These are tips for all those who don't know it and who are new to the android world.
Before downgrading or flashing anything, do these things -
1) ENABLE USB DEBUGGING OPTION
2) ENABLE OEM UNLOCK OPTION
3) SEARCH THE FORUM THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY FLASHING
4) READ THE ORIGINAL POST BEFORE POSTING YOUR QUESTIONS DIRECTLY IN THE THREAD
THANK YOU ALL.
If anyone has more tips, I will add them.
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Great post. It should be stickied so it's at the top.
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Tim3tripp3r said:
Great post. It should be stickied so it's at the top.
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Hope the moderators stick it to top. ☺
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Totally agree, never start to do things without reading thoroughly first. Especially if it is your first Android phone. It's a bit easier if you already had Android phone before as many things are similar when comes the time to install custom recovery and flash new roms. I once hard-bricked a ****ty Samsung Galaxy Ace. It wasn't a big loss since it was just an old slow ugly Gingerbread phone but I was extra careful when I started modding the Moto X Play since it's a good middle range phone.
fingerprinted said:
Isn't this common sense
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If that would have been a common sense then there wouldn't be so many persons with locked bootloader problems and all that. ☺
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Do you need to get an unlock code from Motorola? There's something about that when you want to unlock the bootloader and whatnot, isn't there?
I haven't attempted to unlock and root mine yet, but I may do in future.
Chaotic-Entropy said:
Do you need to get an unlock code from Motorola?
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Yes, you need to.
xQrzy said:
Yes, you need to.
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One for the tip list?
Chaotic-Entropy said:
One for the tip list?
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Nope, it's already in bootloader unlock instructions.
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So i accidentally pressed power and volume button at the same time And now i am looking at a screen with android with its stomach open and at the top says START.how to get out of this?i accidentally pressed them-.-help.
Hold down the power button until it reboots
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You're in fastboot. Just press the power button to reboot the phone or use the volume buttons to select a different option.
pepdavies said:
Hold down the power button until it reboots
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you sure?and is this the bootloader?
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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jd1639 said:
Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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CellPhish said:
Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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You do know going on fastboot does not only help with unlocking/rooting a phone right? We're just saying that the OP is just glad he knew about fastboot and the potential it can do if something goes horribly wrong with his phone.
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jd1639 said:
Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
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True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
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True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
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Xda is a development forum
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Xda is a development forum
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We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
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We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
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+ 1, XDA is also a knowledge database for everyone to enjoy wether they`re rooted or not. We`re all users ultimately
jd1639 said:
Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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But it did gave me a mini heart attack.I was like "waaatttt" and as for rooting:its really hard for beginners!.n5 is my first android,previous phone was iPhone 5.Jailbreaking the iPhone was so easy compared to all technical stuff that comes with rooting. Anyway my friend is rooting my n5 for me yesterday.i will watch him to do it(this sounded wrong)
Dev will always be in minority,its obvious.and as for xda developers the name does suggest it for developers and wires and 2+2=5 stuff and whatnot.but yeah the site is filled noobs and newbies.but those devs rocks!
If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
PhilipTD said:
If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
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Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
00MATRIX00 said:
Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
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Yeah and we`d all post questions that no one would be able to answer cause reading and searching would be forbidden on XDA
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Well maybe those people would find a forum like Android Central better suited to their needs. As previously stated, XDA is a development forum, not a general Android support forum. If they aren't planning on rooting, then XDA really isn't for them.
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Ok After getting my nice new shiny Moto G and thinking rooting was for me, I have now decided that it probably is not for me until I fully understand what I am doing.
I love the phone and can manage with it stock, so I have one ahead an unrooted it, I am now left with the bootloader warning at start up, This I can live with but wondered if there is a way of removing the image and replacing it with the stock image or another.
Thanks.
Newb.
Their is a guide hear on XDA. Not sure where though. You will have to search, I think its in the development thread but am not to sure.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548530
lost101 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548530
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Many thanks
I found out the other day that I am getting a Nexus 5 as a birthday gift next week and was just wondering what tips/recommendations the community has in terms of what to when I initially get it. I am familiar with android so I know what I need/want to do in terms of basic things like software updates and homescreen configuration but am curious if there are any tips out there that may be a bit more advanced that will help get the most out of the device. Please save yourself the time and don't mention anything regarding rooting or custom ROMs. I have decided not to root for the time being. Thanks
Read this and the other sticky threads in the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708306
Fastboot OEM unlock
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Evolution_Freak said:
Read this and the other sticky threads in the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708306
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Thanks. This looks like it should help
ldubs said:
Fastboot OEM unlock
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I agree. Do this before the first boot.
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Hi,
I want to try the GPS fix solution by flashing the Android 4.4.1 radio on my Nexus 5.
GPS issue: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=72311
But after searching the internet, I could not find it.
It is not even listed in the official Nexus 5 download image.
Anyone has it?
Please if you can share.
Thank you.
I probably do if you know it's code number i.e KRT??
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The flashable radio thread is full of them. You van get to it via my signature
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It is KOT49E.
Ben36 said:
I probably do if you know it's code number i.e KRT??
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rootSU said:
The flashable radio thread is full of them. You van get to it via my signature
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I only found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
On your RESOURCES link.
But, I don't know how to flash it. When I extracted the linked "modem" (is this the radio?), I got 2 files.
I am expecting to have a single .img radio image.
If you are interested in the GPS issue that I mentioned here is the link:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=72311
Basically, the GPS was working fine, perfect prior to 4.4.3 / 4.4.4 update.
A lot of people (if not all) fixed the issue by flashing the radio from 4.4.1.
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I only found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
On your RESOURCES link.
But, I don't know how to flash it. When I extracted the linked "modem" (is this the radio?), I got 2 files.
I am expecting to have a single .img radio image.
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They're flashable zips from recovery. Either flash the zip via custom recovery or the extract the image
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Thanks! Flashed using Wugfresh
Going to test now ...
gogol said:
Thanks! Flashed using Wugfresh
Going to test now ...
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Ugh. Please don't use toolkits
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U got it now?
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rootSU said:
Ugh. Please don't use toolkits
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Ugh ... why? So far so good.
If not, it's quite hassle to install Android SDK when I only to use "fastboot".
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U got it now?
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Yes.
Tested and definitely the GPS is now MUCH BETTER!!
I was panicked at first because after flashed, the power button didn't work.
Rebooted, still didn't work. I cannot put the phone to sleep using the power button.
But, after awhile it fixed itself.
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Ugh ... why?
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Lot of reasons, but :
You can't see what they're doing
Causes lot sof support threads from people thinking they bricked
You don't learn the essential methods and tools needed to get you out of trouble
Promotes a lack of knowledge and takes a toll on this forum
There is a "rant" about it linked in the same thread of my signature if you want to see what 99% of those of us posting here, regularly helping think.
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So far so good.
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The past is not indicative of the future
gogol said:
If not, it's quite hassle to install Android SDK when I only to use "fastboot".
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You don't need the SDK to use fastboot. Fastboot is very easy to use. You can simply install fastboot using the 15 second installer. Please have a read of my "adb and fastboot. What is it?" thread.
I know you only went in my thread to find the radios, but do have a look at the other info a guide threads there. Your world will open up.
Wow ... indeed ... that's easy installation.
I have done the trouble in the past with installing the whole SDK, then maintaining it.
It was too much hassle.
Not anymore with the info from your signature.
Thanks! big thanks!
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Lot of reasons, but :
You can't see what they're doing
Causes lot sof support threads from people thinking they bricked
You don't learn the essential methods and tools needed to get you out of trouble
Promotes a lack of knowledge and takes a toll on this forum
There is a "rant" about it linked in the same thread of my signature if you want to see what 99% of those of us posting here, regularly helping think.
The past is not indicative of the future
You don't need the SDK to use fastboot. Fastboot is very easy to use. You can simply install fastboot using the 15 second installer. Please have a read of my "adb and fastboot. What is it?" thread.
I know you only went in my thread to find the radios, but do have a look at the other info a guide threads there. Your world will open up.
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Wow ... indeed ... that's easy installation.
I have done the trouble in the past with installing the whole SDK, then maintaining it.
It was too much hassle.
Not anymore with the info from your signature.
Thanks! big thanks!
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No problem. Any time.
We definitely like to help people who are willing to learn, so respect to you for that!
It's much easier to help someone in trouble who is configured ahead of time and understand than it is to help someone in trouble who doesn't understand basic commands - this is why we (almost everyone) recommend fastboot (and adb in some cases) over toolkits.
Any adb or fastboot questions, please feel free to ask them in that thread.
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Yes.
Tested and definitely the GPS is now MUCH BETTER!!
I was panicked at first because after flashed, the power button didn't work.
Rebooted, still didn't work. I cannot put the phone to sleep using the power button.
But, after awhile it fixed itself.
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Good good! And yea, you'll find sometimes the power button does that straight after boot up. I think it's just not finished completely booting yet
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Nvm already answered derp.
First off you can all go by thanking @ram9200 for all his hard work on developing this custom recovery
1.boot into download mode
2.odin the tar
3.profit?
enjoy!
Download link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3aemsdqbq7...rint1.tar?dl=0
Already posted this morning
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60575155
soooperstar said:
already posted this morning
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60575155
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damn you beat me to it
xSkyFlasherx said:
damn you beat me to it
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Well he pm'd it to me at 3am [emoji4]
Soooperstar said:
Well he pm'd it to me at 3am [emoji4]
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Lol... I think all start another thread in the questions section. Jk jk having fun with this lol
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ram9200 said:
Lol... I think all start another thread in the questions section. Jk jk having fun with this lol
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you should have just made a thread besides sharing in the comments lol
xSkyFlasherx said:
you should have just made a thread besides sharing in the comments lol
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Sooopserstar had a twrp thread, so i told him to post it there
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gotta admit @Soooperstar thread is more detailed than mine x)
xSkyFlasherx said:
gotta admit @Soooperstar thread is more detailed than mine x)
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Was just trying to avoid confusion
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ram9200 said:
Was just trying to avoid confusion
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i know i should have checked general thread to see if someone posted already but considering people mainly visit probably android development form more often i said why not
Im still trying to figure out which button I should use for different circumstances.. AP or BL or whatever… thanks
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blacksantron said:
Im still trying to figure out which button I should use for different circumstances.. AP or BL or whatever… thanks
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In this instance, AP. In prior versions, PDA. But in later versions, PDA is now known as AP.
BL refers to the bootloader
AP refers to the build version of the software/firmware
CP refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. it contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either
PIT refers to the Partition Information Table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout.
Thanks! Good information here. I think i finally get it. I've been on HTC for too long.