CyanogenMod 9/10 for locked bootloaders? - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Is it possible to develop a version of CyanogenMod (either 9.1 or 10) for those of us who have locked bootloaders?
I have been watching the Xperia S and other Xperia phones forums and there are some threads about MIUI and CyanogenMod for locked bootloaders. It seems these versions work by removing the kernel so we the stock one is kept on the phone.
Anyone with a bit of knowledge who cares to explain? Feel free to chime in :fingers-crossed:

.coomb. said:
Is it possible to develop a version of CyanogenMod (either 9.1 or 10) for those of us who have locked bootloaders?
I have been watching the Xperia S and other Xperia phones forums and there are some threads about MIUI and CyanogenMod for locked bootloaders. It seems these versions work by removing the kernel so we the stock one is kept on the phone.
Anyone with a bit of knowledge who cares to explain? Feel free to chime in :fingers-crossed:
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Not possible on the T yet, if ever.

Don't speak too soon
gregbradley said:
Not possible on the T yet, if ever.
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Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.

jewkhok said:
Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.
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There has also been no evidence so far of them leaving massive security holes in the device like Samsung did with the GS3 and GN2.

jewkhok said:
Don't speak too soon Sony just gave this man one.
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but i think that the phone have a unlocked bootloader :/

He posted in the general section
Meelouw said:
but i think that the phone have a unlocked bootloader :/
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He was Asking fellow devs about work around and hardware related questions.
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Entropy512 said:
There has also been no evidence so far of them leaving massive security holes in the device like Samsung did with the GS3 and GN2.
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But if it's made under the same company that let their playstation network get hacked anythings possible

But that is very different, especially regarding the security used. Also that was done by Anonymous, who are highly skilled at having. Devs and hackers are different and have different skill sets.
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He was Asking fellow devs about work around and hardware related questions.
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But if it's made under the same company that let their playstation network get hacked anythings possible
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Mobile division is fairly separate from the PS3 division. After all, it was a joint venture between Sony and Ericsson until not too long ago.
Most if not all of the software/bootloader engineering is still done by teams in Sweden as far as I can tell.
An exploit might be found, but it is NOT going to be remotely as easy as the Verizon Samsungs. Both of those required either leaks from disgruntled employees or security design mistakes (or possibly sabotage) in the device.
One of the key things that led to the GN2 compromise was the fact that only one GN2 variant had a secure boot chain.
ALL Xperia Ts have a secure boot chain - the only thing that differs in unlockability is what serial numbers are whitelisted on Sony's servers that provide unlock codes.

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HTC said to be working on a One variant with Windows Phone

Source:
Neowin
or read it at TechnoBuffalo
Exciting news if you ask me. Thoughts?
nate234 said:
Source:
Neowin
or read it at TechnoBuffalo
Exciting news if you ask me. Thoughts?
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Yeah, the main thing will be if it is on the same chipset as the current ONE. If it is, then it could be possible. It would be fun to play with for sure!
raptoro07 said:
Yeah, the main thing will be if it is on the same chipset as the current ONE. If it is, then it could be possible. It would be fun to play with for sure!
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Only time will tell I guess
raptoro07 said:
Yeah, the main thing will be if it is on the same chipset as the current ONE. If it is, then it could be possible. It would be fun to play with for sure!
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My thoughts exactly. I'm no Windows fan, but sure would be awesome to play with.
Sent Via My HTC One, On The Now Network By Sprint!
Rydah805 said:
My thoughts exactly. I'm no Windows fan, but sure would be awesome to play with.
Sent Via My HTC One, On The Now Network By Sprint!
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I'm definitely an Android type of guy, but I think it would be really cool if the HTC One became legendary for its development much like the HD2 or something.. Time will tell
Whyyyyyyyy? I thought they were trying to make a come back, not spread themselves thin over different carriers and platforms
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FrozenRiff said:
Whyyyyyyyy? I thought they were trying to make a come back, not spread themselves thin over different carriers and platforms
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Think of the options. If they make one device and you can have your pick of sense, aosp, or windows which is actually gaining market share. I think the idea is kinda brilliant. Especially if its the same exact device.
How is it considered spreading yourself thin if you're making the same device on multiple carriers anyways?
It would be a great idea to have one device with multiple platform choices. However, it sounds like the Windows device is going to have ddr3 memory so I wonder what else will be different? I could completely see myself switching platforms weekly, it's like getting a new phone, but keeping the same one.
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It would be illegal to put windows on your phone if it didn't come with it. It would also be illegal to modify it, or distribute a windows ROM.
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It would be illegal to put windows on your phone if it didn't come with it. It would also be illegal to modify it, or distribute a windows ROM.
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This is the same age old question/problem that has plaqued XDA since it's inception. Technically, everything we do here on the site is Illegal (or at least against the wishes of the manufacturers).
flar2 said:
It would be illegal to put windows on your phone if it didn't come with it. It would also be illegal to modify it, or distribute a windows ROM.
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One thing comes mind when reading this. HTC HD2
sorry guys differnet specs than our phone.....
source
http://s.htc.com/14xdgwD
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It would be illegal to put windows on your phone if it didn't come with it. It would also be illegal to modify it, or distribute a windows ROM.
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When did this change? I got started in modifying my phone with windows mobile and it was never an issue then. That's when i started on xda and ppcgeeks. ROM development was a different scene and the process was different but windows software was modified hacked and releases for the masses.
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wranglerray said:
sorry guys differnet specs than our phone.....
source
http://s.htc.com/14xdgwD
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Bastards get an SD slot.....
p3tr0s said:
When did this change? I got started in modifying my phone with windows mobile and it was never an issue then. That's when i started on xda and ppcgeeks. ROM development was a different scene and the process was different but windows software was modified hacked and releases for the masses.
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Nothing changed. As I said before, it is the same old issue that has always been an issue. Technically most ROM modification stuff going on here is illegal.
A few thoughts:
1 - The difference between us and the HD2 is that the HD2 started with Windows Phone on it. Then, it got an improved Windows Phone 7, but I think they got away with it because the device initially had WP. Then, it got Android. In that order, its fine because Android is open source. Unfortunately, WP is not open source. MeeGo and Tizen are open source, and perhaps could be ported to the One if the development is good enough/popular enough. Never underestimate the power of the developers on this forum: especially when they team up.
2 - They get an SD card slot? UNFAIR!! :crying:
3 - @raptoro07 It says in your sig. that you have 2 HTC Ones. Wanna give one to me? Lol I haven't gotten mine yet--I'm not sure if I'll go with AT&T or Sprint. I really wanna stay with Sprint since I've met a lot of devs on here that have Sprint who I like and I want to have their work on my future devices. But, as long as I'm on a shared plan with my parents, I can't make that decision. This qualifies another :crying: if you ask me.
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3 - @raptoro07 It says in your sig. that you have 2 HTC Ones. Wanna give one to me? Lol I haven't gotten mine yet--I'm not sure if I'll go with AT&T or Sprint. I really wanna stay with Sprint since I've met a lot of devs on here that have Sprint who I like and I want to have their work on my future devices. But, as long as I'm on a shared plan with my parents, I can't make that decision. This qualifies another :crying: if you ask me.
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If you don't mind the ugly logo on the back, the AT&T One is exactly like the Google Play edition/Dev edition (AFAIK). Except, you know, the logo on the back.
Also, Android is open source. Windows is not. That means it's less illegal...
While the actual distribution of full ROMs is technically illegal (you're "stealing" HTC's code), I'm pretty sure you're allowed to modify your own phone, even if it does remove warranty.
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This is the same age old question/problem that has plaqued XDA since it's inception. Technically, everything we do here on the site is Illegal (or at least against the wishes of the manufacturers).
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Windows is paid ssoftware with a very restrictive license. Cyanogenmod,aosp, linux kernel, and many other projects here are free and have open source licenses that encourage people to modify and distribute the software.
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Windows is paid ssoftware with a very restrictive license. Cyanogenmod,aosp, linux kernel, and many other projects here are free and have open source licenses that encourage people to modify and distribute the software.
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However Sense, Beats, Touchwiz, and other OEM software is not open and therefore redistribution of them and modifications are technically illegal. My point was only to say that it is no different than 90% of what is going on XDA.
Take a look here. The HTC 8XT with boomsound. Windows 8 phone.
http://sprint.com/landings/windows8...indows8&adSelectData=1:Module_Windows8_052113
Typed on my Sprint HTC ONE
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Also here are the specs of both windows 8 phones coming to sprint.
http://specsofgadgets.com/htc-8xt-vs-samsung-ativ-s-neo/
Typed on my Sprint HTC ONE
joseh92 said:
Take a look here. The HTC 8XT with boomsound. Windows 8 phone.
http://sprint.com/landings/windows8...indows8&adSelectData=1:Module_Windows8_052113
Typed on my Sprint HTC ONE
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Also here are the specs of both windows 8 phones coming to sprint.
http://specsofgadgets.com/htc-8xt-vs-samsung-ativ-s-neo/
Typed on my Sprint HTC ONE
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If you ask me, neither look like something to write home about. I would've loved it back in 2011 when I went to buy an HTC Arrive. But, then I got an Android, and, yeah I'm pretty much addicted now.
BUT ON THE OTHER HAND....
Android could be ported to either of these devices with no real legal uncertainty... It depends which and how many devs buy one.

[Q] My battery gets extremely hot is this normal

Hello I just upgraded from the droid maxx to the droid turbo and I love this phone bit for some reason whenever I do any sort of thing on it. The CPU gets extremely hot. According to my pjone y CPU has reached all the way to 139°f and right now I am only using the internet and it has gone from 90°f to 134°f. Is this normal? I can understand if I am using a lot of apps at one time but I am only using the internet and it keeps getting hotter and the app I am using to check my CPU temputure says that at this tempurture it can damage my phone. Should I take it in to have it looked at?
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Hello I just upgraded from the droid maxx to the droid turbo and I love this phone bit for some reason whenever I do any sort of thing on it. The CPU gets extremely hot. According to my pjone y CPU has reached all the way to 139°f and right now I am only using the internet and it has gone from 90°f to 134°f. Is this normal? I can understand if I am using a lot of apps at one time but I am only using the internet and it keeps getting hotter and the app I am using to check my CPU temputure says that at this tempurture it can damage my phone. Should I take it in to have it looked at?
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Apparently this is a common problem. I just called VZW today about it and they are overnighting me a brand new device since they have no refurbs left due to sending out so many replacements.
Thank you for the information. I just called them and they said because I bought the phone less than 2 weeks ago they will replace it with a brand new one. However, I wonder if they are ever going to be able to root the droid turbo. Because if they ever do that will help the battery life and would probably other things like the heating problem
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Thank you for the information. I just called them and they said because I bought the phone less than 2 weeks ago they will replace it with a brand new one. However, I wonder if they are ever going to be able to root the droid turbo. Because if they ever do that will help the battery life and would probably other things like the heating problem
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I wish I could say I was even hopeful for root at this point but there seems to be no interest in working on a Verizon exclusive Moto device. Our only chance, in my opinion, is if we can benefit from someone taking on this years Moto X.
What temp was yours getting to?
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lafont28 said:
I wish I could say I was even hopeful for root at this point but there seems to be no interest in working on a Verizon exclusive Moto device. Our only chance, in my opinion, is if we can benefit from someone taking on this years Moto X.
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You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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Aarongauntt said:
What temp was yours getting to?
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The battery is going to get hot because of many things. Its not a over heating issue. Just because Verizon says it is doesnt make it a problem. Verizon half the time has no clue. Call motorola they will give u the best information. They will tell you its normal.
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You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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Read my post a little more carefully next time. It says "there seems to be no interest", not to mention none of the Motos havent seen a full root exploit since 444 came out. Roughly a year of no further development for an OEM would suggest little to no interest in my opinion
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Read my post a little more carefully next time. It says "there seems to be no interest", not to mention none of the Motos havent seen a full root exploit since 444 came out. Roughly a year of no further development for an OEM would suggest little to no interest in my opinion
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and i did read if u read my post. You posted the same opinion over and over. Again if u read post from others ....and I quote "if people are working on root exploit usually they would wait till the next big OS release which would be lollipop and also they would not post anything to avoid commentors like yourself from bugging them about the exploit". Its common knowledge here on XDA. Research it sometime.
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and i did read if u read my post. You posted the same opinion over and over. Again if u read post from others ....and I quote "if people are working on root exploit usually they would wait till the next big OS release which would be lollipop and also they would not post anything to avoid commentors like yourself from bugging them about the exploit". Its common knowledge here on XDA. Research it sometime.
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Commenters like myself? Are you serious?! Last I checked there a no rules about posting your opinion whenever you please. Never once have I asked a Dev for an ETA or update. So unless stating your point of view on a subject would deter a Dev from releasing anything, which is unlikely, how about you get off your high horse and quit acting like an entitled troll. Its commenters like you that have given XDA a bad rep
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Commenters like myself? Are you serious?! Last I checked there a no rules about posting your opinion whenever you please. Never once have I asked a Dev for an ETA or update. So unless stating your point of view on a subject would deter a Dev from releasing anything, which is unlikely, how about you get off your high horse and quit acting like an entitled troll. Its commenters like you that have given XDA a bad rep
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Nice try but i recall reading multiple threads and comments from you about eta of lollipop or how come we have no root and complaining. Carry on troll.
the_rooter said:
Nice try but i recall reading multiple threads and comments from you about eta of lollipop or how come we have no root and complaining. Carry on troll.
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You know what I'll just move on since you obviously have nothing better to do with your life
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Mods can we get a clean up in here. We have taken this way off topic
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You know there is no interest how? Anyone that is legit about root knows not to post anything until they have the work done.
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The battery is going to get hot because of many things. Its not a over heating issue. Just because Verizon says it is doesnt make it a problem. Verizon half the time has no clue. Call motorola they will give u the best information. They will tell you its normal.
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I was asking to try to determine what other people's average is. Never said it was a problem. I have called moto BTW for that same question and they had no clue. Stop making assumptions.
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I'm going to get a replacement and try it out hopefully it's better on temperature management somewhat. I got 4 days to test out the replacement to then send the defective device

CM 14.1

Why isn't anyone working on CM development for note 5 ?
i hope anyone will port CM14.1 for us soon !!
Not to be rude but this sound demanding. Cm 14 will be hard and not for your average person. The best thing you can do is get to reading on how to build ... good luck
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Waleedaligomaa said:
Why isn't anyone working on CM development for note 5 ?
i hope anyone will port CM14.1 for us soon !!
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thanks for the laugh bud.
jasons1004 said:
thanks for the laugh bud.
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Guess what ,, it wasnt a joke
Well, we got awesome people that could make it happen but the xda community lost them cause of their personal issues between them...
besides we got exynos and its a samsung... a great laugh
On the mynogen website, the links have been removed :/ will they ever put it back up again?
Vivek_Vivek said:
On the mynogen website, the links have been removed :/ will they ever put it back up again?
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Nope, they probably won't be. We'll that's what they said. It's really trolls here and @RaymanFX fault that they left. Rayman couldn't build anything except his rom with camera, flashlight, etc not working. So he asked Mynogen... He had guts to do it after he denied help to Lil and Muffy And rainbow. And he started going off by saying that CM is open sourced etc. Later on another thread he told Lil that he wasn't releasing any builds because they weren't good. didn't he say CM was open sourced? :silly:
So to sum it up:
"Just in your wildest dreams"-Taylor Swift
This isn't coming from Mynogen, they do not approve of this message. They may later :laugh:
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Nope, they probably won't be. We'll that's what they said. It's really trolls here and @RaymanFX fault that they left. Rayman couldn't build anything except his rom with camera, flashlight, etc not working. So he asked Mynogen... He had guts to do it after he denied help to Lil and Muffy And rainbow. And he started going off by saying that CM is open sourced etc. Later on another thread he told Lil that he wasn't releasing any builds because they weren't good. didn't he say CM was open sourced? :silly:
So to sum it up:
"Just in your wildest dreams"-Taylor Swift
This isn't coming from Mynogen, they do not approve of this message. They may later :laugh:
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We should have some online petition or something, apologizing for any mess up someone did to Mynogen. The community suffers for someone else's mistake :/
Vivek_Vivek said:
We should have some online petition or something, apologizing for any mess up someone did to Mynogen. The community suffers for someone else's mistake :/
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Or just wait until the guy that got a free note 5 builds a working CM that has no bugs, except those little bugs like battery not biggy the battery is good on Cm.
But your guys only hope is @RaymanFX.
"Why not" xD
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thanks for the laugh bud.
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You're a funny guy....
I have the ROM. [emoji51]
Really
abax44 said:
I have the ROM. [emoji51]
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Can you share?
abax44 said:
I have the ROM. [emoji51]
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You shouldn't be doing this, you know there's consequences.
Taylor_Swift_Fan said:
You shouldn't be doing this, you know there's consequences.
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Huh? I haven't done anything.
This just reminded me that I contributed to that Note5 lol. going to check that thread now.,...
TeamHackura said:
This just reminded me that I contributed to that Note5 lol. going to check that thread now.,...
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@RaymanFX isn't working on Cm for Note 5,as far as I know. He seemed to have just run away with a free device. 'recognized developer' :silly: more like 'recognized thief'
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TeamHackura said:
This just reminded me that I contributed to that Note5 lol. going to check that thread now.,...
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Anyway it's great to know that some donaters are still on note 5
Yeah, after excessive googling I see the project has no recent progress. Lesson learned on Equinox(sp) chips. If I had $900 to blow I'd get a pixel xl
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TeamHackura said:
Yeah, after excessive googling I see the project has no recent progress. Lesson learned on Equinox(sp) chips. If I had $900 to blow I'd get a pixel xl
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It's not your fault, it's the Raymans. He should be working on it but he's not. If he bought his Note 5 I wouldn't have minded, but since he pretty much got paid, with the phone, he should be working.
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But it's his choice I can't force him.
Taylor_Swift_Fan said:
It's not your fault, it's the Raymans. He should be working on it but he's not. If he bought his Note 5 I wouldn't have minded, but since he pretty much got paid, with the phone, he should be working.
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But it's his choice I can't force him.
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If you fail to even grasp basic information made public on a site called 'github', then maybe, just maybe you should stop posting nonsense.
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_noblelte-common/tree/cm-14.0.
This is the device tree for Android Nougat, kernel and vendor trees have been created a year ago or so, and ever since I have been working on the device.
That being said, I own the N920T variant, which is still facing the issues with no incall audio that I was not able to fix yet (and nobody else was able to fix it either).
However, I was told my device sources (yes, mine, I and only I created them from the beginning, of course many more people worked on the CyanogenMod and Exynos platform code) work fine on other variants too and as part of those efforts, the N920C (international variant) has working incall audio with the same audio and RIL stack.
I'm not even going to start arguing about money here, with an average pay of 30€ per hour for an engineering/integration task like this, that would make 25 hours of work max. (then the price of a new Galaxy Note 5 would be surpassed). I spent way more time working on the device so far, believe it or not, I honestly don't care.
You are free to compile the images from the sources I provided and flash them on your device - the general system will work, while (important) things like the camera will not.
But wouldn't you say at least the basic functions of a phone, like calls, should be working before releasing even a public build?
RaymanFX said:
If you fail to even grasp basic information made public on a site called 'github', then maybe, just maybe you should stop posting nonsense.
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_noblelte-common/tree/cm-14.0.
This is the device tree for Android Nougat, kernel and vendor trees have been created a year ago or so, and ever since I have been working on the device.
That being said, I own the N920T variant, which is still facing the issues with no incall audio that I was not able to fix yet (and nobody else was able to fix it either).
However, I was told my device sources (yes, mine, I and only I created them from the beginning, of course many more people worked on the CyanogenMod and Exynos platform code) work fine on other variants too and as part of those efforts, the N920C (international variant) has working incall audio with the same audio and RIL stack.
I'm not even going to start arguing about money here, with an average pay of 30€ per hour for an engineering/integration task like this, that would make 25 hours of work max. (then the price of a new Galaxy Note 5 would be surpassed). I spent way more time working on the device so far, believe it or not, I honestly don't care.
You are free to compile the images from the sources I provided and flash them on your device - the general system will work, while (important) things like the camera will not.
But wouldn't you say at least the basic functions of a phone, like calls, should be working before releasing even a public build?
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Who needs calls now a days that was Sarcasm K, doesn't always go through on text.
Like I said I can't make you do anything, I just can wait and hope like the rest.

Hypothetical question.....

I have been seeing posts recently of someone sending in their Nexus 5X for repairs, and getting more RAM in the phone. Hypothetically speaking, would it be possible to take the Samsung Galaxy s8's screen, and put it on the Nexus 6 ? How difficult would that be ?
cjegan2008 said:
I have been seeing posts recently of someone sending in their Nexus 5X for repairs, and getting more RAM in the phone. Hypothetically speaking, would it be possible to take the Samsung Galaxy s8's screen, and put it on the Nexus 6 ? How difficult would that be ?
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Impossible
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But... MODS please move this to q&a as it does not belong in development section. Thanks
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Why would this be impossible ?
REV3NT3CH said:
Impossible
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But... MODS please move this to q&a as it does not belong in development section. Thanks
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cjegan2008 said:
Why would this be impossible ?
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Ram and emmc chips are one thing... The panel of s8 would require a whole new redo of kernel with drivers to support it. Not only that they don't match hardware and ribbon cable wise. Not only that Nexus 6 is very close to end of life so doubt anyone would even do it even if it were possible.
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cjegan2008 said:
Why would this be impossible ?
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They're not the same size, for one thing
I don't even know how to respond to this...
Coming from a senior member even.....
*sigh*
Morningstar said:
I don't even know how to respond to this...
Coming from a senior member even.....
*sigh*
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You know, of course, that "Senior Member" is a meaningless title since you only have to post 100 comments to "earn" it In any case, many people don't understand how the hardware works, they only barely know how to unlock the bootloader on a Nexus and flash TWRP and a custom ROM. By the time one would be done doing all the hardware and software modding he'd need to fit a Galaxy S8 screen on the Nexus it'd be more worthwhile to just get the S8
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Why would this be impossible ?
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Let's put it this way: it'd actually be easier to get a Galaxy S8, learn from scratch (as in with zero coding experience) how to break Samsung’s Knox and related security features, forcibly bypass any bootloader locks present and port a custom recovery like TWRP than it would be to make a S8 display work on a Nexus 6
But it still comes in black right?
"Sent from the Dog Pound"
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Would a Toyota Camry windshield fit on a Dodge Charger?
Hahaha......Okay okay......*face palm* I had a feeling this is the response I would get. Honestly, I have been a member of XDA for years. And as one of you already pointed out, I'm one of those "senior members" that has learned how to root, install a custom recovery​ and a few other things. I posted this, because I really have no idea how some hardware works on phones compared to computers. I have worked on laptops and desktops for years, and some of the hardware in laptops is interchangeable, and others, is not. But hey, at least I made a few of you laugh, right ?
Char_G said:
Would a Toyota Camry windshield fit on a Dodge Charger?
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Samsung likes to release so many variants of one device that even swapping a screen from one model(TMO) to a model(VRZ) may have a ribbon issue. I have always been partial to the _Samsung Round_ screen but, i am not THAT partial. I have gotten mics.,loud and ear speakers to "line up" and "fit" as a way of replacement or out of pure curiosity.

So where is the unlock switch?

I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
krabman said:
I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
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I'm on the same boat mate.
Uh oh, that's not good.
xxx42069 said:
Uh oh, that's not good.
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Is yours exynos model too?
eaglerazor123 said:
Is yours exynos model too?
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Yes. I have (or will have soon) sm-n950f. Unfortunately I can't help because it's been ordered but hasn't shipped yet. Should ship tomorrow.
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krabman said:
I've got an FD, cant find it in developers or security. Anyone seen this buried in there somewhere?
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That's strange that it's not there. The s8 was as simple as flipping a switch in developer options right? I found only this one article on it which claims its in developer options but the article looks kind of shady to me. Some typos and all of a sudden he starts mentioning LG half way down so not sure if it's any help. Take a look:
https://www.techy19.com/2017/09/unlock-bootloader-of-samsung-galaxy-5-steps.html?m=1
xxx42069 said:
Yes. I have (or will have soon) sm-n950f. Unfortunately I can't help because it's been ordered but hasn't shipped yet. Should ship tomorrow.
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That's strange that it's not there. The s8 was as simple as flipping a switch in developer options right? I found only this one article on it which claims its in developer options but the article looks kind of shady to me. Some typos and all of a sudden he starts mentioning LG half way down so not sure if it's any help. Take a look:
https://www.techy19.com/2017/09/unlock-bootloader-of-samsung-galaxy-5-steps.html?m=1
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Yeah that's not reliable.
eaglerazor123 said:
Yeah that's not reliable.
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Damn, didn't think so. Sorry I can't be of more help. I'm rooting for you guys. Hope you find it, we won't get far without it.
I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
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I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
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I sure hope they aren't all locked. I went to great lengths and expense to get the international version. Even switched carriers to get it.
krabman said:
I've unlocked a lot of phones both before and after that switch was added. The scary scenario is that all Note8's are locked. I hope not because I like this phone and would hate to have to sell it. There are others though, could be the switch is hidden, could be you don't need it, etc. Lets not lose hope yet.
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I've been doing a bunch of google searches on this and I'm seeing some mixed messages. The majority of what I'm seeing say if oem unlock is not there, it's because the oem or carrier has removed it because they don't want you to unlock the BL.
I did see 2 instances where people say if you have an international version of a phone and it's not there, it's because it comes with the BL already unlocked and thus that option doesn't need to be there.
While I hope that's the case, I doubt it. For 2 reasons. 1- the vast majority of what I'm seeing basically say the oem has removed it and your **** out of luck. 2- the international s8 had it there so it's unlikely it just comes with the BL unlocked from the factory.
Edit: And now I'm even more confused. There is a guy here that says he has it in his dev options and he has a screenshot to show it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/info-note-8-exynos-n950f-fd-oem-unlock-t3673140

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