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[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
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[General Questions and Answers] UnknownAndroid100:
Hi. Can I put a GSI of lineage OS 17 on a phone running android 11? I read some articles on other sites about flashing lineage onto any treble supported android. But those articles were for android 10. Hoping I can follow the same set of instructions and get lineage on my phone.
[General Questions and Answers] Edgaxd:
Hello, after changing battery on mi max 3 i cant change brightness in OS and in TWRP. Tried updating to latest xiaomi.eu rom and reinstalled magisk. When i turn phone, before bootload MI logo flashes is full brightness and as system loads brightness goes to low instantly. Anyone had similar issue?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
The first thing I can think of is that you have to revisit the technician, it might be that some part of the display/digitizer is not responding.
[General Questions and Answers] Edgaxd:
Thanks you for reply, so you mean strip phone down and inspect all connections?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
If you for your own have the knowledge to do it or take it to the repair center where they replaced the battery, if it was the case.

When there is a bad connection, this kind of issues is expected to happen.
[General Questions and Answers] Edgaxd:
It was my little diy :D

I will try doing that after work and tell you how it goes.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Dinjoralo:
I have a Oneplus 6T and a set of Bluetooth headphones with a USB-C cable for wired listening. The headphones aren't supposed to be able to charge from phones according to the manufacturer, but they still charge from my phones battery, cutting battery life considerably. Is there any way to disable charging external devices with Android? I've already got developer options enabled, Magisk set, and I've used ADB in the past.
[General Questions and Answers] SpacedSyd:
Hi everyone,

Have you guys had any successful experience with upgrading firmware of a phone without reflashing the ROM ? (e.g LineageOS)
[General Questions and Answers] herioeks:
Hi, I would like to ask if anyone knows where could I find or identify parts for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N900S (Korean variant with TV Antenna)?

I want to replace broken parts, especially the Power flex but I can't seem to find the same part anywhere. And the Middle frame which has different layout because of the presence of the tv antenna.

The Power flex goes under the antenna which only have 2 contacts, where as the intl variant has 4.

Thank you for your time and everyrhing.
[General Questions and Answers] Xenophoresis:
Is there an battery indicator for quick charging? or charging animation?

In the settings menu, it's switching from charging, slowly charging, and rapidly charging - isn't this a problem? should i switch roms?

I just flashed Pixel Experience Plus on Vayu, specifically:

fw_vayu_miui_VAYUGlobal_V12.5.2.0.RJUMIXM_450711067e_11.0

PixelExperience_Plus_vayu-11.0-20211010-1908-OFFICIAL
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Well, I prefer to reflash a ROM everytime I update. Keeps the bugs at a minimum while clearing whatever leftovers and apps caches I have gathered. And since I am using Google, the whole sync that brings the entire phone to the previous look and feel is like 5 minutes. In 5 minutes I have every app already installed and all my contacts. There is no need to clear internal storage.
[General Questions and Answers] SpacedSyd:
Mmm I ask that because I saw somewhere an adb or fastboot command to directly update the firmware, but I'm like 80% sure it may brick my phone.

Alas I don't have Google on my phone, I have to manually save everything. And my LineageOS version is so old that it doesn't feature the Seedvault implementation.

Did you mean that I am not forced to clear /data? Only /system ? 🤔
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Custom ROMs need a specific firmware to work/run over and to can run well or even run at all.

The term firmware is usually used to refer to the stock ROM that have to be flashed prior to install a custom ROM and not the other way around, or you should end replacing some partitions like system, boot, and maybe some more depending on what is containing the custom ROM.

In Xiaomi devices, the term firmware is most likely used to refer to a group of files with the core functionalities that doesn't contain the files that are in custom ROMs, updating the firmware it is a usual and health practice in this case.
[General Questions and Answers] lm8lm8:
Hi guys,

do you know how could I solve this ? (it's very unconvenient to force reboot the device with no other issue)

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[General Questions and Answers] Possible_Procedure47:
Does an LTE modem/hotspot device that runs Android or could be rooted to run pdanet+ or something similar exist?

Visiting a family member in a very rural area, where CenturyLink is the only option and they are paying $70/month for 10Mbs service. This is outrageous for anyone but particularly retired people so I am trying to find a suitable replacement until Starlink comes online in that area.

Verizon seems to be the only carrier that has coverage, so after a little research I found Visible wireless, and set it up on my iPhone. Getting speeds fluctuating between 25 - 70 Mbs.

However, Visible limits it's hotspot speed to 5Mbs. I have used pdanet+ myself on an android phone while traveling to avoid being throttled and that was flawless.

Are there negatives of just using an old phone as a permanent standalone hotspot? (Galaxy 8+) i'm worried about the range and the number of devices a phone could handle too, so maybe the phone tethered to a PC over usb, then the PC sharing internet over ethernet to a router to provide wireless for the house- would that be better/worse than just using the phone as a router?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
You have an Pixel XL? Lineage os 14 is nougat. Seems there are android 11 roms. Why are you struggling to work with out dated roms?
[General Questions and Answers] :
Hi mates, it would be great if someone knew the solution.

So, I have a goal - to delete some system apps, right? I used adb to delete them, yet, if go to System>Apps>All Apps and in 3 dots menu select show system, the apps I've deleted will still be there. Now, I know why - their .apk files and some more info are stored in root/system/product/app/{app's folder}. So, here is a problem - I cannot delete them. Rooted X-plore can only view those folders, but cannot delete them (I should mention that certain folders in x-plore in root have red dot (including system and all the folders inside of it), which (seemingly) indicates that they cannot be interacted with). Then, TWRP seems not to be able to even find the folder mentioned (in file manager).

So, how can I delete them? Not only they take some space, I've already replaced them, so I don't need any recovery for them.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
TWRP does not have root permissions for those folders. Is all about permissions. With root explorer, you have to change the root permissions for those folders in order to delete those apps, from read only to write. Afterwards, change them back how they were.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Nice! Root Explorer worked. Although, I found the option to change folders from read only to read-write in x-plore too, and an option to delete appeared, however it says that files could not be deleted, code 1. It's interesting to me why? Also, while I'm here, how can I hide apps from launcher and drawer? Not delete nor disable, just hide. All I can find is either "use another launcher" or "use app hider" (which doesn't work). adb's pm hide was patched by Google, as I am aware. Any solutions?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
To be honest, just go with a different custom launcher, like nova or Lawnchair. It will have a performance improvement on your device and they are updated apps on a frequent base. Also, you can use custom icon packs in order to give a refreshed look to your device.
[General Questions and Answers] :
So it is impossible or too damn hard or unreliable? Ok then, I will try to find a good launcher. I just like Pixel Launcher too much. First thing that comes to mind, Trebuchet? Can I even get it outside of Lineage OS?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
It might not be impossible, but it is a headache and there are better and easier solutions available. If you want pixel vibe, you can try Lawnchair (do comes with a Google companion, that acts like the Google search page) or CPL, which is a customizable pixel launcher. My recommendation would be nova launcher, there is a reason this has been voted top tier custom launcher for years. Nova launcher is also customizable, it also comes with a nova companion - Google search - page. As for a pixel icon pack to customize every other not customized app, I use this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.pt.iconpack.pixel
[General Questions and Answers] :
Just downloaded and set up Lawnchair. A very seemless change, probably cause it is a pixel-like launcher. Had to download QuickSwitch to get Gestures running, but so far - very good. Thanks a lot mate!
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
I do not know the device, but newer phones have read-only system partitions. If your phone/device is RO, you will have to use Magisk to hide it from a running system so it appears its not on the device, but it will still take up space on system. If you find a "copy" in your data partition (which may of been the one you deleted), that is actually an update. The original one on the system partition is not removed nor over-written. When you update system apps, they get written to your /data/app path. So if you delete the one on the data partition, the system partition one becomes active.

To hide it from your launcher and/or everything else, then you would be best to Disable & Hide the selected apps; or use magisk to uninstall it.
[General Questions and Answers] rene200308:
Hello to all

I flashed a unofficial Lineage OS 18.1 for my HTC one A9 hiaewhl, when I reboot the system, it does not load, that is, if the loading animation appears lineage os, but does not go from there, what can I do?

The phone had Android 7.0 Nougat stock, thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
That means is not booting. Have you followed the guide to the letter? And you did everything as instructed? Also, it seems the dev responded in the guide thread. Did you apply the advices he gave you?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Actually you should need more than root to achieve what you are trying. Newer android versions mount super partitions dynamically. Check this https://xdaforums.com/t/script-android-10-universal-mount-system-r-w-read-write.4247311/
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
is it possible to port an A/B generic system image to a A-only device ? i intend on flashing a android beta gsi on a treble compatible tablet, which is A-only. tried my luck with google search to find such guide, with no avail. could someone be so kind to point me in the right direction ?
[General Questions and Answers] rene200308:
Yes, I have applied the advice you gave me but the phone still does not start, I think it could be the S-ON mode of the phone, the bootloader is unlocked and I have TWRP recovery, but I do not know, the developer has not answered me again and I do not know how to contact him.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
If you are on Android Q, due to system-as-root implementation, you can flash A/B GSIs. It could be some issue with MediaTek.
[General Questions and Answers] Wurstgeekever:
Ok I hope I’m posting this in the right place.

I just bought a Timmkoo Q5 MP3 player off Amazon. It runs Android.

Kernel version: 3.4.67

Has a web browser and WiFi connectivity and basic miscellaneous app like recorder, ebook, etc. but no App Store and I can figure how to download an apk on it or even mp3 file from a website. Would it be possible to install a better version of Android on it so it has better features? It does accept a micro sd card if that helps. Any tips would be much appreciated
[General Questions and Answers] Phylum:
I've been using Carbon Helium for a very long time and I've shockingly not needed to backup/restore either of my unrooted phones in about three years. Today I wanted to do a backup of both unrooted devices but to my surprise, Helium is no longer available from the Google Play and I'm not seeing an apk for it on Koush's git. (Or if it's there I haven't found it yet.) Although I still have it installed on one device (Pixel 2 XL Android 11), it doesn't seem able to backup the app data and keeps failing. The kiddo and I have put in time into some of these games and I know he'd be crushed if we had to start over.

For unrooted devices, if Helium is out either because it doesn't work or there is no safe & legit Helium apk out there, what's the best equivalent alternative for backing up and restoring application data on unrooted devices? I don't really need the APK - just the data.

What about doing it manually via ADB? (I don't know how but if there's a guide out there that explains how to do it I'll try to put a script together to make it do what I want to do.)

Just read the SwiftBackup FAQ (https://swiftapps.org/faq) so I suspect this isn't possible.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Usually these devices lack community support, so no custom ROM. Also, most likely they aren't running android 8, so no generic system images either. As for apps, try sideloading Google play, see if it works. You could try some guides for Amazon prime tablets, since those devices don't have Google play either. If that doesn't work, you could use Aurora store or apkpure.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
The stock version of Android on the treble compatible device is Android 8, with an A-onlg partition. Just to be sure, you are saying that after I flash an A-only android 10 generic system image I can flash over any A/B generic system image?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
First check if google play games can backup your games. Second, you can try taking manual backups. I suppose taking a backup of the whole Android folder might work.

Also have you tried downloading from apk mirror? That's is a safe and legit website, no tampering with apks.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
If your device came with Android 8 it'll fine with Android 9 but note that a GSI won't serve as based for future upgrades, it needs to be completely replaced when you flash a new one, anyway the new AB GSIs that you can see are also suitable for an A only partition device if it was shipped with Android 10, the thing in your case is that you should need to make some changes to give it the ability to boot (in some cases even for installing it), not due to AB fact but for the need to probably resize some partition to free up some space for it and that can play with dynamic system partitions, there are some flashable zips that come with the scripts to do that, not a universal solution, but you should see this
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
can you point me towards some guides on how to resize partitions ?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
You should be very careful before to play with sizes, this guide would work on most of android devices https://android.stackexchange.com/q...-system-partition-and-decrease-data-partition

Anyway, you should start with create some space from the existent partitions https://source.android.com/setup/build/gsi#flashing-gsis
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
On a different problem, do you know if EMUI 8 has the stock recovery attached to the bootloader? I am able of flashing a custom recovery on the device and keeping the stock recovery as well. And I don't mean that I boot the custom recovery from fastboot. I mean I can enter the custom recovery when rebooting from magisk and the stock recovery from within the bootloader. Somehow these two don't replace one another. Any idea on how can I provide a changelog of the entire process?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Not Emui 8 but your device… And not, i don't think it's part of the bootloader.

Stock recovery is re-flashed after every reboot, next how..

TWRP in this case occupy a tiny portion from the boot stock partition, and Magisk has the ability to preserve it at every reboot. When you send device to recovery through ADB, where it goes? To stock recovery? I think.

This is due to the recovery_ramdisk, you need to have a TWRP_ ramdisk installer. For some reason developers couldn't create it, in some devices can't be implemented because they can't decrypt data and some values in the boot header won't match, this ends with a device not booting to OS. I had some devices that I need to re-flash TWRP to can boot to it. Logs are taken through TWRP adb logcat from your PC if you prefer.
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
Hey guys! I'm in serious trouble. My device is stuck on bootloop. I can't access the custom recovery or fastboot mode! I just rebooted from custom ROM and this happened. PLEASE HELP ME!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
So tell us your story. What device is your smartphone, what model, what guide you are following, what did you tried to do. The more details you share the faster you can get your device fixed.
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
II

I use a Poco M2(rebrand of Redmi 9 Prime). I was using Pixel Plus UI on my phone with SHRP recovery. It has been only a week. I tried to boot into recovery directly from the ROM. But thee device didn't boot into recovery, instead, it started bootlooping. Now I can't access the recovery nor fastboot mode. I'm scared right now. I believe the bootloop is happening because I had installed a Google Photos apk of the latest version to get the Magic Eraser tool.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
I doubt it. As for your solution, you need to flash stock ROM over it using SP flash. Of course, you are going to lose all your data. Your phone is a rebrand of Indian redmi 9 prime, which is a rebrand of global redmi 9. Check this thread

https://xdaforums.com/t/redmi-9-bootloop-i-cannot-access-recovery-or-fastboot-mode.4301293/

If you cannot get it to work, you might need to take it into service.
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
How do I flash it without getting into fastboot mode?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
What did you try to enter to fastboot mode? The combination button is pressing the volume down + PWR button at same time, no need to connect it to the PC, this way you could restart the process again by booting to SkyHawk recovery and flashing the zip if available (usually contains some tools) or the image once you reboot to it.

SP Flash tool is not to flash through fastboot mode but in download mode (BROM and preloader), I don't think you have to go so fast to do that, and you need more guidance to do so if it is the case.

To stop device boot looping you should press the three buttons simultaneously to completely power it off, in the short time device is off, change the button to PWR + vol down (fastboot) or PWR + vol. Up (recovery).
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
I tried the last part. But it isn't working. It just starts boot-looping again. Rather than going to recovery or fastboot. But the bootloop does stop when I press the 3 buttons together.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Connect your device to your PC, it might be that you have a faulty PWR button, this way keep pressing vol. Down + PWR button, device has to be really off to can the buttons work.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
I may of missed it, but have you tried entering fastboot/recovery using the hardware keys?
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
Yes
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
I believe the recovery is corrupted cause the last the I entered the recovery, I fiddled with the themes section. A lot people are suggesting that this might be the cause.
[General Questions and Answers] Razerfang:
No, that didn't work either
[General Questions and Answers] Phylum:
First of all thank you so much for taking the time to reply, not just to me but others as well. I know it takes time but please know that it is greatly appreciated.

Doing a device transfer definitely didn't restore any of that data but to my surprise more games than I thought actually did have some sort of cloud backup feature. It's strange because after launching the games on the new device it would force me into their 'first launch experience' but it's not until I finish that tutorial or initial gameplay that it would then restore the data. Odd but it looks to be working for most of the games which is great. Only a few don't seem to have a backup/restore feature.

Could I do this with something like Total Commander or some other file system browsing app? Would you recommend something "better "than TC?

No I have not tried downloading from APK Mirror. Back in the day (Vibrant through Nexus 6p) I ran CFW, had a rooted device and used Titanium Backup for everything. That basically stopped when I could no longer hide the fact that I had a rooted device which was prohibited by my company's MDM solution & I didn't want to carry two devices. I miss those days. That said, I don't think I was ever confident that APK Mirror was legit.
[General Questions and Answers] Djerry_Doo:
Hi, for some reason, after recovery, my phone is telling me that my unlocking pattern is wrong, please, what can I do to bypass it or something? I have crDroid 7.7 with gapps on samsung a40

EDIT: solved it: https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-tested-remove-lockscreen-password-pin.3692411/
[General Questions and Answers] Djerry_Doo:
Hello, me again. My phone seems to be downloading system updates, it does so over wifi but it even drained my data! It has already downloaded almost 9 GB and keeps bloating. Because it's marked as "system updates", it can't be stopped in settings. It seems to storage itself in 'data' folder and as such is too large to be backed up on Google. Moreover, it seems my backups on Google have vanished but that might have just been some sort of problem on my side... oh well. What can I do? Has anybody come across such problem?

I have crDroid 7.7 (newer ones don't boot) with Gapps on Samsung A40
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Ok, it was too late. You can flash the recovery image using SP Flash tool, I'll advise to not use SP Flash tool (to flash the whole ROM) unless there is no other way to sort it out, you should brick your device in a hurry.
[General Questions and Answers] Djerry_Doo:
I now flashed CorvusOS and it keeps happening, I feel trapped. I don't know what to do. flash stock and start again?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
I suggest you flash the stock ROM and do a clean installation. Updates from custom ROMs can't be so large, and you can't receive official updates.
[General Questions and Answers] Djerry_Doo:
Just to be clear, does this mean it's a bloatware of some sort? A virus?
[General Questions and Answers] CaerwynLightbringer:
Hi! I have a Samsung A21S that keeps disconnecting from Wifi after I lock it, and when I unlock it I have to turn wifi off and then on again for it to reconnect. Any tips?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
It might be a kind of.