yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] itenos:
What do you mean with "if you are lucky"?

The standard settings only allow you to choose LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto.

We would need a shortcut to the service menu like on other phones where you can set LTE only
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] 5[Strogino]:
mha-l29c432b156
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Sakuragi hanamichi san:
Using database editor.

You can lock 4G line on huawei phone using setting database editor watch this youtu.be/xFHCuua1-I8
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] Lither:
Facebook and Messenger app is using most of my battery, is there any alternative Facebook/Messenger app that has the same layout and notifications?
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] MarcTremonti:
"Friendly for facebook" on playstore is exactly what you are searching.

Battery friendlier than official and messenger + fb in one app.

Layout nearly the same, notifications also work.

You can also set update interval to make it even more battery friendly.

Cheers
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] sajjan811:
you can use the patched Facebook app where the messenger is integrated and doesn't need a separate messenger app. I myself am using that since some time.
[OnePlus 3 Questions & Answers] kunal1540:
Swipe for Facebook pro is also a great alternative as it has all the features with different ui and great theme colors
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kyodemon:
Hi boys, im becoming crazy...

i insert my unlock code i read first : CODE APPROVED adn then for one second a warning message like this SMART CHIP MM #2....

what means ????

thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] bmueller77:
What is the whole message you get?
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] achouhan:
I have a Verizon Moto Z Droid. I wanted to remove the whole Verizon-Android firmware and install the brand new Android (not any carrier specific)

Can i do this?

If yes can you please list all the steps to do this? I am a newbie to Android flashing. Anything that educates me regarding the android flashing is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] achouhan:
Can anyone reply to this thread please?
[Android General] lilfour:
I am trying to flash RR 5.8.2 ROM and I keep getting this error message in terminal:

archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'

error: update package 'RR-N-v5.8.2-20170320-oneplus3-Unofficial-SONI.zip' has no android-info.txt

anybody know how to fix this?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] TheBoozer:
If this has been addressed, I apologize. My calendar is properly synced with Google calendar and on the PC, it shows all my events going back many years. But on my Axon 7 (Nougat 7.1.1), it displays only the last 30 Days. Any way to rectify this?

Thank you.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dippitydodah:
Noob here, just needing to access the play store so I can get an app to use my old Incredible (mod ADR6300, Android 2.3.4, build 4.08.605.19) as a video camera for security. Tried a search here but didn't get a hit. Can someone point me in the right direction, please? When I try the old market app I get a user agreement with no place to check "agree/okay/yes". I have done a factory reset. Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taosk8r:
Damn, I got the same problem (old touch of blue mod).. Im going to see if I cant find newer gapps that will work with it..
[SuperSU] publi0147:
Hello I would like to know if it is posible.

I want to use some apps like titanium on my unrooted android 6

I have installed TWRP

so I think flashing the aps from zip in TWRP, setting root permission to the apps and placed on system apps, they are going to work like root?

Please help me, thanks!
[SuperSU] npjohnson:
No, that isn't how that works, sorry. There is no such thing as "setting root permission". Simply moving the apps to /system won't allow them to get root, because you aren't rooted.
[SuperSU] publi0147:
and why other preinstalled apps can work as root?
[SuperSU] npjohnson:
They don't... Because root doesn't exist on stock devices.

They do run as the system user, but that isn't enough for any root apps to function alone, as root apps rely on writing to non-user writable directories, which the system user cannot do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Solcock:
The clock on my lock screen keeps changing size, when I restart my phone it's always really big and then keeps changing sizes. I'm on official Nougat.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @imjdk97:
Hi friends in Moto x play otg is not supported in lineage 14.1. In stock rom it supports otg. So is there any way to bring otg back in lineage 14.1........ Please help me.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jijishthomas:
Me too using LOS 14.1 in my xplay, i have no problem with OTG. With stock rom, i don't have write access, but now in LOS i have write access too...

may be some problem with ur os, or cable

Try

using another cable(or OTG DEVICE)

or try to connect the same in another phone

Verify the file system, sometimes NTFS is not supported.

last, reflash LOS,

Hope any of these helps!!

Hit thanks.. :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sllik:
My down volume rocker is broken, it isn't jammed or physically damaged in any way but pressing it in safe mode does nothing (volume up still works).

For whatever reason this causes the phone to only boot into safe mode. Can I deactivate safe mode boot up permanently, or is there an actual fix for this?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] eladmitz:
Hey, I'm on A2017U stock B19 bootloader unlocked,

I want to backup my stock recovery and boot using axon7tool (I want to flash twrp after that),

When I type: "adb devices" I get my device number and next to it: "unauthorized",

And when I type "adb reboot edl" I get: "error: device unauthorized."

USB debugging enabled.

What am I missing?

(also when I try to go to edl mode (vol up + vol down + power) nothing happens...)

Thanks
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] J0nhy:
I think u need to be root in order to backup those files using adb and you have to have the bootloader unlocked in order to root even tho theres a thread showing how to root without bootloader unlocked
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] eladmitz:
Thanks,

My bootloader is unlocked...

Is there any other way to backup stock recovery and boot before flashing twrp?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] twilighttony:
Hello, do you have the proper drivers installed for the phone usb wise and in edl mode it won't do anything, that's normal.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] eladmitz:
Hi, Thanks,

I think so, as I say, it does recognize my phone number on "adb devices" , and I successfully unlocked my bootloader using fastboot
[Fire General] jextrevor:
A contributor is reporting that his tablet has updated to Fire OS 5.3.3.0.

Original thread: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/5-3-2-1-root-t3547136/post71468187

Photo confirmation: https://goo.gl/bFQ5o5

Reply here if/when your devices update, and what you notice about 5.3.3.0.
[Fire General] crazyates:
As of yet, it's not listed on the Download Page for the Fire 5th Gen, but you can download the Source Code for 5.3.3.0 on the Fire 5th Gen.

I've been checking everyday for a week or more, and haven't seen it download yet. I tried a factory reset, and it downloaded everything else, but those were all minor app updates.
[Fire General] DB126:
Early rollouts typically target specific serial numbers. Reset all you want; the update will only come when Amazon decides it's ready.
[Fire General] Mr McBoatface:
I've 5 tablets with cracked screens which I bought as part of a job lot for testing and repair. Had my router blocking updates. I've just disabled that and checked for the update and it's come through for one of the 5 tablets.

It would appear Davey is right the update is coming through based on Serial number rather than region as I thought it might.

Going to test to see if it can be rooted.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
Keep us updated, for better or for worse. :)
[Fire General] DonLuis:
Updated March 22, 2017 10:18pm

As I was updating my DNS to block updates from amazon. when my fire got updated to 5.3.3.0.

Put DNS block in place. Should keep me on 5.3.3.0

FireOs 5.3.3 Release Notes:

* Low Power mode - Optimize your device's display settings to conserve power. The mode turns off automatically when your Fire is charging.

.

I have Google Apps (Google Play, Chrome, Youtube), Nova Launcher and Launcher Hijack working on it.

Kingroot fails a little after %60
[Fire General] Mr McBoatface:
Unable to root so far. Will try every couple of days. It'll be interesting to compare the boot files of the OS image to that of the previous release.

Hopefully they've the same build value and a downgrade is possible if in the event 5.3.2.1 is rooted first.
[Fire General] theformula:
My 2016 HD 8 received the update Sunday morning the 19th. Havent noticed anything new, except it may be a slight bit snappier. I did have to log into amazon and turn off lock screen ads even though my Fire was purchased with the no ads option. Doesnt seem to have affcted play store or any of my downloaded apps.
[Fire General] macplaxton:
One out of two updated here today.

flic.kr/p/RZuWuz
[Fire General] BeeWall:
If someone can get the file before it installs, could they upload it somewhere and link it here?
[Fire General] ctodd111:
My Fire 7 with 5.3.3.0 does seem a bit snappier as well. I can't wait for my 2016 HD 8 to get the update since it seems so sluggish to me.

I got a notification on the Fire 7 this morning suggesting that I uninstall Kingroot as it might damage my device. Anyone else get a message like this? Is Kingroot potentially damaging?
[Fire General] nsf5555:
Mine updated to 5.3.3.0 early this AM. Usually mine's one of the last to get the update so hopefully, a lot of you will be getting it today.
[Fire General] DB126:
KingRoot is borderline crapware that we use simply because there are no other alternatives. As for 'damaging' depends on your definition. Hardware - no. Capturing personal information and potentially interfering with the operation of other apps - your call.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
I haven't been sent the update yet for my Fire 7, 5th Generation. I am correct to assume the files on the source code page aren't the actual files I can download to manually install the update?
[Fire General] DB126:
When available an installable update can be downloaded from here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201830180
[Fire General] stonedpsycho:
I am still waiting for the update too, hopefully it will come this week.
[Fire General] Bodymore420:
Updated here overnight last night. Much snappier here as well. Happy about this update and posting from my Fire.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
In what ways is it snappier?
[Fire General] Bodymore420:
Overall touch response and entering/exiting apps. It feels smoother and just a bit more responsive to overall usability.
[Fire General] Brsuperboy9:
where do I get the source code?

---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------

nevermind, I found it
[Fire General] Mobox:
That's sad ... yesterday my fire 7 2015 (39€ refurbished from amazon *Italy*) was delivered, and i updated to 5.3.3.0 before i knew about this firmware stuff ... i discovered all the tools and informations about root after upgrading. Luckly i'm not on 5.4.0.0. I just got it debloated and i disabled ads on lock screen. The battery is waaay better now, but i would like to root it. I'll wait .. (and eventually try in someway the script posted up there)
[Fire General] chwiejak:
It is still possible that we will be able to unlock fireos5.3.3? I mean that do someon working on that? I am not strong to figure how to do it but I am ready to try if there is some way.

Or should I accept fireos as final os and try to live whit it..?;)
[Fire General] DB126:
Anything is possible. That said, I think the chances are poor that a root exploit will be found for newer builds of FireOS. Even less likely is a bootloader unlock. There are ways to make FireOS more palatable (discussed throughout this forum) but you should probably assume a custom ROM will not be an option.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Thank you for info and for your time. I have other launcher and it is quite good.

I am on 5.3.3..

Is there 100% solution to keep it from upgrade (but still online)?
[Fire General] DB126:
Yes - install a software (VPN based) Firewall and block access to 'DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk'.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Thank you,

NoRoot Firewall apk will be ok?
[Fire General] DB126:
I don't use this particular app but others report good experiences. My go-to is AdGuard but it's overkill for this task plus a paid/subscription service.

There are other ways to block OTA updates on non-rooted devices; check out the debloat thread. Not my preference (a bit heavy handed) but may work well for you.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Can I be calm blocking only this process?

Thanks:)
[Fire General] DB126:
Historically renaming this file has worked on multiple generations of Fire devices and (more importantly) FireOS up through v5.x. Blocking network access should be equally effective and was for me during brief periods running FireOS.
[Fire General] sd_shadow:
specifically changing the file extension

is what is needed.

e. g. .apk to .bak or other extension that Android doesn't use.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
How can I change system file extension without root?
[Fire General] DB126:
You can't. I think [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] was elaborating for rooted devices. For unrooted devices blocking network access to DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk should be sufficient.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Hello,

I just catched my fire during system updating:(

So blocking only this process not working in 100%

I just turned it off during updating.

Is there chance to stop actual update in this situation?

Thanks
[Fire General] DB126:
Check your firewall to validate there was no network activity to 'DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk' and that only one copy of this file exists. That said, I would not be surprised if Amazon has adopted another method for delivering updates as blocking/renaming the above app is a time honored way of killing OTA updates on FireOS. Perhaps too well known.

As for in-progress updates booting into stock recovery and deleting the cache partition should do it. However, the update will begin to download again upon login so it may appear to be ineffective. Suggest disabling WiFi at the AP (or move Fire out of WiFi range) to test whether deleting the cache terminated the pending update.

I assume you did not shut off your device while the update was in progress. That would be bad...with unpredictable results. Akin to killing your surgeon in the middle of an operation.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Stupid kindle, i was not able to enter recovery mode. All my methods leads to "installing system update" screen, after daveys warning i was try that system wake up anyway.

It woke up with number 5.4:-/

There is no old logs to check softwareOTA access:(
[Fire General] gigice:
Is possible to downgrade 5.3.3 into 5.3.1?
[Fire General] DB126:
Nope - highest downgradable build in the 5.3 branch is 5.3.2.0. Anything above that will yield an unrecoverable brick.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Hello guys,

Any news with this subject?

Thanks
[Fire General] DB126:
Specific question?
[Fire General] chwiejak:
Yes,

Is there possibility to root 5.6.1.0 or downgrade it to rootable fw version?

Br
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Only rootable Amazon tablet at the moment is the HD 10 from 5.5.0.0 to the current FireOS version.
[Fire General] chwiejak:
I have fire7 (for kids edition) with 5.6.1.0 and I realy want to root this device and flash cfw. If anyone have idea please share with me this information.

Thankd
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
See my reply above.
[Fire General] DB126:
Only on HD 10. Not applicable to Fire, Fire 7 or HD 8 (5-7th gen devices).
[Fire General] hussra:
My Fire 7 upgraded to 5.3.3.0, and Gmail no longer runs :( It opens, and immediately minimises after a second or so (i.e. disappears from the screen, no error message, continues to appear in the recent apps list). Very occasionally (about 1 time in 20 so far) it will stay open and let me read my mail...

Currently I seem to have:

Gmail 7.2.26.149804060.release

Google Account Manager 5.1-1743759

Google Play Services 10.2.98 (230-146496160)

Google Play Store 7.6.08.N-all [0] [PR] 149245622

Google Services Framework 5.1-1743759
[Fire General] Brsuperboy9:
do you guys get the update via OTA?
[Fire General] ctodd111:
Just got my 5.3.3.0 update. I can definitely tell it is snappier. The little flash of the Fire OS home screen I get when I press the home button disappears much more quickly!
[Fire General] DB126:
ROM updates clear caches and other system crud that builds up over time. Hopefully the performance improvements are due to other optimizations.
[Fire General] kpj104:
Updated myself too. Have the same issue with Gmail now. Only used to happen to inbox. All other apps seem ok.
[Fire General] eddopc:
Update OTA Fire HD 8 6th gen

Updated to 5.3.3.0 April 1 9.45am (NZ Time)

My Gmail is running ok

[IMG="5.3.3.0 notes"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxdWzYE-R7etazNUSElGT2hQU00[/IMG]

---------- Post added at 11:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 AM ----------

FireOS 5.3.3 Release Notes

Your tablet has been updated to Fire OS 5.3.3. This free software update adds Alexa to compatible Fire tablets. This free software update includes general improvements and performance enhancements.

Alexa is now on 4th Generation Fire Tablets - On 4th, 5th, and 6th generation Fire tablets, you can use Alexa to ask questions, shop, search, play music, and more. To activate Alexa on your Fire tablet, hold the device Home button until you see a blue line. When you see this, Alexa is ready and you can give a command or ask a question. You do not need to say “Alexa” when you do this. Visit (unable to post) to see some phrases you can use with Alexa.

Note: Alexa will be disabled if you have any Parental Controls turned on for your Fire tablet. You cannot use Alexa and Parental Controls at the same time. Alexa does not work within child profiles on your Fire tablet.

Low Power Mode - Optimize your device’s display settings to conserve power. The mode turns off automatically when your Fire is charging.
[Fire General] udegbunamchuks:
I just noticed that my tablet updated itself automatically yesterday. Gmail runs fine for me. Is there a way to turn off automatic updates? It updated using my mobile wifi ??
[Fire General] DB126:
Can't disable automatic updates w/o root access.
[Fire General] udegbunamchuks:
Thanks man

Another bug I noticed was that it messed up my music library and some files were duplicated and some not playing. Fixed it by clearing media storage, rebooting and allowing the cache build up again for like 10 minutes
[Fire General] wil.e.coyote:
How to block updates?

Hey McBoaty,

I blocked amazon.com on my router but updates are still getting through. Is there a secret ninja code that I'm missing?

thanks,

Wily
[Fire General] Mr McBoatface:
The following are set as blocked on my archer c7. Works for me

amzdigital-a.akamaihd.net

softwareupdates.amazon.com

amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite

edgesuite
[Fire General] WXSky:
I am not interested in letting it update. If feel like a complete ass in the first place for not disconnecting it and then leaving it plugged in to charge and being too naive to realize it would start itself up and update itself. I'm only interested in rooting it or it is useless. Hate amazon and bezos.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
The reason we're interested in the update is because it may introduce new vulnerabilities not present in 5.3.2.1 that may allow rooting. Unlikely, but not impossible.
[Fire General] crazyates:
Out of curiosity, has anyone been able to roll 5.3.3.0 back to 5.3.2.1?
[Fire General] Mr McBoatface:
No point in trying/risking it. It's easy to compare the boot files once the install image is uploaded on amazon. A hex comparison of the files can be done. AFAIK If the same you can downgrade otherwise = brick.

EDIT :- I'm bored so will try and report back :)

EDIT :- Downgraded to 5.3.2.1 with no issues :o, Handy to know incase 5.3.2.1 is rooted first
[Fire General] ctodd111:
Any possibility that 5.3.3.0 could be downgraded to 5.3.1.0 without bricking?
[Fire General] crazyates:
Great! Thanks for trying! I was curious for that exact reason: if I upgrade to 5.3.3.0 and then a root gets found for 5.3.2.1...
[Fire General] Mr McBoatface:
Doubt it very much, unless the anti rollback measure have been removed it'll brick. Those rollback measures are based on the boot files not the OS.

5.14/5.13 and 5.12 had same boot files so could be so the higher version could be downgraded to 5.12

5.3.2.0 and 5.3.1.0 had same boot files so 5.3.2.0 could be downgraded to 5.3.1.0.

Following that logic 5.3.3.0 and 5.2.3.1 have the same boot files.
[Fire General] SurroundSound:
Ogyoutube background playback doesn't work on 5.3.3.0, Amazon blocked it.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
Out of curiosity would it be possible to somehow sign a third party image the same way Amazon does, and get the Fire to accept it without bricking?
[Fire General] BeeWall:
Theoretically, but it would be hard, as we don't have their keys.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
How might more progress be made?
[Fire General] DB126:
Lack of keys is a formidable obsticle. If workarounds were easy security would be compromised on multiple levels well beyond bootloader unlocking. Most bootloader cracks result from identification of a vunerability that can be leveraged into an exploit that circumvents security measures. Amazon and other OEMs work hard to patch known vunerabalities and avoid new ones. Unlike ROMs bootloader/kernel code is relatively small; not that hard to to button it down.
[Fire General] burner50:
For what it's worth, I used some Beta APK's for Google Play Services and such from APKMirror, and my Google Services are working so far on 5.3.3

Also, I wasn't having any luck using ES Explorer, and used Total Commander as a file explorer.
[Fire General] DB126:
ES File Explorer is a known issue on this device. Pretty shady app since being acquired by a 3rd party. Borderline malware.
[Fire General] ctodd111:
I was the person who originally reported that my Fire 7 had updated to 5.3.3.0 back on March 21st. I just received a notice this morning on that same device that it had successfully updated to 5.3.3.0?? I checked the install date and now it says that 5.3.3.0 was installed on April 8. I am wondering if this is a NEW version of 5.3.3.0 that might have a vulnerability? I will try using Kingroot later and see if there is any progress.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
Or, perhaps, it's like the Fire OS 5.2.1 that updated twice... What are the release notes?
[Fire General] jextrevor:
I personally prefer Asus' ZenUI file manager, it's fast and looks reasonably good
[Fire General] ctodd111:
Release notes:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7z46swxrg8yyp2d/Screenshot_2017-04-10-09-27-35.png?dl=0

No luck with rooting - reinstalled Kingroot and tried twice. It rebooted at 33% and then failed at 70%.
[Fire General] BeeWall:
If someone catches the update, can they check the lk.bin checksum? It's possible they may have changed it, and it might not be downgradable.
[Fire General] ZentixZaneic:
My Fire updated to 5.3.3.0 on April 10th, I haven't noticed anything new. I'll have to play with things a little bit. I'll try to keep you guys posted if anything happens.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
Mine is in the process of updating right now. Not sure if it's the first or second 5.3.3.0.
[Fire General] jextrevor:
Contrary to other's experiences, I notice no difference in speed between 5.3.3 and 5.2.1.

I might sell this tablet to a friend and get a Nexus...
[Fire General] freonchill:
e2c953866c4dc18ec10c18f1675df548 lk.bin

from

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202073860

anyone have links to older firemware downloads?