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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Thanks for the words of support <joshkoss>! Just attempted several times to flash the Shipped ROM I found from <pof> (PDA Phone ROM Update Utility - R:31300 D:51000 U:31101 P:0) and keep getting ‘ERROR[260]: UPDATE ERROR’ message. While instead I went back again to flashing the ROM that <zocster> suggested last night (PDA Phone ROM Update Utility 3.12.3.7) and it does go through the entire 10 minute process until it shows 100% completion both on the PDA and on the PC and then tells me congratulations….etc. I even flashed it twice back-to-back as I read to do in one of the threads – but just keep getting back to the dreaded Window Mobile screen with the same message "Tap the screen to set up your Window Mobile based device."

My next question is this: Why does the PDA Phone ROM Update Utility 3.12.3.7 connect to the PDA, but the PDA Phone ROM Update Utility - R:31300 D:51000 U:31101 P:0 (which I read is the Shipped ROM that I need to get the PDA back to) gives me an error message. Obviously, there is a connection since I’m able to get a 100% completion on the other ROM??? Please kindly advise…..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
If your flashing oem roms for HERMES and still no response from touch screen, seems like the flash process is going ok, it's sounding more hardware man. You may need the flex cable replaced.

Sorry to be the deliverer of bad news.

Can you try opening the keyboard and try touching the screen after sliding out?? maybe flex cable could be kinked. ??
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
okay I opened the keyboard and hard reset while open then I get a 'ding' sound and immediately after that get the message "Tap the screen....."

Now, why couldn't I just get basic use of the PDA through the keyboard which is working (able to hit 'R' & 'Space' for hart reset). After all isn't the touchscreen just a means of input to the device?

Well if it turns out to be bad news - there's no need to be sorry. It is what it is - I just want to know whether to continue messing around with it or what the cost of repair would be or whether to use it as paperweight/brick....

What is the flex cable? Can I access and/or replace it by opening the unit? Is that recomended? Apologize for all the questions - if possible please advise. Txs & rgds.

P.S.: found a picture of the flex cable in one of the threads. It appear to have some circuitry....

P.S.2: I'm seeing it's about $25 usd +shipping, but would like to perform more tests before putting anymore dough into a brick......please advise.......
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
yep, check the wiki for hermes, should have instructions on taking apart your phone if you dare to replace.. or pay a repair shop to do it. . Best of luck man!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Hey bubba, are there any other tests that can be performed or are you confident with your diagnosis?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
Honestly if it were my phone i would be flashing oem roms as you've already done.. same results each time with screen not responding, can't be rom issue, seems hardware to me. I'm almost 100% on it. but we can get other opinions.. anyone else care to comment? ;)

Edit: ohhh try removing the battery and leaving it out for a few to see if that does anything.. maybe static issue in circitry causing it?? dunno, Maybe i'm grasping for straws ;) Sucks to have a busted phone, I would know ;) wife ran over mine with her van
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Okay bra - fair enough - I'll bite the bullet and take it to a shop to see if it can be saved and how much it'll cost. I did come across your situation yesterday (you test roms or something like that, right?) Sorry to hear about your phone. If it turns out to be what you're saying - I'll auntie up towards your new phone fund....Thank again!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
Dude, I wish you the best!! good luck!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
The 8525 Mystery

:confused:Gentlemen, I’m back…..as it turns out the Flex Cable is not damaged. I took the PDA to a service shop and even though they don’t work specifically on HTC – the technician told me that if it was the Flex Cable then the screen would not shift from vertical to horizontal orientation upon sliding the keyboard open and close – which it does shift accordingly. Further, he agrees that this must be software related in that the problem started after the upgrade to WM6. Additionally, that one ROM is accepted by the unit while another ROM claims to not be connected (error 260). Well, I don’t know what to do – I’m still at a loss with all this. The tech did mention to go to the HTC website for support. I just tried that – what a joke….I’d probably get more technical assistance from my grandmother who’s turning 90 this month and has never even turned on a PC!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ultramag69:
Error 260 is a sync error. Try disconnecting all usb devices and switching usb port you are using...

Seemed to work for some...

Sounds like it could be bad blocks, though I'm not 100% sure if you need Hard SPL to get MTTY to work. Could be worthwhile to do a search and reading...

Cheers...:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] alex8525:
Okk

I got the same error 260 many times at the time of previous flash...

Why don't you try to flash by a SD card...

Just format the card and flash using ATT rom.. report back

All d best
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Will do. Thanks, mate.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
How do I format & flash the SD card, when I can get past the Window Mobile Screen and ActiveSync does not connect?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Still at It....

Downgraded to IPL-1.01 from IPL-1.04 to try some of the other fixes listed for unbricking bricked hermes (I've thrown everything on the page at this piece of junk, except for the .nb files which I could not get to open). Then went back to IPL-1.04 and threw everything at it again - nothing.....same "Tap the **** screen...." I did notice that there is stuff running in the background, because when I quickly slide the keyboard open or close and press some keys its sounds like dialing and can tell windows open and close from the edges of the Windows Mobile Screen.

I would like to try the following from the thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=296722) but I can't seem to find any other reference to the 1.40 option nor any link to the Hard-SPL-V6.zip.....

" For older CustomRUU users; pick the 1.40 option, autodetect will not work... or download and use the new CustomRUU

1.01 is provided as SSPL and SPL; SPL is intended for flashing, SSPL is intended to be loaded by SSPL, neither of these are packaged as an NBH since if you intend to play with it, you should know how to make your own package for it.

Bad Blocks SPL Available! - Hard-SPL-V6.zip - fixed RUU bug for those using 1.11/1.13/1.30 "

My bootloader now still reads:

HERM100

IPL-1.04

HERM100

SPL-1.40.Olipro

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions....I'm tired and frustated so I best get to bed. See yus tomorrow, cheers:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ultramag69:
If you cant find a copy of SPL 1.40 then you can downgrade to SPL 1.40 by running the sim/cid unlocker v3. Just the part where you downgrade the radio rom to 1.16. If you use Romkoch you can extract JUST the SPL and thn make it into a standalone .nbh file.

Just a thought.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Thanks for the suggestions <ultramag69>. I should like to try them soonest I'm able to locate these downloads. I spent 10 hrs online yesterday looking for the 1.40 option or the Hard-SPL-V6.zip suggested for on WIKI for unbricking Hermes (the links are disabled or not working). And today I've been here already for a few hrs looking for the ones you’re suggesting sim/cid unlocker v3 and Romkoch on xda threads and google groups (there's v2a & v3a, but no v3 - and there's no working Romkoch link.) Ironically enough when I google some of this stuff I only get my own 8525 dead-end thread!!! This is crazy man. Could you please advise if anyone has this software saved in their shared folders? I sure would be appreciated...

P.S.: By the way, what’s the etiquette for donations? Is there a general fund for the community or are there specific accounts. The reason I ask is I do have a set budget to get this thing fixed. If I can’t get it done under that budget then I’ll just scrap it - challenge and learning aside. I understand you guys do this for personal as well as economic gain. I can and will donate for the support - I just don’t know if this is Quid-Pro-Quo, Auntie-Up, Pay-As-You-Go, or Results-Based, etc.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
Buddy,

don't worry about it, We're all family here and love helping!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lewnetoons:
questions

ETUMON, I have been following your posts and have a few questions, some may sound basic, but I want to make sure you are covering all of your bases.

since it appears that you have had some successful flashes (apparently with the same rom), I would assume that your device is able to link with activesync, Is it linking to activesync?

If it is, run your preferred rom until it gives you the 260 error, when you get the 260 error what screen is your device at? IE are you on the tricolor screen or the screen where you tap to align the screen.

If you are getting to the tricolor screen and that is when you get the 260 error, just try to run the ruu file again, don't change anything, just cancel the 260 error and rerun the ruu, sometimes that will start the update process.

If you are not getting to the tricolor screen, put the device into the boot mode manually (push and hold the ok button and the voice record button, then power on the device). Once you are at the tricolor screen, plug in the usb and run the ruu, again, it might start the update process.

If none of this works, try the SD card method, personally I prefer this method, I have several roms on my SD card and frequently flash this way.

Also, if your device is booting to the tap to start screen, when it gets to that screen, plug in the usb, give it a moment and try to load mymobiler, its a free program that will auto load on your device from the desktop. If it does install, you will see your pda screen on your desktop and you should be able to click the tap here via your desktop, if it does allow you to advance to the alignment screen, then you might be able to proceed. Or if it allows you to get to the alignment screen and you cannot align, then you know it is the screen digitizer and not the rom.

If none of those work (or have worked) reinstall the rom that will install, only this time, install the rom with the keyboard fully opened and see if that will allow the screen to recognize the taps.

From the way it sound to me, it is a hardware problem, which is really not that big of a deal, screen case/screen and digitizer are available on ebay for about 40 bucks, very easy to replace, just remember if you do open the case, you void the warranty, I would also advise on getting a good plastic pry tool for opening the case, anything metal will damage it. I have rebuilt dozens of these, it is not difficult, just be sure and follow the instructions step by step.

Worst case if you fell it is too much or it is going to cost a lot to repair at a shop, I am not to far from you in central florida, ship it to me and I am sure I can get it working for you, if that ends up being the case I will not charge for anything other than parts.

Good luck with it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Okay <lewnetoons>, I'm game if you are - sounds like the best offer I've had thus far. I'll try your suggestions during what's left of today and If can't get it to work - I'll just send it up to you. Please check your private xda mail - I just sent you a note with all my particulars. Many thanks to everyone for their interest and well wishes. Will continue to pray for LTXDA's Daughter. All the best, Ed.

P.S.: I just tried making a donation through the PayPal link you guys have up and I got redirected to a website where everything is in Dutch? What’s up with that – I can’t understand anything. There isn’t even an option for the US? When was the last time anybody used that link? I made the best of it, but I don't know if the charge actually went through or not - now I'm concerned...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ETUMON:
Here is some feedback on your suggestions:

ActiveSync will not connect to the device. It goes through the start-up process and the green ball revolves, but after a while it gives me a error message and gives me the option of troubleshooting, then provides a link to Microsoft support where I ended up upgrading to 3.5 .net framework. I do get a ‘ding’ sound when I disconnect and reconnect the device to the PC and <zocster> mentioned a couple of days ago not to worry about it saying that it’s not connecting, because it really is? Also tried mymobiler and was unable to get a connection.

When a ROM gives me the 260 error message, I am at the boot loader/tricolor screen. Have tried restarting PC and PDA in between attempts, as well as rerunning the RUU again right after the 260 error, and also reinstalling the ROM while the keyboard is fully opened, as you suggested.

Someone else mentioned to try the SD card method, and I read more about it; however since I cannot engage ActiveSync or mymobiler, I really have no way to write to the SD card.

Now, I have been able to change the IPL from 1.04 to 1.01 to 1.03 and back to 1.04. Also, I was able to change the Window Mobile Screen (it had different colors and didn’t have the white swirl lines) and again was able to change back to the standard colors with the white swirl lines, but all along at the end of each process I reach the “Tap the screen…..” message – my dead-end. However, I have not been able to change my SPL – it is stuck on 1.40 Olipro?

When I turn off the device from the Window Mobile Screen and turn it back on without any soft/hard reset, then alignment screen always comes up when I hit the power button again – but of course, I can’t do anything because the touch screen is dead. This seems to support your theory regarding the Screen Digitizer.

I’ve also noticed something curious. The ROM’s that have gained connectivity with the device start with an initial loading process in a rectangular grey box with red lettering that reads “Verifying the Information on your PC…Please wait….\|/” While the ROM’s that don’t reach connectivity do not exhibit this initial loader, but instead go right into the later process also in a rectangular box but instead with black lettering which reads “Verifying the Information on your PDA Phone…Please Wait…” I know it’s crazy to notice these intricacies, but no kidding I think I’ve gone through these processes close to 20 times by now.

Hope this is thorough enough. I’d really just like to take door #3 and send you the thing if your offer still stands….I'm done with this! Thanks & Goodbye.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] lewnetoons:
send away

sounds like you tried all you could, I'll see what I can do with it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] anryl:
get any micro card not bigger than 1GB

use any card reader and format it in within standard windows

as fat32

copy any rom u want to the card as HERMIMG.nbh

try flashing
[General Questions and Answers] Kesavankrsna:
I like to use my phone as my Linux machine, Is there any way for it. ..

Cheeersss!!!
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Use Termux to achive this.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pankspoo:
This is silly question but still we have great devs I can hope yes na?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alprtewwqfr:
i think we need to wait until some dev will build android 12 for our Bacon.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneplusausage:
i asked that question too, we can only hope. I'm pretty confident we will get lineage 19 somewhere this year. Major custom roms on the other hand.. difficult to say. We just have to wait

EDIT: https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-android-12-custom-rom/

even the galaxy s3 seems to get android 12. the opo is more comparable to the s5 hardware wise

so there is still hope
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooboxlinux:
Oneplus One it's just an awesome device
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElenaXX:
Hi, sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere already but I could not find any good solution.

Since 1 year or so using FB app has become impossible. Every 3 posts one is advertised. Some days it is better, some days it is worse. I already downloaded the SlimSocial app which can hide ads but it has many limitations wrt the official app. My phone is rooted, de-googled and I also have AdAway installed. Sadly I could not find any useful dns to block. By opening fb app and browsing my timeline, inclusing ads, with AdAway monitoring the dns calls, I see these listed:

gateway.facebook.com

web.facebook.com

www.facebook.com

scontent.fgoa3-1.fna.fbcdn.net

scontent.fgoa3-2.fna.fbcdn.net

None of these seems involved. I tried to blacklist all them selectively but to no avail, with some blocked fb won't work, but I cannot blocks the ads. It almost looks like the fb app does not use any reserved dns for advertised posts but the same for regular fb functioning.

What is strange is that I do NOT see all those advertised posts if I browse FB with Firefox (maybe because I have adblock installed ?)

Anyway if somebody has an idea of how to block those advertised posts I would be grate. FB has become unusable! Thx
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] rxdrift7:
i use to have a wizard then i bought a tilt. this software works great when i wanna listen to music or watch a movie on my wizard and listen thru my bt. i installed it in my tilt and it also works. if ur like me with a portable bt speaker, this would work perfect instead of looking for a speaker cable converter.

ENJOY...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] ilos:
what does it do exactly ?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] rxdrift7:
its basically using ur bluetooth headset as a music headset. you and listen thru ur bluetooth. even watch movies on ur phone and listen thru ur bluetooth also. i bought a bluetooth speaker from walmart so now my phone is my mp3 player at work.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] kilrah:
You mean an A2DP speaker/headset, or a standard mono eyepiece? You don't need a program to use an A2DP device, it's right in the BT settings.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] rxdrift7:
i'm talking bout the bluetooth earpiece you use when your calling somebody. u can use it as a regular earpiece for ur music and movies.
[Realme 7i Questions & Answers] Gat_Mostafa:
Hello Everyone,

I'm looking for a way to root my "Realme 7i (Global) RMX2193" with Helio G80 Processor ( Not Narzo 20 )

I hope you guys can help me with that.

Thank you.

here's some pictuers that may help

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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers] lemoineo:
Hello, I was using EvolutionX_5.8 ROM rooted with Magisk 2.3 and virtually all applications work as intended with this one. Previously, it even worked with my banking app as well. Magisk allowed not to be visible by the application and it opened normally. Alas, since this summer the banking app crashes, the bank no longer wants to allow rooted ROMs, but Magisk got around the problem. Who encountered this problem and was able to fix it. thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers] joke19:
Enable magisk hide, then download the magiskhide props config. After restarting, setup the module, reset the data and cache from the banking app. Maybe this work
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Questions & Answers] lemoineo:
Thank you very much, I found the solution by taking inspiration from a bypass for another secure banking application

I needed to enable the "Hide Magisk App" setting in conjunction with Airfrozen. It was not enough to freeze the Magisk app.

Note: this is not the MagiskHide setting I'm referring to; this setting has been enabled all the time. The steps that worked for me (Magisk 23.0) were: 1. In Magisk, first add Crédit Mutuel to the masking list (of course) 2. In Magisk, do not use "Hide Magisk Application". That is to say. the app is listed as Magisk in the app drawer. 3. Then install Airfrozen and grant root access (I wouldn't get the root access prompt unless # 2 above was done) 4. Now in Magisk turn on "Hide Magisk App" and follow this process to rename "Settings" or the like. 5. Now open Airfrozen and select “Settings” (or whatever name you used in 4). Freeze it. 6. The Crédit Mutuel application is now launched and loads the login screen Hope this helps someone
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Sohail.mohammed:
Hi I have managed to build aosp 12 using sodp guidelines but I am struck at bootloop after flashing. I Need help thanks.
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] jeoleo7:
Could you share the files in here.

I would like to give it a try. :)
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Sohail.mohammed:
Here are the files. Please try it let me know. Thanks Xperia 1 AOSP12
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Vic aijur:
I tried it on my j9110,

Also bootloop

Btw, thanks for your work
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Shujath:
This is due to the compressed updatable apex introduced in A12. (https://source.android.com/setup/start/android-12-release#apex-compression)

4.14 is missing the Kernel patches from Google, while the devs are working on adding the patches you can temporarily add the below flag to the end of device/sony/kumano/platform.mk to disable the compressed apex.

PRODUCT_COMPRESSED_APEX := false
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] Sohail.mohammed:
Yes I disabled it by following your changes on Github. After that I was able to boot but the main problem is my battery is draining at high rate, could say without using its getting drained out fully in 8 hrs.
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] ryo2456:
https://xdaforums.com/t/port-gcam-8-1.4295623/post-85234641

Its that work on 12?
[Sony Xperia 1 Questions & Answers] jeoleo7:
Didn't work for me since I cannot do that xx.mk .

Please replace the drive files with the fixed one if you can.

:)

Thanks for sharing! :)
[Moto E7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Maizon_original:
Hi,

I created a Device Tree for Moto E7 and I created a repository on Github also with the kernel source code

I tried to compile the twrp for the device but unfortunately the computer I borrowed doesn't have enough memory. If you want to compile Twrp or a mod Kernel you are free to use the repositories Below :

MOTO E7 KERNEL SOURCE:https://github.com/maizon/android_kernel_motorola_malta

MOTO E7 DEVICE TREE:

GitHub - maizon/android_device_motorola_malta: Device Tree For Moto E7 (Malta) XT2095-1

Device Tree For Moto E7 (Malta) XT2095-1. Contribute to maizon/android_device_motorola_malta development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

thanks ;)
[Google Pixel 6] beton87:
I know it's a funny question to ask, but it's kind of important in a daily usage for me :)

Any chance theres is any BMW 5 G30 user here to confirm if it fits? I've only found iPhone opinions, that the 12 Pro Max fits barely, so it's a close call :)

Pixel 6 is almost the same size, but you never know.