Question about kernel

Hello,

I'm building an AOSP 2.3.7 for our device.
I've a question beceause I don't want to brick my device !

I've used this repository : https://github.com/hafidzduddin/andr...samsung_codina
I built my ROM with the "kernel" zImage.

I want to test it, so I flashed only ROM but with stock kernel it freezes at SGA2 GT-I8160.

How can I be sure if the boot.img will work ? If it doesn't work, can i access again to download mode ?

Thanks you.

Question About Samsung Pay And Root

I know that rooting causes samsung pay to quit working. My question is that if
i decide to return back to stock using odin, W/O knox tripped, will samsung pay
start working again? i checked the threads, and couldn't find a clear answer. thought
a thread about it, in itself, would help.

thanks!

Questions about rooting the Sprint version HTC 10

So, I am pretty much stuck with Sprint, so if I want to upgrade my HTC 10 I am going to have to get a phone through them.

First of all, Sprint dosen't block you from using HTC's root method on their phones, do they?

And also, I read that using HTC's method now will only invalidate part of your warranty, but not all of it? I couldn't find any confirmation on this, most were from forum posts from years ago. I especially would like to know about physical defects or issues such as Uh Oh protection still applying if you are rooted.

And finally, once I root my phone, would I then have root access on the installed stock rom, or would I have to re-flash it with a custom rom that was made for root access?

Need help about xperia sp on omni rom kk 4.4.4 Touchscreen

i´d thank if anyone of you could help me about xperia sp my touch screen is ghosting with Omni-X Rom kk 4.4.4, i found this file (Touch Screen Fix MrSteveRecoveriesForOmniNoTouchGhosts-signed.zip) to fix it but is no longer on dropbox . Could you tell me where can i download it or could you send me the zip file by email? Thanks

I'm Confused About Which Model I have, So That I can Purchase a Case

I'm a bit lost, as I only recently purchased a Note 10.1 GT-N8013, and some of the answers I'm finding through google seem outdated or not lining up with each other. I checked the thread regarding cases, and it seems pretty old, so it might be missing some info, and two of the cases I checked out are no longer available.

1. Is the N8013 a 2012 or 2013 model? From what it seemed like, there's only a 2012 and a 2014 note, but then I see cases "designed for the N8013" 2013 model. I assumed I have a 2012 model, because it's certainly not the 2014.

2. Do smart covers actually exist for the N8013? I see comments going both ways, on Amazon. Some seem to say it has a magnetic sensor. Others say it has a proximity sensor. Certain covers are listed as smart cases for it, but the reviews often disagree with each other as to whether or not it can sleep and wake via the case being opened or closed.

3. If smart covers do exist for the N8013, does it have to be enabled in the settings, because I'm not finding that option?

4. I'm on 6.0.1 CM13, if that matters.

So basically, I'm looking for two cases. The otterbox defender is way under MSRP, so I'll pick one of those up anyways, and am not concerned about a smart case version there, just that I'm getting the correct model. This would be for traveling, hiking, etc.

The second case I would like would be thin, lightweight, and if possible, be a smart case. I have one like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my ipad Air, and would like something like that for the N8013. Tiny, a bit of protection but not much, with a smart flap that magnetically holds the front cover in place and also enables/disables sleep. This would be an around the house case. I would even be ok with something Snugg sized, but again, it's getting on the bigger size, and when I pull up my model on Amazon, it comes up with the 2014 models of the Note, but clearly lists it in the picture section that my model is last gen.

Please assist, because I'm confused due to the odd naming system with the Note tablet series.

Several questions about Moto Z Force

I picked up my Moto Z Force at Best Buy on Thursday. I couldn't pass up their deal. Getting this phone for 4 with the JBL SoundBoost speaker is awesome. I compared to regular Z before buying and the Force felt better in my hand (plus it has some great other upgrades). I'm loving the phone. I upgraded from a Droid Turbo and it is a significant jump up.

Several questions:
1. With my Droid Turbo when ever I connected to a Quick Charge 2 device (battery, car charger, and wall usb charger) the phone would indicate with a message that I was turbo charging. With the Moto Z Force I'm not getting a message with my bought Quick Charge 3 battery, car charger, and wall usb charger (Anker and Aukey). With the Force I'm only getting the "TurboPower Connected" message when I use the supplied wall charger. Is there anyway to confirm I'm charging at Quick Charge 3 speeds with my other devices? I'm hoping this can be done via software on phone.

2. It has been a while since I have used a micro sd card in phone. I'm loving I can do this with Moto Z even though getting card out is kind of pain in ass and you need special tool as well. I have the 200gb Sandisk Ultra Micro SD which I picked up a while back on sale for . Read speeds on this card are decent but write speeds are pretty slow. I'm noticing that speeds are significantly slower transferring large files to phone (with card in it) with cord vs. pulling card and doing with memory card reader. Is this normal? Is there any way to improve these speeds?

3. I'm looking for a good ultra thin case. I would like to add the least amount bilk and weight possible. I picked up a TPU case on amazon but it a bit bulky. Ideally I would like to get a thin polycarbonate case like Spigen's Thin Fit. Does anyone here know of a case like this for the Z Force?

Thanks!

Question about some sound mod for 6.0.1 M4 Aqua

Hello , i want to ask something , when the "v3 sound mod" have been working perfectly on m4 device , since update to 6.0.1 android , the mobile phone is now very silent , any clues or mods to make phone on 6.0.1 much louder ? like soundmod v3 ?

Question about S7 edge video recording FPS

Hi all,

I have been tinkering with filming on my S7 edge recently and discovered some discrepancies regarding the S7 edge video recording fps.

I shot 3 FHD (standard/30fps) video and 3 FHD (60fps) and played back on my macbook pro via Quicktime.

I noticed that for the 3 FHD (standard/30fps) videos, the frame rates displayed on Quicktime movie inspector are 23.96fps, 23.97fps and 24fps instead of 30fps.

Then i checked the 3 FHD (60fps) videos. The frame rates displayed on Quicktime movie inspector are 59.96fps, 59.97fps and 60.07fps instead of 60fps.

I compared the results to the videos shot at 24fps using my Canon 70D. 3 videos @ 24fps consistently showed frame rate of 23.98fps on Quicktime movie inspector.

So i am wondering, why does the video recording fps of S7 vary by so much? Is it software or hardware issue?

Thank you all.

About general development "stuff"

Hello,everyone! :D

I just got this superb-looking device,and I was wondering about something.

I see that the ability to root and install TWRP is present on the phone,but what about the source code and custom roms?
I am interested in the source code in order to try(a big emphasis on TRY) to get CM13 on this phone,but I do not know where to start. .-__-.

Can anyone point me the right way? I am a bit tired of having to test the living crap out of my phone and hard-brick it several times before actually getting somewhere(I just got it,don't want to blindly throw myself into anything because I am prone to killing my phones when I do so).
I am also asking this because I am used to seeing 2 same-looking things on new forums,not knowing which one is better.

So can anyone kind and patient enough help me out a bit? :o

Question about Rom + Kernel

Hi Community,
(Sorry about my bad english ;) )

I get my new Galaxy S7 Edge, get root with CF-Root and flash TWRP - READY TO USE

I get install PhoeniX ROM V1.0 with use Stock Kernel.

My Questions is :
- Wifi is ON and 30minute loose 3% Akku (19% -> 30min -> 16%)
After I installl Rom nothing is App installed (Stock Rom)

Maybe I flash other Kernel is Working good?

Few questions about Galaxy S7 Edge Exynos

Hi! I'm thinking about buying Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (international with Exynos) but I have few questions. I would be glad if someone could answer them:

1. Does the international variant of Galaxy S7 come with unlocked bootloader?
1. a) If yes, how it the bootloader protected? Can I be sure that someone can't just root my phone or modify the system somehow via ODIN? Is it well protected against physical attacks? I have no intention to root it or flash custom roms, but my bootloader has to be properly secured. I like the way how it works on Google Nexus devices. To flash anything unsigned, I have to enable OEM unlocking (which require my password) and unlock the bootloader via fastboot, which will wipe my data. Is it working the similar way on a S7 Edge? And is the system protected against downgrading?
2. When I buy the phone from my local carrier and it come with their customized software, can I just download the unbranded one from sammobile, flash it via ODIN and lose all the crap from the carrier?
3. Is it encrypted by AES 128 (which is default for Android) or did Samsung chose AES 256 (which is also supported by Android, but not enabled by default)?
4. Are there any information about Grace UX for S7? I am worried that it might be Note only UI..
6. Is there a dedicated DAC? How does it compare to something like LG V10?
7. How does fingerprint unlocking work? Do I need to press home button, take away my finger and then put finger to the button to unlock the phone via fingerprint or I can just pressed the button, keep my finger on the button and phone will unlock?
8. How is the performance? I have Nexus 6P and it is pretty slow (because of throttling Snapdragon 810, 3GB of RAM, eMMC and lot of memory leaks). Is S7 Edge Exynos faster/smoother?
9. Does the camera support 1080p@60FPS and 240FPS video recording?
10. Is there any notable throttling? Nexus 6P is my first phone, where throttling is notable even during basic use and it's awful.. Is it better on S7 Exynos?

Thanks, I am grateful for any answers.

Any news about when will axon 7 get android N update?

I'm developing game for google daydream(their new vr platform) and zte axon 7 seems to be the cheapest android phone that is daydream ready. The problem is that in order to work daydream needs android N. Do you know what are their plans for releasing update on their phones/how fast they did it before?

Question about bootloaders

Hey, I'm thinking about getting this phone, but could use some clarification. Could I in some way achieve unlocked bootloaders starting with the latest version? As in, if I were to buy the phone now, would I have any chance of being locked out of installing a custom recovery and rom? I'm coming from a galaxy s4 and am kind of paranoid because of how the bootloaders are impossible to unlock past a certain firmware.
Thanks in advance, sorry if it's a dumb question

What is so special about pure nexus?

I tried pure nexus resurrection remix aicp and maybe briefly some other rom with the stock kernels and then with elementalx and elite kernel and i found out that all roms i tried except the pure nexus and both kernels (on pure nexus too) make my 6p heat up to insane temperatures almost instantly when running light things such as a web browser (no games or video) and by insane temperatures i mean the upper part of the glass gets nearly too hot to hold and the whole body gets less hot but still very hot. For some reason this does not happen on pure nexus with the stock kernel and it can stay between cool and slightly warm while doing the same things that make other setups nearly melt a hole in the phone. I know all about how the snap 810 runs hotter than other chips but this just cant be normal and on top of that it works flawlessly with the stock purenexus kernel. So, does anyone have any idea what might be causing this? I assume its going to be a rare or maybe even a one off issue, since i don't see much in the way of similar issues from other users but i really have no idea what could cause it. (BTW, each rom was flashed after wiping everything and each kernel with a wipe of both cache options in twrp so i doubt that any issues could be caused by that)

sony xperia z2 question about root

hi,
i want to root my sony z2 but i am not these days at my home so i cant root it through SDK
(i read that the sony's way is safer from their site) is there any other safe way without hard-bricking my phone beacause i want to flash custom roms.)

P.S. i know that after rooting my device i void warranty and i don't care actually about it.
,thanks

need some info about g3

Hello

im thinking about buying this device (2gb version for 20eur) but i need to know if cm and other custom roms are good or better than stock rom? Is everything working in custom roms, what about battery life?
I currently own lg l90 so i think it would be some kind of update.

Thanks for your input.

question about lenovo vibe k5 plus

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question about lenovo vibe k5 plus

My device(vibe k5 plus ) has clock rate of 1.50mhz.
But when I benchmark my phone with antutu. First four core never cross 1113mhz and last four core never cross 800mhz. I monitor All this from CPU z and also check antutu graph, CPU never cross 1113 mhz.
So please someone explain this.
Ps-battery temp goes beyond 42c. this is normal or not.

question about updating to 6.0

so i am still on oe2 build and my s6 edge is rooted. can anyone give me opinions if i should update from 5.0.2 and lose root. is it worth it? is there anything i will be missing out on if i do update?

p.s. i used the root to enable hidden menu so i can manually select wcdma/gsm frequency because i am using tmo and get many signal issues on lte between phone calls...

Questions about encryption of an unlocked OP3

Hey Guys,

When I got my OP3 I unlocked the bootloader right away and installed FreedomOS to get rid of the bloatware. As this is my first device, which comes with a locked bootloader and decryption, I have some questions about this topic. I was wondering that the encryption does not make any sense when you unlock your bootloader, because if somebody steals your phone, he can just enter twrp and access all your data. Then I flashed CM and after that TWRP was asking me to set a pin or pattern to lock my phone. Now I've to unlock my phone every time I want to enter the recovery or boot the system with a pattern, which is great, because now the encryption is not worthless anymore. Now I'm asking myself if this feature is somehow integrated into CM or was it just random that I found this feature? Is there any way to get this also with OOS installed? What things do I have to note to not accidentally make my phone unencryptable with the pattern? Is this even possible, maybe by flashing a new recovery or so?

Thanks in advance