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Android Device ID

I know this won't effect most people, but I know it has others. So, just an FYI for all the chefs and lay people, there is a massive problem (supposedly anyway) with EVERY FroYo leak that Samsung has put out. And as a result, it seems to effect all of the custom roms.
What is it? The android_id number is the same on EVERY device with that rom. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is if an app (like Kik Messenger) uses that ID as part of other things.
How can you fix it? Here are some instructions (assuming you use root explorer):
Using some sort of root file explorer, copy the /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db to your sdcard.
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /sdcard/settings.db
sqlite3 /sdcard/settings.db
insert into secure ('name','value') values ('android_id','device_id_goes_here');
.exit
copy /sdcard/settings.db back to /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/
touch and hold on the file you just copied and click permissions. Make sure that the ONLY boxes that are checked are user/group read and write. Uncheck any others.
reboot
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Make sure to change the bold part of the command. This can be just some random 16 character hex value.
Props go to Hanness for his original post that lead me to a solution.
For chefs, here is a bug report about it.

gehzumteufel said:
I know this won't effect most people, but I know it has others. So, just an FYI for all the chefs and lay people, there is a massive problem (supposedly anyway) with EVERY FroYo leak that Samsung has put out. And as a result, it seems to effect all of the custom roms.
What is it? The android_id number is the same on EVERY device with that rom. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is if an app (like Kik Messenger) uses that ID as part of other things.
How can you fix it? Here are some instructions (assuming you use root explorer):
Make sure to change the bold part of the command. This can be just some random 16 character hex value.
Props go to Hanness for his original post that lead me to a solution.
For chefs, here is a bug report about it.
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Or you can just download android Id changer from the market.

texasrocket said:
Or you can just download android Id changer from the market.
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I wouldn't have offered up this solution, if that actually worked. Tried it on even a stock rom, and it fails. So, no, you can't. It doesn't request SU permission till AFTER the app tries to make function calls. Which causes the whole process to fail. As such, that app does NOT work to fix this. And SQLite Editor doesn't work either, because it doesn't seem to see a DB in the folder.
I spent lots of time yesterday (had to flash back to stock when I broke it) and a bit today working on this till it finally did work.

gehzumteufel said:
I wouldn't have offered up this solution, if that actually worked. Tried it on even a stock rom, and it fails. So, no, you can't. It doesn't request SU permission till AFTER the app tries to make function calls. Which causes the whole process to fail. As such, that app does NOT work to fix this. And SQLite Editor doesn't work either, because it doesn't seem to see a DB in the folder.
I spent lots of time yesterday (had to flash back to stock when I broke it) and a bit today working on this till it finally did work.
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Lol how you gonna tell me it doesn't work? I use it everytime I install a custom rom. I have to use it because if I don't imobsters doesn't work and I always play that game. If it doesnt work for you you have to get busybox from the market and install that then use android id changer. So yes you can.
One more thing you do is get your original android Id that you have on your stock rom and use that one with it.

texasrocket said:
Or you can just download android Id changer from the market.
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Agreed! I use it every time I flash for storm8 games to work.
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texasrocket said:
Lol how you gonna tell me it doesn't work? I use it everytime I install a custom rom. I have to use it because if I don't imobsters doesn't work and I always play that game. If it doesnt work for you you have to get busybox from the market and install that then use android id changer. So yes you can.
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What.The.****. You're pulling a rabbit out of your ass and telling me that I can't tell you it doesn't work, but yet, it doesn't work. Pot. Kettle. Black? Yes. God **** XDA is such **** now. All because of people like you.

texasrocket said:
Lol how you gonna tell me it doesn't work? I use it everytime I install a custom rom. I have to use it because if I don't imobsters doesn't work and I always play that game. If it doesnt work for you you have to get busybox from the market and install that then use android id changer. So yes you can.
One more thing you do is get your original android Id that you have on your stock rom and use that one with it.
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And sure enough, installed it, fail. ****ing fail. Instead of coming into a thread as if OMG EVERYTHING I SAY IS GOING TO BE RIGHT!!!!!!! and posting, sit, think about your post, and make it in a helpful manner. You could have asked what the error was, you could have done other things. Like, you know, just make the god damn suggestion about the BusyBox thing. But, alas, this is falling on deaf ears.

gehzumteufel said:
And sure enough, installed it, fail. ****ing fail. Instead of coming into a thread as if OMG EVERYTHING I SAY IS GOING TO BE RIGHT!!!!!!! and posting, sit, think about your post, and make it in a helpful manner. You could have asked what the error was, you could have done other things. Like, you know, just make the god damn suggestion about the BusyBox thing. But, alas, this is falling on deaf ears.
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first of all calm the **** down. Xda is **** cause of people like me? look at your post. your a little kid throwing a ****ing tantrum. I told you how to get it to work and you start talking **** like that? Xda has gone to **** cause of people like you who can't read instructions and come here and flame people who give suggestions to get it to work. So instead of throwing your little tantrum go read up.
So instead of telling me it doesn't work as if that is a fact when I know it ain't don't get your feelings hurt when someone else proves you wrong you little crybaby

texasrocket said:
first of all calm the **** down. Xda is **** cause of people like me? look at your post. your a little kid throwing a ****ing tantrum. I told you how to get it to work and you start talking **** like that? Xda has gone to **** cause of people like you who can't read instructions and come here and flame people who give suggestions to get it to work. So instead of throwing your little tantrum go read up.
So instead of telling me it doesn't work as if that is a fact when I know it ain't don't get your feelings hurt when someone else proves you wrong you little ****ing crybaby
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lulz telling me about throwing a tantrum, but you come in and post **** like this:
Lol how you gonna tell me it doesn't work? I use it everytime I install a custom rom. I have to use it because if I don't imobsters doesn't work and I always play that game. If it doesnt work for you you have to get busybox from the market and install that then use android id changer. So yes you can.
One more thing you do is get your original android Id that you have on your stock rom and use that one with it.
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gehzumteufel said:
And sure enough, installed it, fail. ****ing fail. Instead of coming into a thread as if OMG EVERYTHING I SAY IS GOING TO BE RIGHT!!!!!!! and posting, sit, think about your post, and make it in a helpful manner. You could have asked what the error was, you could have done other things. Like, you know, just make the god damn suggestion about the BusyBox thing. But, alas, this is falling on deaf ears.
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What error are you getting? The process I use is dloading id changer onto the working 2.1 rom. Open it. Copy the id (exactly as it reads) onto a paper or other source. Dload id changer and busybox onto new 2.2 rom. Open id changer, type in old id. Click "change id". Has worked flawlessly for me every flash. Thanks for providing an alternate method.
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gehzumteufel said:
lulz telling me about throwing a tantrum, but you come in and post **** like this:
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Yea cause my first post was me telling you how to get it to work and then you come in here cussing at me and telling me xda has gone to **** cause of people like me. please, I was just giving suggestions and you went all bat****. anyway I'm done.

gehzumteufel said:
And sure enough, installed it, fail. ****ing fail. Instead of coming into a thread as if OMG EVERYTHING I SAY IS GOING TO BE RIGHT!!!!!!! and posting, sit, think about your post, and make it in a helpful manner. You could have asked what the error was, you could have done other things. Like, you know, just make the god damn suggestion about the BusyBox thing. But, alas, this is falling on deaf ears.
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Hate to be "that guy" but I just installed Android ID Changer, typed my old Android ID in to the app and pressed change. Phone rebooted, android ID changed. I'd dare to say that it works.
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How do you know your old android id?
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I had a time machine backup of a nandroid backup from a week after I picked up my vibrant, odin'd to JFD, restored backup, grabbed id, flashed nero beta 3, restored new backup, installed superIOkernel, changed android id.

bahnburner said:
I had a time machine backup of a nandroid backup from a week after I picked up my vibrant, odin'd to JFD, restored backup, grabbed id, flashed nero beta 3, restored new backup, installed superIOkernel, changed android id.
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so if we dont have an ancient nandroid we wont be able to find it anywhere else?
i needa dig through my nandroids and see if i got an ancient one lol

frawggy said:
How do you know your old android id?
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There's only 2 pages to read. I explain it on the first page.
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gehzumteufel said:
lulz telling me about throwing a tantrum, but you come in and post **** like this:
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Shut up. Either you're doing something wrong or your ROM/device is f*cked. It works for normal people, obviously, now go die in a fire.

shovelhead83 said:
There's only 2 pages to read. I explain it on the first page.
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sorry.. got distracted by all the feces being thrown about, that i did not catch it.. i'll look back =)

shovelhead83 said:
What error are you getting? The process I use is dloading id changer onto the working 2.1 rom. Open it. Copy the id (exactly as it reads) onto a paper or other source. Dload id changer and busybox onto new 2.2 rom. Open id changer, type in old id. Click "change id". Has worked flawlessly for me every flash. Thanks for providing an alternate method.
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So i could use the rom from samfirmwares, odin to stock and i'll get my original ID back?

frawggy said:
sorry.. got distracted by all the feces being thrown about, that i did not catch it.. i'll look back =)
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That's funny. Yes I believe if you coding to stock you should have your OG id.
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Can't update firmware by kies or phone (about)

Hi, I can't update my firmware, the phone says it's a problem with the network...
Code:
Software update
Failed to update firmware due to network or server problem. Try software update via Settings -> Software update -> Update, or try using PC Kies later
I was just messing around with kies software, firmware upgrade, firmware recovery, etc.
I didn't do anything yet, didn't flashed any rom or root, etc...
Yesterday, this option work, today won't. Any ideia why?
I'm already blacklisted!? for doing nothing?
How can I check my "binary counter"?
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Why post this in dev section? :what:
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Because I'm a developer, nah......
I'm kidding, wrong section, my mistake.
I got here from my bookmarks.
Any help about my problem?
PS: Any mod, please move my topic.

tahapapun said:
Why post this in dev section? :what:
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navossoc said:
Because I'm a developer, nah......
I'm kidding, wrong section, my mistake.
I got here from my bookmarks.
Any help about my problem?
PS: Any mod, please move my topic.
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Again & Again question on Devs section You are not a Noob seem you join XDA year 2011..... Post your question HERE Old Noob Dude

The time you waste writing this, it could be the time spent helping me.
I already said, I posted in the wrong section, my mistake.
If it was possible I had deleted the topic and posted in the correct section.

navossoc said:
The time you waste writing this, it could be the time spent helping me.
I already said, I posted in the wrong section, my mistake.
If it was possible I had deleted the topic and posted in the correct section.
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You are not new here, as I see. You have 186 thanks on your count. So act and behave appropriate.
You can't be blacklisted. Reason why you can't update with kies - I do not know. Reading what you said, probably you have network issues on your PC.
How to check binary counter? Well you could find out by searching, instead of posting in wrong section! Go to download mode, it will be written there.
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If it is writen Custom binary counter: NO - then you have 0 binary counter. Any other number is telling that you increased it.
And you always can flash stock firmware by downloading it from www.sammobile.com and flashing it with Odin.
I just "love" arogant people!!! And making them shame for acting like that.
Thread reported, and admins will transfer it to General section or in Q&A soon.
.

Thanks for the answer about the binary counter.
I have sure isn't a network problem.
You guys have serious problems.
Anyway, as I said two times, I MADE A MISTAKE, ok, what you want for me? you are perfect?
Dudes, relax, why I will create two threads if one mod can just move my topic?
The **** is already done, flooding telling me the post is in the wrong section is a shame. :good:
At least you give me a answer.
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navossoc said:
Thanks for the answer about the binary counter.
I have sure isn't a network problem.
You guys have serious problems.
Anyway, as I said two times, I MADE A MISTAKE, ok, what you want for me? you are perfect?
Dudes, relax, why I will create two threads if one mod can just move my topic?
The **** is already done, flooding telling me the post is in the wrong section is a shame. :good:
At least you give me a answer.
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Its become flood of posts like yours. And usefull posts are being lost in posts that are not needed in developer section. There are General and Q&A section for all problems, questions etc... We want our forum to be dicent! Not chaotic. People just do not care, that get all of us mad.

Congrats, you flood one more time.
To be sure this is a useful topic, the answers:
How can I check the binary counter?
Check in download mode, turn off then (power + home button + vol down)
Kies update via FOTA doesn't work on PC or cellphone
Wipe all data, no idea why, but works.
Please close this topic.

navossoc said:
Congrats, you flood one more time.
To be sure this is a useful topic, the answers:
How can I check the binary counter?
Check in download mode, turn off then (power + home button + vol down)
Kies update via FOTA doesn't work on PC or cellphone
Wipe all data, no idea why, but works.
Please close this topic.
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I allready told you how to check binary counter, and you have picture! You really can't read? And yes "power + home button + vol down". P.S. I made you more visible, bigger font and changed color in post where image is.
You are telling to who to close the topic? Admins work on report, they do not read all the threads.
And you would get answer in 5 seconds if you used search button, instead of making thread in dev section. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595950

shut_down said:
You are not new here, as I see. You have 186 thanks on your count. So act and behave appropriate.
You can't be blacklisted. Reason why you can't update with kies - I do not know. Reading what you said, probably you have network issues on your PC.
How to check binary counter? Well you could find out by searching, instead of posting in wrong section! Go to download mode, it will be written there.
And you always can flash stock firmware by downloading it from www.sammobile.com and flashing it with Odin.
I just "love" arogant people!!! And making them shame for acting like that.
Thread reported, and admins will transfer it to General section or in Q&A soon.
.
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It seems people here are quite aggressive..lol.. or they simply wanna show off that they are developers.. instead of creating chaos in the thread a simply report to mods could have solved the problem but no they like to spam more.. secondly the last reply from shut_down gave me cancer.. he didn't understand previous post by thread owner.. lol.. everyone knows you are developers that doesn't mean you show your ducking attitude to others! You are nothing out of the forums! Cheers!
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The Android-Noob said:
It seems people here are quite aggressive..lol.. or they simply wanna show off that they are developers.. instead of creating chaos in the thread a simply report to mods could have solved the problem but no they like to spam more.. secondly the last reply from shut_down gave me cancer.. he didn't understand previous post by thread owner.. lol.. everyone knows you are developers that doesn't mean you show your ducking attitude to others! You are nothing out of the forums! Cheers!
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I didn't want to post this but you compel me. I do not entirely support shutt_down for this arrogant thing. The op shouldn't have had posted a question here. But i believe he did not do it intentionally. Mistakes happen. 3-4 guys flamed him for it. Then shut down helped him. The topic was closed there.
WAS THERE ANY REASON FOR YOU TO POST THIS REPLY?
Secondly, why do you think that the developers on xda are a bunch of useless idiots who have nothing else to do except developing?
Everyone has a life. Believe me, most of us just develop for fun. Personally i don't care about whatever you think. But that part wasn't needed.
If every dev for this device stops work, just think who will be at loss.
Just my 2 cents.
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I don't post anything anywhere..generally. This time it was necessary to comment. The behaviour of shut_down was not good, admit that. His posts compelled me to comment.
Secondly, I request you to show in my post where did I say that the developers here are useless? You are throwing your own words into my mouth! I never said that and I'd never think of saying that. Second part of my previous post was linked to shut_down´s last post in this thread. This topic have had ended with op's last post but shut_down again replied to the passive post of op. My focus was on that.
Okay, if my previous post is confusing, I'd like to make everything clear again.. my comment was not on the developers overall and it was only limited to the "king attitude" of one developer.
I'm out on this!
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I don't post anything anywhere..generally. This time it was necessary to comment. The behaviour of shut_down was not good, admit that. His posts compelled me to comment. <br />
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Secondly, I request you to show in my post where did I say that the developers here are useless? You are throwing your own words into my mouth! I never said that and I'd never think of saying that. Second part of my previous post was linked to shut_down´s last post in this thread. This topic have had ended with op's last post but shut_down again replied to the passive post of op. My focus was on that. <br />
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Okay, if my previous post is confusing, I'd like to make everything clear again.. my comment was not on the developers overall and it was only limited to the "king attitude" of one developer. <br />
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I'm out on this! <br />
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You are nothing outside the forums
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This specific sentence is what i meant. Nvm though!
Shut_down always helps others. He's a human too, so i think we all can forgive him for boiling on someone once.
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The Android-Noob said:
I don't post anything anywhere..generally. This time it was necessary to comment. The behaviour of shut_down was not good, admit that. His posts compelled me to comment.
Secondly, I request you to show in my post where did I say that the developers here are useless? You are throwing your own words into my mouth! I never said that and I'd never think of saying that. Second part of my previous post was linked to shut_down´s last post in this thread. This topic have had ended with op's last post but shut_down again replied to the passive post of op. My focus was on that.
Okay, if my previous post is confusing, I'd like to make everything clear again.. my comment was not on the developers overall and it was only limited to the "king attitude" of one developer.
I'm out on this!
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1. I am not developer.
2. I will not answer like this anymore. And I will not answer anyone with attitude like OP of this thread. This is my godlod will, I do not get anything from this. It is not my job.
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=211OzgB2xiE
P.S. I think I will start to make a blacklist from now on.
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[Q] Z1 Root required

Hey everyone,
Is there anyone on this forum that does Z1 unlocks.. my phone is on 02 and i would like to unlock the boot loader. i don't mind donating for anyone who can help me
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Yes, you can unlock it.
All you have to do is read the instructions in the dev section.

could you please provide a link to the forum post regarding z1 boot loader unlocker? i cant seem to find it.
also i just updated to the latest version using SPC and Kingo Andrioid root app fails to install and root my phone? can you please advice?
i think i cant root and unlock on this version?
Regards

PsychoShaft said:
could you please provide a link to the forum post regarding z1 boot loader unlocker? i cant seem to find it.
also i just updated to the latest version using SPC and Kingo Andrioid root app fails to install and root my phone? can you please advice?
i think i cant root and unlock on this version?
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Did you even try Googling for the answer?

Rekoil said:
Did you even try Googling for the answer?
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yes of course i tried, i am not very technical minded when it comes to phone development, i just need someone to point me in the right place, or to help me do it.. i am more then willing to donate money for your time.
i have Skype which i can chat on.
Regards
Paul

PsychoShaft said:
yes of course i tried, i am not very technical minded when it comes to phone development, i just need someone to point me in the right place, or to help me do it.. i am more then willing to donate money for your time.
i have Skype which i can chat on.
Regards
Paul
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So what term did you Google? Because I seriously doubt you've tried. Anyway, if you do decide to unlock the bootloader, promise me you'll backup your TA partition first. Don't even Google for that, just browse the XDA Z1 forums. I promise you you'll find the links you're after.

You say you googled it...This is the only way to do it
http://bit.ly/19zRV9P
As for wanting to pay someone to do it for you, please read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
then you will be better at doing it for yourself
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask or PM me, but please do try for yourself first

gregbradley said:
You say you googled it...This is the only way to do it
http://bit.ly/19zRV9P
As for wanting to pay someone to do it for you, please read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
then you will be better at doing it for yourself
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask or PM me, but please do try for yourself first
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i find a lot of the information on the forum to be confusing and spend hours and hours trying to get my head around something which would take someone 10 secs to do if they a proper developer.. i was asking for help, if you didn't want to provide any then don't comment on the page.. i don't need your sarcastic links.. i don't have time for it. i want to learn and understand how to do this for my self, but i am better with some live chat help instead of someone just doing it for me.. i was more then willing to donate for the use of your time.. but you insist i just want the goodies out the bag without knowing where the bag came from.. please learn to be more respectful and give help if you have time.
Paul
my bootloader cant be unlocked..

PsychoShaft said:
i find a lot of the information on the forum to be confusing and spend hours and hours trying to get my head around something which would take someone 10 secs to do if they a proper developer.. i was asking for help, if you didn't want to provide any then don't comment on the page.. i don't need your sarcastic links.. i don't have time for it. i want to learn and understand how to do this for my self, but i am better with some live chat help instead of someone just doing it for me.. i was more then willing to donate for the use of your time.. but you insist i just want the goodies out the bag without knowing where the bag came from.. please learn to be more respectful and give help if you have time.
Paul
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I just provided you with help.
Look at the link I gave you, its not sarcastic, it takes you to the site where you unlock your bootloader.
I also spend a lot of my time on here helping people, and many people have helped me. Apologies if you think I was time wasting, I am just trying to get you going on the right track without leading you by the nose. Trust you learn more by doing it yourself, finding out by yourself and asking for guidance is the best way.

gregbradley said:
I just provided you with help.
Look at the link I gave you, its not sarcastic, it takes you to the site where you unlock your bootloader.
I also spend a lot of my time on here helping people, and many people have helped me. Apologies if you think I was time wasting, I am just trying to get you going on the right track without leading you by the nose. Trust you learn more by doing it yourself, finding out by yourself and asking for guidance is the best way.
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its not just as simple as googling, i asked if my bootloader can be unlocked and if i can take root control of the latest firmware? it would take a developer less then 10 secs to say or no to this question. if you look up at the last post i attached a screenshot showing my phone doesn't have a unlocked boot loader.

PsychoShaft said:
my bootloader cant be unlocked..
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OK no bootloader unlock for you then.
Also, the firware you are on cannot be rooted.
You need to flash a .534 FW (Find them in the mega collection int he general section) and flash it on flashtool from here. Then you can root it using kingo.
If you want to upgrade to the latest FW then you will need to install dual recovery (Look in the original dev section) then flash a pre rooted rom from the dev section.

gregbradley said:
OK no bootloader unlock for you then.
Also, the firware you are on cannot be rooted.
You need to flash a .534 FW (Find them in the mega collection int he general section) and flash it on flashtool from here. Then you can root it using kingo.
If you want to upgrade to the latest FW then you will need to install dual recovery (Look in the original dev section) then flash a pre rooted rom from the dev section.
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Thanks, i guess my phone will never allow an unlocked bootloader..

PsychoShaft said:
Thanks, i guess my phone will never allow an unlocked bootloader..
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Not by any means we currently have.
However, there is work on a kexec which can side load custom kernel.

gregbradley said:
Not by any means we currently have.
However, there is work on a kexec which can side load custom kernel.
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thanks, i might not bother with unlocking my phone it voids warrently, might as well wait a year before doing it

PsychoShaft said:
thanks, i might not bother with unlocking my phone it voids warrently, might as well wait a year before doing it
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yes, but you can do all the things I said above without unlocking it and without losing your warranty

PsychoShaft said:
its not just as simple as googling, i asked if my bootloader can be unlocked and if i can take root control of the latest firmware? it would take a developer less then 10 secs to say or no to this question. if you look up at the last post i attached a screenshot showing my phone doesn't have a unlocked boot loader.
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Our point is that asking such questions is just cluttering up the forums and wasting peoples time since the answers are easily available by browsing the stickied topics (or searching for that matter). If we just answer all of your "10 second questions", then we set a standard where it's OK to post a topic like this, and as a result we will likely end up with hundreds of topics asking the same simple question as this one. It's just not an appealing idea and so we meet questions like this with a bit of resistance in order to set a more maintainable and educationally conductive standard.
Do you understand my point?

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Our point is that asking such questions is just cluttering up the forums and wasting peoples time since the answers are easily available by browsing the stickied topics (or searching for that matter). If we just answer all of your "10 second questions", then we set a standard where it's OK to post a topic like this, and as a result we will likely end up with hundreds of topics asking the same simple question as this one. It's just not an appealing idea and so we meet questions like this with a bit of resistance in order to set a more maintainable and educationally conductive standard.
Do you understand my point?
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i understand your point, no need to get arsey about it. i have contacted 02 they are going to unlock my carrier, they said after doing this i can then go onto the sony website and unlock my bootloader
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Paul

PsychoShaft said:
i understand your point, no need to get arsey about it. i have contacted 02 they are going to unlock my carrier, they said after doing this i can then go onto the sony website and unlock my bootloader
regards
Paul
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Please let us know if that works, but I don't think it will. Sim unlock and bootloader unlock are different

gregbradley said:
Please let us know if that works, but I don't think it will. Sim unlock and bootloader unlock are different
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But actually, the most common reason for locking bootloaders is to stop the customer from unlocking the bootloader, finding a hack to unlock the baseband and switching carriers, it makes sense that with a carrier locked device the bootloader isn't unlockable.
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But actually, the most common reason for locking bootloaders is to stop the customer from unlocking the bootloader, finding a hack to unlock the baseband and switching carriers, it makes sense that with a carrier locked device the bootloader isn't unlockable.
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Yes, but you can sim unlock and still have the bootloader unlockable, and vice versa.
Unlocking one does not unlock the other

Is there an OTA path from MRA58K to MRA58R?

I know I can wipe and flash the system image or dirty flash, but I'd rather sideload OTAs, to be honest.
If I had been patient for a few days I wouldn't be asking because the OTA file floating around would've taken me straight to MRA58R, but I sideloaded K.
I know there's an OTA from K to N, but is there one from either of them to R?

GilmourD3 said:
I know I can wipe and flash the system image or dirty flash, but I'd rather sideload OTAs, to be honest.
If I had been patient for a few days I wouldn't be asking because the OTA file floating around would've taken me straight to MRA58R, but I sideloaded K.
I know there's an OTA from K to N, but is there one from either of them to R?
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nxt is n then r ....

reyscott1968 said:
nxt is n then r ....
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Riiiiiiiiiiiiight... I already said that. What I was asking is if there's an OTA out there from K or N to R. The only OTA to R seems to be from Lollipop.

I went straight to R from K. Did it in fastboot without losing data.

Str8gahbidge said:
I went straight to R from K. Did it in fastboot without losing data.
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Which OTA file did you use?

GilmourD3 said:
Which OTA file did you use?
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I got the tgz from Google. Extracted everything into my sdk platform tools and fastboot flashed everything except userdata.img. reroot...and flash twrp again...SuperSU and elite kernel. Took all of 30 minutes tops!

Str8gahbidge said:
I got the tgz from Google. Extracted everything into my sdk platform tools and fastboot flashed everything except userdata.img. reroot...and flash twrp again...SuperSU and elite kernel. Took all of 30 minutes tops!
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I know I can do that, as I said in the OP, but I was looking for an OTA path as I stated in the title and OP.
I'm not rooted, bootloader is still locked. I'm not unfamiliar with the process of flashing the system image. My OG Droid was running Bugless Beast and my Asus TF201 was running Paranoid Android. I just don't want to go that route with this phone. I want to go with OTAs, even if I have to sideload.

Why. Lol. Waste of time.

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I know I can do that, as I said in the OP, but I was looking for an OTA path as I stated in the title and OP.
I'm not rooted, bootloader is still locked. I'm not unfamiliar with the process of flashing the system image. My OG Droid was running Bugless Beast and my Asus TF201 was running Paranoid Android. I just don't want to go that route with this phone. I want to go with OTAs, even if I have to sideload.
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so.. if you were walking to a location, and it happened to be on the other side of a cliff, and someone built a bridge there for easy access, you would still prefer to walk all the way around? flashing a factory image is the same thing. you dont need root to do it, you can be completely stock, and will end up completely stock. if you dont know how to do it, is one reason. but, you can always learn how to, it is not difficult.

Thanks for answering the question I actually asked, guys...
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Thanks for answering the question I actually asked, guys...
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thanks for the sarcasm.. they were actually helpful, as they provided you with a legitimate alternative(if you would open your eyes).

simms22 said:
thanks for the sarcasm.. they were actually helpful, as they provided you with a legitimate alternative(if you would open your eyes).
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My sarcasm is rooted in the fact that I acknowledged their solutions in my OP, said I was looking for the official OTA path and didn't want to use the other solutions, and then either things I said in the OP were repeated as if I didn't say them or alternatives were suggested as if I didn't say I wasn't interested in that path. It seems as though my OP went completely unread. If you opened your eyes you could read them in my OP.
I also figured the path I'm interested in may also be of help to people not comfortable with unlocking their bootloader and performing a complete wipe and flash.
I figured I'd help the community by asking a question that hadn't been directly asked and people would be interested in.

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My sarcasm is rooted in the fact that I acknowledged their solutions in my OP, said I was looking for the official OTA path and didn't want to use the other solutions, and then either things I said in the OP were repeated as if I didn't say them or alternatives were suggested as if I didn't say I wasn't interested in that path. It seems as though my OP went completely unread. If you opened your eyes you could read them in my OP.
I also figured the path I'm interested in may also be of help to people not comfortable with unlocking their bootloader and performing a complete wipe and flash.
I figured I'd help the community by asking a question that hadn't been directly asked and people would be interested in.
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oh, i read your op. and there seems to be some confusion written in it. as its why you were answered to flash a factory image, as that would get rid of your confusion. but, some people dont wish to take the easier and quicker step, and i understand that as well. so, youre going to be stuck waiting for an ota. oh well, life goes on..

GilmourD3 said:
My sarcasm is rooted in the fact that I acknowledged their solutions in my OP, said I was looking for the official OTA path and didn't want to use the other solutions, and then either things I said in the OP were repeated as if I didn't say them or alternatives were suggested as if I didn't say I wasn't interested in that path. It seems as though my OP went completely unread. If you opened your eyes you could read them in my OP.
I also figured the path I'm interested in may also be of help to people not comfortable with unlocking their bootloader and performing a complete wipe and flash.
I figured I'd help the community by asking a question that hadn't been directly asked and people would be interested in.
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Root your phone, that's the easiest way that way you don't have to monkey around with the aforementioned senarios you described, you will save yourself a lot of headaches.

Just go to N and wait for next update. The R is the Verizon 6.0 plus the N security update.

GolfOX said:
Just go to N and wait for next update. The R is the Verizon 6.0 plus the N security update.
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R isn't only VZW. It's only VZW that's pushed R. The repository has had R in it for several days.
But, yeah, everybody else is on N so there should be an update for R soon.
Any noticeable changes from K to N?

USMC retired said:
Root your phone, that's the easiest way that way you don't have to monkey around with the aforementioned senarios you described, you will save yourself a lot of headaches.
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Rooting isn't necessary for flashing system images and will actually prevent you from getting OTAs.
I got a Nexus because my Moto X 2014 on VZW isn't going to get Marshmallow. At this point I want official updates without having to back everything up, wipe, apply the update, and then restore. I just want to apply the OTA (either actually Over The Air or the simple process of sideloading) and not have a headache mucking about with everything else.

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Well i don't think you will have to wait too much longer, as you know the Google phone is always first

USMC retired said:
Well i don't think you will have to wait too much longer, as you know the Google phone is always first
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I know. I'm impatient. LOL The N6 has been taking surprisingly long to get OTA updates even though the images have been out. It's not like it's not having updates produced, just issues rolling them out.

GilmourD3 said:
I know. I'm impatient. LOL The N6 has been taking surprisingly long to get OTA updates even though the images have been out. It's not like it's not having updates produced, just issues rolling them out.
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I would never have a phone and not be able to root it. Do you listen on your headphones? the volume is so low, with rooting the volume can be adjusted, you can nuke all the bloatware, and the flashing you mentioned and backing up, all that can be done in 30 minutes and if you have a rom you like you never have to change it. And the Deved roms are so much better than the stock ones. Better batt life, custom kernels and the the list goes on and on, but everyone has their preferences.
The N6 can be rooted in ten minutes

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OTA updates on unlocked bootloader 5.1
I've got a turbo that I unlocked using sunshine and put on twrp and SuperSU. Now it keeps downloading an update and I can't seem to stop it. While I can delete the downloaded file it keeps coming back and giving the full screen "update ready" prompt.
Unless I am mistaken I should not take the OTA. I tried the FOTAkill.apk route but that hasn't stopped it from downloading the update file.
What can I do at this point? It is driving me crazy. I don't really want a different ROM as I like the stock moto feature and don't want to kill camera performance.
Thanks!

Put a .bak at the end of the apk. Then reboot

Just to be clear I should put that at the end of the OTA .apk after it downloads?

No your phone already has the apk on it and by adding the .bak to the end your phone will no longer look for updates. I feel foolish for not mentioning that CF does amazing work with the stock based ROM, it's definitely worth checking out. I have had zero issues with his rom and am thankful he shares his work with us because my phone just keeps running better and better. Thank you CF!

It seems to have worked! Thank you!

anybody know how to downgrade to .44 from .49???

Unfortunately you can't.

Bootloader and root
I have been trying to find a reliable means to unlock my bootloader so i can root my droid turbo. Unfortunately i found this site after ota updates that i thought were manditory to keep my phone running smoothly. Now that i realize my noob mistake everything i have been finding seems to indicate its too late to fix anything now. my build is past the 44_44 is there a way to unlock the bootloader even a paid way would work for me as long as it will work. Im a bit reluctant to spend money on things im not possitive will work especially since unlocking bootloaders and rooting is frowned upon by some. im also worried that if i purchase something that doesnt work ill be unable to get a refund due to the nature of what i am purchasing. If anyone can offer ideas that i havnt considered to unlock my bootloader or maybe even root without it i would greatly appreciate it. even if there are some experimental things i could try id be willing to donate if the process works to accomplish what i am trying to do. thanks in advance and if there is no way to do this i understand fully.

Demnox said:
I have been trying to find a reliable means to unlock my bootloader so i can root my droid turbo. Unfortunately i found this site after ota updates that i thought were manditory to keep my phone running smoothly. Now that i realize my noob mistake everything i have been finding seems to indicate its too late to fix anything now. my build is past the 44_44 is there a way to unlock the bootloader even a paid way would work for me as long as it will work. Im a bit reluctant to spend money on things im not possitive will work especially since unlocking bootloaders and rooting is frowned upon by some. im also worried that if i purchase something that doesnt work ill be unable to get a refund due to the nature of what i am purchasing. If anyone can offer ideas that i havnt considered to unlock my bootloader or maybe even root without it i would greatly appreciate it. even if there are some experimental things i could try id be willing to donate if the process works to accomplish what i am trying to do. thanks in advance and if there is no way to do this i understand fully.
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XT1254 firmware cannot be downgraded
sunshine app is free to test compatibility, $25 to unlock
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sd_shadow said:
XT1254 firmware cannot be downgraded
sunshine app is free to test compatibility, $25 to unlock
Sent from my DROID Turbo using XDA Labs
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Thanks for the reply. The sunshine app keeps force closing during the testing phase. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no luck.

Demnox said:
Thanks for the reply. The sunshine app keeps force closing during the testing phase. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no luck.
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So, what are the system and build versions on it?

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So, what are the system and build versions on it?
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Su4tl-49 build number
XT1254 hardware SKU
Android version 5.1
I know my build and kernel are past the version that the bootloader is currently for, which is why I'm trying to find another way

Demnox said:
Su4tl-49 build number
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Android version 5.1
I know my build and kernel are past the version that the bootloader is currently for, which is why I'm trying to find another way
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at this time, there is no way to unlock the bootloader, with that firmware

sd_shadow said:
at this time, there is no way to unlock the bootloader, with that firmware
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OK thanks so much

Turbo now 3G
Please be kind, have a Droid Turbo on Page Plus, all stock, running fine for a few months with 4G. Yesterday I thought I would be really smart and do the *22890 programming. Now I have a 3G Turbo. Customer service saying they can be of no help, "I shouldn't have used the programming on my 4G device." Is there a fix to return the Turbo to 4G? My apologies if this is the wrong place for this question.

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Please be kind, have a Droid Turbo on Page Plus, all stock, running fine for a few months with 4G. Yesterday I thought I would be really smart and do the *22890 programming. Now I have a 3G Turbo. Customer service saying they can be of no help, "I shouldn't have used the programming on my 4G device." Is there a fix to return the Turbo to 4G? My apologies if this is the wrong place for this question.
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I don't know the answer but I don't believe the Turbo required special programming (like some older Motorola phones) to work with Pageplus .
So the issue is the on the Phone or On the sim card.
Guess I would reflash the firmware with RSD Lite, if that doesn't fix it, get a new sim card.
Another option, swap sim cards with someone else, you don't need to tell Page plus, just needs to be a nano sim compatible phone
Ether the sim car works in other phones or not, I switch devices fairly often, and have used the current sim card in 6+ devices (really have't kept track)
What system version/ build version is on the phone?

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I don't know the answer but I don't believe the Turbo required special programming (like some older Motorola phones) to work with Pageplus .
So the issue is the on the Phone or On the sim card.
Guess I would reflash the firmware with RSD Lite, if that doesn't fix it, get a new sim card.
Another option, swap sim cards with someone else, you don't need to tell Page plus, just needs to be a nano sim compatible phone
Ether the sim car works in other phones or not, I switch devices fairly often, and have used the current sim card in 6+ devices (really have't kept track)
What system version/ build version is on the phone?
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Was told by Page Plus the programming was not for a 4G device, that I turned it into a 3G device. The system version is 23.21.49.quark_verizon.verizon.en.US.vzw, and the build is SU4TL-49. Thanks for your response!

1okeyesten1 said:
Was told by Page Plus the programming was not for a 4G device, that I turned it into a 3G device. The system version is 23.21.49.quark_verizon.verizon.en.US.vzw, and the build is SU4TL-49. Thanks for your response!
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I'm sure Pageplus customer service has no idea how to flash the firmware, or what that does.
The bootloader is locked? if yes just flash the SUTL-49 firmware with RSD Lite
Links in the Index
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/index-droid-turbo-xt1254-t3407569.
If the bootloader is unlocked you could try just installing the STUL-49 radio in TWRP