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[Q] Noob Help - Sch-i815 Verizon 7.7 galaxy tab (rooting?)

Guys - here is where my blond shows.
I have a galaxy tab 7.7 sch-i915 running android 4.0.1 I would like to "root" this device as I did my ipad so and unleash the power of my tab
My issue is there is soooo many to pick from and I do not want to mess this up.. When I did my ipad, It was plain and simple with greenpoison. I'm new with android and I'm not sure on how to go about rooting my device?
I read the fourms guys - everyone is talking about ice cream, ginger bread, honeycombs... Im sorry If I read anymore of these topics I will have to hit the gym!!
Please - Someone anyone ... A simple way that I can Jailbreak my samsung to unleash its magic...
Muahhhhhhh
Ana :silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly:

we dont support piracy... and you think that rooting is like jailbreaking then... go use that idevice instead... you dont even need root to install apps... android is not crapple...
edit:type this on uncle google... how to install apps on android...

edan1979 said:
we dont support piracy... and you think that rooting is like jailbreaking then... go use that idevice instead... you dont even need root to install apps... android is not crapple...
edit:type this on uncle google... how to install apps on android...
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Sweetie what is your problem? If I wanted to use that Idevice I would not be here asking how to root my samsung.. hun you need to step away from the keyboard - stop downing monster energy drinks and basically you need to get laid hun.. I never asked you to support piracy.. your a weird one baby...
anyway.. can someone please help me root my device? many thanks!

hehehe... just because mostly the old idevice user will relate jailbreaking & rooting for piracy... sorry if i offended you... ^_^
anyway... you just need to read in the forum... but since you've been nice... and i'm feeling nice... so i'm showing you the proper way.
the files you need
CWM recovery - http://d-h.st/hSK
Rooting files - http://download.chainfire.eu/331/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip
how to root. first you need custom recovery (CWM)
1. go into download mode.
2. flash cwm with pc odin. can refer to this thread on how to... it got pictures as well if you still confuse http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
3. just subs the firmware part on step 5 with the cwm files.
Rooting guide
1. Transfer the attached file UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip to the INTERNAL or EXTERNAL CARD on Galaxy Tab 7.7
2. Turn off the Galaxy Tab 7.7
3. Enter Recovery
- Hold Volume UP button + Power Button
- When TAB turns ON, RELEASE POWER BUTTON (Keep Holding Volume UP Button)
- Will Enter Recovery
4. Select install update from EXTERNAL Storage
5. Look for the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip and select it with power button
6. When Finish, REBOOT. You're done!

edan1979 said:
hehehe... just because mostly the old idevice user will relate jailbreaking & rooting for piracy... sorry if i offended you... ^_^
anyway... you just need to read in the forum... but since you've been nice... and i'm feeling nice... so i'm showing you the proper way.
the files you need
CWM recovery - http://d-h.st/hSK
Rooting files - http://download.chainfire.eu/331/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip
how to root. first you need custom recovery (CWM)
1. go into download mode.
2. flash cwm with pc odin. can refer to this thread on how to... it got pictures as well if you still confuse http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
3. just subs the firmware part on step 5 with the cwm files.
Rooting guide
1. Transfer the attached file UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip to the INTERNAL or EXTERNAL CARD on Galaxy Tab 7.7
2. Turn off the Galaxy Tab 7.7
3. Enter Recovery
- Hold Volume UP button + Power Button
- When TAB turns ON, RELEASE POWER BUTTON (Keep Holding Volume UP Button)
- Will Enter Recovery
4. Select install update from EXTERNAL Storage
5. Look for the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.32.zip and select it with power button
6. When Finish, REBOOT. You're done!
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Thank you for your help.. I'm sorry that I do not know the difference between my ipad and android I'm just trying to learn.. Can you give me an idea on what this will do for my tab? Thanks! what are you doing home on a nice sat night?

One of (if not the first) rule in XDA is search before posting
Have a read of the (discontinued) guide in the General section by evil penguin. It is a "sticky". There are many similar throughout XDA where you will find a lot of the answers to your questions. They have been answered many times over and over, so there will be a plethora of information to digest
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RhodeAna said:
Sweetie what is your problem? If I wanted to use that Idevice I would not be here asking how to root my samsung.. hun you need to step away from the keyboard - stop downing monster energy drinks and basically you need to get laid hun.. I never asked you to support piracy.. your a weird one baby...
anyway.. can someone please help me root my device? many thanks!
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Seriously, what is with Captain Control!
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UpInTheAir said:
One of (if not the first) rule in XDA is search before posting
Have a read of the (discontinued) guide in the General section by evil penguin. It is a "sticky". There are many similar throughout XDA where you will find a lot of the answers to your questions. They have been answered many times over and over, so there will be a plethora of information to digest
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The "rules" might very well say that but the intent of this site is to HELP users, correct? Most of us are trying to find a fix, solve a problem and landed on one of these pages from a spidered Google result. When trying to solve these problems we are hitting multiple sites and I guarantee you, you have not gone to each one and READ THE RULES! If you don't want to break Android policy and help her root, then why say anything at all?

sharonpta said:
Seriously, what is with Captain Control!
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The "rules" might very well say that but the intent of this site is to HELP users, correct? Most of us are trying to find a fix, solve a problem and landed on one of these pages from a spidered Google result. When trying to solve these problems we are hitting multiple sites and I guarantee you, you have not gone to each one and READ THE RULES! If you don't want to break Android policy and help her root, then why say anything at all?
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Are you just trolling, yep, think so. Or have I misread your post? Most users and the recipient of my reply could obviously take the first sentence light hearted, with the "", the way it's meant to be....
I gave a suggestion and place to start to read the stickies. Stickies have lots of useful info. This, she can do herself without any help
Yes, PART of XDA ethos is about helping, but it's not about spoon feeding, is it?
BTW, I have read the rules nobody's perfect and will admit that even i have deviated from time to time edit: I'm also guilty spoon feeding too
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UpInTheAir said:
Are you just trolling, yep, think so. Or have I misread your post? Most users and the recipient of my reply could obviously take the first sentence light hearted, with the "", the way it's meant to be....
I gave a suggestion and place to start to read the stickies. Stickies have lots of useful info. This, she can do herself without any help
Yes, PART of XDA ethos is about helping, but it's not about spoon feeding, is it?
BTW, I have read the rules nobody's perfect and will admit that even i have deviated from time to time edit: I'm also guilty spoon feeding too
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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It seems pretty clear to me that English is not the first language of a significant majority of people here.
It's also very clear that regardless of the first language of the members, understanding of the terms, concepts, applications and procedures vary widely among members. Subtexts are also lost or misunderstood.
Something to keep in mind when offering snarky opinions, offering help, etc

whitehawk66 said:
It seems pretty clear to me that English is not the first language of a significant majority of people here.
It's also very clear that regardless of the first language of the members, understanding of the terms, concepts, applications and procedures vary widely among members. Subtexts are also lost or misunderstood.
Something to keep in mind when offering snarky opinions, offering help, etc
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Sorry, getting OT here.
Agreed. Things can be taken out of context easily. Happens all the time..... Sometimes we need to take things a little more light-hearted. myself included among those
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[Q] Acer Liquid S1

Hi all,
Since there is still no device specific forum for the Acer Liquid S1.
Me and probably many other people who own this budget 5.7" phablet beast consider this phone as a device that certainly deserves his own forum
Until there is a device specific forum I created this thread so every S1 owner can share tips and questions regarding the Acer Liquid S1 (=S510).
I didn't see any request for a device specific forum, so make sure to request it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45436723#post45436723
Blackyx007 said:
Thanks Blackyx007 for your E2 post which I simply copied
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Regards,
Nika.

Thanks for the thread. I hope to see some interest for this device very soon

yes,:good::good:

Glad to see this started, just about to try and get hold of one of these my self. Any idea how to root it yet ?

spanner44 said:
Glad to see this started, just about to try and get hold of one of these my self. Any idea how to root it yet ?
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Haven't seen anyone try it yet - but I'd guess it's done through the standard MTK-procedures? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160490
Possibly even motochopper that works for the Liquid E2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604

Hope there will be some dev around this phone too

Agreed and now looking at the details of new Acer Liquid S2 - I feel it definitely deserves it's own section - especially when I compare the specs to the likes of Ultra and Note III a worthy competitor and would like to see some development and discussion on this model.
ps: added a request to create forum - in the new devices section - hope someone does create one and we can see some new development on this

Trying to root it, but this device seems to be well locked. :/

vache said:
Trying to root it, but this device seems to be well locked. :/
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Thats bad news, this is what is holding me off getting it at the moment. I did find a link when searching for a solution that led here :http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2798984876&uk=2318828147 (it is in chinese).
Don't know if it works though, been searching for confirmation of the device rooted but with no luck though.

Hi spanner44, that tool failed to root the S1

paugustin said:
Hi spanner44, that tool failed to root the S1
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Thats a shame.
The main reason I need to root initially, is to be able to transfer my files from existing phone. Does anyone know if Helium would enable this ?
If this works, then I don't mind going for this phone, and as long as I can transfer my data, I can hold out for root until hopefully more developers get on board.

Helium could be enough yes. What files exactly do you need to transfer?
Envoyé depuis mon S510

Mainly my game files, well Subway surfers for definite. My apps I can download again from the play store. Of course some games are now connected via G+ sign in, so they are alright, it is just a shame that this feature isn't compulsory on all apps/games. It would make the transition to a new phone easier.

The camera is just of average
Just bought Acer Liquid S1 a couple of weeks ago. Everything works fine except for the camera. With 8MP camera fitted on it, the quality of the picture is just mediocre. The front camera (2MP) is also disappointing, full of noise when it is used indoors. There's no visible notification when the display is off. Therefore, we need to turn on the display to check whether there's a miscall or incoming email or text message.
Is there any way in which I can have root access for this phablet? I have ODIN software installed in my laptop, and I just need a *.tar file special for this product to root it.
nikagl said:
Hi all,
Since there is still no device specific forum for the Acer Liquid S1.
Me and probably many other people who own this budget 5.7" phablet beast consider this phone as a device that certainly deserves his own forum
Until there is a device specific forum I created this thread so every S1 owner can share tips and questions regarding the Acer Liquid S1 (=S510).
I didn't see any request for a device specific forum, so make sure to request it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45436723#post45436723
Regards,
Nika.
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We manage to have root working on the Acer S510 (S1)
Check out our French Forum : http://acer-club.fr/viewtopic.php?f=210&t=9323
@gbas4nie don't use Odin, it's only for Samsung devices....
Edit : And tools are also available on my website : http://acer.shreps.fr

Just moved over from Samsung Note to this phone as it's Dual Sim. Brilliant, as I no longer have to carry two phones with me. Works great. and less than half the price of a Note. I miss the stylus, but apparently a dual sim Note may be coming soon!

Hello, is there any root-guide in english available?

Shreps said:
We manage to have root working on the Acer S510 (S1)
Check out our French Forum :
@gbas4nie don't use Odin, it's only for Samsung devices....
Edit : And tools are also available on my website :
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The file "system510.img" may not work on all Liquid S1 from different country,
I tried to flash it for my Liquid S1 (TWN version), after flash, it can not boot anymore...

953091 said:
The file "system510.img" may not work on all Liquid S1 from different country,
I tried to flash it for my Liquid S1 (TWN version), after flash, it can not boot anymore...
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Hi,
How did you try to flash the new system510.img ?

953091 said:
The file "system510.img" may not work on all Liquid S1 from different country,
I tried to flash it for my Liquid S1 (TWN version), after flash, it can not boot anymore...
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Hi that's strange as the app that flashes will check the ROM version and won't flash if your system is not as expected. Did you use the app ?

Recovery/Twrp/CWM/ for galaxy tab 4 8.0 (t330nu)

Hi i have recently purchased a Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and am looking into building a Deodex Rom for the device.
The issue is i have not been able to find anywhere on the forum a custom recovery of any kind for this device. I have tried a few versions for other devices such as the Tab3 8.0 and Tab4 7.0 but each time i could not boot into recovery, brought me back to download mode.
My main question and concern is lack of support for this device and i would like to start contributing.
Is there a CWM or TWRP for the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (T330NU)?
If not how can we get one started?
Really want to finish making my custom rom, have all my files Deodexed and ready to go.
UPDATE/EDIT OCT 22:
Source file has been found for this device. If we work together we should be able to FINALLY get a recovery for the Tab 4 8.0 T330nu. If anyone has any useful information or resources to help along the way please feel free to contribute.
SOURCE FOR GALAXY TAB 4 8.0 T330NU (DOWNLOAD USING GOOGLE CHROME ONLY)
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=T330nu
UPDATE/EDIT OCT 23:
Recovery should be in the making for the T330NU variant plus 2 or 3 other variants all in due time so please be patient and let us all work together.
Custom Roms could be on the new horizon to fallow you never know ?
UPDATE/EDIT OCT 26:
Boot.img and recovery.img files dumped from Galaxy Tab 4 8.0.
Boot.img dumped from device T330NU:
http://www.4shared.com/file/nOAtJQbCba/boot.html
Recovery.img dumped from device T330NU:
http://www.4shared.com/file/mSkFIM0Bce/recovery.html

I was under the assumption that the source files come from open source.Samsung.com, of which all three Tab4 models are represented

smknutson said:
I was under the assumption that the source files come from open source.Samsung.com, of which all three Tab4 models are represented
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So would this be the correct source for this device as fallows.
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=T330nu

I believe so, can you download that?

I am downloading it as we speak. Only downloads with Google Chrome.

Was my birthday today so been very busy. Hope to get this going

File opened somewhat

More pictures

Leonidas87 said:
I am downloading it as we speak. Only downloads with Google Chrome.
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Can you upload that somewhere and I'LL have my developer buddies look at it?

pre4speed said:
Can you upload that somewhere and I'LL have my developer buddies look at it?
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Yes I can upload it just give me a sec

T330nu source download link (not recovery just yet)
http://www.4shared.com/zip/UG28maH2ce/SM-T330NU_NA_KK_Opensource.html

Leonidas87 said:
Hi i have recently purchased a Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and am looking into building a Deodex Rom for the device.
The issue is i have not been able to find anywhere on the forum a custom recovery of any kind for this device. I have tried a few versions for other devices such as the Tab3 8.0 and Tab4 7.0 but each time i could not boot into recovery, brought me back to download mode.
My main question and concern is lack of support for this device and i would like to start contributing.
Is there a CWM or TWRP for the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (T330NU)?
If not how can we get one started?
Really want to finish making my custom rom, have all my files Deodexed and ready to go.
UPDATE/EDIT OCT 22:
Source file has been found for this device. If we work together we should be able to FINALLY get a recovery for the Tab 4 8.0 T330nu. If anyone has any useful information or resources to help along the way please feel free to contribute.
SOURCE FOR GALAXY TAB 4 8.0 T330NU (DOWNLOAD USING GOOGLE CHROME ONLY)
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=T330nu
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UPDATE/EDIT OCT 23:
Recovery should be in the making for the T330NU variant plus 2 or 3 other variants all in due time so please be patient and let us all work together.
Custom Roms could be on the new horizon to fallow you never know ?

Seeing as how our tablet has the Snapdragon 400 chipset, same as in some popular Motorola phones and the like, there is pre-existing development that could benefit us, not to mention the relative ease of Qualcomm developing.
Soon...
>

smknutson said:
Seeing as how our tablet has the Snapdragon 400 chipset, same as in some popular Motorola phones and the like, there is pre-existing development that could benefit us, not to mention the relative ease of Qualcomm developing.
Soon...
>
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I'm just wondering tho it's a bit off topic but only for a brief moment. I have deodexed files I want to replace from the stock Samsung Rom.
My question is do you know any good programs for extracting and recompiling a stock Rom for recovery install after I have modded and replaced files?
Would prefer to compile the Rom on the computer and have the option to make changes and compile a Rom on the phone/tablet itself. As I said I know this is slightly off topic from the recovery but on the other hand after recovery comes the roms and tweaks. I have a file on standby to deodex stock Rom for t330nu.i have been doing research on programs and ways to do it just figured could get a quick tip or flash of insight.

Leonidas87 said:
I'm just wondering tho it's a bit off topic but only for a brief moment. I have deodexed files I want to replace from the stock Samsung Rom.
My question is do you know any good programs for extracting and recompiling a stock Rom for recovery install after I have modded and replaced files?
Would prefer to compile the Rom on the computer and have the option to make changes and compile a Rom on the phone/tablet itself. As I said I know this is slightly off topic from the recovery but on the other hand after recovery comes the roms and tweaks. I have a file on standby to deodex stock Rom for t330nu.i have been doing research on programs and ways to do it just figured could get a quick tip or flash of insight.
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Edit:
Discovered "Tickle My Android" should help for the most part

Just want to check in. Still nothing for us yet. I don't want to push the guys since they are doing this purely as favors since they don't have the devices. I am keeping in touch with them however. Also I pmd @Dees_Troy but haven't heard back there either. One of my buddy's is a friend of his and said he usually won't make a recovery for a device he doesn't have but if a recovery is made and proven working, he will make it official which means more support.

pre4speed said:
Just want to check in. Still nothing for us yet. I don't want to push the guys since they are doing this purely as favors since they don't have the devices. I am keeping in touch with them however. Also I pmd @Dees_Troy but haven't heard back there either. One of my buddy's is a friend of his and said he usually won't make a recovery for a device he doesn't have but if a recovery is made and proven working, he will make it official which means more support.
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Greatly appreciated, I'm just trying to spread the word and maybe find some more developers willing to help also. Does not hurt to ask right.

pre4speed said:
Just want to check in. Still nothing for us yet. I don't want to push the guys since they are doing this purely as favors since they don't have the devices. I am keeping in touch with them however. Also I pmd @Dees_Troy but haven't heard back there either. One of my buddy's is a friend of his and said he usually won't make a recovery for a device he doesn't have but if a recovery is made and proven working, he will make it official which means more support.
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"Rome wasn't built in a day"

smknutson said:
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
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Patience and determination are key to success. All in due time we should be good.

Leonidas87 said:
Patience and determination are key to success. All in due time we should be good.
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Any updates yet?

[Q&A] [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS

Q&A for [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Thanks for your work !
I'll definitely try this !

firefos os android kitkat bootloader or android lollipop boodloader
Android lollipop bootloader or flash android kitkat bootloader to flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?

Bootloader
kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader to flash firefox os nightly?
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kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?

revolverheld83 said:
kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader to flash firefox os nightly?
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kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?
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Both work, choose what you want.

Do you know why stop in google boot image? I installed with multirom as secondary ROM.

furbyx92 said:
Do you know why stop in google boot image? I installed with multirom as secondary ROM.
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It is fixed in the latest builds (after 01/21)

help
Hi everyone, plz help me, I flash ff 3.0.0 but the camera is not working. And any body can show mw how to update the lastest versions, because I do a dirtyflash it not working fine. (

Hạnh nhị Gia said:
Hi everyone, plz help me, I flash ff 3.0.0 but the camera is not working. And any body can show mw how to update the lastest versions, because I do a dirtyflash it not working fine. (
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Camera preview doesn't work on any builds...

No SIM card detected
Hi guys,
First, thank you very much for all these up-to-date builds.
I've install Ubuntu Touch, the last Nightly, the last 2.2 and the last 2.1 (available on your site) with MultiROM on my Nexus 5. Unfortunately, all FirefoxOS installations have the same problem : my SIM card is not detected. Neither Ubuntu Phone nor Android 5 have this issue. Does anyone already seen that ? Any clue on how to fix that problem ? I'm also French with "Free" French network, in case that could help.
Thanking you in advance,
Regards,
Colin Chargy

Colin.Chargy said:
Hi guys,
First, thank you very much for all these up-to-date builds.
I've install Ubuntu Touch, the last Nightly, the last 2.2 and the last 2.1 (available on your site) with MultiROM on my Nexus 5. Unfortunately, all FirefoxOS installations have the same problem : my SIM card is not detected. Neither Ubuntu Phone nor Android 5 have this issue. Does anyone already seen that ? Any clue on how to fix that problem ? I'm also French with "Free" French network, in case that could help.
Thanking you in advance,
Regards,
Colin Chargy
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I use Multirom with Cyanogen, Ubuntu and Firefox and my provider is Free, like you, and I do not have this issue...
Did you try to update your radio and bootloader ?

Thank you! I'm starting to try
Hello,
I'm a new happy owner of a Nexus 5 with the latest Android Lollipop, because I wanted to be able to try Firefox OS (and Ubuntu Touch also, maybe later).
I want to thank Vosky and Tasssadar for their work because without this post and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/mod-multirom-v24-t2571011
I would not have decided to give it a try.
Now, let's hope everything will work smoothly and I won't come back to help to much for help.
Thank you again and hope to not read you to soon
Thatoo

Hello everybody,
I'm coming back to you so soon.
However, it's for a great news. I have FFOS et Ubuntu both install on my Nexus 5! It went so smooth that I'm really impressed and I don't see any problem for anyone to install it even non developper.
I want to thank you because I'm really happy.
I'm going to describe what I did yesterday night to install it to confort other geek newebe to try.
Be free,
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HOW TO INSTALL FFOS on your NEXUS 5 with MultiROM (Tuto for Beginner)
Hello dear excited non developer free fellow,
If like me, you want to try Mozilla FFOS on a phone and are tempted by trying a multiboot system on a Nexus 5, here is how I did, in just one evening.
First, I discovered this page, from Tasssadar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/mod-multirom-v24-t2571011
and then, this one, well the one you are coming from actually, from Vosky,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/nightly-firefox-os-t2960953
I read the first page of Tassadar thread, and I didn't understand anything! It's normal if you do to, there are many words you need to get familiar with. Read it (not more than the first page for now), don't worry, we will come back to it later.
Then, you have to read all Vosky's Thread from page 1 to 9 (maybe after will be good too but at the date I'm writing, they are not written yet . A lot of your questions will be answered. Don't assume that my explanations will be enough, you need to have a bigger picture of the process, you need to read all these pages.
First, it gets clearer how you'll download FFOS. You have to download from http://ffos.vosky.fr/ from the Recovery column. Today, saturday 2015/05/09 you have three choices, two quiet stables versions called "Pre-releases", V2.1 is the one to choose if you don't have Android Lollipop, and V2.2 if you have Android Lollipop, then, if you want to try the last features and help to detect bug, you can go for the last "Nightly builds" which are the latest work done by Mozilla's team on FFOS 3.0.
Good, now you need to go back reading Tasssadar's Thread. If their are still word that you don't understand, check what they mean. I didn't read much of this one because I decided to go for the easiest way. I followed the "Installation Via MultiROM Manager app". On the page of the app,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tassadar.multirommgr
there is a great video. You need to watch it before going further.
If you are as newebe than me in this case, after installing the app, you'll have a red warning saying something like "MultiROM Manager app couldn't get root access". No worries, you just need to unlock and root your Nexus 5.
For That, I follow Chainfire's Thread here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/nexus-5-cf-auto-root-t2507211
and this very precise video,
http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-and-unlock-the-google-nexus-5-xda-developer-tv/
I know it works for Android Lollipop V5.0 and V5.1 but earlier version, sorry, I don't know. Watch the video a first time entirely and then, watch it and pause after each step to catch up what they are doing. It's easy and very well explained. You'll need to download CF-Auto-Root here https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ . Look for the download link at the line Nexus 5.
Now, you can go back to the previous video, the one about MultiROM Manager app that you find here, remember,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tassadar.multirommgr
As you watch entirely before, you can follow it step by step, pausing sometime to catch up what they are saying. Read again "Installation Via MultiROM Manager app" paragraph on Tasssadar's Thread if a warning Kernel: doesn't have kexec-hardboot patch! in red letters appears. I install the default one called Stock 5.1 if I remember well (I have Android 5.1 installed on my Nexus 5).
Read again the beginning of my post to choose the FFOS version you need to download.
What is not said in the video is that when the download is finished, and he is going to Install, he is in an environment we are not so familiar, because they didn't explain earlier what it is. It's the recovery mode. You reach it after shutting down your phone and start your phone with pushing the down volume button. You'll find the little robot you've met earlier to Install CF-Auto-Root, you choose Recovery mode with up or down volume and select it with power button, then you will recognize what he is saying in the video... clicking on "Advance" and stuff.
The end is so easy, as far as you know where you put your zip file of FFOS in your Nexus 5.
Enjoy!
And if you want to install Ubuntu Touch, I don't need to give you any explanation, it's so easy. You just go back in your Android, in MultiROM Manager app and after choosing the Ubuntu you want, you click on Install.
I guess, my only request would be to ask our great devs Vosky and Tasssadar to work together in order to offer us a so well integration of FFOS than Ubuntu Touch inside the MultiROM Manager app. It would be perfect!
Don't forget to Thank Vosky, Tasssadar and Chainfire by clicking on the "Thanks" button (a thumb) at the bottom of their first post on their Thread, the button will become yellow. They are doing a great job! Tell them!
Now, if you have a problem to install FFOS or Ubuntu Touch on your Nexus 5, don't come after me, I can't help more than that. However, I'm sure if you ask a polite question on this Thread that has not been yet answered thousands time, you'll get a quick answer!
Enjoy freedom.
[Now, I have to figure out how to import my contact into Mozilla FFOS V3.0 from my Mozilla Thunderbird 31.6 without being friend of Google, and that my dear seems way much more complicated. A simple usb cable and a sync or even import button are out of dream today... how weird!]
HOW TO UPDATE your FFOS ROM !
It's not more complicated than installing. Download here, http://ffos.vosky.fr/ , the FFOS version you want, in the recovery column. Copy it in your phone.
You return in the recovery mode. You reach it after shutting down your phone and start your phone with pushing the down volume button. You'll find the little robot you've met earlier again, you choose Recovery mode with up or down volume and select it with power button, then you have to follow this path : click on Advanced - MultiROM - List ROMs - select your previous FFOS ROM and click on Flash ZIP - select the zip of the FFOS ROM you've just downloaded - SWAP- click on Reboot.
You've just updated your FFOS ROM!

screenshot and phone answering?
Hello,
I installed FFOS3.0, the same nightly build, on two nexus 5, one for me, one for my mum.
Two questions : once, my mum took a screenshot of an app, but she can't remember how, and I didn't manage so far to take any with my nexus.
How do you take a screenshot with FFOS 3.0 on your nexus 5?
[Then, don't ask me how is that possible but the way we both answer a phone call is different. I just have to click on on of the two buttons, a red on the left and a green a green on the right to decline or answer the call. She has to slide a button to left (red) or right (green) to do the same. How to choose if you want two buttons and click or one button to slide?]
I found the solution : if I switch on the developer mode, I have the two buttons but if I'm not in developper mode, I have the switching button.
Thank you,

A bigger firefox when the phone start?
Hello,
It's not a big deal but, at the starting of the phone, could the nice animated firefox be a bit bigger?
I like my firefox but I can't see him enough.
"Based on Mozilla Technology" is at a good size, but the animated firefox is way too small. If it could take all the screen, it woud be great! Don't you think?
Best regards dear mozilian,
Thatoo

Hello !
I'm really interested to using this rom on ma N5!
Can I flash it as a Multirom?! just flash the zip file yea?
anything else?
tnx..

KaSrAHiDe said:
Hello !
I'm really interested to using this rom on ma N5!
Can I flash it as a Multirom?! just flash the zip file yea?
anything else?
tnx..
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Yes it works with MR. Read the main thread for more feedbacks.

Finally I'm using this Rom!
Basically it's cool but you know it has a long way to get much more stable & usable.
First of all I agree with that guy who suggested big Firefox animated on the boot screen.
Then I know this a new & fresh project but it needs more debugging.
For example at the first when I was trying to connect to ma WiFi after I touched the join button it takes more than 5mins to join ma network!
After that I downloaded some apps from store like Telegram, when I was trying to filled the blanks with ma phone number touchscreen didn't works & I already can't login with ma number cuz jumping from one blank to another blanks for registration has bug & I can't fill them!
In settings we've lots of problems,I can't manually change ma screen brightness from that swipe bar of it so I've to tick the auto brightness!
& also have a same problem in any swipe bars in menu like volume & alarms up & down when i touch them nothing changes!
Sometimes ma phone crash (stopped working) on menu & some apps like browser & I've to wait for response to continue ma job!
______________
There is more you know but I didn't remember all !
I really like this OS & in future hope so use this OS as ma major Rom on ma N5!
PLEASE WORK ON IT!!
and sorry fo ma bad English ?
Sent from my Nexus 5

It's sad to read you have so many pproblem. i don't. I use version 4.0a1 20150508012438. I use it daily without any pbm. I'm very happy with it. Hope you'll install a good version.

Thatoo said:
It's sad to read you have so many pproblem. i don't. I use version 4.0a1 20150508012438. I use it daily without any pbm. I'm very happy with it. Hope you'll install a good version.
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Could u please give me the download link? (I mean the version that u are using "4.0a1 20150508012438")
U don't have any problems with it??any bugs?
Thanks

[FAQ][HELP THREAD][GUIDES LIST] Ask Any Question for Xperia L

Hello Everyone.
Good News for everyone. I have decided to maintain a help thread at Xperia L community in order to keep the threads for development/general section more clean and better organised. I have been noticing for a long time that whenever new users join, they still are not sure about the rules and thus mistakenly post in the wrong sections too often. If any senior member points it out to them, mostly it is either ignored or taken personally. Thus I have decided a combined help section would be very helpful to the community and the questions which are sometimes left unanswered and lost in question answer forums, that would not happen again for all of you.
I would be personally answering all your questions and shall refer you to someone in case I feel someone else would be able to answer the same question in a more detailed way. Other users can feel free to answer as well if you think you can tackle the situation well and make sure while answering any question, you provide enough information to the users as well. You can easily link the users to posts if you think a question has been already answered.
REASONS I AM MAKING THIS
Lots of repetitive questions.
Same things told again and again
Threads remain clean
A simple reference to every important thread that you should visit in case you have a problem
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Read the rules here XDA RULES BEFORE YOU POST
Idea of this thread is to help and to be helped. So ask any question you have in mind related to Xperia L, Android, or anything at all as long as it is related to Xperia L directly or indirectly.
Make sure you are precise with your information
Be Detailed
Do not repeat the same thing again and again
Use search button to find if your question has been asked before. Do not repeat your question if it is answered before.
WHAT INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE
1.Your bootloader status
2. Rom name with complete baseband/date/version
3. Kernel name
4. Any Mods you are using
5.If you are using Custom Rom, your flashing style i.e dirty/clean or you wiped anything else in specific
6. If you used any guide, link to the guide
7. Root status
8. Your exact problem
9. Any method you tried that failed
10.Any other detail you think would be necessary
Make sure you provide as much details as possible. Things like my phone won't turn on please help would not be of any help to you or to the person answering. So please make sure you provide as much detail so we know exactly what is your problem and thus guide you in the right direction.
A sample would be something like this
Device: c2105
ROM name: CM 12 dated 10th May
ROM version and base: 3.99-RC2
Build number: CM_taoshan-userdebug 4.3 JLS36G
kernel version and its settings: 3.4.0-thunderzap.kernel.plus [email protected] #193
Rooted
Sabertooth Mod
I can not use my WIFI. Although i tried flashing Wifi modules but it does not work.
I flashed CM over 1.5.2A.0.17 Stock
ETC
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Please remember "Give respect to others, others will respect you back!" in simple words, No abuse towards newbies/noobs will be tolerated here! So anyone found doing that would be reported.
Another important thing is MAKE SURE YOU THANK THE PERSON who helps you. This is to show your appreciation to someone who personally took his time to answer your question. He had been nice enough to do it for FREE and nothing else. A simple thank you to his post will go a long way. The questions would be answered more and the one who is answering would be happy to answer more questions. So it is a gain gain situation for all of you. Read my signature because most people take help for granted here. So be kind to others and HIT THANKS BUTTON A LOT.
We also have a facebook group. FIND IT HERE

Xperia L Guides
ROOTING
ROOT YOUR DEVICE
REPAIR /BRICKED/RETURN TO STOCK
XPERIA L ROMS/KERNELS THREAD
FTF FLASHABLE
MEMORY GUIDES
ALL MEMORY PROBLEMS OF XPERIA L
GUIDE REPARTION INTERNAL MEMORY. Warning can hardbrick
MEMORY LEAK PROBLEMS
LINK 2 SD GUIDE
DRIVER GUIDES
ALL DRIVERS PROBLEM SOLVED
OTHERS
ENABLE UK US PLAYSTORE
DEODEX TOOL
XDA ONE APP
NANDROID BACKUP WITHOUT RECOVERY
RUN APPS ON PLAY STORE WHICH SAY INCOMPITABLE WITH YOUR DEVICE
BUILD PROP TWEAK
HOW TO USE FLASHTOOL
FLASH CM12 FROM STOCK
CM FLASHING GUIDE
ONE CLICK RECOVERY INSTALLATION
MODS
Please quote me if I have missed any important guide and you think it deserves to be here.

Some Requests to Users
Although every effort would be made to answer all your questions
but if you think your question has not been answered for more than 24 hours.
Please mention anyone from our team in your post by editing it.
Do NOT ask again. We will make sure that we personally answer your question.
Do NOT mention all three of us, but if someone of us is busy, you can mention another user in next 24 hours. Please do not spam the threads or complain
if your question is not answered. Try to keep this thread as clean as possible because the more clean it is , it be more easier for you to find your answers by using the search button
Please use the search button often.
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OUR TEAM
@SdtBarbarossa
@Joel16
@Hnk1
@Joery360
It would not be possible for me to answer every question individually. Thus I am including some members which I have seen been working hard for Xperia L community and thus i think we would work as a team.
If you think your name deserves to be here, please PM me and I will personally see how well you are doing here. As a simple rule, please do not PM before you have answered at least 100 questions in this thread or you have been answering in Xperia L thread constantly.

NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
Edit: done. Thank you
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.

Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!

SdtBarbarossa said:
NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
1. the blue color you are using in some parts of that post is HARD to read in XDA app "dark" (blue text black background)
2. may you refer to my app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
CWM from Varun
TWRP from Rohan
important is that this will not work on stockrom
would be nice ^^
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Both requested have been considered. Check it again
Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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We are all busy, we promise to answer whenever we can. No pressure
david pro said:
Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!
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Can you list them to me before I can post them somewhere?
Also can everyone of you can rate this 5 star so we can pin this post ?
gambit1999 said:
Hey, guys! Hope you're having a nice day! I'll cut to the chase now...
Now, I wanna downgrade my Xperia L from android version 4.2.2 to version 4.1.2. I know there already are quite a few threads on this topic but, I am completely new to all of this. I've tried following those and many other threads but have not been able to accomplish anything so far. Ha! I don't even what some of the terms mean.
Thanks for your help in advance,
Pranav
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Why don't you check this thread and thank everyone who contributed ?
GreyLDroid said:
Is there any Lollipop ROM which is (relatively) stable and bugfree? I have CM12.1 and am not really satisfied (after all it's only beta 2)
It doesn't have to have plenty of functionality (but would be nice if it really had some)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Although everyone likes to have their own customisation in a ROM and what features they are looking for, it is very hard to pin point which would suit you best. For now , the best thing you can do is test few roms like Resurrection Remix, PACMAN etc and see what suits you best.
As far as your stablility issues are concern, the BSOD is major problem in 12.1. I suggest you go back to CM12 nightlies from official website.

next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.

SdtBarbarossa said:
next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Joery360 said:
There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.
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Did that. He said it wouldn't be help to pin it. Maybe quote users to this guide be helpful as everything is arranged here.
Added warning to partition guide

Known Problems and how to solve it:
1.
- S (Situation)
the wifi dont work after flashing Thunderzap boot.img via fastboot/flashtool.... on every rom
- R (Reason)
you flashed the Kernel but missed the modules and settings
- F (Fix)
flash the Thunderzap.zip via recovery (no need to wipe anything)
2.
- S
i have no root on cm12
- R
not activated
- F
go to settings-> about phone
tap 7 times on buildnumber
go back to settings-> developeroptions and activate root
(alternative you can flash this in recovery http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
3.
- S
i am not able to flash any file in CM recovery.... it says i have a wrong device
- R
the default.prop is wrong....changes are already provided to varun but he didnt merget it till now
- F
(need root)
flash any FOTA recovery with my app ... there are CWM , TWRP and a working CM recovery available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
4
- S
i cant take screenshot on cm12
- R
the key combo has changed
- F
press powerbutton and vol - at same time (its a bit tricky)
5.
- S
i have echo in calls (many roms)
- R
(the hell nobody knows exactly)
- F
Go into terminal (requires root) and enter:
su
setprop persist.audio.fluence.mode false
setprop persist.audio.handset.mic analog
reboot
that should fix it
....to be continued
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@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.

cascabel said:
@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.
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do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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I've been using UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip since cm12 and have had no issues. I did have problems with another version (i can't remember which, unfortunately). [emoji4]

appukpt said:
xperia l
've unlocked bootloader by following the instructions provided on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and the fastboot tool sad "OKAY". Now when I try to turn it on again, I see SONY and then XPERIA logo, and then Xperia colour animation on the screen. It's been like that for more than an hour, and to turn it off I needed to pull out the battery. PC companion doesn't recognize it . I've tried holding the volume up button while starting up (the logos) and holding down both volume buttons and nothing happened.
Is there any way to fix this?
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Kindly go through second post of this thread for guides if you are unsure about them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/help/help-thread-question-xperia-l-t3109847

SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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You can get the latest SuperSU flashable zip here
ZIP is flashable in CWM, TWRP & Philz Touch

Strange enough. After I put this guide up, there has been less questions in the forum. Guide working ? What do you reckon

After Xperia L
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?

HMZGUPUR said:
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?
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Z2 i think