yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] retro486:
This was more what I was thinking of. I know Android officially doesn't go beyond ~2 years but that's what I'd like to see changed. Desktop OSes and software sometimes have these long-life versions (as pointed out, Firefox and Ubuntu to name just two) so it would make sense to start doing this for mobile OSes, certainly in an enterprise environment but a "would be nice" is also for older units or people who really don't care about bleeding edge but don't want to be left behind.

I imagine a model similar to Redhat and it's Enterprise Linux distribution which is open source (and then released by the CentOS folks), though in that case Redhat themselves are doing the backporting and patching. Since Google doesn't do that (pretty much the opposite if you look at their rolling releases for Chrome/Chromium) it would have to be a third party responsibility.

It would be a pretty big undertaking and wouldn't solve any issues that would lie in binary blobs typically used for most the hardware, but it could be a base for others to use if they had something a little more open (or as open as a smart phone can realistically be). In case any security research students are looking for a capstone... ;)

Edit: regarding the "not necessarily android" note; I was thinking about this while I was working on an Ubuntu Touch port. I like how polished Android is and that I can even use it sans-Google apps but being strong-armed into the latest version of the OS is pretty silly. I really don't care about anything N brings from M. The step from L to M was huge and M has been rock solid for me, so I would like to see M used as an LTS base. N is just too weird and buggy, even half a year into it. For me at least.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawstorant:
But why would you stay on 6.0.1 which is noticeably slower than 7.1.1 on N6?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] retro486:
I've not had that experience myself; performance has been either the same or slightly worse but that's very subjective. It's not terribly important if 6.0.1 were used as a base or 7.x, I just picked 6.0.1 as an example because of its maturity and my perceived stability over 7.x.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dopamin3:
Nope! Google has stopped pushing security updates to Marshmallow so the latest security patch level you will have is December 2016 on any Marshmallow ROM. Gotta switch to Nougat to continue to get security updates.

The only two ROMs I'm aware of that still push M builds are Mokee and AOKP. But again, just because they have compile dates in January of this year, they are still going to have either the November or December security patch. Backporting is too much work and would be stupid for any dev to waste time on.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] retro486:
Nothing is a waste of time if you're learning.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alresave:
Yes, but as a developer you learn more from the latest version, so it makes more sense to focus on it.

Android is not conceived as a LTS OS, it is made for devices which are meant to be used for two years, so it doesn't makes sense to provide security patches for older versions.

If you're really up to the challenge, you should start a LTS ROM project yourself, because based on your response, I think you like to learn, and I think you'll learn a lot by doing it yourself.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] retro486:
Fair enough. And considering my original question about an LTS edition was answered (several times) I'll leave it at that. Thanks!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Note10.1Dude:
Well, while not officially that, but I am on MOB31S, which is a 6.0.1 January security patch official ROM. It is currently the official T Mobile ROM. I'm not sure how you would get it if not on T-mobile.
[XDA Assist] tmarsh12345:
Title says it all, I flashed an update to Yoga tab YT3-X50F but it did not have google play on it. I flashed what I thought was an updated rom but now all I have is a black screen. Tablet boots OK as I can hear the default sound but I can't get to recovery via the tablet as I can't see the screen and adb can't see it. Any ideas?
[XDA Assist] xanthrax:
Hi !

You may have a look at this forum https://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general

Good luck !
[XDA Assist] tmarsh12345:
Thanks, managed to get it sorted by flashing with qfil.
[XDA Assist] xanthrax:
Awesome !

Thanks for reporting back

Cheers

thread closed
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] theduke7:
it's reported that on a test on the 3T it was discovered that OnePlus now targets benchmark apps by name so it scores higher , that's not good to be honest, the device is solid and rational users don't need this, I admit it's nice to test and see your device high up the ranking but only when it's done organically ,

that said this appears to only be introduced on the N Roms (including betas)!

https://www.xda-developers.com/benc...ght-red-handed-and-what-theyve-done-about-it/
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] timrock7:
im on oneplus 3 so i dont really care.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrWilsonxD:
Still a great phone..
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] MarcTremonti:
Lots of phones cheat on benchmarks. Not really new
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] theduke7:
it's a software thing not a device thing, the N rom has the "feature" so it affects both 3 and 3T...

not saying the phone is bad, i love, i'm saying it's not needed... some companies did so in the past, but it's now over so why do it, the OnePlus brand in general wasn't built on Benchmarks.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] fuarkgl3:
403 error when i click that link
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] phonetech101:
Yeah just read the article I was annoyed that oneplus would be involved In something so stupid when this phone is an awesome device, I don't see what they would have achieved from even doing that.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LMcR92:
People do this all the time themselves. It's the same as "intelligent" profiles that switch depending on application and load.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] nevermorenorless:
If this happens for games then whats the big deal? People say it should work for all apps but i dont want my cpu going through battery just because I have my clock app open. Sure there should be a setting for it but still they see this app as a power hungry app so they give it juice, any other app which doesn't need this power just doesn't need it.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Renosh:
https://www.xda-developers.com/benc...ght-red-handed-and-what-theyve-done-about-it/

The difference in performance is very small with these cheating tweaks. Personally I don't really care about the cheating at all, I love this phone and it's features and performance.

I haven't installed a benchmark app in years and not about to do it now. I'm only interested in real world performance.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] phoenix08:
This is one reason why people don't trust Benchmark scores.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
People put way too much importance on benchmarks anyway... They are largely meaningless, but you see dozens of threads of people trying to tweak kernels and all sorts of stuff, to get an arbitrary score in a meaningless app because they think it gives them bragging rights.

Benchmarks are for kids. Real world results are for adults.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] H@wK11:
Check out op's explanation on that
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] null0seven:
Seriously? What about i-creap? How can that i-**** could be nr.1 in benchmark?!?
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Masteryates:
If our devices are effectively overclocking to achieve better benchmarks, sooner or later the OS will have to turned down the SoC as the temperatures will get too high if the benchmark is ran over and over again.

If you want to know the true benchmark of your OP3, I suggest running it over and over.
[OnePlus 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] LELBOT:
is this thread necessary?

lel for this type of discussion.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KineticPie:
Hello,

I have the Mod HK - BS - JBL / Aroma Switcher fetched and installed.

However, he plays only 1,2,3 songs after that stops the music but continues.

Installed is the Harman Kardon Mod.

Rom is the Leedroid Rom with sense 7 and android 6

Do you know what it can be?
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] omidomidvar3:
After updating to RC3 i lost "revoke usb debugging authorization", and in android studio my device is offline, I turned off and on USB DEBUGGING but nothing happened and my phone is offline. I reinstalled adb drivers, Hisuite and ... . It dos not prompt me to trust my computer. I removed adb_keys in my pc and not worked. Please help me about this.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B38dJXWZ_onySWQ1MDNBdnhGU00/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B38dJXWZ_onyWjgwUHAwZ3VwUTA/view?usp=sharing
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] :
Me too man
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] omidomidvar3:
did you find a way?
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] targat:
did you find a way?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sliti.sabri:
Hi,

Can you tell me how can I install the french completion word into wm6 english version please ?

thx
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] SpiritualWarrior:
It Doesn T Work

French Version With French Completion

And Vis Versa
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Murcielago:
Totally wrong, it works perfectly.

Install this cab. Tested and approved...

Have fun and happy new year
[HTC One A9] Hsuan24:
Hi,

I want to flash a new RUU to change frequency bands. I have Taiwanese model A9 and I want 4G LTE works worldwide.

2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Americas

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA/Asia

4G LTE : band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 29(700) - Americas

LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - EMEA/Asia

Living in Canada, I need AWS 1700/2100 on band 4, but I still want my phone to be compatible with European/Asian countries frequency bands - especially Taiwan. So how can I make my phone international version?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] coolasafan02:
Okay so have a I747 AT&T Galaxy S3. Had CM13 running fine on NE4 baseband. Decided to upgrade baseband and flashed NJ1 then NJ2, rebooted and everything was fine.

Well then I decided to check out a different ROM, and tried installing these via recovery and then I get stuck on that AT&T splash screen:

d2att_I747UCUFNJ2.zip (didn't work) so then d2att_I747UCUFNJ2_Deodex_Rooted_KnoxFree_Debloated.zip

I thought I was able to install those since I just upgraded my baseband, but my phone did not like it!

I also noticed that in download mode, in red there was a "warranty bit: 1", not sure if that's relevant?

So I can still get into download and recovery, but any restoring CM13 from backups or return to stock results in a bootloop. How can I get CM13 back?

Can I flash back to stock with Odin and start over to fix this? Is this the file I should use?= I747UCDLK3_I747ATTDLK3_ATT.zip or this one?= I747UCUEMJB.zip

Or will those brick my device since I'm quite certain I'm on NJ2 firmware?

OR should i try reinstalling a certain CM version with certain gapps?

What can I do? I'm really freaking out here, everything I have is on 2fa! Please help!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Was the bootloader updated when the baseband was updated?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] coolasafan02:
turns out im just an idiot and installed the wrong gapps.
[LG G2 Mini] discoamazing:
I have LG g2 mini d620r and i instaled custom rom and when i run my phone after instalation i get notification UPTADE so i download and click instal and i go to recovery and run update and my phone dont want to run system. I run my phone i see logo of lg and im in recovery.

pls help

sorry for my english :c
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
What recovery do you have?

Which ROM?
[LG G2 Mini] discoamazing:
i have TWRP 3.0.2.0

and want to install LineageOS 14.1

https://xdaforums.com/g2-mini/development/unofficial-lineageos-14-1-t3529585
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
If you had read the last couple of pages on the link you posted you would have know that is a known problem.

Read them. I think someone figured a workaround.
[LG G2 Mini] likeadracula:
Classic problem if you update over OTA, go in the twrp and open the terminal :

first that : ' dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota '

second : ' dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc '

now just reboot system
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
That is for stock.

The problem OP is having is a known issue of LaOS
[LG G2 Mini] likeadracula:
It happened to me yesterday the same and i did this and worked with the lineageOS.
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
Well, in that case, you are right :good:
[LG G2 Mini] discoamazing:
i will test it
[LG G2 Mini] discoamazing:
Doesnt work but i have a idea can someone who have working lg d620 send to me backup for twrp.
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
Download a ROM to your SD (using a PC or another phone) and flash it with TWRP
[LG G2 Mini] discoamazing:
I repair it i replace motherboard
[LG G2 Mini] trikker77:
My phone is up again by using terminal. Thanks
[LG G2 Mini] likeadracula:
Your board certainly isn't dead. But if you don't need it, send your board then to [MENTION=513620]Quarx[/MENTION] to have one, because his board burned with white smoke :p .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testeruin:
Hi there,

Is there a way of confirming beyond reasonable doubt that an incoming SMS was delivered on a certain device as opposed to being transferred there via other means e.g. restoring backup etc? I am working on a solution where critical decisions will be based on SMS database content and a user introducing SMS could beat the designed controls.

Thank you in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ahaninil2008@gmail.com:
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-update/

I didn't see the update option when I plugged my phone into computer with verizon software update tool.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Zelmo88:
I received the update automatically OTA this morning. Looks like it's just a security patch update, so no big changes.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dummyaccount:
Someone posted a tutorial on YouTube, the title of video is "MIBOX 3 MDZ-16-aa ROOT + Install Android TV English".

[MENTION=3036837]omidj@[/MENTION], did you get Netflix to work on it?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] velobr:
I tried all the steps.

No google play videos, no voice search and most of all no netflix.

=(

I hate the ****ing Chinese that sold me MDZ-16-aa saying it was the international version.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ssydro:
dont work password androidtv rom....... is Mibox2015?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Panos.m:
mdz 16-AA

I faced the same issue.Wrong password.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] misingh:
Thanx for your post omidj@.. I am going to use this method for my Mi box3.

As I am going to root any device for the first time, what precautions should I take

that I don't brick it?

Does the Microphone and and Ok button on Remote work normally after rooting by your method ?

Thx in advance.... :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] misingh:
I tried to downgrade my MDZ-16-AA device with the MiBOX3_jurassicpark_gitv_1.3.106.386 file ... but it brings it down only to 1. 3. 114 and not to 1. 3. 106.

Secondly I do not get "ADB Debugging" option. Hence I cannot connect my Mi Box to my laptop.

Can anyone help ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] shankymkp:
the correct password is : '@'mibox2015

the quotes are only to avoid mention to xda user "mibo" in xda forum...u don't have to write it in...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] newgibus:
mibox v1.5.1

I've troubles to root my mibox, I've the 1.5.1 version.

Can you help me, please ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nbrashed:
Mi box 3C v 1.5.1

Can it possible to do the same for version 1.5.1?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smileychan:
I have Mi box 3C v 1.5.1 and I can't even boot into recovery yet.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] adesprimeus:
Add widevine drm in MDZ-16-AA

To complete your notice, I found a way to launch MyCanal and molotov.tv (not tested for netflix yet).

As you know these apps requires widevine drm.

First download

extractor 4.0 and Xiomi 3S official rom

Then extract update.zip and add in root folder of extractor: system.new.dat + system.transfert.list.file_context

Use Extractor.bat to uncompact system.new

On folder go on system\vendor and copy paste lib folder on USB key.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zlice:
Does anybody know how to go to recovery mode?

HOLD Back + OK and Home + Option doesn't work for my MDZ-16-AA

the system has been automatically updated yesterday.. :crying:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kraaienest:
Thank you so much, I got it installed.

Step 1 can be hard because of the chinese language therefor I used this link:

https://www dot cnx-software dot com/2016/04/12/how-to-change-language-to-english-and-install-apps-remotely-on-xiaomi-mi-box-3-enhanced/

at step 2 I made the mistake that I extracted the update.zip aswell. while I needed to keep it zipped.

I used the app RUFUS to make the usbdrive a FAT32 drive.

at step 3 Kingoroot worked for me, although I needed to restart several times to make the ADB debugging connection work.

at step 4 sending the TWRP files, was a bit of a hurdle. It wwas not possible for me to copt them from the USB stick with ES file manager to the device. I needed to use the USB cable to my computer (ADB off) password: "@mibox2015"

At point 5 I was not able to use my remote or keyboard, I needed to turn off ADB!

At the end allot works, but there is still some bugs:

- MIUI still present. eg. when connecting an usb stick you get a chinese menu. and you are able to get into the old system menu

- unable to get NETFLIX to work

- allot of bloatware, apps I can not disable or delete.

- im unable to disable search by microphone in the UI, which is not supported by the remote of the 16-AA

- im unable to edit the tiles in the homescreen to eg. hide the supersu, market etc. and to put PLEX of KODI more in front

Thanks!!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] weiabroad:
I have rooted my mibox 3c and installed TWRP app

I copied img to device and flash drive, but I can't choose any img in TWRP app...

any method to replace custom recovery?? THX
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kraaienest:
Go through each step carefully, if stuck be clear about what you have done
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] felipekern:
Arquivo converter ROM chinesa para global 3C-16AA

Olá, gostaria dos arquivos para converter a ROM 3C-16AA, você tem whats para contato?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kayser:
Hey,

Im' trying to get mycanal to work on my mibox MDZ-16-AA.

I copied the lib folder on my usb stick.

it's still not working, isn't any steps missing ?

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ssxenon01:
Secure Check failed error while downgrading

I Got "secure check failed." error while downgrading. What did i do wrong ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dyy1969:
I successfully rooted my mibox 3c (MDZ-16-AA) and installed TWRP app and Android TV.

Now I want to go back to the Xiaomi Original Firmware (1.5.25). I tried to use TWRP and the Update.zip, but it did not work. How can I do it? Many thanks!

---------- Post added at 09:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 AM ----------

I read from a Chinese forum that the 1.4.32 can also be rooted. As far as I know the Android TV is based on the 1.3.106. Does it make any sense to root the MDZ-16-AA with the firmware 1.4.32 and install the Android TV then?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ssxenon01:
MDZ-16-AA, 1.5.1 version

Can i downgrade from 1.5.1.

My mibox have stock rom 1.5.1 and i can't downgrade it.

It says "secure check failed." while downgrading. Does any1 know about this ?

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kraaienest:
Be sure you have the right firmware and procedure to downgrade.

---------- Post added at 11:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 AM ----------

I any way Ive done this procedure and finally bought the international version of the mibox. It has an other chip. updates is stable and netflix works.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] lythala:
How can I get a good usb a to usb a cable?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mannu_in:
Can you help with the Xiomi 3S official rom link and detailed steps..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] GraphMatix:
I purchased a Xiaomi 4k Android TV device a few years back from Walmart. At that time it was running Android TV 6.

There was not many developers working on it because the lack of the a built-in ethernet port. And I'm sure many other reasons.

At the time I just wanted to be able to watch Android TV over use it. I believe the firmware that came on it was MDZ-16-AA that was at least United States version and MDZ-16-AB was the international version.

I don't really use it that often but it's a very powerful little device. After all the OTA updates I Think it's running Android TV 8 or 9.

```

"I successfully rooted my mibox 3c (MDZ-16-AA) and installed TWRP app and Android TV.

Now I want to go back to the Xiaomi Original Firmware (1.5.25). I tried to use TWRP and the Update.zip, but it did not work. How can I do it? Many thanks!

---------- Post added at 09:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 AM ----------

I read from a Chinese forum that the 1.4.32 can also be rooted. As far as I know the Android TV is based on the 1.3.106. Does it make any sense to root the MDZ-16-AA with the firmware 1.4.32 and install the Android TV then?

I purchased a Xiaomi 4k Android TV device a few years back from Walmart. At that time it was running Android TV 6.

There was not many developers working on it because the lack of the a built-in ethernet

If it's now possible to gain root access customize. Install TWRP, ROOT with SU or Magisk.

I'm definitely down to root this bad boy.

I've searched through the forums and I can't find anything about it. If you have a link to any info on how to gain root access please let me know.