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I'm probably a bit dumb but I cant seem to find much info on unlocking my Defy from TMOBILE, is it possible for free? If not any recommendations where to get it unlocked.
dealstokie said:
Hi
I'm probably a bit dumb but I cant seem to find much info on unlocking my Defy from TMOBILE, is it possible for free? If not any recommendations where to get it unlocked.
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http://modmymobile.com/forums/637-motorola-defy-general/563414-soft-unlock-motodefy-motofan-ru.html
Hi
Thanks for the reply, can you give me a breakdown on how to do this? What to install first ect?
Come over form Win Mobile, can unlock that side of things but I'm still getting my head around android !
please translate this page for more information..
http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
you need to use cm7 custom rom first..
tegezan said:
please translate this page for more information..
http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
you need to use cm7 custom rom first..
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Hi
Do you have to buy rootexplorer from the market?
Got as far as cm7 so far
You can use free root explorers like Yaffs Explorer made by one of Defy CM7 devs, or Super Manager. Both are available for free on Android Market.
Hi ok downloaded yaffs.
Download the software and put the system folder into my root of the sd card what do I do next?
Can anyone help still stuck....
Hi mate. You need to put them in the system on your phone not SD card. Put them in the directories exactly the same as the zip file. Ie copy paste to those directories
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Jakethepeg said:
Hi mate. You need to put them in the system on your phone not SD card. Put them in the directories exactly the same as the zip file. Ie copy paste to those directories
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Thanks for that !
However still not working I open the system file on my sd card , copy bootmenue file, then go to system on phone then mark the original bootmenue file and paste , did that for both files but still asking me for a code to use another sim card !
What I did was copying just the specific files inside of the folders:
init.mapphone_umts from 2nd-init from bootmenu
and
bp_ptc from bin
Now make sure to press Mount R/W in the top of the android file system.
Hope it helps...
dealstokie I suggest to wait someone more experienced to do it and test it otherwise you might softbrick your Defy. Meanwhile you can look for alternate (not free) methods to unlock your Defy as this might be cheaper than buying a new Defy.
I'm lucky and I have an unlocked Defy therefore I'm not so eager to try it, but maybe you are lucky too and there will be someone brave enough to do it.
7gismo said:
What I did was copying just the specific files inside of the folders:
init.mapphone_umts from 2nd-init from bootmenu
and
bp_ptc from bin
Now make sure to press Mount R/W in the top of the android file system.
Hope it helps...
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Thanks for your help, ive done the files but the mount r/w - I don't know where that is ! Using yaffs explorer btw
I don't think I will soft brick but if I do I can just reinstall?
dealstokie said:
Thanks for your help, ive done the files but the mount r/w - I don't know where that is ! Using yaffs explorer btw
I don't think I will soft brick but if I do I can just reinstall?
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Here's a screenshot of a Root explorer I used for the soft unlock method:
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Note the Mount R/W in the white rectangle...press that button, so you'll get Mounted as r/w looking like this:
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the pictures were taken from my SGS2 though, not the Defy one, so just don't get confused by it
7gismo said:
Here's a screenshot of a Root explorer I used for the soft unlock method:
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Note the Mount R/W in the white rectangle...press that button, so you'll get Mounted as r/w looking like this:
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What root explorer did you use? - worked that out by screen shot.
So here's what Ive done - Replaced the 2 files with the 2 new files in there correct folders, to do that I had to change mount r/w to mount r/o it let me place the files there then I exit then turn off change sim card and still not working !
dealstokie said:
What root explorer did you use?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&feature=search_result:)
Done all that, done the mount think and still not working ! do you have to press mount again AFTER you have pasted the files?
dealstokie said:
Done all that, done the mount think and still not working ! do you have to press mount again AFTER you have pasted the files?
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Man, I don't know why it isn't working for you
I mean, I just followed instructions from that russian website (translated by google) and it worked the first time...unless your defy is kind of cursed
All I can do is wish you good luck and good night (I'm tired now, really).
P.S.: try repeating same copy/paste steps with the same locked sim card inserted while turning the phone on/off say two times in a row and see what happens, might help, dunno...
im trying to with ramp while listening to music , and it says that it has been deleted , but then i am able to find it in the folder.
afterwards i tried to play music trought es file explorer which is also has delete option . tried it there and still no luck .
any suggestions ?
guys?
In Android 4.4.2 you can not delete files from the memory card.
There probably is a fix somehow.. but perhaps only for rooted phones.
Possibly move the files to internal storage then delete from there?
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Damien74 said:
In Android 4.4.2 you can not delete files from the memory card.
There probably is a fix somehow.. but perhaps only for rooted phones.
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Damn! i forgot about this ! it is definitely the reason ! this stupid security fix ...
does anybody knows the solution ?
Evolution_Freak said:
Possibly move the files to internal storage then delete from there?
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filtering 2000 songs while riding on electric scooter is much more easier by clicking delete in the app , than moving files around
subwoffer13 said:
Damn! i forgot about this ! it is definitely the reason ! this stupid security fix ...
does anybody knows the solution ?
Use SDFix from Play Store
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Evolution_Freak said:
Possibly move the files to internal storage then delete from there?
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Since moving is copying and deleteing it's not possible either.
Damien74 said:
Since moving is copying and deleteing it's not possible either.
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Hence his nickname :silly:
You can delete the files on the SD card with the stock LG file explorer app that comes with the phone.
hey guys , i just noticed that i cant download to sdcard directly ! (after i downloaded this app which is fixing dir permissions .and should've solved the problem )
after the fix im able to delete\move\copy files from and to sd . but nothing seems to be working when it comes to downloads....3 alternative downloaders were tried . esfile built in , and another 2 ( dont remember the names) . es and a second one fails to download , and the third is crashing..WTH
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hey guys , i just noticed that i cant download to sdcard directly ! (after i downloaded this app which is fixing dir permissions .and should've solved the problem )
after the fix im able to delete\move\copy files from and to sd . but nothing seems to be working when it comes to downloads....3 alternative downloaders were tried . esfile built in , and another 2 ( dont remember the names) . es and a second one fails to download , and the third is crashing..WTH
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READ this http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-build-prop-tweaks-free-ram-t2825693
there is kitkat sdcard fix
Thanks, about to check it out
If u have got a SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 (2014 EDITION) V 4.4. Can u please do something for me? Can u download ES file Explorer . Then can u Rename a file on the Internal storage by using ES FILE EXPLORER l(if it lets u) and if done successfully then can u move that file onto the EXTERNAL STORAGE using MY FILES (If it lets you). And then check if it doesnt say that "the system does not let you read and write on external storage". If done correctly then can u respond to this so i can then upgrade my Own Tablet to v4.4 as i am on my accord at v4.3 cos of the read and write allowance. ( btw it works on my samsung galaxy s5 which is the latest version which is v.4.4.2).
It would be so much helpful to me if someone trys this..
Thanks
You cannot move files to external storage with ES File Explorer if you're on 4.4. I think you need root access in order to do it (not sure of the exact process).
You can however do all of that with Samsung's My Files.
Edit: Just tried it again, it says "Your system forbids ES from writing on external SD card (check https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=67570), so ES can only write on it after rooted."
TranceChaos said:
You cannot move files to external storage with ES File Explorer if you're on 4.4. I think you need root access in order to do it (not sure of the exact process).
You can however do all of that with Samsung's My Files.
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That is what he actually asks you to do. Use "My Files" to move the renamed file not "ES File Explorer" for the test.
I'm currently at work and don't have the tablet with me, but I'll try today in the evening, if no one did the test until then.
ShoaibS19 said:
If u have got a SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 (2014 EDITION) V 4.4. Can u please do something for me? Can u download ES file Explorer . Then can u Rename a file on the Internal storage by using ES FILE EXPLORER l(if it lets u) and if done successfully then can u move that file onto the EXTERNAL STORAGE using MY FILES (If it lets you). And then check if it doesnt say that "the system does not let you read and write on external storage". If done correctly then can u respond to this so i can then upgrade my Own Tablet to v4.4 as i am on my accord at v4.3 cos of the read and write allowance. ( btw it works on my samsung galaxy s5 which is the latest version which is v.4.4.2).
It would be so much helpful to me if someone trys this..
Thanks
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You need root to do this
unrooted s5
Bulbous said:
You need root to do this
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U dont need root for this. Ive got an s5 v4.4.2 and its unrooted and still is. It lets me do exactly what i said in the post earlier. It lets me RENAME A FILE via es file explorer and lets me MOVE THE FILE via My Files. Just wanna find out if its possible to do exactly the same on note 10.1 tablet cos i recently downgraded it from V.4.4.2 to v.4.3 cos of the read and write restriction on v.4.4.2 . Would do it myself but dont wanna go to thru the process of upgrading and then downgrading if it does not work. So im asking someone if they have or will do it for me??.
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That is what he actually asks you to do. Use "My Files" to move the renamed file not "ES File Explorer" for the test.
I'm currently at work and don't have the tablet with me, but I'll try today in the evening, if no one did the test until then.
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Thanks. The others dont know what i mean, only u know. Let me know how u get on. Thanks again
Ok, here we go:
Rename internal file using ES Explorer: working fine
Move the file from internal to external storage using My Files: working fine
foo said:
Ok, here we go:
Rename internal file using ES Explorer: working fine
Move the file from internal to external storage using My Files: working fine
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Thanks. Now im gonna upgrade my tablet.
My T705 is running very nicely on KK and I'm not really too bothered about updating it to Lollipop. So is there a way to get rid of the Update icon in the notification bar?
Thanks
If you are rooted you should not get the notification.
There is a guide but it is for the S3 phone, it might give you a guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856632
John.
I think that means you've already downloaded the update. From memory you should have a folder named FOTA on your internal storage. Delete that to get rid of the notification.
However it would be better to actually move it to your external sd card for future use.
Also I'm sure you can disable automatic updates in settings.
The only FOTA files I could find were these, please see image attached.
schrodinger56 said:
The only FOTA files I could find were these, please see image attached.
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Should be a normal folder. If it's not there then you probably don't have the update downloaded yet.
ashyx said:
Should be a normal folder. If it's not there then you probably don't have the update downloaded yet.
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According to the screens (see images) the update has been downloaded.
It could be in the root of your internal storage. You may need a file manager such as es explorer that can show root folders.
ashyx said:
It could be in the root of your internal storage. You may need a file manager such as es explorer that can show root folders.
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I've tried a couple of file manager apps but all I can find called FOTA is what's shown above.
No they are just apps.
It must be there somewhere. It is most certainly on your internal storage.
It may not necessarily be in a folder called fota. That is coming from memory. Ota's are usually zips, but could be named anthing.
It'll just be one large file somewhere.
ashyx said:
No they are just apps.
It must be there somewhere. It is most certainly on your internal storage.
It may not necessarily be in a folder called fota. That is coming from memory. Ota's are usually zips, but could be named anything.
It'll just be one large file somewhere.
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If it's there, which it is, it's keeping itself very well hidden. The various Root File Explorers I've used just cannot find it!!
Looks like I'll just have to put up with it.
Can an file manger with a large file finder not find it for you, if the file is 800mb+ it should show up.
Try File Manager HD
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
Can an file manger with a large file finder not find it for you, if the file is 800mb+ it should show up.
Try File Manager HD
John.
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Tried that app i.e. File Manager HD but still no luck. I've tried searching by size, name etc but nothing shows up.
Have you looked in Android/data? Both internal and ex sdcard.
I eventually found it, don't ask how!! I moved it to the ext SD card and now the notification has gone. Ironically it wouldn't have installed anyway because my T705 is rooted and OTAs don't install on a rooted device.
Thanks to all.
schrodinger56 said:
I eventually found it, don't ask how!! I moved it to the ext SD card and now the notification has gone. Ironically it wouldn't have installed anyway because my T705 is rooted and OTAs don't install on a rooted device.
Thanks to all.
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Where was it and what's it called?
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Where was it and what's it called?
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I think it was just luck that I came across it. It was in a Folder called Data in another folder called FOTA. I moved it to my external SD card where it now resides.
And the name of the file?
It was called update.zip
i have the newest update of the note 5 installed and the At&t ringtones are not there (even in the root file directory), they somehow went missing, dont ask me how because your guess is as good as mine, and i actually liked the newest version of the AT&T Firefly ringtone(nougat version of at&t firefly), it was a really cool ringtone. i was wondering if anyone can send me the ringtones because i cant find them on the web anywhere. Please and Thank You!
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i have the newest update of the note 5 installed and the At&t ringtones are not there (even in the root file directory), they somehow went missing, dont ask me how because your guess is as good as mine, and i actually liked the newest version of the AT&T Firefly ringtone(nougat version of at&t firefly), it was a really cool ringtone. i was wondering if anyone can send me the ringtones because i cant find them on the web anywhere. Please and Thank You!
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I'm on latest update and it's still on the list of sound.. I don't know how to send it to you..
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redklaver said:
I'm on latest update and it's still on the list of sound.. I don't know how to send it to you..
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What you could do, and I just thought of this btw...is you download an app called es file manager, once done click on internal storage, after there should be like a little address bar in top, I believe you click the slash, then you navigate to system, media, audio, and then ringtones, look for firefly and then hold down and click copy, navigate to your downloads in your internal storage and paste it there, from there you can do 1 of 2 things, connect your phone to a computer and get it from your downloads and upload it somewhere and send me the link, or you can do the samething but with google drive with out connecting to the computer and send the link that way.
CreepyGamer2 said:
What you could do, and I just thought of this btw...is you download an app called es file manager, once done click on internal storage, after there should be like a little address bar in top, I believe you click the slash, then you navigate to system, media, audio, and then ringtones, look for firefly and then hold down and click copy, navigate to your downloads in your internal storage and paste it there, from there you can do 1 of 2 things, connect your phone to a computer and get it from your downloads and upload it somewhere and send me the link, or you can do the samething but with google drive with out connecting to the computer and send the link that way.
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I can't find that song, man.. sorry.. es explorer already installed. Maybe because my device is non-rooted
redklaver said:
I can't find that song, man.. sorry.. es explorer already installed. Maybe because my device is non-rooted
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Shouldn't matter... But thx anyway...Idk how else I can explain it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sptheh7x2o1ue1x/ringtones.zip?dl=0