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Hi!
I just unlocked (S-OFF) and rooted my Sensation according to the tutorial pinned in the development section. Unfortunately, now I am unable to connect to any WiFi-networks. My phone is an unlocked, SIM-free european HTC Sensation.
Restoring the phone backup I created before rooting (with ClockworkMod Recovery) to the unrooted stock ROM didn't work, still no wireles lan.
Does anybody know how to resolve this issue? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: If you flashed an unsafe boot image, page two has the solution.
Maybe try to ask in the IRC channel from #revolutionary on irc.freenode.net (but please recheck this on their website ), joined there today because of a minor problem and they seem very helpful.
PartyMango said:
Hi!
I just unlocked (S-OFF) and rooted my Sensation according to the tutorial pinned in the development section. Unfortunately, now I am unable to connect to any WiFi-networks. My phone is an unlocked, SIM-free european HTC Sensation.
Restoring the phone backup I created before rooting (with ClockworkMod Recovery) to the unrooted stock ROM didn't work, still no wireles lan.
Does anybody know how to resolve this issue? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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u installed boot.img from cwm? I`m figuring out how to restore the old one..
I did some further investigation, and possibly was to quick on the draw:
While trying to find a solution, I noticed that I was able to connect to some other networks without problems. So I tried changing channels & power-cycling my WiFi access point. Et voilà: Magically, my wireless lan-problems did disappear.
I guess the problem was with the router all along, no fault of unrevoked & AlphaRev which I both want to praise for their excellent work in unlocking this phone.
Next time, I'll try turning it off and on again, first
Glad you fixed it Mr Mango, can you change the Title of your Thread to Fixed then
nicoaraalex said:
u installed boot.img from cwm? I`m figuring out how to restore the old one..
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I used the boot.img for CWM provided with the tutorial here (Step 2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
ikhzter said:
Glad you fixed it Mr Mango, can you change the Title of your Thread to Fixed then
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Done.
PartyMango said:
I used the boot.img for CWM provided with the tutorial here (Step 2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Done.
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Thanks Mr Flirty Magno
well not working for me.. on Wi-Fi, it says Error... doesn't turn on or off...
nicoaraalex said:
well not working for me.. on Wi-Fi, it says Error... doesn't turn on or off...
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Exactly the same problem here, nothing to connect to because the wifi won't initiate. Really need help with this too.
dladz said:
Exactly the same problem here, nothing to connect to because the wifi won't initiate. Really need help with this too.
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Same here! Sensation with Vodaphone branded ROM, no wifi anymore. Says "Error" in wireless menu.
I'm not sure if this was caused by S-OFF itself or by the installation of the "Unsafe" boot image to get root in adb by default.
So far I haven't found a way to make the wifi work again!
I have the exact same "Error" problem with my T-mobile branded sensation
joel.bourquard said:
Same here! Sensation with Vodaphone branded ROM, no wifi anymore. Says "Error" in wireless menu.
I'm not sure if this was caused by S-OFF itself or by the installation of the "Unsafe" boot image to get root in adb by default.
So far I haven't found a way to make the wifi work again!
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Ok, I think I really found the cause: it happens when I install the "Unsecured Boot.img - Europe" from there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122053
Edit: Same problem with the Unsecured boot img (Asia) !
But here's good news: just install a RUU and the Wi-Fi problem will be gone!
joel.bourquard said:
Same here! Sensation with Vodaphone branded ROM, no wifi anymore. Says "Error" in wireless menu.
I'm not sure if this was caused by S-OFF itself or by the installation of the "Unsafe" boot image to get root in adb by default.
So far I haven't found a way to make the wifi work again!
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UNSAFE boot image was the cause. so i scrapped it
AS Joel said, just reinstall stock rom. and its gone.
for more information visit the guide to S-off, bottom of post 1 will tell you how to debrand or reinstall
Yes, everything works fine now with the un-branded ROM.
So there's no way to get direct root adb access without breaking wi-fi functionality at the moment?
joel.bourquard said:
Yes, everything works fine now with the un-branded ROM.
So there's no way to get direct root adb access without breaking wi-fi functionality at the moment?
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When users had the wifi break, the rooting file in step 3 was outdated. it was for froyo and eclair only. whcih is why users flashed unsecured boot.img causing the WIFI loss.
NOW!
Read the Guide. If you follow step 3. you WILL get root and YOU WILL NOT LOSE WIFI.
initially Step 3. had a su file called su-ef2.3.6.1.zip which didnt work causing people to use the unsecured boot from binary
but the new one is called su-efgh2.3.6.3zip which is working
the difference, the new supports Gingerbread and Honeycomb
i followed step 3 and hundreds of others have, we are all rooted on stock or custom roms without wifi problems!
ikhzter said:
When users had the wifi break, the rooting file in step 3 was outdated. it was for froyo and eclair only. whcih is why users flashed unsecured boot.img causing the WIFI loss.
NOW!
Read the Guide. If you follow step 3. you WILL get root and YOU WILL NOT LOSE WIFI.
initially Step 3. had a su file called su-ef2.3.6.1.zip which didnt work causing people to use the unsecured boot from binary
but the new one is called su-efgh2.3.6.3zip which is working
the difference, the new supports Gingerbread and Honeycomb
i followed step 3 and hundreds of others have, we are all rooted on stock or custom roms without wifi problems!
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Sorry, maybe I wasn't being totally clear.
Yes, I flashed ClockworkMod and then "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" and it works great. I'm rooted, no problem with that.
The only thing I'm missing here, is that when I connect with "adb shell" I get the "$" prompt (not root). So I need to type "su" first. Then I'm root.
With the "unsecured boot" I get connected as root right away with "adb shell", but then the Wi-Fi doesn't work.
Therefore I was wondering if some way exists, to enable direct root for "adb shell" without breaking the Wi-Fi.
joel.bourquard said:
Ok, I think I really found the cause: it happens when I install the "Unsecured Boot.img - Europe" from there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122053
Edit: Same problem with the Unsecured boot img (Asia) !
But here's good news: just install a RUU and the Wi-Fi problem will be gone!
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Any recommendation on which RUU to flash? I have a Tmo Sensation. I don't wanna flash anything that will brick my phone now that I finally got S-OFF on this bad boy
joel.bourquard said:
Sorry, maybe I wasn't being totally clear.
Yes, I flashed ClockworkMod and then "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" and it works great. I'm rooted, no problem with that.
The only thing I'm missing here, is that when I connect with "adb shell" I get the "$" prompt (not root). So I need to type "su" first. Then I'm root.
With the "unsecured boot" I get connected as root right away with "adb shell", but then the Wi-Fi doesn't work.
Therefore I was wondering if some way exists, to enable direct root for "adb shell" without breaking the Wi-Fi.
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I dont think there is a way yet, im not sure if it works directly or not, as i am currently using a custom rom
Beast84 said:
Any recommendation on which RUU to flash? I have a Tmo Sensation. I don't wanna flash anything that will brick my phone now that I finally got S-OFF on this bad boy
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Check your Build number under the software information in Settings.
it should start with 1.27.531.2 or 1.29.531.2
You can download the exact same one below according to your build number
RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.27.531.2_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_ 10.11.9007.15_M_release_192098_signed
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb5d...098_signed.exe
RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.29.531.2_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_ 10.11.9007.15_M_release_193714_signed
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb7a...714_signed.exe
Ahhh, does this mean we naughty WIFI guys can try to re-root now? I was one of the ones that had WIFI go crap out after the root, and I flashed back to a stock ROM for TMOUS. Does this mean I can try to root again and plan on it working this time?
Matt
Hi there XDA community,
I would like to know if there is an up-to-day tutorial that has working file links? I would like to upgrade, root, and unlock my Xoom. I just bought a Motorola Xoom from 1saleaday.com the Model is an MZ601 and says "approved by IDA for use in Singapore" it is currently just as is and is not unlocked or rooted. I would like to get it upgraded, unlocked, and rooted so I can use it for what I got it for. It has WiFi and Data service that supports WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, ATO_ITEM: AP1520AD3X3. It is currently running on Android Honeycomb 3.0.1, build number H.6.1-38-9. If you any ideas, files, links, tutorials (up-to-day), or can help, that would be great!
Thanks InfiniteImmortal.
P.S.
Here are the configurations;
Model Number: MZ601
Android version: 3.0.1
Firmware: GAS_ASIA_USAEVRSTURTIRD_P016
Baseband version: N_014.83.28P
Baseband configuration: UCAEVEUB1B8EU034.0R
Kernel: 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
Build Number: H.6.1-38-9
More specs will be provided if they are needs, thanks again II!
yeah, there are tons of tutorials, relatively up to date. Relatively, because the new method to root xyboards might work for classic xooms too. This method would not require you to unlock your xoom for rooting and thus allow titanium backup to backup all your data before unlocking and thus wiping your xoom.
Just from the first page in the Q/A- and Xoom-general forums:
[HOW TO][UPDATED GUIDE] Unlocking & Rooting your XOOM!
Xoom root and bootloader unlock (a post by me)
and maybe this
[HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg
I order one from the same seller on E-bay today
and for sure need the same help
but I need some Q
is the seller ship the item quikly for you ?
is this come in sealed box ?
sorry but I'm afraid of them
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purity0flove said:
I order one from the same seller on E-bay today
and for sure need the same help
but I need some Q
is the seller ship the item quikly for you ?
is this come in sealed box ?
sorry but I'm afraid of them
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It only took a week for me to get mine via UPS. The box came to my house sealed, it had never been opened. But I bought a new one, not a refurbished one. Hope this could help.
II
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llama-power said:
yeah, there are tons of tutorials, relatively up to date. Relatively, because the new method to root xyboards might work for classic xooms too. This method would not require you to unlock your xoom for rooting and thus allow titanium backup to backup all your data before unlocking and thus wiping your xoom.
Just from the first page in the Q/A- and Xoom-general forums:
[HOW TO][UPDATED GUIDE] Unlocking & Rooting your XOOM!
Xoom root and bootloader unlock (a post by me)
and maybe this
[HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg
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Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models? I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore. This is one reason why I'm looking for an up-to-date threads that say they work with the EU models. If you could clarify more that would be great.
Thanks, II
InfiniteImmortal said:
It only took a week for me to get mine via UPS. The box came to my house sealed, it had never been opened. But I bought a new one, not a refurbished one. Hope this could help.
II
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yes I ordered one from 1saleaday.com on E-bay .. this seller buy also on E-bay ... new not Refurbished ! and ship with UPS but didn't now still didn't ship and wait for him !
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Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models?
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Yes, the one post I have marked with "(a post by me)" is exactly how I rooted my xoom and that is a german MZ601. And it works, no brick
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I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore.
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That is weird. I have never read a thread about a brick that occured using the method I (and others) described. Could you maybe post a link to such a thread?
To Clarify this: the Unlock should impose absolutely no risk at all as it is a feature implemented by motorola. The recovery, even if it didn't work, wouldn't lead to a brick. And the universal xoom root should not do any magic either, it should only add two files to the filesystem (su and Superuser.apk) and remove those files that would make your new shiny recovery go byebye once booted
Ty my knowledge, only the "flashing a custom rom" part is a source of bricking. And that can easily be avoided by flashing a MZ601-rom instead of something else
That said, nobody can guarantee you that this is completely safe. There is a thread right next door with a poor guy whose xoom bricked itself overnight. That was a wifi-xoom, and so far no one knows why that happened. We're still working on a solution, though
InfiniteImmortal said:
Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models? I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore. This is one reason why I'm looking for an up-to-date threads that say they work with the EU models. If you could clarify more that would be great.
Thanks, II
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tell me what way you chioce and made and the result .. cuz I will root my item when I recive
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If I root my xoom can I go back again on Original mood cuz I heard that if I rooted Xoom I will not be able to up-date it via OTA again !
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If I root my xoom can I go back again on Original mood cuz I heard that if I rooted Xoom I will not be able to up-date it via OTA again !
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yes, you will be able to go back to the original rom and lock your bootloader again. If you do that, you will be able to get ota updates (if you really want to do so, usually custom roms are ahead of the ota-updates)
You should make a backup of your xoom right after starting the new recovery, even before rooting. That will give you a set of files that, if you restore them, will reset your xoom back to stock, thus you'll only have to re-lock your bootloader to get ota-updates
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You should make a backup of your xoom right after starting the new recovery, even before rooting. That will give you a set of files that, if you restore them, will reset your xoom back to stock, thus you'll only have to re-lock your bootloader to get ota-updates
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I'm now intrigued, I to would like to know how to do this. I'm all for safety measures when it comes to doing things that could damage my stuff.
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That is weird. I have never read a thread about a brick that occured using the method I (and others) described. Could you maybe post a link to such a thread?
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Here are two of the links that I was telling you about
Motorola Xoom Root the Easy way
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Xoom One-Click Root/Unroot
In the first one I found out about it in the comments sections. I read everything on the pages.
II
Custom ROM Files
Hey llama-power,
You say in your thread post that "If you already downloaded your new rom, put that onto the sdcard as well, it should be a flashable .zip-file".
Do you by chance have the links to these files? I know I.C.S. is the latest one, but I'm happy with an old one if it is stable. Or if you have a custom ROM for the Xoom that would be great. I have a Samsung Captivate generation 1 that I use Firefly or Cognition on, along with the original stock ROM as backup just in case. Any links or files would be very cool!
II
Suggested Thread
Just to let you know your suggested thread "and maybe this [HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg" does not work on my Xoom, but thanks for your suggestion. I'll try the other ones you put up, so far I have read every page on every linked thread I've come across. Lots and lots of helpful info on those as well as your pages. But if you can respond to my three earlier posts that would be helpful too. Starting to get information overload, haha.
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Just to let you know your instructions worked like a charm! Went step-by-step and everything worked with no problems at all.
A few more question, yes I know MORE questions! haha. Where is the backup I make stored at? I would like to put it in my backups folder for the Xoom under its drive in my computer. Currently the 3G data service is still not working on it, but is recognizing AT&T network. It says "Mobile Network State: Disconnected" just like before and suggestions? Other then that I also still don't have access to the micro SD card in Android, but can access it in the Recovery.
I now think its time for a new platform, NO more Honeycomb 3.0.1! If you have any suggestions your more than welcome to say or suggest just like for the other posts!
llama-power You ROCK!
Time for me to get some sleep! Been reading and doing Xoom stuff for hours now. I'll be on later to night to read your posts!
Sincerely, InfiniteImmortal
InfiniteImmortal said:
Here are two of the links that I was telling you about
Motorola Xoom Root the Easy way
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Xoom One-Click Root/Unroot
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Wow, wasn't aware of that. But these methods are really old. The method I mentioned is the universial root-method by solarnz which is supposed to work on every 'classic' xoom (despite the family edition with its locked bootloader)
InfiniteImmortal said:
You say in your thread post that "If you already downloaded your new rom, put that onto the sdcard as well, it should be a flashable .zip-file".
Do you by chance have the links to these files?
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I am using the team eos nightlies. Works really nicely except deep-sleep isn't working for me while wifi is enabled. Don't know if that is a rom-issue though, might be some app I use. Anyways, it's not really a problem to me, battery life is still more than sufficient.
You can get the team EOS nightlies for your xoom (MZ601 / umts_everest / EU-3G) from this thread. Download the latest nightly build and the latest G-Apps package (thats the Google Mail, Market, etc. apps) from the link in the same thread. Put those onto your sdcard and flash them from recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and dalvik-cache first, then install the rom, then the g-apps package and finally reboot. Do not reboot between the steps. When upgrading from one nightly to another omit wiping /data.
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Just to let you know your suggested thread "and maybe this [HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg" does not work on my Xoom,
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How did you determine that it didn't work? The only difference you should see is the new app "Superuser.apk". If it really didn't work: sad
InfiniteImmortal said:
Just to let you know your instructions worked like a charm! Went step-by-step and everything worked with no problems at all.
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thanks, glad to read that
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Where is the backup I make stored at?
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on your sdcard: $SDCARD$/clockworkmod/backup/$DATE_AND_TIME_OF_YOUR_BACKUP$. just copy that entire folder, it contains many .img-files (one for each partition) plus another file for checksums. You will need all those files for a restore. You may, however, rename the directory.
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I would like to put it in my backups folder for the Xoom under its drive in my computer.
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great idea
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Currently the 3G data service is still not working on it, but is recognizing AT&T network. It says "Mobile Network State: Disconnected" just like before and suggestions?
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that is weird. What do you mean with "just like before"? As you haven't flashed another rom yet, nothing regarding connectivity should have changed so far. A few pointers to eliminate some errors: is Airplane mode off? Is mobile data enabled? Are you connected to a wifi-network? Did you set up your AT&T-apn correctly?
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Other then that I also still don't have access to the micro SD card in Android, but can access it in the Recovery.
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yeah, once you flash your new rom, you should be able to access that sd-card. As stated before, you are just rooted, that gives you the power to change things but if you didn't (like installing something that is supposed to give you access to your sdcard), nothing should have changed
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I now think its time for a new platform, NO more Honeycomb 3.0.1! If you have any suggestions your more than welcome to say or suggest just like for the other posts!
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see above, use team eos nightlies
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I am using the team eos nightlies.
You can get the team EOS nightlies for your xoom (MZ601 / umts_everest / EU-3G) from this thread. Download the latest nightly build and the latest G-Apps package (thats the Google Mail, Market, etc. apps) from the link in the same thread. Put those onto your sdcard and flash them from recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and dalvik-cache first, then install the rom, then the g-apps package and finally reboot. Do not reboot between the steps. When upgrading from one nightly to another omit wiping /data.
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Okay I'll look into this one since I know you said it works for you.
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How did you determine that it didn't work? The only difference you should see is the new app "Superuser.apk". If it really didn't work: sad
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I know you have already seen the other thread that I posted to, and about how I know it didn't work. You commented on the thread with your own post, thanks for backing me up.
llama-power said:
on your sdcard: $SDCARD$/clockworkmod/backup/$DATE_AND_TIME_OF_YOUR_BACKUP$. just copy that entire folder, it contains many .img-files (one for each partition) plus another file for checksums. You will need all those files for a restore. You may, however, rename the directory.
great idea
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Thanks, I did the same thing on my Samsung Captivate and since my mother has the same phone I made it so it could be used on ether one, less file management for me. Haha
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What do you mean with "just like before"? As you haven't flashed another rom yet, nothing regarding connectivity should have changed so far.
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You are correct on this, nothing has changed from before except becoming rooted and unlocked. I was hoping that just maybe a full system wipe might fix the connection issue I was having. I was being over optimistic!
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A few pointers to eliminate some errors: is Airplane mode off? Is mobile data enabled? Are you connected to a wifi-network? Did you set up your AT&T-apn correctly?
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Yes airplane mode is off and Mobile data service is enabled. I have tried it with WiFi both on and off, before and after rooting and unlocking but still nothing. As for the AT&T-APN being setup correctly, I used the exact same settings that are being used in my phone with nothing different; but still to no prevail. Do you know if there is a settings list or configuration out somewhere for the APN?
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yeah, once you flash your new rom, you should be able to access that sd-card... if you didn't (like installing something that is supposed to give you access to your sdcard), nothing should have changed
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Yeah I kinda guessed at that one, I remembered reading about the Honeycomb 3.1.0 update giving users the ability to use the micro SD cards today. That was before I read your post. lol You might know about this, Do you know where the repository of updates are located for the Motorola Xoom 'classic' model? I was thinking it would be a good idea to have all of them, if I ever wanted to use my warranty it would be good to have the latest stock ROM on it! It's better to be safe then up an icy creek in the Alps with a swim suit on!
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Okay I'll look into this one since I know you said it works for you.
Do you know if there is a settings list or configuration out somewhere for the APN?
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Just to let you know I'm using the ROM you recommended and I love it so far. As for the data service on the AT&T network it now works, after switching to the new ROM and it loaded the proper APN settings which were different from my phone. And of course with a new ROM the SD card now works as well. So my last and final question would be as stated before where can I find the oldest most up to date stock ROM?
Best regards, InternetImmortal
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA App on EOS
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Just to let you know I'm using the ROM you recommended and I love it so far. As for the data service on the AT&T network it now works, after switching to the new ROM and it loaded the proper APN settings which were different from my phone. And of course with a new ROM the SD card now works as well.
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glad you like it
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So my last and final question would be as stated before where can I find the oldest most up to date stock ROM?
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well, there are a couple of sources for a stock rom. For one, your sd-card should contain one (I restored my backup yesterday and yes, it even reset the recovery to stock)...
Also, motorola offers some filesystem images at http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/, but you'll need to register with them to get to the download (should be free, though)
Finally, it might be desirable to have some .sbf-file for your xoom. Those can be flashed using a software called rsd lite, even when you aren't able to enter your recovery system. Doesn't always work, so it's not more than a Hail Mary move... However, Motorola does a lot to keep these files from floating around the web, so I won't be able to provide you with a link.
As always thanks for the keen insight. Just came across a few threads that perked my interest. Have you ever tried to get working SMS text messaging and voice calling on the Xoom? Since I'm using the SIM from my phone to do the data I was hoping there might be a way. I haven't done a lot of reading on this yet but you seem to know everything.
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA App on EOS
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Have you ever tried to get working SMS text messaging and voice calling on the Xoom?
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nope. The sim inside my xoom is on the same contract as the sim in my phone and I had to pick one that would receive texts. Naturally, since I always carry my phone, that's where the texts go, so the xoom wouldn't ever receive a text ever anyways. Voice calling is currently not possible on the xoom. So the only upside of that would be that I could send texts using the xoom, but that isn't so much better than texting on my Desire HD. Plus, that would tear apart the messaging threads between my phone and the xoom.
However, there's a thread in the xoom development section where flashable zip-files are published for every eos nightly, you should be able to just flash that over your rom and thus enable texting.
Actually, I might try that some time, but right now I should really learn for that exam on friday:-/
I am not sure what caused this. Yesterday during the day, i was using my wireless tether app just fine. Then lastnight I tried to connect to my computer, and my Android wifi network is not listed on my computer as an available network to connect to. I have rebooted the phone and computer about 5 times. I have tried a different computer, and an ipod, nothing is seeing my wireless tether network.
I also tried using the stock wifi hotspot app that came with the phone, and it will not start up or broadcast a signal.
So for whatever reason, my phone stopped broadcasting out a wifi signal. I can still connect to wifi from my phone to another router, I am just not able to use my phone as a hotspot anymore.
Has anyone else had this problem or seen a discussion on this issue anywhere? I have the stock ROM, but I am rooted. I did not change anything from the time that it was working, to the time when it stopped. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but I know thats not the problem anyhow.
Same thing.
The same thing happened to me, the only way I could fix it was to restore a nandroid from when it worked and update my apps from titanium backups. Still don't know what happened or why.
Ok, yeah I am kind of assuming I am going to have to do a reset or load a custom ROM or something. Thanks for the info.
If anyone else has any suggestions, let me know please.
whitelightnin3006 said:
Ok, yeah I am kind of assuming I am going to have to do a reset or load a custom ROM or something. Thanks for the info.
If anyone else has any suggestions, let me know please.
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Yes I am also having this issue, It was working last night Now it will not show up at all. I did nothing.. I did get a update on my Super user
Can't root (SU) or use FoxFi after Sprint ASA-14 update
So I never rooted my phone and made the mistake of allowing Spring to do an OTA update to ASA-14. Now all the root exploits don't work and FoxFI doesn't work. Since I can't root I can't use Wifi Tether either.
I desperately need someway to let my phone do a WIFI Hotspot with sprint ASA-14 update on my phone! HELP!
Why can't you just unlock the bootloader and root?
arrrghhh said:
Why can't you just unlock the bootloader and root?
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I have unlocked the bootloader, but with the ASA 14 update I am unable to root via the moto2fail method. I was able to root with ASA 10 using the same method but when I try to downgrade I get a security error on the stock bootloader.
vjdave said:
I have unlocked the bootloader, but with the ASA 14 update I am unable to root via the moto2fail method. I was able to root with ASA 10 using the same method but when I try to downgrade I get a security error on the stock bootloader.
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Motofail2go is broke with the ASA14 firmware. If you are unlocked, flash the TWRP recovery available in this sub-forum and it will root your phone for you..
Get your TWRP image here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887070
I use method from HERE. It's easier to gain root.
huatz84 said:
I use method from HERE. It's easier to gain root.
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The new TWRP automatically roots the device... flash TWRP and when you reboot TWRP it will detect you are not rooted and root the device for you.... so I'm not sure how that thread is easier lol.
Either way, you will get root and custom recovery. So either method is fine.
arrrghhh said:
The new TWRP automatically roots the device... flash TWRP and when you reboot TWRP it will detect you are not rooted and root the device for you.... so I'm not sure how that thread is easier lol.
Either way, you will get root and custom recovery. So either method is fine.
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Yeah..actually I rooted by flashing cwm and then the superSU.zip. After that,I flashed TWRP. I'm getting used to TWRP since using SS3 on my D4.
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Success!
Thanks for your help! I got TWRP installed and then installed the SU.zip and now I have root with ASA 14.
FoxFI still doesn't work but I was able to get "WiFi Tether" to work since I am now rooted.
I rooted and now the WIFI tether app will not work/.. ANY IDEAS
just FTR, my photon q with some version of CWM and supersu as the root program was able to use "wifi tether" (no longer available on the market!?). this was just last night.
the only problem is that it can only broadcast an ad-hoc network. this isn't picked up by a lot of devices, namely tablets. my win7 laptop can see it and connect just fine, however.
i tried changing the "setup method" to the only other of the two available (some ad-hoc method and "native framework tether") and the device crashed. when it rebooted, it was selected, but it didn't work.
food for thought.
Angry Black Man said:
just FTR, my photon q with some version of CWM and supersu as the root program was able to use "wifi tether" (no longer available on the market!?). this was just last night.
the only problem is that it can only broadcast an ad-hoc network. this isn't picked up by a lot of devices, namely tablets. my win7 laptop can see it and connect just fine, however.
i tried changing the "setup method" to the only other of the two available (some ad-hoc method and "native framework tether") and the device crashed. when it rebooted, it was selected, but it didn't work.
food for thought.
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Not to hijack but can anyone recommend an app to hide the tethering usage from the carrier? Like a proxy app? Thanks in advance.
(Warning im not responsible for anything that could happen to your phone. If you choose to follow these instructions do so at your own risk)
To Root the lg tribute 5. You need to use kingroot. This is the easiest way to root it
1) go to your setting.
Then scroll to about phone
click on software information.
Then you will see build number and tap on it 8 times
until you unlock developer options
Then go back to the beginning of setting, you will see Developer options
Click on it and then enable USB Debugging then hit ok
2) After that download KingRoot from the link below and install it
Link: http://www.kingroot.net/wap
3) After its installed run the application and follow what it says.
( phone might reboot so dont worry, if it does reboot just go back into the application and keep going)
4) After it finish, reboot the phone and you should be successfully rooted
XDA:DevDB Information
How to root the Lg tribute 5 , ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Migue9088
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-03-05
Last Updated 2016-03-06
malware taken over phone
My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5
loverti79 said:
My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5
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Sorry for my late reply but have u tried hard resetting it?
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
dreamtocode said:
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
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No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
xanscorp said:
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
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But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?
Should... Don't know about permanent. Seen mixed replies about it.
dreamtocode said:
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
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Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.
xanscorp said:
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
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Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root? I have the xposed framework flashed and superSU as my root manager.
Migue9088 said:
No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps
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From what I have seen I would say that the LG LS675 (Tribute 5) is both GSM and CDMA.
andrep182 said:
But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?
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Yes, The root process is persistent
How it isn't a full root.
RolandStoner said:
Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root
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The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.
I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.
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The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.
I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.
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you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675
RolandStoner said:
you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675
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Downloading it now to see if it's a .dz file in a .zip download, or just a .zip which won't work as the default recovery considers almost everything to be unsigned.
I downloaded it it's the kernel and Android in tar.gz format
As did I. The only issue is how to compile it into .dz format for flashing via the LG UP program.
glen5678 said:
Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.
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I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial
http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers
the method is same as sprint g3
wroxtar said:
I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial
http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers
the method is same as sprint g3
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Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?
LG Tribute 5 Boost (Unlocked)
glen5678 said:
Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?
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Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.
But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...
Anyone know how to resolve this?
glen5678 said:
Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.
But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...
Anyone know how to resolve this?
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It has something to do with unlocking LTE band, similar to this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...m-updating-t2871269/post55321005#post55321005
However, it seems complicated
Does Tribute 5 have its own thread? I'm rooted, debloated. Disabled one process lg update but it doesn't seem to significantly improve battery life. Something drains the battery. I also have Treasure with tracfone. It has much better battery life. Are there any other processes i can safely uninstall?
Hey everyone,
Here is a guide to flash AT&T Nougat to our T-Mobile S7. For convenience I have uploaded everything needed to google drive.
So far the only thing I have found that isn't working is Wi-Fi Calling.
1) Download everything from this Google Drive folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6HE3dipVfjZOVRMcWd1S3IzOVE?usp=sharing
2) Copy the "update.zip" to your SD card. If you don't have an SD Card, you may need to copy it to your phone after step (4)
3) Put your phone into Download mode
4) Flash the PK1 files in Odin (AP, CSC, BL, and CP)
5) Once your phone restarts to the setup screen (could take 10-15 minutes) restart back into Recovery mode. No need to do any setup here
6) Flash update from SD Card and select "update.zip". This step can take over 30 minutes.
7) Once you have gone through the initial setup, you need to fix the APN settings.
a) Go to Settings - Connections - Mobile Network - Access Point Names
b) Click Add
c) Fill in these APN Settings
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN - fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
APN type: default,mms,supl
d) Click the 3dots menu - Save
e) Click on the newly created menu
f) Now your LTE data should work
And Voila! You now have a working final version of Nougat. You can disable almost everything that AT&T puts on there.
EDIT: I've updated the Google Drive link with a compressed file containing all the needed AT&T files.
If this works for you please go to the following post and thank the OP. Without his instructions, I would have not been able to do this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...to-update-galaxy-s7-edge-firmware-to-t3541296
Are there any connection drops: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular drop? Is the signal good where it is supposed to be good?
Illyakulinych said:
Are there any connection drops: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular drop? Is the signal good where it is supposed to be good?
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No, I haven't had any connection drops. I only flashed it last night, I will definitely keep everyone here updated. Cell signal is just as good as the latest tmobile features.
Also, I realized I posted this in the Q&A section. Any chance an admin could move it to the Guide section
plz compress it and upload again impossible to download
popmpopm said:
plz compress it and upload again impossible to download
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Sorry about that. Reuploading now. The same link should work and it will be ready in about 20 minutes. I'll edit this post when it is uploaded.
Is there any difference between verizon nougat and at&t nougat ?
I mean i am using verizon nougat on my s7 tmobile but I experience issues with cellular network alot.
Could someone guide me please?
Owi93 said:
Is there any difference between verizon nougat and at&t nougat ?
I mean i am using verizon nougat on my s7 tmobile but I experience issues with cellular network alot.
Could someone guide me please?
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The main differences I found between the Version nougat I was using and this version is that the latest Verizon version I could find was still just a beta. This is what seems to be a fully finished version of nougat. As I said, I have only had this for 1 day on my phone, but so far I have had absolutely no issues. The Verizon version gave me battery life issues, it caused my phone to overheat quite often, this version has none of those problems.
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The main differences I found between the Version nougat I was using and this version is that the latest Verizon version I could find was still just a beta. This is what seems to be a fully finished version of nougat. As I said, I have only had this for 1 day on my phone, but so far I have had absolutely no issues. The Verizon version gave me battery life issues, it caused my phone to overheat quite often, this version has none of those problems.
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I see.
So No mobile data issues you mean ?
Owi93 said:
I see.
So No mobile data issues you mean ?
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exactly. I have not had any mobile data issues yet. Battery life so far is amazing. Performance is awesome.
r3xx3r said:
exactly. I have not had any mobile data issues yet. Battery life so far is amazing. Performance is awesome.
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Thanks for the help man.
I will try this today.
Will I have to go back to the tmobile stock firmware first ? To flash the at&t firmware?
Owi93 said:
Thanks for the help man.
I will try this today.
Will I have to go back to the tmobile stock firmware first ? To flash the at&t firmware?
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I was on stock t-mobile firmware, but I don't see why you would need to be too flash this.
thanks for y hard work
Are the French language in this rom
r3xx3r said:
I was on sick tmobile firmware, but I don't see why you would need to be too flash this.
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I don't know bro.
I am new to this game.
I just don't want something bad to happen
popmpopm said:
thanks for y hard work
Are the French language in this rom
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Yes they are
Owi93 said:
I don't know bro.
I am new to this game.
I just don't want something bad to happen
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Than flash back to stock firmware.
r3xx3r said:
I was on sick tmobile firmware, but I don't see why you would need to be too flash this.
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if you know 930U MM rom are great too ( yes 930t is really very bad rom ) am uncertain to change it
can someone confirm that VoLTE works?
Just flashed this. So far so good. Will reply later tomorrow to let people know if I find anything not working
Quick question the, the files I downloaded is a pk1 is that that actual Update file? Or is that the odin files to flash threw odin? Then the update file should be there to do a recovery flash Update?
I'm already on pk1 but the mobile and it didn't flash threw recovery. I thought I'd just have to flash it over this but not being on att started to figure that I need to be on att pk1.
Thanks in advance
dandel0074 said:
Quick question the, the files I downloaded is a pk1 is that that actual Update file? Or is that the odin files to flash threw odin? Then the update file should be there to do a recovery flash Update?
I'm already on pk1 but the mobile and it didn't flash threw recovery. I thought I'd just have to flash it over this but not being on att started to figure that I need to be on att pk1.
Thanks in advance
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Okay, so there are 5 files in the archive. 4 of them end in .tar.md5 and those are the AT&T PK1. You need to flash those files through Odin, than flash the update.zip through the phones recovery mode. You need to be on the AT&T PK1 before you can flash the update.zip through the recovery. Flashing the update.zip while on the T-Mobile PK1 will fail.