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After flashing TWRP with Odin, nothing happens and the OEM recovery is still there
Before you flash the recovery, untick the Auto Reboot option in ODIN. Then flash the recovery. After flashing in done, reboot your device directly to recovery mode from download mode by pressing Vol ...
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After flashing TWRP with Odin, nothing happens and the OEM recovery is still there
Per this page,
WARNING: Do not boot into Samsung's ROM without first applying our Root .zip. Samsung's OTA updates install /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p, which ...
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Heimdall Error Protocol initialisation failed! on Ubuntu
I also had a similar problem. I added the udev rule as suggested in GitHub (link above), but the phone still wouldn't download.
Then I found another simple solution on GitHub:
Disconnect the USB ...
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Heimdall Error Protocol initialisation failed! on Ubuntu
I was experiencing the same problem, and I found a solution that worked for me in a comment on Heimdall issue #228.
The problem for me was that udev was reserving the phone as a modem when I plugged ...
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Connect my lollipop device via USB in mass storage mode
Connecting your phone via UMS (USB Mass Storage) won't be possible. It's been removed from Android, so the only way would be for you to fork the Android source and program it in again. I assume that's ...
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Why I should I care about "knox" warranty can I still root my S5?
Knox warranty void has been discussed for a long time but I can't find consistent results on what it actually means.
Some sources say, that it only covers data security, a warranty that makes sure ...
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Can I use Tasker to activate grayscale mode on my Galaxy S5 running Marshmallow?
Yes, if you have root access.
Tasker does not have the developer options built-in as something it can manage.
However, the developer options, like most preferences, are stored in a database behind ...
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Google Voice SMS not showing notifications in Hangouts?
I found this post on a google product forum and it worked for me. After you follow the steps, if it helps, I used the following service to send a test text message to my phone knowing it wouldn't be ...
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Google Voice SMS not showing notifications in Hangouts?
It looks like there is an issue with Hangouts app that causes notifications for new conversations with a given contact to be disabled by default, with no way to override this setting. On the ...
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Contact avatar colors
Different colors on contact avatars are randomly generated from an array of colors. If you look at the Source Code of Contacts app, you will find something like this in a xml file.
<array name="...
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Android phone animations have stop working
The animation scale options are turned off in developer options and by turning it on it works as expected..
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Importing the Telegram contacts into the phone book - Android
After exporting all the contacts with Export Telegram data, I created a Python script that extracted all the contacts from the generated website.
The script, positioned directly inside the Telegram ...
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Can't boot into recovery mode after flashing TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S5
Preface
I have found the solution to my particular problem now, but if someone else knows more about this feel free to improve my answer or post your own.
Solution
Annoyed with what I thought to be ...
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Decrypting wpa_supplicant.conf on Samsung Galaxy mobiles
I got a solution:
Go to root browser
Go to /etc/secure_storage/.system.wpa_supplicant then delete this folder (only ".secure.supplicant.conf"), then reboot.
Strange number gone
Note: It only works ...
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Decrypting wpa_supplicant.conf on Samsung Galaxy mobiles
Use wpa_supplicant's wpa_passphrase tool to create your own "real" psk. Actually, the plain-text psk (double-quoted) must be processed at every startup and config reload to generate the real, 64 hex-...
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Easy way to rename an app?
Some Launchers like Nova Launcher supports HIDE APPS and RENAME APPS
To Hide Apps in Nova Launcher:
Go To 'Nova Settings.'
Than Go to 'Apps And Widget drawer'.
Click on 'Hide apps' and Check the ...
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Can I make Android require Fingerprint + PIN to unlock the screen?
One solution is to use Tasker. Set up your phone to use a fingerprint as the standard unlock mechanism, with a strong password as the backup unlock (required if the fingerprint fails, or every time ...
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How can I disable the startup/boot sound on a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5?
With root access, simply rename, move, or delete the file: /system/media/audio/ui/PowerOn.ogg
This solution may work for other Samsung Galaxy models, and perhaps other makes as well, provided the ...
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Is Galaxy S5 capable to receive IR signals
Maybe this is the answer to your question. I'm not sure but according to this link it can't. http://www.tamatalk.com/IB/topic/190144-a-way-to-get-galaxy-s5-to-send-files-via-ir/
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How to type fractions like ⅝ in keyboard?
For Gboard: Just enable longpress for symbols in Gboard settings. Than find textbox and in lower left corner of keyboard switch to symbols, than longpress on some numbers will give you fraction or ...
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Blocking notification based on content or sticky-ness
automation is preferred option, since OP is looking for context based actions . Many apps are available. I prefer using MacroDroid, since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn (app guides you ...
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Virus or Malware
There's a contradiction in terms: a popup from Google would never speak of viruses on Android, as there are none (i.e. no Android viruses, though there's enough of Android malware).
That looks more ...
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I have something called mdnsd draining my battery, but I don't have firefox, I just use the basic browser what other apps cause this issue?
Following the discussion here, mentioning mdnsd as a bug associated with firefox, it now tends its not firefox alone
being attributed to this massive power drain through mdnsd.
A more detailed ...
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How do I stop voice typing from muting/pausing other playing media?
As you know the voice typing feature works by listening to microphone of the device in use and any device where you use voice typing would behave same as if the device keeps playing the audio and also ...
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Adjust SMS length limit?
I had the same issue with my Samsung Galaxy S4. When I exceed 160 characters, it automatically converts the message type to MMS. I installed Google messenger app to solve this issue.
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Decrypting wpa_supplicant.conf on Samsung Galaxy mobiles
Find the following line in build.prop:
ro.securestorage.support=true
and change it to
ro.securestorage.support=false
Then reboot the device. Now retype password of your Wi-Fi network.
If your ...
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Lock screen doesn't show notification on Android Lollipop
Go into settings and then into Sounds and notifications. There should be an option called "While locked". Tap into that option and select from the list to show notifications on the lock screen.
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How do you turn off developer mode on an s5?
You can actually hide the Developer options permanently from the menu until someone enables it again. Just follow this -
Menu > Settings > Apps > All apps > (find) Settings > Clear ...
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