yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raidflex:
I just hope we will be able to use the unlocked firmware on carrier locked devices like was possible with the S7. I didn't need root once I flashed my Verizon S7E with the unlocked firmware because it got rid of all the bloat, which is the biggest issue. At this point there should be no reason such a large company like Samsung cant just have a stock device like Apple does.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
Adguard works perfectly to block all ads and doesn't require root fyi.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Hi there,

You sound pretty sure international version will have a boot loader that cannot be unlocked, do you have a source? Do you work for Samsung?

Just wondering if I should cancel my preorder...

I dont get it, it seems that pro samsung advocators think root and unlocked bootloaders is something that shouldnt be provided with android? I find this belief a bizarre notion to subscribe to? This is android, aside from the usa, it has always been left up to the descretion of the end user to be allowed to enable root or do other system modifications that are predicated on having a device with an unlocked bootloader. My point is, if the international device comes with a locked bootloader, i find that extremly missleading and a dishonest rhing to have done without notice.

If I owned a linux pc without root, i would consider that a broken os (or a comprimised os)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BarryH_GEG:
You're assuming acceptance is the same as agreement. No matter what we think about Samsung's decisions in the name of security they've been made. And for some time now so their security policy is going to get tighter vs. looser going forward. I'm ensnared (voluntarily) in the Samsung ecosystem. I have a 8" 4G Tab A w/S Pen I got after my Note7 emulated, a 3G Note 10.1 2014, a 4G NotePRO 12.2, a 18.4 Galaxy View which is my portable TV, a LTE Gear S3, and use SmartThings heavily. Even if root was a priority am I going to separate my phone from my ecosystem? BTW, the S8+ is just a placeholder for me until the Note8 ships. I'm a big S Note fan and have thousands from over the years.

If I was a heavy duty music aficionado and had to have Viper maybe I'd be incented to stray from Samsung. But like others here have said phone h/w has gotten silly fast, memory and storage are crazy quick and plentiful, Samsung's UX lost about 100 pounds, and you can now easily disable or uninstall a lot of OEM and carrier bloatware. So many, me included, don't see the need to turn our phones in to a garage project any longer. I can remember when no one on XDA would buy a device without CM support. Now they (CM) don't exist. The death of CynagonMod is kind of an indicator the smartphone world's needs, interests, and priorities are evolving.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Got it, root on Linux = garage project:highfive:

And an FYI;

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/12/cyanogenmod-is-dead-and-its-successor-is-lineage-os/

What I'll end up doing, get the unit, trail it for a month or so, wait for news on bootloader unlock and if it's not available, i'll return for a full refund under the premise the device does not "do what they are meant to do" under the "Consumer Guarantees, Warranties, & Refunds" law for Australians and if I need to ill escalate the matter to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission to something of the effect of; the Galaxy S8 is not compatible with the programs I purchased from google play that require root, etc, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
This is not correct, the exynos phones could be unlocked and I had twrp and root on my note 7. It was the Snapdragons that the exploit was used on. That was patched in the version 2 phones via over the air and the engineering kernel could no longer be installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BarryH_GEG:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71701184&postcount=27
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Hes talking past devices S7 and note 7

S8 may well be otherwise as your link perhaps indicated

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
I'm aware, I was discussing the inaccuracy about previous phones and I'm on record as saying I would wait until it is a known before purchasing if its important. For me I need dual SIM so buying overseas is a requirement anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] toby12188:
edit- sorry, had two windows open and paste/posted in the wrong one. please delete
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] androidbuff123:
Personally, I'll be on Verizon with my S8+. If I am able to flash the unlocked/international firmware over my S8+ and still have VoLTE (or HD voice), then I'll be a happy camper. The only other reason for me to root is ads and I think I can live with ads if that is all there is.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
It's hilarious how I have posted a root free ad solution in this thread at least 5 times and people still continue to believe that it's not possible lol I don't think they read any post except the one directly before their own, nor do they know what the Google search engine is.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sword Fish:
I would agree with your argument but I am betting a lot of people who root their phones do stupid things that brick them and then try to claim warranty. Sammy should not have to replace phones that knobs destroy due to stupitity...

Swordfish
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Yes they absolutely should as 9/10 times the warrenty issues people have are due to faulty hardware...are you suggesting manufacture of morherboards and pc void warrenties should an end user run linux on their hardware? Android phones are linux computers after all are they not?

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Ad removal is but one of many reasons to root
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
Yea you keep saying that over and over and over and over and over and over but fail to list any of those reasons outside of viper. And how is ad removal a reason to root when it can be done without root? So that leaves you with what, a single solitary reason to root, for viper? Lol sounds great
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Are you really suggesting that i list every single reason to root? Your wrong by the way, a few pages back i did post other reasons to root (good ones) see if you can find them, an easter egg hunt for you:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
Oh you mean on page 12 where you rambled on in broken English about something insane such as having to use tasker to save your settings because touchwiz doesn't automatically save them? That page? Xposed doesn't work so that's out. So you have tasker and viper.

Tasker and viper, while neat, don't offer enough to most people to give up their warranties and samsung pay. The phones will most likely be locked down anyway so these conversations are pointless lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sword Fish:
Sorry but I completely disagree. Your numbers are probably correct, 9/10 but I would say 9/10 are invalid claims. I constantly read on these forums how someone has tried to root their phone and fried it. This is usually their 1st or 2nd post so obviously they don't read and educate themselves before they attempt to root. Then when their phone fries, they call Samsung and blame them. That is why they lock the bootloaders so we all pay for the stupidity of others!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Thats actually a pretty good summary;) you left out the part where havin an unlocked bootloader also greatly extends the life of the hardware.

Xposed will work in 6 months time if bootloader is unlocked.

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I can assure you this, this is the very least reason why Samsung sells phones with locked bootloaders.

Im fine with the fact that if a user wants to tamper they losse their warrenty, but the decision should be left to the consumer (as it has always been with samsung phone outside of the usa)

Anyways im done with posting here in this thread, the madness needs to stop!:)

p.s. knox 0x1 for viper4android forever!! its more important than any samsung knox feature
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BarryH_GEG:
I agree. I can't count the number of "I fried my phone but got Samsung to repair it under warranty" stories I've seen posted here. Followed closely by rants of "I fried my phone and Samsung

won't

repair it under warranty." I've seen very few legitimate "my phone died because of a h/w issue" stories whether unlocked/rooted or not.

The largest number of exchange/return stories are from the OCD folks who see a .001% color variance between the tops and bottoms of their displays or have a 1/100mm difference in the gaps between the left and right sides of their phones where the display meets the body.

I feel sympathy for those that blow KNOX and have a legitimate h/w warranty issue and are denied. But the number of "I fried my phone" folks are what caused these policies to be enacted in the first place.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
You folks speak for yourselves. I don't care about pay in the slightest, nor Knox, nor risks. I can afford to play and I will. My money, my choices. Before Android I managed to brick what ironically used to called a brick (reference to the size of old smartphones). I did in fact go through a pissy fit but got over it and bought another phone. Installed a ROM on it the day it showed up. I was on Android on day one, buy a new phone every spring and fall, rooted every phone but one. That would be the one where I learned to never, ever, buy in until root is certain. Haven't had a problem the whole way except the one time and that involved a baby and spilled liquids.

I respect peoples choices, you don't want or have a reason to root, don't root. Not my business and I don't care. Your money your choices. Lastly, this is a DEVELOPMENT forum. Expect to see people posting about development, don't expect that they should share your goals and opinions.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
And what precisely needs to be DEVELOPED in this day and age? This isn't 10 years ago. There's not much to improve upon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
In my experience, the reason to avoid non-root ad blockers is that they are problematic. They always bring some major drawback to the experience.

Server-based ad blockers slow down net traffic significantly. My mobile data and home WiFi are blazing fast; when using a server-based blocker, page loading slows down to what feels like dial-up internet speeds.

Local proxy ad blockers (where you edit your WiFi/APN DNS settings) give me random page loading errors, frequently forcing me to refresh a page once or twice before it downloads. It would be fine if this issue was rare, but it seems to happen at least one out of every five pages I open. It gets frustrating very quickly.

I have tried both types of blockers on a number of different phones and it was always the same negative experience. And both types involve having a very distracting persistent notification since the apps need to stay running in the background.

There have only been two types of ad blocking services that work 100% flawlessly for me. The standard go-to is something like AdAway where the app edits the HOSTS file, which requires root access. The other is Disconnect Pro on Samsung devices. My understanding is that there is a Knox-level firewall that Samsung phones run all traffic through, and Disconnect Pro is the only app with Samsung's permission to make changes to this firewall. It also doesn't advertise that it offers ad blocking, but it does right out of the box. After using it for a year and on four different Samsung phones, it doesn't seem to suffer from any of the drawbacks of other non-root ad blockers. The catch is that Disconnect Pro is crazy expensive. It was available for free for a few days about a year ago and I nabbed it then. It's the only way I can stand using a non-rooted phone.

While I would do various things with root access if I had it, I can live without root as long as I have Disconnect Pro. Without Disconnect Pro or root access, I would probably switch to a non-Samsung phone.

I wish Samsung would just do what Motorola does – ship phones with locked bootloaders to protect the masses, but offer a free automated bootloader unlock service on their website for those who want it. You have to submit your IMEI number and other info, so they have on record that you are voluntarily forfeiting your warranty. That fact is made

very

clear during the process. Then they email you a unique bootloader unlock code that you have to enter via ADB.

Seems like the best of both worlds. Phones will be locked up and secure by default, but those of us who are willing to blow our warranties can effortlessly unlock our own bootloaders and have at it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
You typed that huge response about ad blockers and your experience with them but you didn't take the 26 seconds it takes to just download the one I suggested and try it lol Adguard uses VPN and doesn't have any of the issues you mentioned.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
AdGuard was one of the many I tried and it does indeed have those issues.

Like I said, I tried every ad blocker I could find and they all had issues. Disconnect Pro and root-based ad blocking have been flawless.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
Adguard had none of the issues you mentioned and I have it installed on 5 devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sevael:
Lucky you. I just threw it on my Note7 to check it again and it gives me the occasional page loading issue that I don't get otherwise. Not to mention that annoying persistent notification. Not an option for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
What are you trying to load specifically that it's not allowing?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnwayne27:
The vpn that adguard sets up is probably one of those ones that sells your browsing history for advertising purposes. I would read the terms and conditions and privacy policy. All of your traffic goes through that connection.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
Terrifying lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
I was illiterately just about to post that this is a perfect example of how not having root access can lead to a device that is less secure... But i'm not supposed to be posting, but this was just too tempting...

Can't believe how many advocaters there are for pro no root, pro no unlocked bootloader, you do realise this is a step backward for your rights and freedoms right?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] johnwayne27:
https://adguard.com/en/privacy.html

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Actually having root makes a device way less secure. It is prone to a meterpreter bonded with a 3rd party apk file that you would never know is there. Bootloaders are locked for our safety. As much as I despise apple, their lockdown makes their devices incredible safe. Samsung can now compete with that. I still believe that a person should be able to purchase a unlocked bootloader device but as far as mainstream ones for the average person who is clueless, they should not have a device capable of being rooted if it is not their intent to utilize root for customization.. etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cantenna:
Interesting! Appears adguard.com is located in Cyprus near Turkey.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seh6183:
A rooted and unlocked bootloader phone is more secure according to this genius LMFAO
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A5 - SM-A510F/FD/Y/M, Exynos7580

TWRP 3.0.3-0 MM build released.

Now working on Marshmallow

MTP working

ADB working

TWRP is now v3.0.3-0

SEANDROID warning fix

UI colour fix

New feature available in TWRP 3.0.0-0 is system image backup and restore and factory image flashing (see TWRP changelog for details)

Basically this means factory images from the official firmware can now be flashed with TWRP instead of ODIN. I have extended this feature to include BOOT, RECOVERY, SYSTEM, CACHE, HIDDEN and RADIO(MODEM) partitions.

This feature can be found under INSTALL >> INSTALL IMAGE >> select image to flash >> select partition.

NOTE: To flash the modem, first it needs to be renamed to modem.bin.img

F2FS support

Internal SUPERSU root option removed. This is to prevent boot loops on 5.11/6.0 devices

Internal official TWRP app to flash ad system app before reboot

Based on custom kernel ready for nougat boot

You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.

Instructions:

Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.

Uncheck Auto reboot.

Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.

After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.

As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.

You should now see TWRP recovery.

NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:

Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking

AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

GUIDE:

https://dottech.org/193481/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-samsung-galaxy-a5-sm-a510-2016-guide/

IMG file (flash with flashify)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxD_8WtIEc3Sby1LbVBMcUNId28/view?usp=drivesdk

Tar.md5 (flash with Odin)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxD_8WtIEc3SSHRtZGd2M0dvZWc/view?usp=drivesdk

PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST

To Root:

Flash the file below with TWRP:

DO NOT LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE IF IT ASKS. USE ONLY THE FILE BELOW:

https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/

DEVICE TREE: soon

Screenshots:

Credits: Me, Teamwin,ashyx

Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.

FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.

THANKS.

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] iNeoxx:
Is a new version? LOL
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
Sure new version of TWRP

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] geekYFK:
Thank you [MENTION=4831205]vocoderism[/MENTION] for the update and hope that you can succeed working on nougat port for A510F
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] Zaphirot:
Md5 error! binary is invalid... in Odin..
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
I wll fix md5 ASAP use IMG with flashify instead

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] ebrahim jaber:
error.. md5 error! binary is invalid:p

A510fd
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] ebrahim jaber:
img.. md5 error too :)
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
Use IMG not md5 download flashify from PlayStore and flash IMG file

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] ashyx:
Remove .md5 and rename to .tar
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
Md5 link fixed thank ashyx

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] ebrahim jaber:
thxx..but take more time to open than previous version.. (SEANDROID warning)red colcor:(
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] vocoderism:
sure cause it is based on kernel modified for future nougat build

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[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] Hozerjones:
Thanks for providing the image!

When installing the image via Odin or flashify, I just get "Recovery: Seandroid not enforcing".

The phone boots as it should, but I can't enter the Recovery.

I've installed TWRP 3.0.2 currently.

Would appreciate any help! Thanks
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] TanByv:
Still getting SEANDROID is not enforcing error. I can enter the recovery but that error is just annoying :(
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] Sophia.xda:
Thanks
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] Abhaypraseeth:
So it now works in nougat the same link

:)
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] aamszia:
ADB not working .........................
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] BlackZelz007:
Hi,

I tried yesterday to flash lineage on my GalaxyS5 (with Odin 3.12.5 and TWRP)

First, everyone looked pretty good, but my phone did not recognize my SIM card.

Other modem and boot loaders did not work.

The SIM card works fine befor....

After many hours of trying, I have now decided to switch to Stock-Rome 6.01. No root, completely original.

But.... Again, here is the same problem.

Wipe Cach or Firmware was carried out. Without success.

Did I break with the lineage flash something?

Currently it shows me

AP: G900FXXS1CPLV

CP: G900FXXU1CPJ1

CSC: G900FDBT1CPJ1

Any Help?

Thanks
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] adamchap:
Try turning off system profiles completely from the settings menus. See if that works - had the same problems. If it helps,ale sure system profiles don't change the settings of the lockscreen, make sure the option in each profile is always set to "system default".
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] cs02rm0:
I'm on an HTC one m7 with lineage and just noticed it's saying no sim card. It was working, a quick Google suggests a handful of others with the same issue in the last week or two. Issue with the nighties unlikely?
[LG G5 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Bogdan X:
Hello guys. I want to share with you all LG G6 stock wallpapers.

Link is down below, for downloading resized wallpapers with 1440 x 2560 resolution.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8vwowg_yyqyTjVrYmJISVRTRjQ

PS:This is my first thread, I hope is all right.

You have a preview also attached :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darian3:
Hello,

I want to integrate my shield with my home automation system. And I have two difficulties.

1. I'd like to create a physical switch that would output the standby of the shield. And which would launch Deezer, then play a playlist. Ideally I would also like to be able to change playlist with a physical switch, but I'm still far from it. I just came up with IFTTT to launch Deezer using the "play music" command and then put Deezer as the default application to play music. But this does not launch a playlist.

2. To be able to choose music and playlist without turning on the TV, I would like to replicate the screen of the shield on an android touch pad. Is this possible without too much manipulation ?
[Huawei Mate 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mr.mrcn:
Hello Everyone!

Spring is coming! New fresh theme special for you (and your girlfriends... ;) ) - Just Grass for EMUI 5 !

Changelog:

2017-02-26 RC 1:

- themed most of system apps

Known issues:

- gallery and calculator need special attention :)

Tested on P9 EVA-AL10. Please test and report any bugs / glitches.

Installation:

- put .hwt file into HWThemes folder (internal or external memory)

Any suggestions are welcome ;) If you like it, don't hesitate to hit 'Thanks' or 'Donate' button :cool:

Download with EMUI Themes Factory app from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emuithemesfactory.emuithemesfactory
[Huawei Mate 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Aristoteles43:
Thank you, very nice.

Bye
[Huawei Mate 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mscion:
Although not the typical theme I see on XDA it is actually nicely put together.. Thanks!