Q&A vs. General forums - Android General

Hi All (especially mods).
I find i really hard to separate the topics that belong in Android General and Android QA forums. The first sticky in the General says that you should not post questions in that forum. How the h...l are we suppose to discuss issues and general topics without posting questions? Is the General forum meant to bee a pure information channel where wise people can share their wisdom, but not bee debated or questioned?
I think that the segmentation caused by all this QA forums (all over XDA) just makes it harder for people to find information, not easier. And that will again lead to more flaming of people that don't use search, or try to search but don't find useful information.
It seems to me that the mods spends a lot of time moving threads and "shouting" about the QA forums. Well, has it strike the mods that the reason for all this "miss posting" is in fact the we (at leas I) find it hard to decide which forum to post in?
Most of the top notch tech experts does not hang around in the QA forum either, so the chance of getting a really qualified answer (an not only a best guess by a senior member) seems pretty low.
And, no. This post is not a question!
Ahh, that felt good

Really... what?
Sooo first thing is first, you're saying that you want to discuss issues and topics in question threads? Okie.... well last i checked you can post anything in a thread, as long as it follows the constraints of the forum. It seems though what you're trying to say is that the amount of support/replies is lower in the Q&A than the general hence, why you're saying disscussion is limited in the Q&A. That is understandable, and frankly, it is a fact, however I think most general issues are already sorted out and can be found with a search, no need to question people again for a solution.
I don't think it's all that hard to find information since "search" is my best friend. Need help with a specific build, search that thread, need help with android overall search the forum/s. A little time doesn't kill and helps make you independent atleast.
If it's a question it goes into the Q&A forum, hence Q&A. If it's a discussion/debate/just about android but not a question, then it's goes into the general discussion, easy as that.

paalkr said:
Hi All (especially mods).
I find i really hard to separate the topics that belong in Android General and Android QA forums. The first sticky in the General says that you should not post questions in that forum. How the h...l are we suppose to discuss issues and general topics without posting questions? Is the General forum meant to bee a pure information channel where wise people can share their wisdom, but not bee debated or questioned?
I think that the segmentation caused by all this QA forums (all over XDA) just makes it harder for people to find information, not easier. And that will again lead to more flaming of people that don't use search, or try to search but don't find useful information.
It seems to me that the mods spends a lot of time moving threads and "shouting" about the QA forums. Well, has it strike the mods that the reason for all this "miss posting" is in fact the we (at leas I) find it hard to decide which forum to post in?
Most of the top notch tech experts does not hang around in the QA forum either, so the chance of getting a really qualified answer (an not only a best guess by a senior member) seems pretty low.
And, no. This post is not a question!
Ahh, that felt good
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I saw couple question marks (?) in your post, but then you said your post is not a question.
Let make it simple, Q&A forum the thread tittle must end with question mark (?), and the other should end without one.

Hi all!
How can i edit a root, script file?
"Look for the line:
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 0
and change it into:
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 1"
how can i make this?
Thanks

DOOOH!
Since my inscription, i'm "junior" member and can't post or create topic in devlpment section...despite good knowledges !!!

i wonder what should i do now to reply in a thread.

is there a way to change the build.prop without rooting ?

roliusz said:
Hi all!
How can i edit a root, script file?
"Look for the line:
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 0
and change it into:
Code:
Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 1"
how can i make this?
Thanks
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brunsman said:
Since my inscription, i'm "junior" member and can't post or create topic in devlpment section...despite good knowledges !!!
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kanded said:
i wonder what should i do now to reply in a thread.
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kanded said:
is there a way to change the build.prop without rooting ?
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Why even bother? Don't post in a thread just to get posts, and don't post in threads unrelated to your issue. There really is no point.

signal broke
sorry,i have a question:
while using android os loaded from SD card on HTC Touch Pro2,every time when I push the lock key,my cell phone signal broke ,what is the problem??

um i vote this gets closed . pointless thread , simply follow XDA Rules ..

Trying to ask question
Not sure if Im doing this right. Im a never & wanted to ask a question in reference to the thread about downloading beats. Wanted to know if just downloading & extracting the file would give me access to beats? Thanks.

You mean the one on the portal right? Where are the files? All I see is that the thread and all related files have been removed

My Samsung I9100 S2 - advice needed
I have a GT-I9100.
Android version 4.0.3
Baseband version I9100XXLP6
kernel verion 3.0.15-I9100XXLP6-CL72050
[email protected] #3
PDA : I9100XXLP6
PHONE : I9100XXLP6
CSC : I9100XXLP3
Build Info : Tue Jan 17 00:52:50 KST 2012
Please advise me how to get the bluetooth working please as it does not sync with Parrot v5.24c (in car)
It says that it is paired though nothing else further happens with correspondance. I have tried to unpair and pair it several time with the same result and no success.

jeromenaidu said:
I have a GT-I9100.
Android version 4.0.3
Baseband version I9100XXLP6
kernel verion 3.0.15-I9100XXLP6-CL72050
[email protected] #3
PDA : I9100XXLP6
PHONE : I9100XXLP6
CSC : I9100XXLP3
Build Info : Tue Jan 17 00:52:50 KST 2012
Please advise me how to get the bluetooth working please as it does not sync with Parrot v5.24c (in car)
It says that it is paired though nothing else further happens with correspondance. I have tried to unpair and pair it several time with the same result and no success.
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Why on Earth would you post it in the HD2 forums rather than in the SGS2 forums?

HELP!! TF101 not booting past CWM recovery
I was trying out this rom
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/cm9-cyanogenmod-with-cornerstone-rom-for-transformer-tf101/
and after flashing it, my table just kept restarting. So I decided to flash a different rom so I flashed this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520764
now this time, my tablet wouldn't boot past the CWM recovery. It just gave me a loading screen for hours.
After a couple hours of doing this over and over again, I decided to flash back to stock if it works. I was successful at this and was able to boot into stock. But since I'm too used to ICS on my tablet I decided to flash back my old rom which was
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518768
for weeks I have been using it at home and at university, I had no problems with it, It worked really well for me.
But now it's doing the same thing, it's not booting past the recovery, It would only boot up until the Eee Pad welcome screen.
HELP!!!
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Battery no longer on Notification Bar Darkside Evolution 3 [UVLE1] ROM
I flashed the Darkside Evolution 3 [UVLE1] ROM on my SGH T989, and Themed it with the Touch0color for Darkside Evolution 3, and now the battery on the notification bar is no longer there.
Any solution before trying to reflash?

Guys, post your questions to the relevant forum please, not here.
Sent from my NexusHD2 using XDA

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Guys, post your questions to the relevant forum please, not here.
Sent from my NexusHD2 using XDA
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chuckles
you need to make that stuff in your sig at size 20 and big red letters lol

ib4tl
just noticed that this is now "HD2 Android Q&A and General"

HELP!
HEllo everyone! sorry for being a noob but i just started this kinda stuff, so please help me out! i downloaded miui onto my lg optimus 2x. Everything worked except i have no service. Im unsure how to fix this...im with fido and ive searched to the end of the earth for an answer to my problem but i cant find anything...i backed up my old phone stuff but when i try to restore my phone to my original state it says restore error. I love my android, but i dont know how to delete miui off of my phone. I really need help!! anyone with and answer on how to fix my network issue or how to delete miui without restore please help me! if i cant find a way to get miui off of my phone then ill have to buy another phone, which i cant afford right now. soo anyone pleease msg me or something i need imediate help! and to those who say do your research..i have and its very hard to find how to do things on my lg optimus..i followed the steps exact on how to install everything but something went wrong. i just need an answer on how to get rid of(cant restore, doesnt work) or fix MIUI!!

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[Q] Basic information

Hi all !
I am new here and as i used to read XDA threads to complete my knowledge and follow Faryaab for the super nexus rom.
There is something i don't understand : if i want to post in the developpment part (Super Nexus 2.0 thread for me) i need to have had posted 10 messages. I want to report a bug to help the developper but because of the rules i would have to post 10 messages anywhere before posting in the development part... But that's stupid and i don't want to do this..
So ?
Thanks
(I am French so i apologize for my english)
So you can post in 10 threads (but don't spam) or PM the developer.
But that's stupid and i don't want to do this..
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It isn't, is for prevent spam in the development forums.
FromBabylon695 said:
Hi all !
I am new here and as i used to read XDA threads to complete my knowledge and follow Faryaab for the super nexus rom.
There is something i don't understand : if i want to post in the developpment part (Super Nexus 2.0 thread for me) i need to have had posted 10 messages. I want to report a bug to help the developper but because of the rules i would have to post 10 messages anywhere before posting in the development part... But that's stupid and i don't want to do this..
So ?
Thanks
(I am French so i apologize for my english)
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If u want to do reporting pm the dev... u should have posted atleast ten before u can post in dev thread...it may seem stupid but its not sctually...othetwise noobs will come and spam easily...with this rule little spam can be avoided...if u want ten posts,post in some qa threads..lakhs of threads are there...
Sent from my GT-I9001
Hmm as a cartesian i would say a noob could come here spam 10 post and then spam in the dvpmt part :/ So actually is it really usefull ?
So i'll PM the developer and wait till my ten msg to post in the dvpmt part (build 2 may come out at the same time =D )
Thanks
FromBabylon695 said:
Hmm as a cartesian i would say a noob could come here spam 10 post and then spam in the dvpmt part :/ So actually is it really usefull ?
So i'll PM the developer and wait till my ten msg to post in the dvpmt part (build 2 may come out at the same time =D )
Thanks
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Yes but by spamming 10 posts they will have been banded
New, needs help with kg v909
So I have an lg G-slate v909 and its currently got android 3.1 but id like to update it to the newest android os. I'm new and don't know how to do this manually as, from what I've been reading, is what needs to be done. I also only have this tablet and my Samsung galaxy s2 phone to access the internet and no PC access currently. I am not subscribed through tmobile just use wifi on the tablet.
Also, I am taking online classes and need to beable to access the mymathlab flash site application and am unable to do so on my tablet through any browser. If anyone could help me with that too, I would be incredibly greatful.
Thanks so much.
Samantha
Hum you're right if the noob is enough stupid to post 10msg in the same thread But stupid is just what a noob is so you should be right
Don't know how to mark the thread as resolved ..
You should seek your phone and then find a ROM using the Android version you want no ?
Sent From Babylon using GT-i9300

[Q] How to move on with building android from source?

Hello, first of all, forgive me if I'm in the wrong forum section; I'm sorta new here, and this is my first topic.
Second of all, I'm not an experienced android programmer and I'm also a teenager, so sorry if I sound like a noob; dont expect me to know all that you guys suggest. Also I have some basic experience with Java coding. (sorry if this is all off-topic but just giving a heads-up and letting you know so that you can maybe change your answers a bit so I can understand)
But ANYWAY, what I'm trying to do this for is to eventually port cyanogenmod to my device.
I currently cannot post links because I'm new here; look up "building android from source", and it should say "Getting Started: building android from source" at the fifth link from the top (xda-university).
I'm stuck at "installing repo and syncing".
What url should I put in "URL to android manifest"? (And yes, I am using Terminal in an Ubuntu VM) And now that I think of it, it should be some link of cyanogenmod but my device isn't supported; no repository for my phone. Correct me if I'm wrong. If it helps, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G (SCH-R820).
Again, sorry if I sound like such a noob, it's probably because I am.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
EDIT: Sorry, just found out I was in the wrong forum section, can someone delete this thread or show me how to do so? thanks...

[Help Thread] Unanswered Questions goes here(Noob Friendly)

As there is a large number of people joining xda, daily, so alot questions are repeated. I've seen many people posting a same thread again if it's unanswered. So to not get this Q&A section messed up with the same questions being asked again and again if they are unanswered once, I have created this help thread. Post your questions here. Feel free to ask questions and answer them. The main idea of this thread is to get members to help other members with their problems/questions. So feel free to help others if you have the solution. Please behave and do not use any offensive or slang word against other members and respect each other and appreciate any help.
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After finding a solution to your question please do come back and find if others have similar
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Ask ANY question in this thread and someone will probably help you.
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Is there cyanogenmod version for lg g2 mini(d620k) , i cant find it anywhere, i would like to know is it even in progress of making, please help
Remygas said:
Is there cyanogenmod version for lg g2 mini(d620k) , i cant find it anywhere, i would like to know is it even in progress of making, please help
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Here you go* I found this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RpQyEmgFco
It is actually made specifically for the D620R. Vibration and NFC is not working and the camera is overexposed and LTE has to be turned on in a specific way. I cannot say much as I have'nt used the device, but I think that there is no cyanogemmod released for your device. Good luck!*
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Are there any easy root tools already working fine for an LG L7II DUAL P715 running 4.4.2? I'm a bit of a noob here, so please help me, do you have any idea if there are root tools (such as framaroot, towelroot, baidu, etc) that works for an lg p715 with 4.4.2? Please help, i badly want to get my root access back. And a lot of us, P715 users who recently updated our os (me via ota), are all waiting and looking for a proper yet easy way of rooting our android phones. Because as i have searched weeks ago for this, all they are telling is to downgrade back to JB then root again, then install CWM recovery, then flash a modified rom for the KK update.. And for me as a newbie, I JUST DONT GET IT THAT MUCH please help hahaha i hate being a noob.
Sent from my LG-P715 using XDA Free mobile app
heyimCHOLO said:
Are there any easy root tools already working fine for an LG L7II DUAL P715 running 4.4.2? I'm a bit of a noob here, so please help me, do you have any idea if there are root tools (such as framaroot, towelroot, baidu, etc) that works for an lg p715 with 4.4.2? Please help, i badly want to get my root access back. And a lot of us, P715 users who recently updated our os (me via ota), are all waiting and looking for a proper yet easy way of rooting our android phones. Because as i have searched weeks ago for this, all they are telling is to downgrade back to JB then root again, then install CWM recovery, then flash a modified rom for the KK update.. And for me as a newbie, I JUST DONT GET IT THAT MUCH please help hahaha i hate being a noob.
Sent from my LG-P715 using XDA Free mobile app
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Mabey you will find some help in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284822 go ask any question you like in that thread but I think you wont have any questions as the guide is very easy to understand.
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I just found out that me phone is d620r, that makes it a little bit easier, thanks for your help
Remygas said:
I just found out that me phone is d620r, that makes it a little bit easier, thanks for your help
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Great news :thumbup:
Why not give a like?
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Remygas said:
I just found out that me phone is d620r, that makes it a little bit easier, thanks for your help
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Hello,
I have just done a factory reset to my Note 3 (SM-N9005) and signed in with a new google account, and when I went to the Play Store I couldn't see any apps under the my apps menu. It's like my pre-installed apps are not detected by the play store under my apps, yet if I went to the specific page of the app (like gmail or evernote) it shows that the app is installed and it gives me the update button. Also if I install an app from an APK file (like buzzfeed and ccleaner) they will have the same problem.
this is what I tried:-
1- I did multiple factory reset to my device.
2- I revoked my device's access to my account and signed in again
3- I revoked the access of the other account to my device.
4- I reviewed my Google account settings across all the products that I use and I couldn't find any thing (to my knowledge) that might cause this problem.
5- I tried to stop the Google Play Services and then turning it back on and tried to clean it's storage.
6- sync app data from my account
7- I created a new account and it had the same problems
To me it seems like the problem is my google account wont allow Google Play Services to sync correctly but I don't know what settings I should change in my google account to fix this. ( or maybe not, you are the experts )
Rom question for Note 3 sm-n900p
Hi,
I am trying to flash a ROM for the Note 3 that is based on the Galaxy S5 port. When I flash it, the ROM seems to be working properly, however it never connects to my mobile network. The Wifi works but I can't send/receive texts or anything of the sort. Any idea on why this may be or how I can fix it?
Thanks in advance
acrash2 said:
Hello,
I have just done a factory reset to my Note 3 (SM-N9005) and signed in with a new google account, and when I went to the Play Store I couldn't see any apps under the my apps menu. It's like my pre-installed apps are not detected by the play store under my apps, yet if I went to the specific page of the app (like gmail or evernote) it shows that the app is installed and it gives me the update button. Also if I install an app from an APK file (like buzzfeed and ccleaner) they will have the same problem.
this is what I tried:-
1- I did multiple factory reset to my device.
2- I revoked my device's access to my account and signed in again
3- I revoked the access of the other account to my device.
4- I reviewed my Google account settings across all the products that I use and I couldn't find any thing (to my knowledge) that might cause this problem.
5- I tried to stop the Google Play Services and then turning it back on and tried to clean it's storage.
6- sync app data from my account
7- I created a new account and it had the same problems
To me it seems like the problem is my google account wont allow Google Play Services to sync correctly but I don't know what settings I should change in my google account to fix this. ( or maybe not, you are the experts )
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You might find help here https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1366898?hl=en
If your problem is still unsolved then contact google by click contact us at the top right corner.
And are you logging in with the same account which you logged in with before factory reseting?
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wvuscott13 said:
Hi,
I am trying to flash a ROM for the Note 3 that is based on the Galaxy S5 port. When I flash it, the ROM seems to be working properly, however it never connects to my mobile network. The Wifi works but I can't send/receive texts or anything of the sort. Any idea on why this may be or how I can fix it?
Thanks in advance
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Well you have'nt provided any details about this problem. Anyways you should go and contact the developer and tell him about this bug and he will work on fixing it. And is any other user using your device faced this problem? Just go and check it on the thread where you found the rom from.
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acrash2 said:
Hello,
I have just done a factory reset to my Note 3 (SM-N9005) and signed in with a new google account, and when I went to the Play Store I couldn't see any apps under the my apps menu. It's like my pre-installed apps are not detected by the play store under my apps, yet if I went to the specific page of the app (like gmail or evernote) it shows that the app is installed and it gives me the update button. Also if I install an app from an APK file (like buzzfeed and ccleaner) they will have the same problem.
this is what I tried:-
1- I did multiple factory reset to my device.
2- I revoked my device's access to my account and signed in again
3- I revoked the access of the other account to my device.
4- I reviewed my Google account settings across all the products that I use and I couldn't find any thing (to my knowledge) that might cause this problem.
5- I tried to stop the Google Play Services and then turning it back on and tried to clean it's storage.
6- sync app data from my account
7- I created a new account and it had the same problems
To me it seems like the problem is my google account wont allow Google Play Services to sync correctly but I don't know what settings I should change in my google account to fix this. ( or maybe not, you are the experts )
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Have you find the solution for your answer? If not pm me and I will provide you my email.
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Hello there
I am Yusuf,
I wonder if any of you have a Turkish-speaking developer?
Merhaba
Ben yusuf,
Aranızda türkçe bilen bir geliştirici var mı acaba ?
EXPECTING ANSWER FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN LONG INTO PORTING ROMs..
MyDevice
Gionee A1 lite (SWW1618)
It is Rooted with magisk.
I ported my own TWRP for it
Now, want to port a ROM for it.
ROM CHOSEN FOR PORTING:
ROM of LeEcoLe2 (Why? Becoz both phones are almost clones of each other, except for the SoC)
::Help::
Help me port the MSM ROM to MTK.
Is it even possible?
Why Fastbood oem unlock command do not execute it get stuck.
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For locked bootloaders with a kernel build date after June 3, 2014
[ROOT][Video] Droid Razr HD XT926- 183.46.15 w/Kernel newer than June 3, 2014 by sd_shadow
For locked bootloaders with a kernel build date before June 3, 2014
Root and bootloader unlock on stock KK by krystianp
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System Versions 182.46.10 and higher, with a Kernel date June 2014 and newer,
the bootloader can not be unlocked, there are no custom roms for locked bootloaders at this time -25 June 2015.
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dominater56 said:
Hi, I know this isn't the right thread, but its the closest I can get to having my question answered.
So basically I have a DROID RAZR HD XT926 rooted, with android 4.4.2, kernel version 3.4.42 and system version 182.46.10 which is downgraded using instructions from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-hd/general/root-droid-razr-hd-xt926-183-46-15-t3062040
So what I want to do is unlock my bootloader. I have been trying for a few days and searched many forums but with no success. I didn't find any other method other than using motopocalypse. I have tried using the apk version from my phone and the app says bootloader is unlocked but when I check in fastboot mode it says device is locked and status code 0. When I use the pc method ( I have windows 10) it just shows daemon started successfully... and then u nothing.
If anyone could provide any assistance I would really appreciate it.
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what is kernel date?
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sd_shadow said:
what is kernel date?
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Kernel date: Jul 29 2014
dominater56 said:
Kernel date: Jul 29 2014
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that version cannot be unlocked
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sd_shadow said:
that version cannot be unlocked
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Awww
There must be some workaround
dominater56 said:
Awww
There must be some workaround
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If there is, no one has discovered it yet. Most developers have given up and moved on to newer devices, so finding a way to unlock the bootloader is effectively impossible.
Help updating an old XT926
Hi
I have an ex-Verizon XT926, although I am in the UK. When I first got it I rooted it and unlocked the bootloader (and changed some obscure setting so that it would potentially work on GSM in the US). But I never actually updated the ROM or took any OTA. So it is still on Android 4.1.2, 9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.
Although I'm being offered 9.18.79.en.US OTA, it won't successfully take that (presumably because I've rooted it, or because it doesn't like the version of TWRP I have installed).
I've spent some time googling/searching, but as the version-relevant threads are pretty old now, it all gets a bit confusing.
What I'd like to do is to upgrade to Marshmallow, if a reasonable version exists for this phone. Is it essentially as simple as finding a suitable ROM and installing it from the SD card using ROM Manager? Or via TWRP? Do I need to worry about what version of TWRP I have installed?
Axe Murderer said:
Hi
I have an ex-Verizon XT926, although I am in the UK. When I first got it I rooted it and unlocked the bootloader (and changed some obscure setting so that it would potentially work on GSM in the US). But I never actually updated the ROM or took any OTA. So it is still on Android 4.1.2, 9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.
Although I'm being offered 9.18.79.en.US OTA, it won't successfully take that (presumably because I've rooted it, or because it doesn't like the version of TWRP I have installed).
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You cannot install updates unless full stock
You will need to flash a official (xml.zip) firmware with RSD Lite
I've spent some time googling/searching, but as the version-relevant threads are pretty old now, it all gets a bit confusing.
What I'd like to do is to upgrade to Marshmallow,
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latest official rom is Kitkat 4.4.2,
Marshmallow may available in a custom rom like CyanogenMod 13 (cm13)
if a reasonable version exists for this phone. Is it essentially as simple as finding a suitable ROM and installing it from the SD card using ROM Manager? Or via TWRP? Do I need to worry about what version of TWRP I have installed?
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I wouldn't use Rom Manager, Twrp version does matter, find a rom you would like to try, then ask in the rom ask in the Rom thread which TWRP version works best.
You will most likely need the Kitkat bootloader
I would just flash a official kitkat 4.4.2 (xml.zip) firmware with RSD Lite
dominater56 said:
Awww
There must be some workaround
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The XT926/XT925/XT910 bootloader can now be unlocked with Subnshine.apk
free to test compatiblity, $25 to unlock
Is it possible to downgrade the device so I can unlock the bootloader? I refuse to use Sunshine. I am on 183.46.15
Dvdxploitr said:
Is it possible to downgrade the device so I can unlock the bootloader? I refuse to use Sunshine. I am on 183.46.15
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no
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I have flashed twrp 2.8.5.0 and it works fine, but when I try to flash cm12 I just get stuck loading. From twrp I go to advanced wipe and tick dalvic cache ,data,system and cache, wipe then flash cm12, then reboot system. Any ideas? I'm a noon...its taken a lot of patience to get this far, thank you for your time
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Noob I meant nooob
xixboxcuttaxix said:
I have flashed twrp 2.8.5.0 and it works fine, but when I try to flash cm12 I just get stuck loading. From twrp I go to advanced wipe and tick dalvic cache ,data,system and cache, wipe then flash cm12, then reboot system. Any ideas? I'm a noon...its taken a lot of patience to get this far, thank you for your time
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Noob I meant nooob
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may need a different twrp version
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are you installing gapps too, if so what version?
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I used the cyanogenmod app to download cm12 and the Gapps nano package for cm12. Also tried cm11 with and without its corresponding Gapps...just hangs on the duel core logo, cm12 hangs on the blue alien logo? Should I factory reset? Or will I lose my cm downloads and be screwed? Thanks for the assist
Solution to my problem was to wipe internal storage,dalvic cache,system data and cache, the went great I have cm12.1 running smooth all gapps from nano package running well. Thanks for the help, cm12.1 is really nice.
Hello,
Thanks to many threads here I was able to fix my non so well working xt925 and installed a working CM 13, but right now I face a little issue :
Everything works fine (android, apps, ...), but when I restart the phone, instead of following the restart I ask it always goes into fastboot.
I can force reboot recovery, normal, whatever, it goes to fastboot.
I have then to type fastboot continue, or to reset into bootloader to hit the command Normal powerup to start launching android.
I haven't found much info about this as everytime I looked for it, I only got people stucked onto fastboot with broken recovery/os.
I am with a jellybean bootloader.
EDIT : I actually found the solution, get into fastboot mode, and type fastboot oem fb_mode_clear. The device will then restart normally. I guess I hit factory mode at some point in my previous operations. Sorry for the useless question.
Martin
No custom ROMs work?
I have an XT925 with an unlocked bootloader and it was stuck in AP fastboot mode for some time before I unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP recovery 2.8.6.0. RSD Lite still won't flash 4.0.4 or 4.1.2 and just returns:
Code:
downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT
I can however flash stock 4.0.4 and 4.1.2 ROMs to my Razr HD using the Razr HD Toolkit (thread here), and flash a modified Canadian 4.4.2 OTA (from here) using RSD Lite.
For some reason though, no custom ROMs work. Many others (such as PACMAN) were hosted on GOO.IM or some other dead site (such as the unofficial Resurrection Remix), so they were impossible to download. I've only tried Dirty Unicorns, MIUI, CM11, CM12.1 and SlimKat, and only Dirty Unicorns could get to the boot animation. All other ROMs don't boot past the Unlocked Bootloader Warning screen (which has now been replaced with a Motorola Dual Core Technology one).
Any ideas?
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Assalam o Alaikum!
I have moto xt926. It was working fine but now it's not accepting Sim Card. But sometimes it Accept Sim Card.
In Morning when i Turn ON my mobile sometimes sim works. But after 5 or 4 minutes it disappears automatically. Mobile phone is Rooted. I Rooted Phone 6 months ago but this problem came just a month ago.
How can i check that this is problem of hardware or Software?
( Sorry for Bad English)
Here are some Screenshots of my mobile while working sim card in Morning and then it disappearing.
I did Flash firmware after this problem but nothing changed.
Help me I'm very upset. I can't afford another mobile.
That's all .
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Building Android 11 from source, need help with some questions.

I have been into installing custom ROMs and rooting Android for many years now, used many mid range Android devices, never tried to build one from source (did not have good enough hardware or broadband), now I have got both and want to try building ROM from source and got many questions, any help would be appreciated.
Important questions:​(Need these answers before I start downloading Repos)
Is it possible to create any Android version Rom for any device? like I used to have Moto G2, if I can get it's source code, can I build Android 11 Rom for it? or am I missing something here?
I own Realme 5 Pro now, if I build Android 11 and flash it, is there any chance it could hard brick my device?
If I'd built Android 11 for R5 Pro, how would I know it's for my device? can I flash that firmware on another device? or vice versa? I know that flashing other device firmware can hard brick your device.
What are the chances of getting bugs after flashing? like ril not working, or maybe settings wont open, camera wont work etc. and how can I fix them for my specific device?
How can I ensure that the specific build only works for R5 Pro and not other device? like do I have to sign it with specific code or anything like that? any idea?
Not so important questions:​(You can answer it if u know)
How much download is necessary to build from source? If u have built, is there any specific download size or different for specific devices?
Also if I want to build TWRP recovery for R5 Pro from scratch how would I go about doing that? and what about giving it a different theme style?
How long will it take for my specs pc to build? any estimated idea? (specs: 16gb ddr4 3600mhz ram, Ryzen R5 3700x, Nvidia 2060 Super, and lots of space)
Can I build this Rom to be flashed via recovery or is it has to be fastboot specific?
Can I build Android Kitkat or something old for newer devices?
So these are the initial questions that comes to my mind, I am posting this thread on some diff forums too, if u have any experience regarding this please do share, any help is appreciated, Thank you.
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Oswald Boelcke said:
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Hello and good morning,
above you indicated your intention to post this thread on other fora, too. If you mean other fora outside of XDA that's very fine. If you intend to post duplicates of this thread somewhere else on XDA, please prior to posting review the XDA Forum Rules with special emphasis on rule no. 5. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Oh no I did not post duplicate of this post anywhere on XDA, I was talking about other forums like Reddit, I posted it there too.

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