yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] doitright:
Early indicators are that the verizon one will be locked up hard and no way to unlock. At least not without a hack. Potential problem that has been around for a while, is that verizon, being verizon, is unlikely to permit units not sold BY verizon to connect to verizon.

In other words, you have an evil provider.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] stevexyz0:
Does anyone have a link to the "article about variants"? I had trouble finding it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Where did you see that Daydream is not included in the payment plan?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] DA6030:
I have no inside information to add to the leaks that have already been made, but I think it's worth waiting and seeing.

Today's tweets suggesting that the VZW Pixels will not have an unlockable bootloader contradict previous leaks. The previous leaks come with supporting evidence - specifically I'm referring to this post: https://plus.google.com/+NathanBenis/posts/UaGDjHDikgi

At the time, this deliberately cryptic post was widely misinterpreted by the press, who simply deduced that the Pixel could be carrier SIM-locked and/or prevent bootloader unlocking. What they missed is that the two are LINKED - a carrier SIM-locked device will prohibit bootloader unlocking.

Presumably this means a few things:

1. Verizon is prohibited from carrier-locking by the FCC (per their 700Mhz D block spectrum purchase agreement), so my money is that VZW devices will also be bootloader-unlockable out of the box.

2. There are many ways to remove a SIM carrier lock; e.g., obtain a code from your carrier (often free for members of the military, or if your account has been in good standing for many months, or your device contract is paid off, etc) or obtained from internet code generators for a ~$20 fee. It stands to reason that inputting a code obtained from any of these avenues could also allow for bootloader unlocking.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mdmogren:
"Confirmed: the Verizon Pixel's bootloader will not be unlockable"

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/04/confirmed-verizon-pixels-bootloader-will-not-unlockable/
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] whowatchlist:
Thanks for the response, the $550 htc 10 is way more tempting though
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bravesfan171:
Yeah, is this true?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TCPDump:
I can tell you with 100% certainty that it's locked. - Source not those two.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] icon123:
Well, all bootloaders come locked. The question is can it be unlocked? I don't disagree that the vzw one will not be unlockable, but that means there has to be a different sku/model just for the verizon one. I haven't seen any details on this, but if there is a definite, different sku/model, then I'm pretty sure the vzw will not be unlockable. If not, I don't know, maybe it will be unlockable.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TCPDump:
The only difference in the VZW variant is that its bootloader is locked. Aside from that, all the bands are the same, and it is NOT carrier locked.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TheSt33v:
Your first and second points could not be more wrong. SIM lock has no relation to bootloader lock. Every Verizon smart phone I've owned has been SIM unlocked and bootloader locked.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] smooth781:
Looking around I just found this

https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/102367/p/30,6720,9277

You see it list the Turbo with MM 6.0
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Strife89:
Not necessarily. They could have added the instructions a while back, in anticipation of the release.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Einsteindks:
Some Turbos did get marshmallow already. Those of us in the United States are still waiting on it.. as usual.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] iiWoodstocK:
The Indian Moto Turbo XT1225 and all the Moto Maxx XT1225s have Marshmallow. The Droid Turbo XT1254 (what that support guide is written for) does not. When you say "Turbo," you need to specify which otherwise it's rather vague as to which Quark is being spoken about.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ChazzMatt:
Also this very item was discussed in the "Marshmallow" thread.

And here's what I said then...
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] ChazzMatt:
Yeah, Motorola used the exact same device as the XT1254 Droid Turbo (same FCC ID, same bands, and everything) for the Moto XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx. Those two Quarks are identical in every way, except the Verizon model has locked down bootloader (which took a year for Sunshine to unlock) -- while all the other Quarks have easily unlocked bootloader for free via Motorola. ;)

And then Motorola used the "Turbo" name for two Quarks -- the XT1254 Droid Turbo and the XT1225 Moto Turbo.

The only thing "exclusive" about the Droid Turbo XT1254 is the "Droid" name and the Verizon-mandated locked down bootloader.

Motorola re-uses a lot of names. It's also the reason people can't come in here and say I have a "Maxx". WHICH Quark Maxx do you have? The U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 or the Moto Maxx XT1225? In one case, someone was referring to another phone series altogether, the 2013 VERIZON Droid Maxx -- which is not related to the Quark series in any way. :rolleyes:
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General] Nitefire77:
Does me having an erection mean I'm getting laid soon?

No. Manufacturers just put stuff on support pages that are copy and pasted from other phones they make because the process is the same.

I wouldn't get your hopes up. I know I'm disappointed every time I need to use my hand too
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arisend:
Hello, I've been thinking about buying the new Fire 8 amazon released as my second smart device ever but I want to know some things first.

Are these devices easily rootable?

Rooting my samsung phone was a very easy and painless process so I want to know if I'll be able to root it if I get one.

Will I be able to install android applications and games using third party appstores or APKs?

My phone is currently running android 4.1.2 so my main reason to buy one of these would be to upgrade and have something that will run all of my stuff.

And how easy is it to install the google playstore and google services in one of these tablets?

Thanks a lot for your attention and help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahac85:
Currently no root available for this device. But maybe it will come in a few weeks or months ago knows... Google play store is fairly easy to install just search xda or in google to find out how
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibikalka:
Apparently, Kingroot seems to work for FireOS 5.3.1 on the 5th gen Fire :

http://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/root-t3471289

It's a good guess that it would work on this new HD 8 as well !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tortilla-Chip:
Any confirmation on what OS version the new HD 8 comes with? Holding off on upgrading from my Fire HD until root + CM is confirmed

5.3.1.1 apparently

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202073860
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibikalka:
5.3.1.1 is an upgrade ! It probably comes with 5.3.1 as is ...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahac85:
Tried it but doesn't work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibikalka:
What's the build date for your FireOS ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahac85:
5.3.1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibikalka:
Right, this is the version. It also says something like "Build Sept 1st", so what's that date ?

Update:

Here is what Amazon has on its website now :

ro.build.version.number=554206920

ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.1.1 (554206920)

ro.build.date=Sun Sep 18 00:28:58 UTC 2016
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eenoah:
Mine shipped with 5.3.1.0 Build 8/1/16 1:24PM

not sure if helpful...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TripFlex:
Mine just showed up today too, same as eenoah

5.3.1.0 Build 8/1/2016 8:24 PM
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TripFlex:
Here's some screenshots from AIDA64 (installed via Google Play Store :P)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Helron:
Fire HD8 shows Fires OS 5.3.1.1

was installed on Sept 29, 2016 a few days after it arrived.

Device is a great tablet, BUT Amazon store sucks!

Hope we will be able to completely WIPE and install pure Android.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Helron:
My HD8-6 Gen is running OS 5.3.1.1

Any news as to adding google apps? Folks are confusing this tablet with 5gen tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philipobenito:
I can confirm 5th gen Google apps work on the 6th gen
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arisend:
What did you use to install the google services on 6th gen?

Can you please share a link to point me in the right way?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahac85:
Search for root junky and use his supertool
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arisend:
Thanks

One more question, has anyone run any benchmark tests on this tablet?

I'm interested to know how it compares to other similar devices
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulises.rodriguez:
I think that not have to use "root junky" or his supertool, you only will have to install (sideloaded) 4 Apks:

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...ire-tablets-the-super-easy-way-no-pc-or-root/

Apparently, "root junky" works as well in the All-New FireHD8 6th Generation, but it requires downloading a utility script called "supertool" to a PC and using it to install the Play Store apps.

That method also requires using a Windows computer and sometimes getting the drivers to work is a pain, so this is an even easier solution to add the Play Store to your Fire tablet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axonn:
I was doing some rather regular restores from TWRP when all of a sudden I lost my Baseband with no [apparent] way to recover it.

I flashed 4.4 and 5.0 stock ROMs. Nothing. I flashed the modem [CP_N9005XXUGBPB1_MODEM.tar.md5] a zillion times. No luck.

I tried flashing this baby, made by a fellow XDA'er:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507403

It's based on a script that supposedly fixes this issue. Also no luck. Still stuck on "unknown" baseband, no mobile network :(

Any help is MUCH appreciated. It's 00:18 and for the past 3 hours I've tried to recover from this...

P.S.: I have a full backup of ALL my partitions, so I think I can recover from this. Somehow...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Can you restore your EFS folder from a backup?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axonn:
Well, I tried to restore the entire OS via TWRP from my full backup. And now, since you mentioned it, I also tried restoring ONLY the EFS. No go :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Do you have an actual backed up EFS folder .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axonn:
I have these files among my TWRP backup files:

efs1.emmc.win 14 MB

efs2.emmc.win 3 MB

efs3.emmc.win 3 MB

I always back up all partitions.

Upon restore, I can see an "efs" folder in the root (along side etc, acct, mnt etc) but the folder is empty.

I have NOT taken any manual backups of the efs folder (as in copy the folder itself), nor did I use a tool such as EFS Professional. I found out about these too late :(

I was hoping that TWRP does what it says when it "backs up" data. Am I to understand that I just destroyed my phone because TWRP didn't back up my efs? :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Sadly thats not an EFS backup .

A shop with a JTag should be able to fix it .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axonn:
Ouch. Much appreciated, despite the bad news :).

I'm quite angry on TWRP now. What did they mean by "efs" backup, if there's no actual backup? :(

So this means they have to access the phone motherboard to do... what? What should I ask them to do? Flash me a new IMEI?
[General Questions and Answers] xleng:
Hi,

how do you typically keep your memory clean and free?

Do you use memory cleaning tools, or do you just re-install the custom rom regularly from scratch?
[General Questions and Answers] ChahatGupta:
What typ of memory?

Cache? Dalvik? SD card?
[General Questions and Answers] xleng:
Hi, what I meant was that from time to time there's quite some data accumulating, also for the different app updates etc, that needs a regulat clean up.
[General Questions and Answers] Freewander10:
A factory reset every now and then should do.
[General Questions and Answers] ChahatGupta:
Cleaning app cache and dalvik once or twice a montb is a good practise

This doesn't let apps bloat ur space

Also, u shud keep checking the android folder :)

---------- Post added at 05:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:49 AM ----------

And yeah

Look for folders of apps that u no more use
[General Questions and Answers] xleng:
Thanks!

For what files to delete should I look in the android folder?
[General Questions and Answers] ChahatGupta:
Look for folders of apps u no more use

The folders delete automaticlly whn u uninstall the app

Still some apps keep their data

Look for them :)
[General Questions and Answers] xleng:
I see :)

Often I experience also that app installation is canceled due to memory shortage, while from the memory settings there should be well enough space available.

Any solution?
[General Questions and Answers] ChahatGupta:
If u talking about installing from play, ya it needs a lot space

I guess (not sure) editing the playstore or framework-res apk can solve it

If talking about manual installation, it needs jst a littl more space than apk
[General Questions and Answers] xleng:
What I don't understand: acc to my settings I have >150MB free in internal memory, but somehow google play is still unable to install any further app.

Should I consider a different app store which does better, or how could I download apk files for manual installation?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
*** 10/13/2016 - This method is obviously VERY buggy and uses very depreciated files. I'm not going to troubleshoot more on this and am going to be testing/banging on Magisk v7 here on out as that's the most future proof. If I get this working I will post those instructions in the place of this guide***

10/3/2016 - I have updated the order of steps and provided files where I can redistribute them hopefully this resolves the issues people have been having.

You must be rooted and bootloader unlocked

1. Update SuperSu to v2.78 SR1 using my modified installer (workaround for .zip installer crash)

Download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-Superuser_apk_v2.78_SR1_lokismile.zip (attached)

After install open SuperSu, update binary

Reboot

2. Download and install suhide-0.53.zip here (cannot be redistributed) http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396

3. Download and install *exactly* xposed-v86.2-sdk23-topjohnwu.zip (attached)

4. Downoad and install Install xposed manager 3.0 alpha4 (attached)

Note: You will get an error from any cold boot, soft boot to enable xposed (The first softboot will take a while)

Tested on B27 with SafetyNet and Pokemon Go, need someone to test Android Pay and B20

Note: I had trouble on one of my machines getting it to prompt for ADB authorization, so be sure to pair with your desktop before attempting.

It goes without saying; brick is possible. Have fun! Please provide feedback if the updated method works for you or not.

10/13/2016 - This method is obviously VERY buggy and uses very depreciated files. I'm not going to troubleshoot more on this and am going to be testing/banging on Magisk v7 here on out as that's the most future proof.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
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[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkores:
Android Pay does not work and with SafetyNet I get a fail for the CTS profile match. Sorry :(
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Did you make sure you soft rebooted in Xposed? Was it a clean systemless xposed install?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkores:
I followed your instructions exactly so yes
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
Can you uploaded xposed 86.2? Seems like it was recently taken off the link you posted.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Attached to OP, please try the updated method including the new install order and modded SuperSu installer. Feedback positive or negative appreciated!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
Great, worked for me! Thank you. Haha tried this for hours on end last week, but I guess I didn't do the right steps with the right files in the right order.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Super glad to hear it!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
Should mention it *looks* like android pay works too - I'm in Canada so I can't test officially, but I definitely got farther in the app then I did last week. Was able to get to the step where you add a credit card.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] *mj13*:
Sorry to be dense but how are you soft rebooting on this device?

I'm referring to your step 4
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
When you are in the Xposed software and the installed but not active is up and yellow. It's the menu in the upper right.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
So...after having this work, I noticed my Facebook/FB Messenger were crashing on launch. Tried fixes, no luck.

Started from scratch, the apps break right after installing xposed 86.2. Not sure what's going on there... can you test OP?

Went a step further and tried throwing Magisk v7 in the mix so I could use the new 86.6 xposed, but Pokémon Go won't open at the end of it all.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Have you tried wiping cache/davlik after installing xposed. It definitely needs to rebuild the davlik files.

I'm currently testing Magisk v7 myself and will report back and update the OP.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Did the cache wipe work for xposed? I'm having the same issue with POGO on Magisk v7. If you just need root then my supersu installer + suhide should work as is. The instability may be the exact reason that the 85.2 of xposed was pulled., with no thread that's just wild speculation on my part. If we can get it working Magisk v7 would be the way to go as xposed 86.6 works without a soft reboot.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
No dice with the cache wipe... FB works up until I install xposed 86.2, then right after crashes on open. Tried wiping dalvik and cache before and after the installation of xposed 86.2 - still the same result.

Thought maybe the next step was to Frankenstein an installation of 86.6 using the 86.2 zip - although I have no idea if that dependency on Magisk for xposed 86.6 is necessary or just a road block. Tried with no luck so far.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcoacruz08:
Facebook

Yes, I'm also having the same problem with Facebook and messenger. Tired wiping and installing cashe, reinstalling, still no luck. It's seems to be the xpose version cuasing the issue not suhide.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
I know this seems obvious but have you tried clearing data on facebook through the application manager or an uninstall / reinstall of Facebook

? I personally have not had any problems myself but I always started from a factory reset and a wipe/ restore of system and boot in my testing. Are either of you comfortable trying out those steps and reporting back.

1. Try clearing Facebooks data/cache through app settings.

2. Try a reisntall of facebook through the play store.

3. If you are brave; try a factory reset, get SU and xposed working then install Facebook.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcoacruz08:
I've tried 1 and 2, factory reset cannot do with bricking like last time lol.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Oogar:
Tried some variation of all three with no luck.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] clementinox:
[MENTION=7726984]lokissmile[/MENTION]

I'm guessing you are on B27?

Using B27 and non systemless xposed, my fingerprint scanner is a bit slower than stock. With systemless is it the fingerprint reader as fast as stock or a bit slow as well?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Let me do a wipe and reinstall I do a lot of testing as I'm learning the in and outs. I'll test both and let you know how much of a difference between the two I see. Have a friend in town this week and they take priority unfortunately. If you don't hear back in my results by next Tuesday PM me and remind me I've got testing to do.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] icaros1530:
Any way of doing this with phh's Superuser instead of shady chinese SuperSU? phh works fine with Magisk already on other devices and I already use it on my rooted A2017G without Magisk.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] asandhu:
If I've rooted as per this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204

Can I just start from step 1 or do I do something different? Also step 1 isn't super clear to me, do I flash that zip in TWRP?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeromeLeung:
If I'm understanding this correctly, any cold reboot will break systemless xposed?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
For suhide to work properly you need SuperSu 2.78 SR1, the zip installer for that version crashes if installed outright. The SU update I posted is just SuperSU 2.66 with the Superuser.apk from 2.78 SR1 in the common folder. If you are already rooted via the method above try pulling the Superuser.apk from either the official 2.78 SR1 or my modified zip and installing through the android UI. You just need to run it once to let the su binary self update.

Suhide 0.54 rolled out about a week ago and that bypasses the recent safteynet changes.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Yes that's how it was in my testing.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeromeLeung:
Have you found a way to get it back in the case of an accidental cold reboot?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
Another warm / soft reboot worked for me, it sometimes took two soft reboots.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeromeLeung:
Oh sweet! I'll give this a try then!
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeromeLeung:
Tried a combination of Magisk V7 and SUHide 5.55. Didn't even have to bother with doing a soft reboot. Worked straight away. However, fingerprint reader wasn't working and after 10 or 15 minutes I was stuck on a black and unresponsive screen. It is worth noting that I did not do all this on a fresh install. I uninstalled official Xposed and then proceeded to install Magisk, SUHide, and systemless Xposed.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
It's working for me but I cannot get SafetyNet to validate. Other than that though I think we are in a solid place.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeromeLeung:
Just realized this is supposed to be "non magisk". I thought systemless Xposed doesn't install without magisk...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bkores:
This is all useless now. If you read the new articles today, SafetyNet now gets tripped just by unlocking the bootloader. Hopefully it's just a bug bit if it isn't then sucks.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
I've given up on this root and xposed are MUCH more important to me than PoGo and I don't use Android Pay anyway. If they want to punish me for being a power user/enthusiast then I just won't play PoGo. It's sad because it was a great motivator for me to be active day to day. I can wait for trading, gen 2, and 1 on 1 battles before I go back,

/me washes his hands of this.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lokissmile:
I''m going to request this thread be locked, there is not much value is keeping it alive at this point.