yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
There also other known commands that may or may not work onto your device,

fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot oem disable_dm_verity

But sometimes the script file that disable the verification boot could be included in the boot itself or in the recovery anyway Magisk has, as I said you before the ability to bypass DM Verity.

It could happen also that you need a signed vbmeta to get it to work, if this is the case there are some tools in GitHub that can patch the vbmeta file from your stock ROM.

Also consider that the whole point to use a vbmeta is that the boot process won't be interrupted, so at this point you had success.
[General Questions and Answers] ibaj69:
I hope I am asking in the right place, but here goes!

I have purchased an international S9 SM-G960F. I have been looking for days for a reason it wont work here in the USA. everyone says it should but it dont. So I got devcheck and I found out that it has a snapdragon proccessor and that knox has been tripped, also usb debugging is active. My question is, could this be a phone that has had international firmware flashed on it (since its snapdragon) and if so can I flash it back? Thank you for any information as I have been round and round on this.
[General Questions and Answers] Hjani:
Okay I'll Google how to get the log cat and share it with you.
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
I was hoping to learn more about this for future referance.

but that i cant get this vbmeta file to work really bugs me ahhahaha

i supose that if magisk basicly does the same then i geuss ill leave it at that

although i do wonder how do you update a gsi ? does it work the same as a custom rom where u flash over it ? if so then i take it magisk needs to uninstalled before that ?

Anyway i wish there was more out there about all this gsi stuf would make it easier oh and i tried phh treble aosp gsi first worked pretty wel after i tried linage os 18.1 gsi wich i have been using the past day and it works pretty well camera doesnt work and some little glitches here and there and batterie life isnt as good but all in all i am impressed.
[General Questions and Answers] Mikegaming202:
Hello, I am trying to root my Lenovo tablet, and I am following a guide on here, but when I do "adb reboot bootloader" it works, but when I try to unlock the OEM it just says waiting for device example here: https://prnt.sc/1gbgerc What do I do to fix this?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
According to this site https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php#g960f the SM-G960F and the SM-G960F/DS use Exynos.

You can check which was the firmware that originally came onto the device by going to the recovery stock.
[General Questions and Answers] Chaos9900:
I'm really new to this site I was wondering were do I find the wiki for the factory codes for my HA MTCD/E device?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You probably flashed a firmware that "generically" works on your hardware but the firmware has a slightly different kernel than your original kernel. Try different kernels or different versions of firmware that are compatible with your hardware architecture, you might find one that fixes your screen orientation problem. Other than that, you'll have to decompile and modify some system files to remap your screen rotation and maybe some of your other sensors. Modifying system files to fix this "may" be possible but you'll have to figure it out by trial and error. It would be much easier to try different firmware that are compatible with your specific CPU/hardware architecture or your series of motherboard if you can identify the board. Be very careful when selecting firmware, you need to make absolutely certain that the firmware is for your specific Atom CPU series or for your specific motherboard series.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
To be really clear, by posting it here, you are not just sharing it with me.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
The issue would not be (yet) with the ability to unlock or not, your device is not being recognized through fastboot.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Well, my latest reply may contain some clue about that, if you tried the other commands... if you already unlocked critical partitions... some devices haven't implemented dm-verity... your device doesn't accept a generic (unsigned) vbmeta image... your device accepts only signed (or patched) images for some specific partition ... it should be that Magisk can interfere too by tapping it some way so tried again prior to root, try with the one that should include your stock ROM, without consider all these points the conclusion is less than nothing

Basically it does, regarding Magisk you should need to reinstall it for your next GSI.
[General Questions and Answers] Adam_Jensen_:
Hi everyone, I just got a samsung xcover pro and rooted it, is there a sliver of a chance that someone might help me compile twrp and also help me installing lineageos? I have experience with linux but not with android.

If nobody wants to help me do it directly (more than understandabe) could you help me set up the compiling environment for twrp? I don't know how to proceed from chapter 2 of https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-noob-friendly-how-to-compile-twrp-from-source-step-by-step.3404024/ onwards
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
Thank you for all your help.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
You have found the TWRP specific threads, so you would be best to ask your question there.

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-noob-friendly-how-to-compile-twrp-from-source-step-by-step.3404024/

https://xdaforums.com/t/dev-how-to-compile-twrp-touch-recovery.1943625/

As for your linlk, it is basically takes me to the OP; ie every step. Its not clear what step you are having issues with.

When I started compiling ROMs / TWRP. I found the lineage OS had clearer and more complete and up to date steps, somewhere on their website.
[General Questions and Answers] H2102M:
Hello, I am trying to make my Galaxy S5 with Lineage OS 17.1 more samsung.

Is there way to run One UI Home 3.0 or any other version on Android 11?
[General Questions and Answers] Ely_Pines:
Hi,

I'm trying to create my first custom rom from source so I did repo init -b android-4.4.4_r2 [the branch I want] then repo sync

At one point it stops and indicated this:

Checking out projects: 97% (402/412) platform/prebuilts/sdkerror: Cannot checkout platform/prebuilts/tools: ManifestInvalidRevisionError: revision refs/tags/android-4.4.4_r2 in platform/prebuilts/tools not found
error: in `sync`: revision refs/tags/android-4.4.4_r2 in platform/prebuilts/tools not found

So my question is: from what do you think it is due? do I have a way to do a fetch platform/prebuilts/tools or revise the manifest just for this? (my computer is not a good one so maybe errors occurred during the repo init and now I'm missing a few files)

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Inoxius:
Hello guys,

so i recently just got a 2nd hand samsung s20+ (NTT docomo) and it's already sim unlock, and i've been trying to unlock my bootloader but when i try fastboot oem unlock it shows up as and unknown command.

Anyone know how to fix it or if it's even possible to unlock the bootloader for samsung s20+ japan version?.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Provided:
My phone is rooted. How can I hide my location from my carrier or a tracker they provide (T-Mobile's Family where) the GPS spoofer I use for pokemon go doesn't work for it.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
From What I know, unless a paid service it doesn't but probably the members on here may know more about https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-exynos-snapdragon-root-s20-series-and-upgrade-firmware.4079353/
[General Questions and Answers] 2gomorro:
Hi,

I was wondering if there were any universal custom roms because I could not seem to find any device-specific roms for my Samsung galaxy m11.
[General Questions and Answers] ibaj69:
Thank you I will try that
[General Questions and Answers] Inoxius:
Ya, tried to search for paid service too but i dont know if they also do the japan version.

Anyway i'll check the link you gave me first.

Thank you for the reply! Really appreciate it ☺

Edit : It Works! can finally unlock my bootloader!! thank you SubwayChamp you're a lifesaver :)
[General Questions and Answers] mystvearn:
I have a problem when installing an apk. Need help on installing samsung camera app ver 11 on Samsung note 9. Minimum requirements are android 11. Phone is android 10. I tried apk editor Pro and apk signage still could not get it to install. I have a note 3 which is android 11, and it could not install too. For both devices, installation is fine, but st the end of installation it says app not installed. Any ideas how to get it installed? I need to use the Bluetooth mic in the pro video mode to record from a distance.
[General Questions and Answers] Nonsmoker:
Good afternoon,

I'm searching for a general guide that explains step-by-step how I can backup/restore data from a softbricked and unrooted android phone.

Any help is much appreciated! :)
[General Questions and Answers] liteclorox:
Is it possible to install a different OS than Android on a mobile phone as the primary OS? For example, can I install ARM based Fedora Linux on a device that is currently running on Android? What I'm trying to say is Android will be replaced with an ARM based Linux distro. Is it possible?
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Its already been done. Search for Ubuntu Touch
[General Questions and Answers] Ry Knowledge:
Hi. I have been trying to root my Fire tablet HD 10 (2019). Please, dont refer me to some other post on XDA or anywhere in the universe because I have read them all. I have spent days combing through misinformation and redirects. I am almost certain I can root the device, if it's actually possible. That leads me to my (2)question(s):

1- !n developer mode OEM unlock is not able to be enabled. You click it and it slides right back to off. So is there a way to disable the enablers' inability to to enable? In other words can that feature be unlocked, I guess.

2-Is there a way to check if the TWRP img file is legit and is the exact version that I need? I tried mounting the image to see if I could get a look at the files and got an error about possible curroption and/or formating issues.

Any help would be apptreciated. I am afraid to attach the file to see if anyone could inspect it for me
[General Questions and Answers] abhinavk:
Dear all -

I have a boot loop question - not for a phone but for the Nest Thermostat E!

I have a used one that I got from an online retailer seller. As best I can tell, the seller failed to disconnect it from wifi and turn it off before shipping it. I suspect the thermostat initiated an update in the seller's hands, then lost power at some point whilst the update was being installed.

Either way, this thermostat is now stuck in a boot loop. Classic signs and symptoms. When phoning Nest support, they asked me to hook it up to a computer to see if the computer could recognise it and browse its storage. There is apparently a software tool that Nest can use to reset the thermostat via USB.

Unfortunately, this particular thermostat isn't recognised by any computer that I've tried. If this were an android, I'd put it in fastboot mode and just flash the stock firmware to reset it to its "out of the box" state.

Does anyone know how to do that, or something similar, or anything at all over USB with the Nest Thermostat E?

All help appreciated,

--abhinav
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
I'm actually have the Fire 7" (19) and I guess that the only way to escaping from the frustrating FireOS and aggressive/annoying ads "bombing" policy would be rooting the device but with every update Amazon instead of improve some functions the only they do is to patch every single exploit discovered, from the 7.3.19 update the software and the hardware methods were annulled. Not even got permanently connected to PC to transfer files or ADB purposes so you see that is a very tricky device, the OEM unlock not even is there in some models (like mine)

I know you said "don't link me to other site" but unless someone else knows more there’s no better place (probably) to find and discuss a solution/workaround for that than here https://xdaforums.com/c/amazon-fire.4716/ probably you already saw it.

Regarding check if TWRP is suitable for your device you can decompile/unpack it with this tool https://github.com/ZonaRMR/carliv_image_kitchen and probably you'll find inside the ramdisk folder some file called default.prop or similar and open it with some bloc notes or Notepad++ or similar and you'll see the codename/ro.product of your device.
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
Yes but there are ifs and whatnot like daimondjohn said there is ubuntu touch os

u have 2 choices that i know of see if your phone has a custom ubuntu touch os for it

or

use a gsi like method for ubuntu touch so u can flash it on any android smartphone.

this is your best bet but it comes with a caveat in that u need to know how to flash a kernel wich is mandatory and it needs to be on the base android 9 not newer and not older ... so it is not for beginners here are some links to read about it.

Generic System image (GSI)

A repo to keep in-progress device ports information and information useful to porters that is not in official docs yet - ubports/porting-notes

github.com

https://xdaforums.com/t/gsi-arm64-a-ab-ubuntu-touch-ubports.4110581/

also fun fact just the other day there was a news post about how these smartypants devolopers managed to run android apk to run faster and consume less energie by using the phones hardware instead of a vm like contruct that was common before atleast that how i understood it i am a dummy myself but i do find all this facenating.

read links below about the running android apk on linux os for phones and more info about all this.

Can a Linux phone replace my iPhone or Android device? - Liliputing

Can a Linux phone replace my iPhone or Android device?

linuxsmartphones.com

WayDroid can run Android apps on Linux without slowdowns

There are many ways to run Android apps on desktop PCs, but a new solution called WayDroid looks to be the best option for Linux machines.

www.xda-developers.com
[General Questions and Answers] Ry Knowledge:
I didn't think about decompiling. Thanks. So did you install google framework and all that jazz on your kindle? As As much as I hate Google it really does make it a lot better.

Why would so many people claim that they can't unlock it as I can't be Unlock? People went through very lengthy descriptions on how it works and then we'll so now you just doesn't? It's ridiculously about BS people, including these people, put out.

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[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Yes, I installed all the Play stuff (the minimal) to let it work, I used this app https://google-installer.uptodown.com/android this will download and install one by one what you need.

I don't know from the wide range of Amazon tablets, but I think that all works more or less in the same way due to the policy implemented, the older versions can be unlocked (I came late to the party) either by using software method (using a temporarily su binary) or through hardware method.

I noticed that if you don't sign in into your Amazon accounts the "bombing" ads aren't targeted to your lock screen, so I formatted again and started from zero.

By the normal way you can't disable the Fire launcher and set other by default, but you can use this app to disable it and set other custom one https://xdaforums.com/t/any-launcher-no-root-launcher-hijack-v4.3561026/

By the normal way (no options in settings) to disable any system app but if you have luck and can connect your device through adb you can use this tool to do so and more https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-tool-fire-toolbox-v20-0.3889604/
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
I dont think GSI's are compatible with every phone. You need a phone that supports GSI's. I think it needs to support Project Treble.
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
Yes correct i apologise

In this case for the gsi like flashing of the ubuntu u need to do it from the base android 9 ... so project treble was introduced from android 8/8.1

so if i read it correctly u need android 9 installed before u can flash ubuntu gsi and only with android 9 installed as mentioned on github doing it from android 8.1 is experimentle and newer android stil not possible.

cool stuf right?
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
and @mstrnemo

the following XDA article may help. NB: I know very little about GSI's. Near the top half of the page, in a yellow block, it talks about the device being released with Android 8

How to flash a Generic System Image (GSI) on Project Treble supported devices

So your device supports Project Treble, what does that mean for you? It means you can flash a Generic System Image such as LineageOS or Resurrection Remix! Enjoy AOSP-based custom ROMs! Here's a guide on how to install these ROMs.

www.xda-developers.com
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
I did mention it was ''gsi like'' dont know/understand if it works exactlly like that for ubuntutouh linux.

Stupid qeustion perhaps but do u also need to uninstall magisk first if ur just going to update with a newer security patch ?
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Sorry, cant help. Personally, I would do it just to be safe. But that is obviously not based on any knowledge, just caution. Logically, I would expect they would use the same boot.img, so it would seem not, but caution over valor.
[General Questions and Answers] mstrnemo:
But wouldnt that be annoying though if u had alot of modules and uninstall everything and every month u have to do it again?

I see ur rocking samsung s4 as a daily cool do people stil develop roms for it?

I see now u are a devolper of that rom even cooler haahhaha

May i ask u a developerish personal qeustion?
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Again, I repeat, I DONT KNOW. GSI's arent my bag baby ;)

I am not rocking an S4, that was an old phone, which I use to compile ROMs for from source, and also did it for my phone before that; an XT907. I now am using a Pixel 4a, but do distribute a developer style app here on XDA (TeMeFI). Are you stalking me? ;)

Um, did you just ask the "developorish personal question" by asking if you could? if its truly personal, then PM would be the avenue, not a public forum. But if its not really personal (I dont know how a developer question could be), then here is best, and you will get many many more and better developers that could step forward and answer you.
[General Questions and Answers] R3DN4:
Bro pls help me y try every your tutorial and it doesnt work i dont know what to do im dessesperate. I can pay you if you whant.

I have a redmi note 9 and is ins bootloop and i cant enter in recovery mode either fastboot
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Check in here

https://xdaforums.com/f/redmi-note-9-guides-news-discussion.10961/

read everything, with patience, then make sure you have everything you need. and then try those tutorials. if your phone is not detected, try using a brand new cable or a different USB port. sometimes these things are faulty. make sure your phone is fully charged up.

if neither of these tutorials help, then go with it in a service.
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Flash the stock ROM through SP FLash tool, the v5.2020 works fine.
[General Questions and Answers] Shakbazian:
What is meant to build a custom ROM for a phone? I have a rarely owned rugged phone with high specifications in hardware but a recent update has stripped compatibility with the USB-C port as well as some other functions. I am wanting to try a custom ROM but I understand that I may have to introduce compatibility for my phone's hardware. Is this exceptionally hard to do? Can someone help me do this over discord or anything (Coaching?)?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Hi there, here is the tutorial https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-how-to-create-your-own-custom-rom-an-easy-way.2195858/
[General Questions and Answers] pandazz:
So I'm building a MIDI app for Android (native, not cordova/react). I'm finding the delay from touching the screen to it sending the MIDI event is a bit much (anything up to 100ms). The tablet is going to be used purely for the instrument. Is there anything I can do to improve the speed? Would It improve response if I installed Linux instead and took away an OS layer? Is there anything custom that can prioritise the touch event and MIDI note on send?

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] Hjani:
I will send you personally
[General Questions and Answers] MiniTsuko:
Hello, I am looking for an experienced guide to help me root my samsung j3 sm-330fn. Thank you in advance for your availability and your help. I have some notions in computer science but android is another world ^^
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
I used this guide some years ago https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-ro...axy-j3-2017-sm-j330f-j330fn-j330g-ds.3709056/, although you can root it without TWRP, having a custom recovery will ease the task to some extra steps you need to do. You have in this guide the all-in-one solution.
[General Questions and Answers] MiniTsuko:
Mod Translation

I tried to use this guide but I don't know much about Android. I followed the steps in order.

- I need to install TWRP via Odin. Ok

- Then I flashed with the RMM from the Install menu of TWRP. Ok

Then I continue the steps one by one like this and I end up with a Bootloop.

In the Samsung download module I have a Current Binary: Custom (0xe) and a Secure Download: Enabled

Can this have a connection?

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Original

J'ai essayé d'utiliser ce guide mais je ne connais pas grand-chose à Android. J'ai suivi les étapes dans l'ordre.

- Je dois installer TWRP via Odin. Ok

- Puis j'ai flashé avec le RMM depuis le menu Install de TWRP. Ok

Ensuite, je continue les étapes une par une comme ça et je me retrouve avec un Bootloop.

Dans le module de téléchargement Samsung j'ai un Current Binary : Custom (0xe) et un téléchargement sécurisé : Enabled

Cela peut-il avoir une connexion ?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Redo your post, your quote wasn't my original answer, you have to use the reply tab without translating it here, also in this site it's mandatory to use English.
[General Questions and Answers] MiniTsuko:
I tried to use this guide but not knowing much about Android. I followed the steps in order.

- I have to install TWRP via Odin in AP.

- Then I flashed with the RMM from the Install menu of TWRP.

Then I continue the steps one by one like this and I end up with a Bootloop.

In the Samsung download module I have a Current Binary: Custom (0xe) and a secure download: Enabled

Can this have a connection?

(Sorry)
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
I guessed you missed some steps like formatting data, flashing the no verity zip.

Recheck all the steps one by one beginning with checking if your device is actually in a kind of RMM prenormal state, this kind of guides and implicitly when comes to Samsung devices have to be followed strictly and never in a hurry.