Hello Guys,
I´m a newbie on this particular forum and after a huge research I found a lot of information but nothing related to this.
My phone is an xperia play R800i [unfortunately running only in 2G mode due that the ICE operator in Costa Rica only runs at 850MHz 3G ]
I´m not a Linux savy person and yesterday one of my peers helped me yesterday while we were at work in doing several things.
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R800i with:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf
build number: 4.0.A.2.368
BASEBANd: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-20302204-36
Locked bootloader and phone was SIM unlocked (it was from Swisscom)
No Root on this.
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Steps my peer did:
- Unlocked the bootloader. (he did it in a matter of seconds)
- installed the R800I world version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
--- The following happened:
- Constant messages that Android Crashed.
- No SIM being recognized / no signal from SIM chips.
----Troubleshoot: I did a phone restore and that fixed the Android issues, although the camera crashed constantly and no storage card was recognized.
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2nd test:
My peer then downloaded a new firmware which is the following:
4.01.A.0.283 (please see captures) and is super stable although I lost root access.. never used the feature and I seriously want to remove games such as Sim, etc...
Battery life is awesome and Xloud, Cam, everything works like a charm!.
Is there a possibility that someone points me out to a video tutorial in order to root this great device R800i and have super user access?.
I love the firmware but if someone is kindly enough to have a video for this version it would be most than useful
google; how to root 2.3.4 xperia
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Thank you folks, although I was looking for a video tutorial since I Landed via google in your threads... Just wanted some more graphic guide
Check out the PDF guide in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Check out the PDF guide in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
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OMG!!! Buddy thank you!!!!!!
Thanks!!
Guys, what a great forum!.
I was able to root with "DooMLoRD_v1_ROOT-zergRush-busybox"
I´m so glad about this app, I have removed the the Sims3 and Fifa 10 hehe..
Now, what can I do next? I have 2 questions... (although just I´ll be digging more the internet..) and I even installed the Titanium Backup ;-)
1. How can I remove all the "ads" after I install something?.
2. Is there a way to download using "torre..ts" and install the APK´s for games without having the "warning" message that reports that my app is not authorized by gameloft hehe.. ?
3. Any Themes for xperia play (although I´ll search on this one)
Thank you again pals!!!! most appreciated!,
DarkSlayer1982 said:
Guys, what a great forum!.
1. How can I remove all the "ads" after I install something?.
2. Is there a way to download using "torre..ts" and install the APK´s for games without having the "warning" message that reports that my app is not authorized by gameloft hehe.. ?
3. Any Themes for xperia play (although I´ll search on this one)
Thank you again pals!!!! most appreciated!,
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1. AdFree https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&hl=sv
2. No idea. And I don't support piracy so I won't help you there. These things are cheap anyway.
3. Not much. There are a few in the themes forum that can be flashed. If you want different themes I suggest using another launcher.
Hello Folks,
Looking for some guidance... is there a new version of Firmware that I didn´t knew?. My Mobile is offering me the OTA update 4.0.2.A.0.42... however as I´m with root + BL unlocked obviously is not letting me to update.
What should I do?. My phone is showing the 4.0.1.A.0.283 running 2.3.4.
Hi guys, I hope someone can help me with my stated query
I recently installed aptoide because I wanted to update an older version of KICK by Samsung (it's unavailable in my country on the Play Store) and found its possible through aptoide, I want to know if I update an app that is currently unavailable for my device due to region locks and the like, when a newer version is available, will I be able to update from the Play Store or have I lost that right by updating through aptoide?
Please answer as I need to know, I've updated many Google apps from aptoide as it currently isn't available in my country(ZA) and I don't want to lose Play Store functionality.
Thanks in advance to anyone who has the slightest idea on the matter
malim20 said:
Hi guys, I hope someone can help me with my stated query
I recently installed aptoide because I wanted to update an older version of KICK by Samsung (it's unavailable in my country on the Play Store) and found its possible through aptoide, I want to know if I update an app that is currently unavailable for my device due to region locks and the like, when a newer version is available, will I be able to update from the Play Store or have I lost that right by updating through aptoide?
Please answer as I need to know, I've updated many Google apps from aptoide as it currently isn't available in my country(ZA) and I don't want to lose Play Store functionality.
Thanks in advance to anyone who has the slightest idea on the matter
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For me as you have not installed an application through the Play store it will not offer you any upgrade for this application but it will carry on offering updates for the applications installed through the play store.
But in another hand Aptoide will offer updtes for the applications it has installed.
Hello, I am in a unique situation. I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 4 version N910VVRU1ANI1. I live internationally and I use the phone strictly for wifi. I have a Gear VR but cannot use it because I can't update. The update needs to be connected to Verizon LTE networks to update. I need to update this phone through any means necessary.I have tried using Kies and Verizon Upgrade assistant but it always says that the phone software is up to date. I think the method I will have to use is to flash it myself. Someone said this was possible but I do not know how to do it or where to download the update online. I am willing to send $10 paypal to any person who can show me how to update this phone or point me in the right direction to update it. I will also name my first child after you.
I am getting desperate. Thank you for any help you might give me. Let me know if you have any questions.
P.S.
A few more additional questions I would appreciate answered if anybody knows:
1) What is the best place to post this question? I also posted this on reddit.
2) What is the exact name of the update? So I can maybe search the internet for the download
3) Is there any hope for me to play Gear VR?
EDIT: Somebody on reddit helped me. The only question I still have is does anybody know when the update will be available for me to download and flash to my device? Thanks
JoeSaiiba said:
Hello, I am in a unique situation. I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 4 version N910VVRU1ANI1. I live internationally and I use the phone strictly for wifi. I have a Gear VR but cannot use it because I can't update. The update needs to be connected to Verizon LTE networks to update. I need to update this phone through any means necessary.I have tried using Kies and Verizon Upgrade assistant but it always says that the phone software is up to date. I think the method I will have to use is to flash it myself. Someone said this was possible but I do not know how to do it or where to download the update online. I am willing to send $10 paypal to any person who can show me how to update this phone or point me in the right direction to update it. I will also name my first child after you.
I am getting desperate. Thank you for any help you might give me. Let me know if you have any questions.
P.S.
A few more additional questions I would appreciate answered if anybody knows:
1) What is the best place to post this question? I also posted this on reddit.
2) What is the exact name of the update? So I can maybe search the internet for the download
3) Is there any hope for me to play Gear VR?
EDIT: Somebody on reddit helped me. The only question I still have is does anybody know when the update will be available for me to download and flash to my device? Thanks
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Just keep your eyes peeled for the Odin files that people post on here. Once the updated version comes out, you can just flash your phone with it.
Hey man easiest way to update is to use Kies3. When I had Galaxy S4 sometimeago about 1.5 yrs ago.
I gave it as a gift to someone in Europe - Poland.
He couldn't update the S4 so I simply told him to download Kies3 and it will find the Verizon Update.
it works just fine so go ahead download it and if you have update take care of it
I did read you used kies already but make sure it's not in debugging mode as well .
If it's Kies3 it should work just fine..
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JoeSaiiba said:
Hello, I am in a unique situation. I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 4 version N910VVRU1ANI1. I live internationally and I use the phone strictly for wifi. I have a Gear VR but cannot use it because I can't update. The update needs to be connected to Verizon LTE networks to update. I need to update this phone through any means necessary.I have tried using Kies and Verizon Upgrade assistant but it always says that the phone software is up to date. I think the method I will have to use is to flash it myself. Someone said this was possible but I do not know how to do it or where to download the update online. I am willing to send $10 paypal to any person who can show me how to update this phone or point me in the right direction to update it. I will also name my first child after you.
I am getting desperate. Thank you for any help you might give me. Let me know if you have any questions.
P.S.
A few more additional questions I would appreciate answered if anybody knows:
1) What is the best place to post this question? I also posted this on reddit.
2) What is the exact name of the update? So I can maybe search the internet for the download
3) Is there any hope for me to play Gear VR?
EDIT: Somebody on reddit helped me. The only question I still have is does anybody know when the update will be available for me to download and flash to my device? Thanks
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Here is the latest update free of charge. I just downloaded it with Samsung Kies. Flash it with Odin.
N910VVZW1ANJ5 MD5:c5f3bc3d6ad2e047b1b7737e31a569f2
Odin
Instructions if needed, just use the linked tar file here instead of the one in the instructions.
check out this forum
if you check our this forum , you might find better solution than 10 bulks ,or you can go to your local garage store for it
Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!
MrVetter said:
Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!
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I accidentally bought the CN version myself
I read somewhere earlier this method should work to add gapps to the CN version. --> http://goo.gl/ea7bCv
Make sure and remove your previous PlayStore install before.
I didnt get mines yet, but if ur willing to try it, see if it helps!
If not then the pre-root img should do the trick --> http://goo.gl/7viYVt
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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Unlock boot loader. S-off and flash a rom.
Sent from my HTC6545LVW using Tapatalk
Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
yvtc75 said:
Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
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Oh yes my bad, I have the hTC10 Lifestyle
Thanks! I have playstore now!
Best regards, Bergman
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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You could unlock, S-OFF and follow my guide to convert to a real WWE version (see my sig for link). Both unlock as S-OFF are needed, as the CID and - maybe - MID has to be changed during this process.
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA Labs
convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version
Hi
Did u really convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version ?
Since there is diff in the cpu models - and does the WWE version is optimize to the LifeStyle model ?
What are the risks to convert ?
Can u send me link to your guide ?
Thanks
HTC 10, convert to an english/swedish android software?
please tell me about information and steps how to convert or Flash ROM please
thanks
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
desiregeek said:
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
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You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
TeroZ said:
You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
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The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
Hello guys,
I have the HTC 10 Lifestyle Chinese version (Snapdragon 652). I managed to unlock the bootloader but I can't get to do the S-OFF. Anyone knows how? I have tried many apps but it won't work. I tried to root but it refused. I tried to flash the ROM as well, so that I install custom ROM but it is not possible. It says it can't flash ROM when S-ON. I have done this successfully with my previous OneM8 but this one is tricky.Please any genius on this come to my rescue. I need to root so that I remove some two bloatware apps and also change to a ROM I like. Thanks in advance!
U have to unlock the bootloader as the first step
Check htcdev.com
Then install the latest twpr recovery that u can find over the web
Recovery is flashed via fastboot
"Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img"
After flashing recovery you will be free to flash any rom
Enjoy
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
I did unlock the bootloader however whenever I try to flash using twrp, I get a message saying it cannot flash when S-ON. So the real challenge now is to S-OFF this phone. Any leads will be appreciated.
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
desiregeek said:
The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
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You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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gnawz said:
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
Alpert3 said:
You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
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That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
desiregeek said:
That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
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Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
Alpert3 said:
Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
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Facebook is notorious far data theft and privacy invasions.
http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2017/F...browse-th/id-1d916e791d7f427e967dbed6a5b93a4e
s-off > flash WWE RUU > you'll have anything you want
Please tell me what you used to S-OFF, flash aand install the RUU. I have tried everything I could.