[Q] Is my device bricked permanently? topic

i got mototola droid razr (xt912)
on boot i get encryption unsuccessful. reset button doesn't seem to work.
in ap fastboot i cannot flash through rsd lite or moto-fastboot flash command or mfastboot flash command.
through fastboot commands i get error: remote.
through rsd lite i get error: phone returned fail.
i have installed proper drivers and have much battery.
rsd lite recognizes phone as fastboot CDMA_SPYDER S
I have tried flashing stock firmwares
2.3.5
2.3.6
4.0
4.1.2
also matt's droid razr utility

Code:

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AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure)
OA.77

Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0

Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable

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XDA please respond this. i cannot mention what ever has been done with that phone.
i heard about linux that linux flashes smoothly stock firmwares instead of windows but cannot find SBF files for my phone.
all links are for zip archived .XML files.

Please solve if anyone got passed through this situation.
Thanks in advance.

[GUIDE][SAMSUNG] HOW TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE Wi-Fi PROBLEM topic

HOW TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE Wi-Fi PROBLEM OF YOUR SAMSUNG DEVICE

- DESCRIPTION -

This is a GUIDE on how to repair the Wi-Fi problem characterized by not having the ability to TURN ON the Wi-Fi after flashing:
1. A new firmware;
2. A new custom rom;
3. Anything else that may interfere with the /system folder of your device.

- WARNING -

This tutorial is based on the I9505 phone, but if you have this problem on another Samsung device you just need to find the specified BOOTLOADER and MODEM related to YOUR MODEL.

- YOUTUBE VIDEO -

To understand the whole process completely I have made an YouTube video, because I think it's a better way of understanding what you should or shoudn't do. Video is recorded at 1080p @60fps so it will take longer to process on YouTube, be patient, it will be worth waiting.

- EXPLANATIONS -

THERE ARE 3 THINGS OVERALL THAT YOU SHOULD DO IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM:

1 - UPDATE THE BOOTLOADER - YOU CAN ONLY FLASH A BOOTLOADER THAT IS ONLY BUILT FOR YOUR DEVICE = S4 USES A BOOTLOADER, S5 ANOTHER BOOTLOADER AND SO ON;
2 - UPDATING THE MODEM - YOU CAN ONLY FLASH A MODEM THAT IS ONLY BUILT FOR YOUR DEVICE = S4 USES A MODEM, S5 ANOTHER MODEM AND SO ON;
3 - ONLY FOR ROOTED I9505 - YOU CAN ONLY FLASH THIS FILE ONLY IF YOU ARE RUNNING 4.4.2 OFFICIAL TW ON I9505. NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS.
Neccesary step - You need to edit the build.prop file of your phone with an app like Root Explorer, situated in /system folder and find the line containing ro.securestorage.support=true and change it to false then save the file.

- DOWNLOADS - WARNING! - I9505 FILES ONLY -

DROPBOX FOLDER WITH ALL THE FILES YOU WILL NEED

[GUIDE] how to flash a custom recovery permanently and stop stock recovery from refla topic

Hi guys,
I saw some people on trouble because they don't know about this method and hence, after rebooting their device's stock recovery overwriting the custom one. So if you're having this problem then this guide would be helpful for you




Retirements:
1. Root
2. A good file manager (I suggest root explorer)




How to:
1. Install root explorer (recommended)
2. Go to system folder
3. You will find a file named recovery-from-boot.p, move it to somewhere (you can also delete it but I suggest just move)
4. Now go to etc folder
5. You will find a file named install-recovery.sh, move/delete this one also
5. Done, now flash a custom recovery and it will be installed permanently






Credits: @polobunny, it's now my method, I knew it from him

[Q] Permanently black status bar topic

Hi guys. Im looking for a mod or rom which will allow me to permanently have a black statusbar.

I have a 1st revision device with an overpowered backlight along the top edge.

With a black status bar the light is almost invisible. So im interested in some solution to getting lollipop + black status bar in all apps.