yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] imnuts:
Ignoring the other stupid in the posts I've gone over here, if you think Verizon was losing customers because of locked bootloader's, you're more naive than I already thought. It's about cost, or perceived cost of service. I say perceived as it isn't always cheaper even if the advertised price is.

In my group of friends and of all the co-workers I've known to have Android phones, I know of maybe one other person with an unlocked phone, and have seen just 2 random people out and about with unlocked phones. That's in the past 5 years or so out of probably 500 devices. I would estimate that it accounts for maybe 0.1% of the market worldwide, and that is probably extremely generous.

Sent from my Pixel XL
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aholeinthewor1d:
Doesn't anyone remember the droid x days. There was an enormous petition to try and get the bootloader unlocked. Verizon isn't ever going to allow it. They aren't losing money because of the few people that go to T-Mobile to get an unlocked bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jdpro22:
The biggest thing that I cannot comprehend is why people are saying that Verizon is locking the bootloader. Technically all Google Pixels, whether they be Google or Verizon variants, are locked from the factory. Then you run the command "fastboot oem unlock". This unlocks the bootloader. What Verizon is doing blocks us from the choice of locking or unlocking. Verizon's logic for this is far from making sense. Verizon will still let you use a Google variant on their network (unlocked bootloader); they will let you use an exploited Verizon variant on their network (unlocked bootloader). The fact that they say blocking out this option makes the device more secure is absolute garbage. Most users have no idea how to unlock a bootloader, and could not possibly do so by accident and screw up their device. You have to know how to enable developer tools and how to use fastboot commands. Why not just sell the device, just like Google does, and be done with it? What is their reason for locking out a developer option that is intended to be there from the manufacturer? Why does Verizon care SO much about blocking us from this one toggle switch on our phone??

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This is the equivalent of Windows stopping us from booting into BIOS and changing settings, boot devices, and diagnostics tools. Imagine the uproar that would cause. Why is this now acceptable because it's a phone? Because we use it on THEIR network so THEY get to make the choices? Like stated in the comment above, you can just go get a device from Google and unlock and use it on Verizon networks anyways! What is the purpose???
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Alcolawl:
Because. Unlocked bootloader = Root. Root = Uninstalling (their preloaded ****ty apps)/Installing things they don't want you to (SuperSU, AdAway, etc.).
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
To be completely fair google doesnt want you to install those things either.

Google with its DRM and safety net is just another method to cripple functionality to users that unlock and root.

To your first point, there is nothing installed on a Pixel with a Verizon sim that cannot be disabled.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
You do know that with an unlocked bootloader you can root, bypass domain policies, install rogue apps that your corporation or government entity don't want on their network and deny remote wiping in case of a security breach?

Verizon is trying to break into that market with Android that Apple has always dominated. Do you really think they care about a hundred or so developers or XDA members? One department of a company dwarfs that.

Point being that if the company buys the phone then they want to know it's locked from root. If you buy your own phone buy it from Google if you want an unlocked bootloader and put it on Verizon if that is your carrier.

This entitlement people feel is getting quite old.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Konfuzion:
If you bought a Verizon Pixel and regret it maybe give this thread a read, seems to be working for several people. Better than worrying about some unlock that someone doesn't want to share. https://xdaforums.com/pixel/how-to/read-regret-buying-verizon-edition-t3581406
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
There wasn't unlock method. That ship sailed a long while ago in this thread.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Konfuzion:
Don't understand why your quoting me, I don't care about an unlock method I posted a link to a method that IS working.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Of course you don't. I could care less either way. I bought my phone from Google.

This statement though might confuse someone into thinking there is an unlock method. And there isn't.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] raybonz420:
My problem is that I didn't do enough research before buying. But I Also believe Verizon is partially deceptive. Google advertises the Pixel XL as unlockable.....when purchasing from Verizon I feel they should be required to inform the consumer that phone is not the same as the Google version.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] toknitup420:
No, they advertise it as carrier unlocked. Not unlockable bootloader. Two very different things.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mattwheat:
Agreed. And not to mention a rooted and or unlocked (bootloader) device also means ability to hide tether usage. And ability to flash other carrier radio.img's and jump networks. Meaning get the VZW version cheaper then unlock, flash T-Mobile software/roms and then jump ship from VZW. Yes of course you do the right thing and pay it off either all up front or over time and get the Sim unlock code (carrier legally bound to release once device is paid for) but some folks would get the phone on credit with VZW unlock themselves then jump ship and not finish paying it off, and skip out on the early term. fees. So there's a lot of reasons VZW requires it to be locked down. Not saying it right. All of it goes completely against what the

OPEN HANDSET ALLIANCE had envisioned when they developed Android. Android was never meant to be locked down in any way. It was developed so that "
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
If you use a BL locked Verizon Pixel on say T-Mobile it will work and evenutally it will change to an update path that supports T-Mobile builds. That said I flashed my Pixel with Verizon builds all the time and I'm on T-Mobile and had no issues at all.

You don't need to pay Verizon for a sim unlock either. Every single Pixel and Nexus is carrier unlocked aka sim unlocked.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jvonhoff:
Hey all.

A couple of days ago, I applied the HTC RUU to get Nougat (firmware, mainly) and then flashed Resurrection Remix 5.8 (Nougat) onto my phone using the release from Jan 23rd. It worked OK, but I had issues with the wifi dropping out & not coming back up.

So, I flashed the Jan 25th release, and it fixes the wifi dropouts perfectly. However, a more annoying problem has started. My phone keeps "bouncing" the SIM card in/out (not physically) and so the only way to use the phone is in Airplane Mode, which means I'm missing all my calls.

www (dot) youtube (dot) com/watch?v=KvVWTNMhk6I -- Here's a quick video of it. There's no audio, but it "dings" over & over, and you can see the cell signal icon in the corner flashing. Eventually, the Choose SIM popup shows up, but clicking it does nothing.

So, before I bite the bullet & re-flash the Jan 23rd build, I just wanted to see if anyone else has seen this problem, and might know of a fix.

Thanks!
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] jvonhoff:
No responses

I flashed back to the 1/23 build of [MENTION=3771760]aclegg2011[/MENTION] 's Resurrection Remix, and the cell network bouncing problem goes away. But, then I'm back to wifi drops.

Oh well... try again after a few more builds.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] sunil birda:
Sometimesy redmi note 3 (Qualcomm) does not connect to my wifi AMD shows obtaining IP address even as at the same time my redmi Note 4G (Qualcomm) is connected to wifi. I face this problem many times. Pls help.

Regards

Sunil
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] hamzaalijoiyah:
There maybe a problem with your router's DHCP or the no of devices it that can connect are maxxed out. Try disconnecting any other device and reconnect your Redmi Note 3. If this doesn't work, try giving a static IP to your phone in Modify Network, and keep everything else untouched.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] sunil birda:
Thanks. You made my day:good:
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechnoGenuine:
Hello Folks!

I am TechnoGenuine, the guy who first ever to post a root for J5 (2015) and J7 (2015) on internet. Special thanks to [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for working so hard on roots.

Anyways This will be an easy method. Follow carefully to avoid any errors or such. First off download a stock rom from boycracked.com (best site to download rom in 2min).

Now just follow the video and you should be good!

[YOUTUBE]aFJKD-anP7E[/YOUTUBE]​
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] kingbing:
Hi folks. Does anybody other than Arcsoft make MMS apps for Windows Mobile?

Cheers

Matt
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] [OSO]:
Hi.

My Eten M700 has built-in jMMS v4.1.60 made by Jataayu

http://www.jataayusoft.com/DcMMSC.htm

But I have installed Arcsoft's MMS Composer v4.2.8.1 because it gives me more options/control over my MMS. :)

If anyone has any other software installed, post it's name, please!

BTW: Does anyone know how to enable/use DRM in Arcsoft's program (I mean i.e. limiting the number of times a sent MMS can be viewed, making it read only, setting expiration date etc...) ?

BTW2: There is also a program called (as far as I remember) CoolMMS, but I didn't like it and don't recommend.
[General Questions and Answers] sinz0000:
I need a phone which will be likely to be used by most of the developers under the above budget. Now, by that I mean, it should be DURABLE and should able to handle the updates of the future(at least up to next three generations-Android 10.0/11.0) without any issues. I know some of you have thought of this before, so need your suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] nuzzydev:
gt i9300 or i9305 its the best from samsung,, and also many developers discuting about it ;)

Regards
[XDA Assist] seeclarity:
Hello,

I have not been able to find a clear answer to this anywhere.

Recently decided to try a new cyanogenmod on my s4 tmobile. I already had the phone rooted so I used CWM to flash the phone. Everything worked fine except CM13 didn't leave CWM and I don't have access to adroid apps so I can't download it. Recovery mode just brings me to a mode that Ive researched and am supposed to use ODIN with.

Is there anyway to flash a different rom onto my phone without odin? I only have a mac and probably wont have access to a PC for a good while.

Thanks,

Travis
[XDA Assist] seeclarity:
SOLVED
[XDA Assist] malybru:
Hi,

Is it possible to post what you did to solve the issue?

That way others can benefit from your experience.

:)
[XDA Assist] seeclarity:
Sure!

I think my phone was still rooted at this point.

So I used the stock browser in Cynogenmod to download CWM apk file straight to the phone.

I enabled usb debugging mode by going to settings/about device and pressing a bunch of times on build number, then back under settings developer options enabled usb debugging.

Found the CWM apk file under my downloads, clicked on it to install.

Once I had CWM, I opened it and got into recovery mode from there, then flashed to a different ROM from my SD card (Insane Hybrid V6, on the XDA forum, i like it)
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] luisiy0:
1.- sorry for my very poor english

2.-download 20160810 rom and 20170112 rom (stocks roms)

download twrp 3.0.2-8 for p9000 (find here and in elephone forum)

Put boot.img (20160810) in the folder of 20170112

rename twrp recovery image to recovery.img

put the recovery.img in 20170112 folder

flash it with sp flashtool

thats all

Para los que hableis español el problema de no poder instalar el recovery en la ultima actualizacion es porque el boot.img cada vez que inicia comprueba la version del recovery e instala la de android, y por modo fastboot creo que es imposible porque no funciona la tecla de vol+ en dicho modo...

la verdad que no se asta que punto afecta cambiar el boot.img, pero a mi no me falla nada y me funciona twrp y tengo root y todo va igual que antes, un saludo amigos, no soy de escribir en foros, pero me he matado de buscar y buscar y buscar y buscar y nada, y veo que nadie a publicado ninguna solución, así que a los que os veais en las mismas que yo, ahí teneis la solución

un saludo!!!
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] Ruben Craveiro:
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[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] JoeCoolio:
Have you tested your camera?

For me when using the boot.img from a previous version it causes cameras to be burry with strange colours. Also the back camera does not autofocus.

I think boot. img contains low level drivers so using an old version may undo some of the updates in the new rom.
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] luisiy0:
Confirmed, the camera dont work properly with the another boot.img, i want to try to use android kitchen and extract boot.img and see here, but im a noob and i cant use it for the moment in windows 10 (normally use linux and bsd but i dont have time)

For the moment i installed nougat beta with twrp 3.0.2-8 and the las version of supersu (official of chainfire) and it works properly, with other supersu may have a bootloop

Sorry for my english
[XDA Assist] Shiki Shiori:
Non-root, is it possible to list and search kernel module that I have on my phone?
[XDA Assist] xanthrax:
Hi !

If you go in settings / about phone you can see the kernel version there

Cheers !
[XDA Assist] Shiki Shiori:
Sorry, I never asked for kernel version.
[XDA Assist] xanthrax:
So, what do you mean by "kernel module"? Sorry for misunderstanding you

Sent from my Darkside of Oneplus 3T
[XDA Assist] Shiki Shiori:
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/html/x40.html

Since android is linux based, is there no way to gain access to terminal and lsmod or similar command? If possible without rooting.
[XDA Assist] xanthrax:
Hi !

You need root in order to use terminal emulator

Also you can see the modules in root/sys/module but it also needs root
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Due to quite a bit of research, I now have faith in the rebranding method. I'd like to share the method and knowledge for rebranding with the XDA community.

Currently Available Rebrandings:

For Mate 9:

MHA-L29C432 (Dual sim, European version)

MHA-L29C10 (Dual sim, Russian version)

MHA-L09C432 (Single sim, European version)

MHA-AL00C00 (Dual sim, Chinese version)

For Mate 9 Pro:

LON-L29C636 (Mate 9 Pro, Int'l Version, Asia)

LON-L29C432 (Mate 9 Pro, Europe Version)

LON-AL00C00 (Chinese version)

Requirements:

1. (VERY IMPORTANT!!)THE DNS ON YOUR ROUTER MUST BE SET TO 37.114.61.203 -- Make sure this is done and it works before proceeding.MOD EDIT:Link to paid service removed If you can not set your DNS server on your wifi router, you might not be able to recover your phone. Changing windows DNS settings will not help!. The setting must be done on your wifi router. Consider this your warning!

2. External storage (SD card or USB OTG for Mate 9, and USB OTG for Mate 9 Pro)

3. Bootloader code

4. Ability to install TWRP (Check the TWRP thread)

5. MOD EDIT:Link to paid service removed A way to flash firmware to Mate 9.

(NOTE: The partition table is different between versions, and MOD EDIT: Link to paid service removed is the only method I know of right now that can handle changing those. If you use another method and brick your phone, please don't blame me.)

Steps:

0. Before starting, do a full factory reset from the Settings, Advanced Settings menu.

1. Unlock your bootloader, and install TWRP. For instructions doing this, check the TWRP thread.

2. With your external storage inserted into your phone, enter TWRP by holding Volume Up key without USB cable attached to your computer.

3. Once in TWRP, go to the backup menu, and make a backup of your oeminfo partition.

4. Turn off your phone.

5. Put the SD card or USB drive into your computer, look in the TWRP folder, and find the oeminfo backup.

6. Replace the files in the backup with the same files from the download link below for the version you want to rebrand to. Keep your original files somewhere safe so you can go back if you need to.

7. Put the SD card or USB drive back into the phone, boot back into TWRP, then restore the oeminfo partition you just modified.

8. REMOVED flash the firmware that matches the model you rebranded to. REMOVED

9. After the flash has finished, boot into recovery by holding volume up key. Choose the second option to wipe data/factory restore, then choose the third option to wipe cache. Your phone will now boot.

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE AFTER FLASHING (Wrong version number, no OTA update in the menu, etc.):

1. Perform a factory reset from the setting menu, then do eRecovery again.

2. Ensure that you chose a compatible firmware.

NOTE:

It is very likely you will have trouble after the first flash. You will most likely need to flash TWICE with eRecovery.

oeminfo links:
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iacomia:
Thank you for your help.

I've done the conversion almost as you sad but I encounter some problems.

So I started from MHA-AL00C00 and wanted to have MHA-L29C432

1. I've installed TWRP and backup-ed/ restored the oeminfo from your download link.

2. After the oeminfo restore and reboot the phone was in a booting loop - I could't get into TWRP anymore- I could only go into fastboot or into eRecovery.

3. As I didn't have the posibility to get access to modify the DNS on router (I was not home) I flashed MHA-L29C432B138 using HiSuite method.

After succsfully flashed I still have the normal bugs like directly flashing the EU software - Themes do not work, wallpaper changes to default, no Update, etc...

Right now on the phones it shoes :

Model Number : MHA-L29

Build number : NRD90M test-keys

Can you give some advice how I can rebrand it so it is full functional on EU software ? Is the eRecovery the only method I should use ?

Thanks
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Hello.

To clarify, do you mean that you put the phone in fastboot and used HiSuite?

If it's possible, you should use eRecovery. I know that fastboot+HiSuite will not work correctly for rebranding (it will have the side effects you mentioned) but you might be able to try booting the phone, then using HiSuite update function.

But the way which is most successful is eRecovery. This goes for flashing regular updates as well. HiSuite is more convenient, but eRecovery is more reliable.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iacomia:
HI,

I put the phone in fastboot and used HiSUite to flash with funkyHuawei..

One more question : Now after the update when i put the phone in fastboot it shows as Phone Locked/ FRP unloked - is it normal ? SHould I do the enire procedure from the start to unlock the bootloader--> TWRP-->oeminfo--> reflash with FunkyHuawei or just reflash? to get the official update doesn't work neither from normal login or from fastboot.

Thanks
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
You don't need to touch TWRP again. Just use eRecovery method, and it should work. HiSuite/fastboot is only good for recovering a previous version, not good for flashing a new version.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tortillathehun:
Any luck getting oeminfo and/or firmware for the US version?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
oeminfo is fine, I can make it for any version. But firmware is not available yet.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
Updated to add LON-AL00 support.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nerds:
Hi, I've just rebranded my Mate 9 Pro, everything seems good, but the build number shows NRD90M test-keys. Is there a way to correct this? Thank you!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gm007:
Use erecovery to install the correct firmware.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] portlandbear:
Is it possible to rebrand from MHA-AL00 to MHA-L29C636, or MHA-L29C900. I'm living in China, and would like to receive OTA updates, I do have a SIM card from the Philippines. Thanks
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iacomia:
Just to confirm , if you use HiSuite you will not get OTA and themes,etc just like reflashing without changing oeminfo. If you use eRecovery everything goes as intended. I haven't try to flash the firmware with Two or other similar. I just used funkyhuawei for both methods.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKM119:
I wanna rebrand a phone (Chinese to International) but the monthly payment seems to me ridiculous, once I rebrand it I don't see the need to use the service anymore, it should be a one time payment.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lukemo:
Please duraraa. if possible post also the files for L29C432 oeminfo, thanks a lot
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Governa:
You don't need to. You can just cancel the subscription afterwards.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
It's posted now :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] DKM119:
With the new system (credits) I will be using the service to rebrand my phone.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Schucha:
and for that i payed you 30 usd ?

please correct me if it is anything else ?!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
I'm not sure what you are asking, but $30 can buy credits for the FunkyHuawei service.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nerds:
I've tried the eRecovery again. But gave me error msg of: Getting package info failed. And the bootloader didn't relock itself.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
If you get that error your dns settings are wrong.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lukemo:
Dear Duraraa, sorry, but I'm not sure that what you're saying is correct. Nothing to say (apart from the absurd cost) on your Hisuite method, but in particular for rebranding the oeminfo approach you suggest surely has some drawback causing problems with recovery.

So today after some trials with no success I spent one credit only to restore my previous firmware.

To other people complaining for the "Duraraa's tax", is correct to underline that Duraraa job is not only useful to rebranding/ changing region (if possible, at the moment I don't know), but also to update our phone, for the absurd limits imposed by Huawei (blame on them) on sim region to get the ota and the elimination of the sd card manual update.

So I will spend my four credits to update in the future and then I think I'll sell the phone.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] duraaraa:
What I'm saying is not wrong. I can see on the server log whose phone is connecting to my server and whose is not. If the DNS settings are correct, the phone will connect to my server.

I've tested rebranding procedure many, many times, and it does work, UNLESS you can't change your DNS.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] olhays:
Hi, today y rebranded my MHA-L09C33B125 to MHA-L09C432B12, all works fine, in about phone appear IMEI correctly, but have too issues, one is at start, the phone says please input "SIM 1" PIN, my model is single sim, and in About my Phone, in Status, in Network appear Sim 1 and Sim 2, in Sim 2 appear all empty and grey.

The other issue is the MEID appear 00000000000000

Is it normal? Someone else happens?

[IMG="SIM 2 empty"]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc382/olhays/Screenshot_20170202-005203_zpsa9nifisr.png[/IMG]

[IMG="MEID Empty"]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc382/olhays/Screenshot_20170202-005139_zpsbue7aunb.png[/IMG]