldn't surprise me at all if their projections were low. Maybe newegg got 10 phones, also expecting a lukewarm turnout.

I can't speak to Asus' presence in North America outside the US though. Maybe it's bigger in Mexico and Canada and Belize.
[Asus ZenFone 4 Pro Questions & Answers] SwarlosEstavez:
For anyone interested, Amazon finally got a few: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenFone-Factory-Unlocked-Phone/dp/B0756JGS78
[General Questions and Answers] DeniTx:
Is it possible to install user app or move it as system app without root access?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] mark3wolves:
I have tried several times to connect smart view to my TV with both my new Galaxy note 8 as well as my wife's. It appears Samsung has put a block on it so true mirroring is no longer possible but selected files can be used through Samsung connect or other 3rd party apps.

Does anybody have any ideas on how to get this to work properly as my older devices do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Cyberguycpt:
I have a Samsung 55in 4k tv and just found this feature today. I was able to cast what was on my tv back to my phone. It was pretty cool.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] czardomn:
Was able to cast my note8 screen to the 1st gen and 2nd gen Chromecast, as well as a Samsung WiFi TV. Have not tried it on the Nexus Player yet. Will update with results

Sent from my SM-N950U
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Circlel05:
Try resetting your display resolution to FHD+. That's what I had to do
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] btmusicman313:
Wow that actually worked!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] mark3wolves:
Thanks for the info.

I appreciate your input but FHD+ is my default setting for my display And that's what I keep it on unless I'm using VR gear.

I was on the phone with a Samsung representative for 45 minutes and they could not figure it out. She said I should have true Screen Mirroring but no matter what we tried it would not work unless we used a 3rd party app . And then it's not true mirroring , it's just selected media share.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] diehardbattery:
Try removing the 3rd party casting apps. I had AllCast installed on my S8+ and that turned out to be the problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] mark3wolves:
Been there, done that.

I removed all 3rd party apps till there was nothing left but to hit the mirroring button in the drop down menu and this did not help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] anshulsingh:
were you able to find out the solution to your problem? I am facing the same problem and have tried the solutions mentioned in this thread. It does not work for me . Any help is appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] mark3wolves:
Samsung givith and takith away.

Samsung is becoming more like apple everyday with proprietary software. My older Samsung devices work on everything. The Note 8 and I would assume the same would be for the S8 and S8 Plus will only do true screen mirroring with Samsung devices. I remembered that my Blu-ray player which is Samsung is also Wireless and will do mirroring and it worked just fine. Then I tried it on a flat panel 2017 Samsung TV and again it worked just fine but go to any other brand or older TV and you have to use third-party software which does not do true screen mirroring. In your settings on any older phone you will have a setting for mirroring in the Advanced connections. But if you look in the settings for the Note 8 the only mirroring setting you find is for a USB connection to your car. Samsung is more and more making it impossible to connect to anything easily but their own devices.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] anshulsingh:
But in my case I own a series 6 samsung led f6400 and still I am not able to connect.The connection happens for a moment and then the screen mirroring terminates. Am I missing any setting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] howdyace:
It works just fine with my note 8 and Samsung TV.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] pilotavery:
Same problem.

I had this exact same problem. The solution was stupidly simple. When I hit "smart view" all the devices show up. Tapping on the device I want does not work. I actually had to hold down on the device I wanted for a second, and it immediately connected.

It worked totally fine on FHD+ though, it must be a bug. Hold it on WQHD+.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] Mbleacher:
Thank You!

Yes, that worked. Thank you. I wasn't sure exactly what you meant when you said you have to hold it down but it's long hold. If you long hold the icon on the phone when selecting the Samsung smart TV, then in my case I got a request for a validation code which appeared on my TV. It worked. I have the same problem with the Galaxy note 8, and the Galaxy S8. This is definitely a bug, because it actually said it was connected. But then it would time out and the Screen Mirroring on the TV would stop. So glad you came up with the solution. Thanks for sharing with us
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] robert_io:
If you send a video from notes 8 to the Smart Tv to you is it fluid? To me it jams and then it takes back.

Inviato dal mio SM-N950F utilizzando Tapatalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] AndroidCommander:
This is the whole reason, scratch that, one of the big reasons (among so many) why the note 8 will be the last Samsung device that I purchase. I have a Galaxy S5 that screen mirrors with audio to any TV. I also have a Galaxy Grand Prime, which is a mid level device, rooted with oreo on it and it screen mirrors just fine.

This is now why I have just firmly decided why I'm gonna root this device and put oreo or pie on it, chalk the rest all up to experience and call it a day. Screw the Samsung software. The next device will be a one plus or Pixel or lastly maybe Motorola. Unbranded and boot loader unlockable. Never again will I deal with a company that wants to double their prices on devices in just two years till they are now $1000 and then eliminate so many features that the hardware is more than capable of thus making your device half as appealing as other flagship devices. Handcuff you and locking the boot loader up tight so you can't do what you want to do with your device you spent a $1000 on. That is all just discussing to me. Big business wanting you to pay more more astronomical dollars all the while wanting to control you and your device more and more. So long, and nice knowing you Samsung but I never really believed in or bought into your marketing and business model.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] MrMike2182:
I actually like Samsung Electronics but I agree with you here. This is my last phone from Samsung because I don't like the fact that it's locked down like that.. What also pisses me off is the fact that Samsung is USING Android as their operating system and Android is OPEN SOURCE software and Samsung shouldn't be taking an open source software and then locking it down! That's like buying a car and then taking the name of it off and putting your own brand name on it and that's not right at all.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Ardany Jolón:
I have looked for some way to unlock this device outside of U.S., but I have not found it maybe someone has already done it and can help with this after the time it has passed from its exit.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] RossTeagan:
Hi there,

You can try buying a code. There are quite a few websites I've used for this in the past. If you want, I can recommend some.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ewingr:
I'm getting a double vibration every 4-5 minutes. I am getting nothing in the notification pane. I typically do not use vibration for anything.

Any ideas what I should check?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] ewingr:
Another bit of info...it is a longer vibration followed by a shorter vibration.
[General Questions and Answers] DarksonDAP:
Greetings everyone,

I have an issue i have been trying to combat for a full week now, so i am now based on your expertise to resolve my situation. I have a friend who has bought a fake lenovo clone with the model code S850c. Because the firmware it shipped with was fulled to the brim with bloatware and popups, he asked me to flash another ROM using SP Flash tool. Since it is not a legit model, i only found a couple of ROMS which actually worked.

In between firmware flashes, i had to do a "Format all and flash", which also resulted in the IMEI numbers originally binded with the phone to be deleted. However, I am not able to restore them, because i ommited writing them down before flashing the phone. As a result, the phone recongnises the SIM card but is unable to register to any network. Naturally, i went into engineering mode and punched in the 2 IMEI numbers located under the battery(it is dual SIM), but they must be invalid, since the phone will still not register and imei.info cannot recongnise them.

As a last resort, i also tried to input IMEI numbers from old working phones i have in my drawer, but i still experience the same behaviour. Is there any way to find the original IMEI numbers again or i am doomed? Also, with known working IMEI failed to work?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Only ways xda will advise is to restore a backup that should have been made or to return it to the oem.

Messing with the imei in anyway is illegal in most countries so the above is the only ways xda allows to be talked about.
[General Questions and Answers] DarksonDAP:
Thanks for the tip, but I can provide proof that my statements are true and the devices are not stolen, if that is required. I am by no means a thief, i just want to correct a mistake i made in the first place.

In addition, what i asked is about another way to retrieve the IMEI that ORIGINALLY came with the device in order to restore it, without having a backup beforehand. As i mentioned before, the ones under the battery are NOT blacklisted, they are simply fake ones.

With that said, i understand and respect XDA's rules and policies.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
I am sure you can. That wasn't a question really. The biggest issue is that any of the tools that might even help you are illegal so you understand the hard place xda is in. Your issue will be most likely the fact that it is a knock off which will mean that it doesn't have a valid imei to begin with. See if you can track down a stock OS for it in another site. (you won't find one here) and see if flashing it will bring it back. Other then that I would send it back and get it replaced but to be honest, with clones you are best off not touching them.
[General Questions and Answers] DarksonDAP:
ok i see, thank you so much for your help! I hope i did not sound agressive in my reply, but i was really desperate for a solution

Best regards!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
Ok so UPS sent me an email saying a package has shipped by Halo Branded Solutions. Everything I have ordered or took a promotion is accounted for except for Samsung One. Anyone else who took part of the promo waiting might want to check UPS to see if you have a package like that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Demonface.24:
No . I didn't receive any emails yet. Isn't it supposed to come from Samsung ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
The last one I got was from Transmicro or something like that when I got the Gear VR for my S8+. Just thought Samsung may have switched promotion/marketing distributors. It's the only thing I have that hasn't shipped so trying to see if others got the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ken4G:
Still waiting on the SD card here. I heard it could be a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SportsFans:
Also still waiting?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ken4G:
Yup! It actually changed from PREORDERED to BACKORDERED today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
My camera is finally getting here tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SportsFans:
Oh wow mine now states BACKORDERED. Not sure when it changed, but I Promo Preordered on Aug 28
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Itchiee:
From preordered to backordered... we'll never get our cards lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sixk:
I just got confirmed for the 360camera.

I pre ordered it back on the 27th last month.

from preorder to tracking.

GL to you guys
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Itchiee:
Strangely enough the card shows shipped today...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
Nice congrats. I found out what the package is. It's promotional material I didn't order and was a thank you gift. So sadly I am still waiting for my stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SportsFans:
SHIPPED!!!

Now today shows shipped an got a tracking number??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rjohnstone:
Mine still shows as Processing Gift. I selected the card and wireless charger.

I submitted and was approved on Sept. 6

The approval email said it would ship the week of 9-25, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tidbits:
I just got a shipping label from FedEx from the same place where I got previous Samsung promotional stuff. It will get here Tuesday.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Rydah:
Got mine today. Submitted the receipt two days after release day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] masri1987:
Got mine on Tuesday
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Saturny:
Mine came today.

Sent From My Note 8.