Karbonn A21: All Things Root thread - Karbonn A21

Karbonn A21 is a hell of a smartphone powered by a mighty Dual-core snapdragon processor which clocks at 1.2 GHz. The phone is priced at INR 10,499 and is available for around INR 500-1000 less than the MRP. The snapdragon processor ensures lagless performance of the device and is able to handle the 480x800 resolution of the device. The only drawback is the 400 MB ram that's available to the end user. The tagline for the device says: "Style meets Technolgy" and the device indeed looks stylish and gives a premium feeling. Just if this device had packed 1 GB ram, it would have been a killer combo of specs and price.
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Other specs of this device include:
5 MP back camera
1.3 MP front camera
4.5 Inch capacitive screen
External Memory: Upto 32 GB
Internal Memory: 4 GB
Sales Package: Handset, Charger, Battery, warranty card, headset
RAM is being reported to be 1 GB by many websites, I would want anyone having the device to confirm that.
1800 mAH battery
5 HRs. talktime, 200 HRs. standby
Dual SIM, Dual standby
Rooting Guide (thanks jgsolo27):
Available here.
Video Reviews by iGyaan:
Unboxing of Karbonn A21
Hardware Review
Full review
Scrrenshots revealing the specs are attached below. Thanks Gagan330
xda member Eklovya had offered to compile cwm from sources. If you are rooted, pm him.
I shall keep this thread updated. Let your feedback and questions about the device pour below.

Ya guys who own this phone plz update a user review and probably wit benchmark results and snaps!!!

A21 just 386MB RAM Usable
Dear Friends,
I purchased a Karbonn A21 after rave reviews by many websites. I felt Cheated when i checked its ram and found it to be only 386MB.. It has an internal memory of 580.8 MB only. It has a DUAL CORE 1.2 GHZ processor though...

specs of A21
Details of the specs are in the Attachment

Phone Rooted!!
Dear Friends,
Today I successfully rooted my phone. Will let you all, who are interested, to know the procedure and upload the driver files and unlock root tool.
Credits to my son "itzmiandy" of Phandroid Forum, who guided me. :good:

The RAM and camera is the only let down of this device. Check iGyaan's youtube channel for hands-on video review.
Other than that the pros are, its resolution is qHD 540x960 (First budget phone to get this, rest other phones are WVGA 480x800), dual-core CPU, greater build quality.

jgsolo27 said:
Dear Friends,
Today I successfully rooted my phone. Will let you all, who are interested, to know the procedure and upload the driver files and unlock root tool.
Credits to my son "itzmiandy" of Phandroid Forum, who guided me. :good:
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Dad, I am here too..

jgsolo27 said:
Dear Friends,
Today I successfully rooted my phone. Will let you all, who are interested, to know the procedure and upload the driver files and unlock root tool.
Credits to my son "itzmiandy" of Phandroid Forum, who guided me. :good:
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Hey Jgsolo27, it would be really helpful if you can provide the guide to root it...also, I am unable to find the drivers for this phone..plz provide the details from where you have downloaded those..

Phone requires more RAM
The phone is needs more RAM..
My camera, browser, video-player crashes often..
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jgsolo27 said:
Dear Friends,
Today I successfully rooted my phone. Will let you all, who are interested, to know the procedure and upload the driver files and unlock root tool.
Credits to my son "itzmiandy" of Phandroid Forum, who guided me. :good:
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I am interested, Friend.

Guys I'm really seeking answer to this question. Is anyone able to play HD videos on this mobile? I've tried the MX player with arm v7 codecs and the mobo player but all HD videos above and including 1080x540 resolution are lagging heavily.
I'll be grateful for an answer since the max resolution which its playing without any lag is 960x540 which is screen resolution.
Is there any way to play HD videos on this?

jgsolo27 said:
Dear Friends,
Today I successfully rooted my phone. Will let you all, who are interested, to know the procedure and upload the driver files and unlock root tool.
Credits to my son "itzmiandy" of Phandroid Forum, who guided me. :good:
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Hi there
Everyone here is waiting for a reply from you. Please post the method you used to root your phone. That will help many a people here.

Driver files ahd Root Tool!!
rohith86 said:
The phone is needs more RAM..
My camera, browser, video-player crashes often..
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I am interested, Friend.
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nikhilrathi10 said:
Hey Jgsolo27, it would be really helpful if you can provide the guide to root it...also, I am unable to find the drivers for this phone..plz provide the details from where you have downloaded those..
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droidiser said:
Hi there
Everyone here is waiting for a reply from you. Please post the method you used to root your phone. That will help many a people here.
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Hi Friends,
The required driver files are attached. Open the Zip file and save the Driver file folder and the UnlockRoot Tool in your Desktop.
Connect the phone to your PC and install the drivers.
Once the drivers are successfully installed you phone is ready to be rooted.
Now click open the UnlockRoot Tool and when it's installed (you may have to temporarily disable your antivirus) click the "ROOT" button.
It may say that your phone is already rooted, ignore and press the "ROOT" button. Wait until the process is completed and the phone is rebooted. Now you have your phone rooted. Check with "Root Explorer" or any other application you have.
Note that "Rooting" will void your Warranty and you are doing it at your own risk!!
You are most welcome to hit the Thanks Button.

jgsolo27 said:
Hi Friends,
The required driver files are attached. Open the Zip file and save the Driver file folder and the UnlockRoot Tool in your Desktop.
Connect the phone to your PC and install the drivers.
Once the drivers are successfully installed you phone is ready to be rooted.
Now click open the UnlockRoot Tool and when it's installed (you may have to temporarily disable your antivirus) click the "ROOT" button.
It may say that your phone is already rooted, ignore and press the "ROOT" button. Wait until the process is completed and the phone is rebooted. Now you have your phone rooted. Check with "Root Explorer" or any other application you have.
Note that "Rooting" will void your Warranty and you are doing it at your own risk!!
You are most welcome to hit the Thanks Button.
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Thanks for the details jgsolo27..will try to root when I will reach home...

video playback
altruist101 said:
Guys I'm really seeking answer to this question. Is anyone able to play HD videos on this mobile? I've tried the MX player with arm v7 codecs and the mobo player but all HD videos above and including 1080x540 resolution are lagging heavily.
I'll be grateful for an answer since the max resolution which its playing without any lag is 960x540 which is screen resolution.
Is there any way to play HD videos on this?
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I used AVC converter to do the job it did it sucessfully but the size of the file became very large ..Just tryng to find out a way to make it small..
The settings for the AVC (all video converter )are in the attachment .
Use MX Player to run on software decoding

gagan330 said:
I used AVC converter to do the job it did it sucessfully but the size of the file became very large ..Just tryng to find out a way to make it small..
The settings for the AVC (all video converter )are in the attachment .
Use MX Player to run on software decoding
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Thank you so much for the reply. I was thinking if there is some way to play HD videos without converting
them. If conversion is unavoidable, we'd rather down convert it to its screen resolution which keeps the size small too. Coming to MX player, I've tried both h/w and s/w codecs but in h/w codecs not all formats supported, only audio plays whereas with s/w codecs there is heavy lag. I've also installed MX player codecs for arm V7 neon but still lot of sync loss and pathetic frame rates. Kindly request everyone to solve this problem so that we can play all HD videos without converting them.

CWM Recovery for A21
nikhilrathi10 said:
Thanks for the details jgsolo27..will try to root when I will reach home...
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Pls. try and give us your feedback. There shouldn't be any problem.
Next is to get a working CWM Recovery for our phone!!

pc suit
Hi ,
I have KarboonA21 , would like to have a pc suite kind of software for the same. tired Moborobo its not working for A21
Can you please suggest a similar software for the same.
Thanks in Advance .
regards,
Sundar.S
jgsolo27 said:
Hi Friends,
The required driver files are attached. Open the Zip file and save the Driver file folder and the UnlockRoot Tool in your Desktop.
Connect the phone to your PC and install the drivers.
Once the drivers are successfully installed you phone is ready to be rooted.
Now click open the UnlockRoot Tool and when it's installed (you may have to temporarily disable your antivirus) click the "ROOT" button.
It may say that your phone is already rooted, ignore and press the "ROOT" button. Wait until the process is completed and the phone is rebooted. Now you have your phone rooted. Check with "Root Explorer" or any other application you have.
Note that "Rooting" will void your Warranty and you are doing it at your own risk!!
You are most welcome to hit the Thanks Button.
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Thanks jgsolo27
jgsolo27 said:
Pls. try and give us your feedback. There shouldn't be any problem.
Next is to get a working CWM Recovery for our phone!!
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I have rooted my phone sucessfully ....Then i installed a swapper application it is working really fast now ..Thanx once again for the tool and the guide

gagan330 said:
I have rooted my phone sucessfully ....Then i installed a swapper application it is working really fast now ..Thanx once again for the tool and the guide
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Gagan, please do tell me if u're able to play hd videos without any lag. Also please post benchmark scores after using swapper app.

jgsolo27 said:
Hi Friends,
The required driver files are attached. Open the Zip file and save the Driver file folder and the UnlockRoot Tool in your Desktop.
Connect the phone to your PC and install the drivers.
Once the drivers are successfully installed you phone is ready to be rooted.
Now click open the UnlockRoot Tool and when it's installed (you may have to temporarily disable your antivirus) click the "ROOT" button.
It may say that your phone is already rooted, ignore and press the "ROOT" button. Wait until the process is completed and the phone is rebooted. Now you have your phone rooted. Check with "Root Explorer" or any other application you have.
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Can anyone else confirm this method to be working. So that if it is, I can update it on my website to help other a21 users.

Related

Omnia 7 mi7ROM, what is it for?

Hey guys,
I just saw this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1499102
I read through a few posts but the point of this rom isn't very clear to me.
Does it add anything more than developer unlocking to your phone (does it even add that?) And should I unlock my phone with cheveron first or is that not necessary?
Also, my current (stock) rom doesn't have a 2G/3G switch. Any ideas if this rom has it?
Thanks!
Sanzo0 said:
Hey guys,
I just saw this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1499102
I read through a few posts but the point of this rom isn't very clear to me.
Does it add anything more than developer unlocking to your phone (does it even add that?) And should I unlock my phone with cheveron first or is that not necessary?
Also, my current (stock) rom doesn't have a 2G/3G switch. Any ideas if this rom has it?
Thanks!
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The ROM is a "full unlock". This surpasses developer, Chevron and Interop. It allows apps to run on your phone with heightened privileges. Opera browser for example. It includes Registry editors, homebrew apps, Nokia sounds etc.
It isn't necessary to do anything before flashing, just follow the instructions properly! Yes, it includes a choice of your highest connection speed: 3G or 2G.
It's just a better experience all round!
That sounds good. Any idea how it affects battery life?
I'll give it a try tomorrow.
Hopefully there's a wat to keep currently installed apps en text messages. Any idea about that?
Sanzo0 said:
That sounds good. Any idea how it affects battery life?
I'll give it a try tomorrow.
Hopefully there's a wat to keep currently installed apps en text messages. Any idea about that?
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I will never understand :-/ ...Why open a new thread, why not post in the right, exist thread?
My mi7Rom thread has over 192 posts.In 1st. Post I describe (very wide) all functions off this Rom. if you can read and translate (google or Bing translator) you will get ALL infos, also over battery life- BUT you has to read the whole Thread, not only few! For you is easier to ask as to read ....
with the os 8107 update we have a 2G/3G switch. for now NOT exist a way to keep the installed apps after flash a NEW Rom. .for messages try this
mirolg said:
I will never understand :-/ ...Why open a new thread, why not post in the right, exist thread?
My mi7Rom thread has over 192 posts.In 1st. Post I describe (very wide) all functions off this Rom. if you can read and translate (google or Bing translator) you will get ALL infos, also over battery life- BUT you has to read the whole Thread, not only few! For you is easier to ask as to read ....
with the os 8107 update we have a 2G/3G switch. for now NOT exist a way to keep the installed apps after flash a NEW Rom. .for messages try this
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Hey mirolog,
the reason I had to open a new thread is because I don't have 10 posts yet so I couldn't reply to yours. Thank you for your reply!
Hehehe! Bet you feel bad now miro
Regarding battery life: it hasn't got worse, if anything mine is better!
Love this phone more and more every day because of this ROM.
Definitely worth flashing it.
pLUSpISTOL said:
Hehehe! Bet you feel bad now miro
Regarding battery life: it hasn't got worse, if anything mine is better!
Love this phone more and more every day because of this ROM.
Definitely worth flashing it.
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Sanzo0 said:
Hey mirolog,
the reason I had to open a new thread is because I don't have 10 posts yet so I couldn't reply to yours. Thank you for your reply!
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yes sorry dude,for my temperament we are a big friendly family
you are very welcome to flash my mi7ROM, discuss and make it together better and better!
thank you guys, miRO
Hi all. I'm glad I found this thread. I have the same problem: I have not reached the number ten (not yet flashed me) and I can not post on the original thread.
I installed this ROM and I'm delighted (my phone, more). Thank you very much for your great work.
I can't get MAGLDR to install , am i doing something wrong ?
I click Omnia 7 but nothing happens . I'd appreciate any help
Yes you must be doing something wrong, not to worry though!
Did you install the drivers correctly beforehand?
pLUSpISTOL said:
Yes you must be doing something wrong, not to worry though!
Did you install the drivers correctly beforehand?
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Yes i installed the usb drivers . My phone isn't unlocked or anything , does that matter ?
Forzahibs said:
Yes i installed the usb drivers . My phone isn't unlocked or anything , does that matter ?
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no for install the custom bootloader- it does no matter. ...which desktop pc system you use? the most user with windows 7 64-bit have the same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255114&postcount=192
try it best on a win7 32-bit system .......
mirolg said:
no for install the custom bootloader- it does no matter. ...which desktop pc system you use? the most user with windows 7 64-bit have the same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23255114&postcount=192
try it best on a win7 32-bit system .......
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I tried on 2 laptops , one with Vista and one with Xp .I started the prog , the pics of Focus and Omnia appear , i click the Omnia then nothing appears to happen
Forzahibs said:
I tried on 2 laptops , one with Vista and one with Xp .I started the prog , the pics of Focus and Omnia appear , i click the Omnia then nothing appears to happen
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sure you have, but you do this steps:
... then set your omnia in downloadmode: power off your device. press and HOLD camera button and Volume UP button and power button.
You get a BIG yellow triangle. usb connect to pc Now start 2. DFT_MLI_SAM1.exe, select omnia7 device and install the MAGLDR V2.00.
mirolg said:
sure you have, but you do this steps:
... then set your omnia in downloadmode: power off your device. press and HOLD camera button and Volume UP button and power button.
You get a BIG yellow triangle. usb connect to pc Now start 2. DFT_MLI_SAM1.exe, select omnia7 device and install the MAGLDR V2.00.
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A yellow triangle with " download mode , do not turn off it takes about 10 minutes" ?
Forzahibs said:
A yellow triangle with " download mode , do not turn off it takes about 10 minutes" ?
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Yes, from this screen connect to PC and install the MAGLDR it!
Got it (could've done it last night if i'd double clicked the Omnia 7 icon ) Dohh
Thanks very much for your help my friend now what cool things can i install on this "new" phone ?
Once again thank you
Forzahibs said:
Got it (could've done it last night if i'd double clicked the Omnia 7 icon ) Dohh
Thanks very much for your help my friend now what cool things can i install on this "new" phone ?
Once again thank you
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welcome in club ...here few examples:
- my storage content APPS, mi7ROM´s and files
- my homebrew and marketplace FAVORITE app´s
mirolg said:
welcome in club ...here few examples:
- my storage content APPS, mi7ROM´s and files
- my homebrew and marketplace FAVORITE app´s
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Oooo interesting . Is there a way to download by pc and transfer these to my phone ?
Also can i sync my music / photos back to my phone wi Zune ?
Forzahibs said:
Oooo interesting . Is there a way to download by pc and transfer these to my phone ?
Also can i sync my music / photos back to my phone wi Zune ?
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yes with this desktop tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20511436&postcount=1 it not need ZUNE to run! or, but MultiXapInstall.exe (start zune, wait syncing and start MultiXap) ...yes, normally you can sync music / photos back to phone with Zune
enyoj the new options, full jailbraked wp7 with mi7Roooooooooom

GUIDE for HTC ONE M8 | How to delete system apps if you are S-ON

First thing is first.
You must have an unlocked bootloader and a rooted device.
If you are S-ON and you don't like bloatware you must do it from RECOVERY [custom recovery of course]
Boot your device into recovery mode [TWRP]
Click on : Mount / Check the square where it says System [so mount system]
Click back
Click Advanced / then click File Manager
Scroll until you see : system
Click on system / then click app
Now, from there you delete all the apps you want, including the odex files.
After you deleted the apps you want click on (Up A Level)
Then scroll to priv-app
From there delete also all the apps you can find and want to delete and you didn't find in system/app
After you did that click again on (Up A Level) and again on (Up A Level)
There click on data / app [click data, and then click app]
There you will find the apps you deleted and their updates, so delete those too.
After you done all that you can reboot the device. Unless you do all these steps the apps you delete will show up again in your app drawer, so do this and the apps will stay deleted.
Enjoy the free space on your device.
Or just delete them inside the OS with es file explorer and soft reboot the phone.
Mr Hofs said:
Or just delete them inside the OS with es file explorer and soft reboot the phone.
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Not working. Believe me I tried. Others tried too. So you must be the only one or the one from a very small circle. But I doubt that you are right, maybe you just want to apper interesting.
Don't know what your problem is in your answering. It works perfectly fine. And i tried a lot. I pretty much know how android works and have experience.
Believe all you want but don't put me off as some noob. And you certainly can keep those kind of comments with you !
XSL-FO said:
Not working. Believe me I tried. Others tried too. So you must be the only one or the one from a very small circle. But I doubt that you are right, maybe you just want to apper interesting.
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Mr Hofs said:
Don't know what your problem is in your answering. It works perfectly fine. And i tried a lot. I pretty much know how android works and have experience.
Believe all you want but don't put me off as some noob. And you certainly can keep those kind of comments with you !
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Ragey noobs again I see @Mr Hofs
XDA = Xtra Dirty Attitude
Mr Hofs said:
Don't know what your problem is in your answering. It works perfectly fine. And i tried a lot. I pretty much know how android works and have experience.
Believe all you want but don't put me off as some noob. And you certainly can keep those kind of comments with you !
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Why don't you report this thread too and have it removed, like the other one, that way people will surely find solutions, I can't even believe an XDA moderator completely removed the thread about the damaged speaker.
XSL-FO said:
Why don't you report this thread too and have it removed, like the other one, that way people will surely find solutions, I can't even believe a XDA moderator completely removed the thread about the damaged speaker.
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You probably still have HTC's write protection on whatever rom u are using, maybe that's why Mr Hof's method isnt working for you. I use Root explorer to do the same as Mr Hof's does and it works 100%.
In the long run its better to maybe fork out a small amount of cash and go s off so lenghty and convoluted processes such as this can be avoided
exocetdj said:
You probably still have HTC's write protection on whatever rom u are using, maybe that's why Mr Hof's method isnt working for you. I use Root explorer to do the same as Mr Hof's does and it works 100%.
In the long run its better to maybe fork out a small amount of cash and go s off so lenghty and convoluted processes such as this can be avoided
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The only thing I have is S-ON. That's it. Write protection is off, trust me, my apps can read/write the external sdcard, or anything else in the device for that matter.
Do not give me lessons, I am waiting for the V3 of sunshine.
I use stock ROM 4.4.4 and sunshine cannot S-OFF the device right now.
XSL-FO said:
Why don't you report this thread too and have it removed, like the other one, that way people will surely find solutions, I can't even believe an XDA moderator completely removed the thread about the damaged speaker.
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You mad bro ? If you can't understand the moderators here you are definitely in the wrong place. Why should i report this one. You didn't say anything wrong nor did i but in your second post you are trying to insult me (which you can't anyway)
@exocetdj
Yep ..... it's that time of the year again i guess
Mr Hofs said:
You mad bro ? If you can't understand the moderators here you are definitely in the wrong place. Why should i report this one. You didn't say anything wrong nor did i but in your second post you are trying to insult me (which you can't anyway)
@exocetdj
Yep ..... it's that time of the year again i guess
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You mean the Holidays time ?
XSL-FO said:
Not working. Believe me I tried. Others tried too. So you must be the only one or the one from a very small circle. But I doubt that you are right, maybe you just want to apper interesting.
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XSL-FO said:
The only thing I have is S-ON. That's it. Write protection is off, trust me, my apps can read/write the external sdcard, or anything else in the device for that matter.
Do not give me lessons, I am waiting for the V3 of sunshine.
I use stock ROM.
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See your answer above to Mr Hofs
Read it and read it again and again. My friend wasn't being confrontational or "dissing" your guide. You are the one with the attitude here. Get a grip and maybe grow up. And don't worry i won't teach you lessons. I generally avoid confrontational people on here like the plague.
Ta Ta old bean that is all
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Mr Hofs said:
You mad bro ? If you can't understand the moderators here you are definitely in the wrong place. Why should i report this one. You didn't say anything wrong nor did i but in your second post you are trying to insult me (which you can't anyway)
@exocetdj
Yep ..... it's that time of the year again i guess
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The time of android pre menstrual tension :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
exocetdj said:
See your answer above to Mr Hofs
Read it and read it again and again. My friend wasn't being confrontational or "dissing" your guide. You are the one with the attitude here. Get a grip and maybe grow up. And don't worry i won't teach you lessons. I generally avoid confrontational people on here like the plague.
Ta Ta old bean that is all
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Alrighty then.
lol i delete them with es explorer or clean master or system app remover , why all this trouble
pinkslips said:
lol i delete them with es explorer or clean master or system app remover , why all this trouble
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Well la di da
pinkslips said:
lol i delete them with es explorer or clean master or system app remover , why all this trouble
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Lots of people used system app remover, even the pro version, and after reboot the apps were back in the app drawer.
So there is no trouble deleting them via TWRP.
XSL-FO said:
Lots of people used system app remover, even the pro version, and after reboot the apps were back in the app drawer.
So there is no trouble deleting them via TWRP.
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weird , this never happened to me in sensation , one x , one , and now m8 and all were s-on , maybe some versions have these problems like u say ,
hope it's helpful to people with this problem
thx for ur guide anyway
pinkslips said:
weird , this never happened to me in sensation , one x , one , and now m8 and all were s-on , maybe some versions have these problems like u say ,
hope it's helpful to people with this problem
thx for ur guide anyway
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It happened to me too, the only way to get rid of the bloatware was the TWRP method.
That's why I wrote this thread.
I hope it helps.
thanks
Mr Hofs said:
Or just delete them inside the OS with es file explorer and soft reboot the phone.
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i have htc one m8
And i can see 2 flags
#TAMPERED#
#UNLOCKED#
AND ofcourse S-ON
Also rooted
Can i do as u show in video to remove tampered and unlocked and return it in to LOCKED??
please help me
Thanks looking forward to hear from you.
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Titanium backup will remove all the bloatware very easy.

Xperia E4 FULL ROOT ACCESS

Well after spending a lot of time on this phone I managed to get full root access
Instructions :
Download Kingo (Search good due I can't post any link.)
Install and run kingo.
Now just connect your phone in debugging mode at your pc.(How to find debug more? Look the pictures below!)
Press "ROOT" on the Kingo program and let it until it says "Root was successfully"
After that just see a small tune you can do to your mediatek processor!
You're done,now your have full root access!! Have fun!!
(AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK DOWN YOUR PHONE!MAKE IT WITH YOUR OWN RISK!!)
Sounds good! Someone else has tested? :cyclops:
Am working on the source code of the kernel stand by! And if any moderator can create a section for Xperia E4 would be great for the new user of this phone!
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Am working on the source code of the kernel stand by! And if any moderator can create a section for Xperia E4 would be great for the new user of this phone!
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If the root fail, my phone is bricked? (Sorry for my english... ) You not want make youtube video, from rooting process? I dont want brick my phone... i'm afraid...
I love custom roms, and i hate bloatwares. (in this phone is too many...)
OK I will make and upload a video tomorrow for the rooting process!!
LeonXperiaXC said:
OK I will make and upload a video tomorrow for the rooting process!!
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you are the best! :good: Thank you!
LeonXperiaXC said:
OK I will make and upload a video tomorrow for the rooting process!!
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we waiting
Ok im waiting But finally thank you im waiting for the roms on 5.0 and then make my own. Old experience from the xperia lwW. Peace bro
It works
Sorry for double post
LeonXperiaXC said:
Well after spending a lot of time on this phone I managed to get full root access
Instructions :
Download Kingo (Search good due I can't post any link.)
Install and run kingo.
Now just connect your phone in debugging mode at your pc.(How to find debug more? Look the pictures below!)
Press "ROOT" on the Kingo program and let it until it says "Root was successfully"
After that just see a small tune you can do to your mediatek processor!
You're done,now your have full root access!! Have fun!!
(AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BREAK DOWN YOUR PHONE!MAKE IT WITH YOUR OWN RISK!!)
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hello, i rooted my device with kingo too. it`s very easy
you really need no video for it
Slow upload speed
Many thanks for the people who are waiting the video because i recorded it!! But, i have slow upload speed(arround 60kbs) and it should be online at the morning of 11 April!! [YOUTUBE]
*UPDATE*
Here's the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtsmNz43iE8
LeonXperiaXC said:
Here's the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtsmNz43iE8
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Thank you! I did it, and works! Now it writes programs to the sd card! Its fantastic! Now we are waiting for a new rom! :angel:
Don't worry! I suggest a light 4.4.4 neither the Lolipop 5.X.X because it has a lot of bugs!!
New ROM
I created a poll for the Xperia E4 users or now called "admins" choose what ROM they want!
I am trying on the 4.4.4 right now, for a light version of it!! Any help would be grateful!! :highfive:
my first question is: Somehow, please solve it to work for link2sd. It would be very good!
ps.: Second question is: Please kill the system notifications! (New update relased, energy tips etc...)
OK mate I will try make a script
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If you want i can help you with aroma installer and compiling the rom because i have a strong pc
I would like someone to help me with his knowledge about the 4.4.4 ROM, but thank you mate I appreciate it!
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Can you add usb otg drivers?

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Do u think if someone bought the Chinese Oneplus 2 they would be able to unlock band 20 800mhz or not
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- is 4G/LTE possible to get on both sim or it's sim one 4G and the other sim 2G only? I have s5 dual sim and I can have LTE on both sims ( not at the same time, I have to switch it in settings, so both sim 1 and 2 have capacity to get 4g)
- is call recording possible please? Can someone test ACR by NLL from Google Play, or Call Recorder by Clever Mobile
Oneplus 2 toolkit
Can you use a One plus One toolkit on a Oneplus two to unlock and flash twrp?
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Can you use a One plus One toolkit on a Oneplus two to unlock and flash twrp?
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It probably wouldn't be the smartest idea in the world, no. Why would you need a toolkit anyway? They're nothing but trouble, cause problems, and prevent you from learning anything. These devices are super easy to work with anyway, take the time to do things manually, it's pretty easy if you follow a good guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3146568
I get that using a command prompt is super easy and I'm not a stranger to using windows commands either (i know just enough about computers to get me in trouble haha) but for some reason I can't get the drivers installed properly. It's a very odd situation. After installing I'll run the command prompt in the folder where the drivers are located plug in my phone and type the command "adb devices" as well as "fastboot devices" and I get nothing everytime. Oddly enough when I use a toolkit I am able to root and unlock my device (my original Oneplus One) as well as flash a custom recovery. I know I'm doing something wrong, I just can't figure out what it is. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers but no luck. Any help with this situation would be appreciated as my new Oneplus 2 is arriving soon with the Chinese ROM and I definitely don't want to have to use it until a new toolkit comes out.
Heisenberg said:
It probably wouldn't be the smartest idea in the world, no. Why would you need a toolkit anyway? They're nothing but trouble, cause problems, and prevent you from learning anything. These devices are super easy to work with anyway, take the time to do things manually, it's pretty easy if you follow a good guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3146568
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Osiris900 said:
I get that using a command prompt is super easy and I'm not a stranger to using windows commands either (i know just enough about computers to get me in trouble haha) but for some reason I can't get the drivers installed properly. It's a very odd situation. After installing I'll run the command prompt in the folder where the drivers are located plug in my phone and type the command "adb devices" as well as "fastboot devices" and I get nothing everytime. Oddly enough when I use a toolkit I am able to root and unlock my device (my original Oneplus One) as well as flash a custom recovery. I know I'm doing something wrong, I just can't figure out what it is. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers but no luck. Any help with this situation would be appreciated as my new Oneplus 2 is arriving soon with the Chinese ROM and I definitely don't want to have to use it until a new toolkit comes out.
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I had all the adb and fastboot drivers installed properly, but it didn't seem to connect through ADB until I ran the driver exe file that shows up as drive F: every time I connect my OP2. After that, everything went fine.
qwerty1q said:
- is 4G/LTE possible to get on both sim or it's sim one 4G and the other sim 2G only? I have s5 dual sim and I can have LTE on both sims ( not at the same time, I have to switch it in settings, so both sim 1 and 2 have capacity to get 4g)
- is call recording possible please? Can someone test ACR by NLL from Google Play, or Call Recorder by Clever Mobile
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It works just like any other 4G supported dual sim nothing fancy. So you can't simultaneously get 4G but it's possible to get 4G on both the Sims but not at the same time like your S5 dual.
And as for call recording, I'll let you know when i try it on my friend's device. I forgot to ask him that when I net him the last time.
OxygenOs 2.0.1 Battery saver help!
Got my OnePlus 2 yesterday and i'm really very happy with it's performance but slightly disappointed for it's battery life. Well this can be solved through software update in future so not a problem for me. I started to use the Battery Saver app in Battery settings but i cant receive any notification as the background data is disbled so I just wanna ask is there any way to enable the background data for specific app? Your help will be appreciated thanks!
I'm concerned with the CPU, is it really bad as they describe?
Ianfire said:
I'm concerned with the CPU, is it really bad as they describe?
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Bad in the sense??
yousuf.shareef said:
Got my OnePlus 2 yesterday and i'm really very happy with it's performance but slightly disappointed for it's battery life. Well this can be solved through software update in future so not a problem for me. I started to use the Battery Saver app in Battery settings but i cant receive any notification as the background data is disbled so I just wanna ask is there any way to enable the background data for specific app? Your help will be appreciated thanks!
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you got opo 2 yesterday and disappointed for battery life?really? maybe battery need few days for adjustment....
yousuf.shareef said:
Bad in the sense??
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Bad as heat and throttling.
maurydes said:
you got opo 2 yesterday and disappointed for battery life?really? maybe battery need few days for adjustment....
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I hope so...its battery life totally depends on the OS so in future there wont b a problem but as of now I need some help
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Ianfire said:
Bad as heat and throttling.
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It does heat up a bit on a normal usage for continuous use but thats acceptable.
Will oxygenos ever have theme engine anyone heard anything
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Will oxygenos ever have theme engine anyone heard anything
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I am using the layers manager, some layers work. Just be careful and take nandroid before you experiment.
Noob Alert
My OPT is on the way(just ordered).
I want to know if I install TWRP and SU will I be able to update as and when they arrive?
If so how?
Thanks
njain2686 said:
My OPT is on the way(just ordered).
I want to know if I install TWRP and SU will I be able to update as and when they arrive?
If so how?
Thanks
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Yes you should still be able to take updates, just by using the automatic update feature.

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Hey guys
I hope you enjoy our service. Use it as you would any other search engine. Often times it works best if you search for model number (i.e. SM-A800IZ), rather than device name. Also, here are some advanced search tips to get you started:
+"galaxy s7" usa
Display all firmwares for the Galaxy S7 and put those with region USA in the top
+"sm-t805" -germany
Display all firmwares for the Galaxy Tab S except those from Germany
+marshmallow +switzerland
Display all Marshmallow firmwares from Switzerland
Let us know what you think.
PS: The site is not yet responsive in design (we're working on it)
I do not know why there is show nothing when I search SM-G9300
with safari or firefox browser, i hit download button from selected firmware, only try to load the next site but nothing happened..
Edit: it works.
007zzz said:
I do not know why there is show nothing when I search SM-G9300
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Hm... You're right, this firmware didn't exist... we just added it with the region CHC to the database. If you have any more questions let us know.
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JasonMason said:
with safari or firefox browser, i hit download button from selected firmware, only try to load the next site but nothing happened..
Edit: it works.
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All good? What was the issue?
i have to wait about 3 min and then everything fine, maybe my bad because i can't wait about some min ..sorry..
server prob or what ever, now it works fine when i search any firmware..
big thanks to you..
I think you must use some kind of autocomplete feature. I can not finda anyting when i search with "SM-930F"
okanb3 said:
I think you must use some kind of autocomplete feature. I can not finda anyting when i search with "SM-930F"
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It's SM-G930F. But I agree, an autocomplete function would be great.
Hey guys! The site looks good but I think that a good thing to add would be "fluid" tables (and structures) because now they don't fit in the phone screen and its impossible to read all the columns of the firmware table. By adding that you're site will be accesible for every phone and not only pc's.
Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk
JasonMason said:
i have to wait about 3 min and then everything fine, maybe my bad because i can't wait about some min ..sorry..
server prob or what ever, now it works fine when i search any firmware..
big thanks to you..
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Yup, things have been really picking up on our end so we're working right now on strengthening our servers. If there's ever any lag or downtime, it should fade away in the next few days.
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I think you must use some kind of autocomplete feature. I can not finda anyting when i search with "SM-930F"
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At the moment, the search requires that you enter the full model number, and if a letter or a number is missing, results can be very different. But I love the idea and we'll definitely look into ways to make our search engine smarter
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coto39 said:
Hey guys! The site looks good but I think that a good thing to add would be "fluid" tables (and structures) because now they don't fit in the phone screen and its impossible to read all the columns of the firmware table. By adding that you're site will be accesible for every phone and not only pc's.
Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk
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Thank you I agree!
We're actually working on the responsive design as well, so that it looks well on mobile devices. Although that might take a few weeks. On the bright side, we'll be releasing our app in the next few days and it's looking great, we're certainly aiming to make mobile experience very pleasant.
Nice website...
Interesting project ... and now here's some constructive criticism, obviously meant in good faith for possible improvements.
Pertains to the website, since I haven't tried the Android app yet.
1. Sometimes downloading seems to be slow / down / overloaded servers, not sure what's the actual cause, but tried it with and without a download manager using Chrome.
2. Firmware availability limitation in SamFirm / Samsung Server seems to be also present here (ex. SM-G930A / G935A unavailable). Suppose not much can be done about it since Samsung is simply not serving it up.
3. Would be helpful to have each file designated as HOME or FACTORY depending on the type of firmware package. Factory version is much more preferred/useful.
Overall a great looking, and informative website.
'tsit for now,
BillA
billa said:
Interesting project ... and now here's some constructive criticism, obviously meant in good faith for possible improvements.
Pertains to the website, since I haven't tried the Android app yet.
1. Sometimes downloading seems to be slow / down / overloaded servers, not sure what's the actual cause, but tried it with and without a download manager using Chrome.
2. Firmware availability limitation in SamFirm / Samsung Server seems to be also present here (ex. SM-G930A / G935A unavailable). Suppose not much can be done about it since Samsung is simply not serving it up.
3. Would be helpful to have each file designated as HOME or FACTORY depending on the type of firmware package. Factory version is much more preferred/useful.
Overall a great looking, and informative website.
'tsit for now,
BillA
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Thanks, your feedback is very graceful
1. Yup, we're fixing this right now. Can you try again actually? How is it running now?
2. Unfortunately at the moment, not much we can do...since Samsung themselves doesn't even have it.
3. I'll let @zxz0O0 answer this one...
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BTW, we launched an update to our Android app yesterday - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=samsungupdate.com&hl=en
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3. Would be helpful to have each file designated as HOME or FACTORY depending on the type of firmware package. Factory version is much more preferred/useful.
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The factory version includes the PIT file and wipes the user data. We are downloading the home version from Samsung, which is a simply update without wipe. For the latest devices, Samsung merged the home and factory version. You can recognize those firmwares, because the file ends with "_fac.zip". Inside the zip you can then choose to flash the home or factory csc.
Why do you think the factory version is preferred?
Please Add
SM-R360 (Gear Fit 2)
SM-R732 (Gear S2 Classic)
Thanks!
JazonX said:
Please Add
SM-R360 (Gear Fit 2)
SM-R732 (Gear S2 Classic)
Thanks!
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Unfortunately we do not currently support these 2 particular smart watches. The usual way of downloading firmwares for them does not seem to work.
nice site and great support for the S5, even has new zealand firmwares, i cant really download firmwares from samfirmware as its just too slow but your site is great
EDIT: just a suggestion but a desktop app would be brilliant with the ability to detect your phone in a similar manner that kies does and give a list of firmwares for that region, and possibly the option of downloading firmwares for other regions
Toby0897 said:
nice site and great support for the S5, even has new zealand firmwares, i cant really download firmwares from samfirmware as its just too slow but your site is great
EDIT: just a suggestion but a desktop app would be brilliant with the ability to detect your phone in a similar manner that kies does and give a list of firmwares for that region, and possibly the option of downloading firmwares for other regions
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Hi Toby,
Thanks bud! Glad to hear! We're continuing to improve the platform with each day. A desktop app is something to think about, but our focus right now is to polish up the site. Let me know if you got any other suggestions and/or questions.
Outstanding thanks
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Outstanding thanks
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Happy to hear! Here if you need anything.
[QUOTE="peterjitg, post: 67715129, member: 7435428"]Happy to hear! Here if you need anything.[/QUOTE] You Rock! Only wish I'd found this before a few weeks ago before I spent ### on SM (no offense to them, only expensive - rather throw U the ### instead) Sorry ahead of time as I whipped through this thread = my only unasked opinion would be to add the 3 digit country code to the description as many look the same..
can't remember how to add images (dropbox doesn't work) so I'll just list my latest...
- G935FXXU1APF2_G935FOJV1APF1_LYS
- G935FXXU1APF2_G935FOJV1APF1_XFE
- G935FXXU1APF2_G935FOJV1APF1_XSG
All have the same firmware/etc but different CSC/etc - wouldn't it be helpful to include this info during current postings? Just a thought...
Also have various images/firmware of others but still difficult to post these as the baseband/CSC/etc are different for everybody... Perhaps we can try to coordinate this to help ALL of us? Again, I may be just a dumbass also..

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