question regarding 5.1 update on xt1033 (rooted, BL unlocked)

hello XDA.
I have a first gen motoG (xt 1033, india) and I'm on stock 5.0.1 ROM

BootLoader is unlocked and the device is rooted.
I was having trouble updating to 5.1 from the OTA update as after the download the device was getting crashed at the reboot, with the update error.

if i donwload the update file (Retail Asia 5.1 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0 (337mb) by lost 101 and istall from recovery:

1. would it clear all my data nd installed apps as opposed to the OTA in which existing apps and data is preserved?

2. would i have to root again?

Some questions/issues regarding dualSIM feature

Hey folks,
i have some questions about the dualSIM feature, maybe you guys have an idea...

- is there a widget for switching on and off the SIM card(s)?
- is there an app like "Llama location profiles" that can handle dual SIM? I used Llama with the OPO and it worked like a charm, but apparently it won't work with the OPT (or in general with dualSIM?). I like to switch WiFi automatically on and off, depending on my location.
- Have anybody intellig3G (xposed) working with OPT? i used it as well with OPO, but with OPT it wont switch the networkmode

Oh one more, but not dualsim related:
is there an app to configure the notification slider on the side?


Thanks!

[HELP NEEDED] It's regarding Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300

I've used many stable as well as unstable ROMs for my samsung galaxy S III GT-I9300 but, none actually worked smooth including cyanogen ROMs. I never used to flash custom kernels. All the ROMs I've used are laggy. Presently using 12-20150401-UNOFFICIAL-i9300 lollipop 5.0.2 based ROM and it's been worst experience ever. All I'm expecting from my device is smooth ROM with no lags. So, please do suggest me some fantastic ROMs (lollipop based) and also some custom kernels which makes my device smoother. Nothing else I expect from my device. I don't play heavy games too.

[Q] What's the difference between the XT1575 and XT1572 regarding system image?

I live in Germany and will soon receive my style, maybe tomorrow. My question:

There are several issues, that points to different system images of the XT1572 and XT1575. I assumed, that for example the lte channels (= modem) are the only difference, but there are some others, too. In an other thread, an user described a problem with using WiFi correctly, after flashing the system image of the XT1575 on a XT1572.

This would result in different roms, if development will start soon. Is this correct? Does anybody know, what's the real difference of the two devices regarding software/hardware? Are there different WiFi modules? Can you please support me?

I'll wait with rooting my device until I'll get some clearance about this (and maybe until M via OTA arrives).

Some inquiries regarding upgrading firmware

Edit: after thinking about it, just realised that I could have posted this in the main thread of the rom mentioned here... Silly me... Thread move?

Hi everyone

I've recently purchased an Xperia L for my wife, currently running stock rom 15.3.A.1.17 (again), unrooted
I really want to update it to something newer, and looking at the rom list, it's hard to figure out which will be appropriate.
Unfortunately, I'm also not well versed in these sort of things (had my small share of trail and errors though)

Inquiry 1
My main concern is that I want to use the Sony UI. I tried BlissPop but it just didn't do it for me, I simply like the Sony UI and the things that the Sony comes with (particular the camera app)
And though I know I can probably install a lot of those things afterwards, I do also have a lot of Sony products, thus having it all from the get-go is much more convenient than trying to get it all back on

So what I found from the rom list was PrimeXperia - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...icial-t3103905
I want to know if there are any other firmwares out there using the Sony UI or not, just for comparisons.

Inquiry 2
Let's say that there's only PrimeXperia, looking at the installation instructions, I see that it uses a recovery menu.
Now, my Xperia L is currently unrooted (and I haven't found a way to root it without having to use vRoot yet (don't want that on my phone)), is it possible to still flash a recovery menu unto the phone?

I have flashtools, and I have tried flashing TWRP (and a Cyanmod one at one point) using Fastboot, and it seemed to run even without rooting my phone first, will it actually function correctly or will the lack of root cause problems?

So my concern is, without having to root my phone, can I use Fastboot mode on Flashtools to flash a recovery menu onto my phone? Which of course, if I can, now I need to find PhilZ Touch Recovery to do so.

Inquiry 3
In the instructions, it says to Wipe Cache Partition and Dalvik/ART Cache, will this wipe data, settings, apps, etc also? Or does it only wipe the system stuff so that when I install the new firmware, it'll simply operate as normal with my apps and stuff still on?

Reason I ask this is because I remember something (from a long time ago) about only wiping/flashing certain things to ensure that user related things are still intact - just want to make sure

Inquiry 4
And just to make sure I know what I'm doing, as per instructions, I'm still within the recovery menu where I select the rom (zip file) and choose to install it, right?

Inquiry 5 - last one
Finally, it says that users reported wifi to not work and the solution was to flash ThunderZap, where is that? Is that within the download link (currently not home so unable to check)?

Sorry for the hassle and thank you for the help in advance :)

[q][legal-regulation regarding android system] - publishing secret code

Hi everyone,

i hope i didn't post this in wrong section,

my company is about to make a simple printed guide regarding how to activate LTE Only mode on Android phone,

in most of AOSP based phone, this will need a user to dial a what we all call "SECRET CODE" for "Phone Info", which is *#*#4636#*#*

no, my question is, since my company gonna do this as a company, not as a personal that post some information in internet,

is there any regulation/written law that tell what i can publish and what not? for example, is it okay to publish this secret code to public officially? will we break any law or agreement? or is Google allow us to do so?

if any of you know something regarding this matter, please kindly lighten me up,

Thank You

Stupid questions regarding getting a new Samsung Galaxy S5 G900A (AT&T)

If I were to right now get the Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T ( http://www.att.com/cellphones/samsun...sku=sku7120234 ), is it known whether it will have a rootable version or not?

If I am unable to root the phone and keep it rooted, I'll most likely have to go with another phone. (Which would be a shame.)

I've read up some on the situation, and it seems as long as it is version 4.4.4 I would be fine.
And I would be able to update while keeping root if I follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-...proot-t3149146

So, I suppose the real question is how sure is it that you'll get the 4.4.4 (rootable) version of android?

And are there any downsides to doing so right now?

(I have a rooted phone now: An HTC First. The failed "Facebook" phone. It was very easy to root and receives no updates, so it's been hassle free, but it'd be nice to finally update.)