yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Networking] JVD66:
This is stackexchange issue I raised on this issue :

<a href="http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/171241/wifi-hotspot-timeout-setting-gone-in-nougat-7-0-7-1-but-timeout-has-not">

Wifi HotSpot timeout setting gone in Nougat 7.0 , 7.1, but timeout has not</a>; .

(answered only by myself).

I have observed, on receipt of my new AGM A8 QualComm 410 MSM8916 Android 7.0 phone , that the Wifi-HotSpot keeps timing out

after 2-5 mins . I am trying to connect my Linux 4.10 x86_64 host, using its iwlwifi driver, and wpa_supplicant + ISC dhclient, and it

does connect fine, for 2-3 minutes, but then the android phone (default DHCP router) stops responding to ping requests, and the

link is dead , until I bring the device down on the linux host & kill & respawn wpa_supplicant & dhclient . The script I use to do this

is attached. One weird thing is that even though the Android device stops responding to pings, it may still be passing pings through

to the WAN internet , so my script has to trying pinging an actual internet address like www.kernel.org (one of the few public IP

addresses left that respond to ICMP).

This is really nasty of Android Nougat, especially as the previous Android version I used on my old phone (4.2.2)

had a Wifi-HotSpot Timeout Options Settings dialog , which let you specify inactivity timeouts .

So I had to develop this complicated workaround where my 'network' init.d script does

PID_FILE=/run/wlan_ping_monitor.pid daemon /etc/init.d/wlan_ping_monitor.sh

which keeps the link alive.

I really need to root this phone, so I can install my own /etc/hosts file / ISC BIND9, fix this issue in /etc/default.hostapd.conf settings,

and maybe try to fix hostapd , & be able to view logs .

Any advice on how to create a custom recovery for this phone ? latest TWRP & CyanogenModROMs do not support it.

It looks similar to the WileyFox Swift , for which there is a lineageos 14.1 build . Should I try this ?

I am focusing on trying to build android & android_bootable_recovery and android_rooting_tools gitweb gits, & then build AOSP

& TWRP & a recovery ROM - any advice gratefully received.
[Networking] JVD66:
This is linux kernel bug : https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194931

and stackexchange issue: http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ng-gone-in-nougat-7-0-7-1-but-timeout-has-not

The kernel could be responding better to the empty data frame sent by Nougat hostapd on ap_max_inactivity=300 timeout.

Also wpa_supplicant should be detecting the link has gone dead & re-initializing .
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Ragazzza:
Anyone with J500FN has been able to downgrade to Lollipop, i am on august security patch?

I know how to downgrade, but i just want to know your experience, because i heard many of them had problems during downgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] FT420:
I downgraded multiple times with no problem

I think that the J500H is the only variant with a locked bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] KaushikMajumdar:
Downgrading is easy.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Ragazzza:
no ****?
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Dyneteve:
I downgraded 1000 times
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Amarius1:
Saaame
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] aboyazan78:
I have the j500h variant with 6.0.1 and the latest security patch updated from wifi

tried to downgrade with no luck

it seems that j500h have locked bootloader !?

any suggestions to downgrade ?
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] aarush.chaurasiya:
Me also downgrade more than 1000 times
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] bigmase23:
http://itechify.com/2017/03/17/update-note-5-android-nougat-7/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] JodyBreeze901:
It's not available for T-Mobile yet. Don't do this or you risk bricking your device
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] lildoggs:
Jody breeze is right. The only why this would work is if we had a nougat kernel for the tmobile note5. Unfortunately we don't have one. Another issue is that the bootloader is from a different country and would probably brick our phone if we flash it with odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
If there will be enough people want to try i will post link to BQC2 adb update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] morbidz:
In-place or full wipe?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
Full wipe. Sorry
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] kcodya:
I'll give it a shot! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Rally517:
I will to
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
If you willing to try : 4BQA6 to 4BQC2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] wepa:
Do we Odin flash it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] kcodya:
Works just fine:

View attachment 4080827
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Gary02468:
Has this been released OTA?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
Not yet.

Clicking from Edge of Galaxy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
NO. This is ADB sideload files
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] IcyAgitator:
How big is zip?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
Around 50MB. and MD5 is : fe138e0940bd38b759704bbf65c1b82e
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] rbedell:
Is this official or more beta testing? I'm curious what your settings says that's not in the screenshot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] kcodya:
It's official. What else did you want to see?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] rbedell:
My bad, it was under status, but you answered my question. Device status.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] babbar559:
march security update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RayCyn:
Hey boys and girls I decided for the he'll of it and I put the update file on the AD card went to recovery and update from AD card gave error on mount put it works just fine. I know it's ADB but just experimenting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RayCyn:
Sorry forgot this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Venom0642:
So assuming you ment you put in sd card and apply update from sd card , no sideload and it updated and it fullwipe correct?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RayCyn:
That's Wright
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Venom0642:
Was you answering me since i don't see a quote lol [emoji14]

Running On Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935A Wicked Venom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RayCyn:
Yes sorry about that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Venom0642:
Ok thanks i am sure you can't notice any better improvement, being that it's a small security update!

Running On Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935A Wicked Venom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RayCyn:
Nothing like you said security update
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Venom0642:
Yup all good here!

Running On Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935A Wicked Venom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] wepa:
Share theme bro
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] freeop:
I believe it is called Wicked Venom, as in his signature.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] wepa:
Where can I get it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] freeop:
Not for sure, have looked just about everywhere and all I get is his signature in the searches. Might ask Venom...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] mattio781:
Looks like they just released the ota

This morning
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] norbarb:
Here is the current update: Android 7.0 Nougat

The details

Release date: March 27, 2017

Android version: 7.0

Security patch level (SPL): March 1, 2017

Baseband version: G935AUCS4BQC2

Kernel version: 3.18.31-10280464

Build number: NRD90M.G935AUCS4BQC2

File size: 50MB

Previous version required: G935AUCU4BQA6

The updates

What's changing: Android device security updates
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] malanets1990:
Stuck on At&t logo black background

Hey guys. Got the march security update. After installing the update the phone rebooted and got stuck at the at&t logo with black background. Any ideas on how to fix this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] mattio781:
It took my phone about 15 minutes to start going again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] malanets1990:
Did your buttons keep flashing on and off? I also waited for a while at first, and later went into recovery to wipe cache. Would that mess it up?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] mattio781:
I believe they were all off. I don't think wiping the cache would do any thing to bork your phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] osubass1:
i've tried doing the OTA, but it keeps failing after the reboot when it gets to 26%.

i downloaded the ADB files and tried to do it from command prompt and from an SD card. that also failed.

not sure what to do now...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] malanets1990:
So I have left it for at least 30 min to 1 hour with no success. Any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] mattio781:
Did you reboot in to recovery and try to clear the cache?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] malanets1990:
Yeah cleared cache a few times. Still stuck at logo. I'm just hoping I can save my data if possible.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Klikster:
I downloaded and installed the HTC Home Plugin off of http://www.cinetsystems.com/xda, and it installed fine, but uh, there's no difference on my phone?

Like, the HTC Plugin isn't showing up. It's there in add/remove programs and everything, but the plugin itself isn't accessible?

Sorry if this was cleared up in an earlier post, I did search for it but found nothing.

Thanks,

Klikster
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] energy59:
is installed on rom, is not visible on program, install/deinstall.Bye
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Klikster:
It's installed on the ROM?

Uh..

Also, I should add, this is on an AT&T Tilt.. if that makes a difference?

-_-
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] PsyOpWarlord:
Start > Settings > Today > Items tab .. Is it checked to show?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5mohsen5:
Hi

I need to official Rom Android 6 for my htc desire 826.

PLZ helppppppp
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5mohsen5:
heeeeeeeeeeelpppppppp
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5mohsen5:
Up
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5mohsen5:
up
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ENDICATOR CHANAKYA:
already an official ota update is available..check software:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TIM OF GOD:
Hello. Help please. My note 4 sound too deep. Everything in the phone run well. The only problem is the sound. When I play a media with sound or I connect earphone,I can slightly hear a distant sound from phone speaker or earphone but this sound is not enough to understand anything. I flashed more than 5 stock roms but still persisting. What is the problem. I don't think it's hardware issue as earphones emit too law sound too. Waiting...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikola360:
can someone port efidroid on m7? :D

http://efidroid.org/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidvoider:
dirtycow was patched Nov 2016 so if your security patch level is that or beyond you can save yourself some time.

What's it do? compares a list of files to be patched and if they differ it patches them with dirtycow. You provide the ideas, files, lists and etc it does the work.

This isn't my final app but it sounds plausible that some devices might be rootable with this tool alone! So I setup the Makefile to build the binaries for whatever type of device that is plugged in and gave quick/dirty instructions. Please note this is not my final project I dumped this out from my project as a tool. I will try to help any issues if you let me know what they are.

You build a list of files you want to patch using dirtycow, you add the path to where they will be and what needs to be patched and then you launch the binary. dirtycow can only patch what it can see. I am designing a tool that can "see more" as detailed in the readme of this app.

https://github.com/droidvoider/dirtycow-replacer

P.S. I am not great at maintaining threads pm me if it's important.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidvoider:
Updated I found an error in the error checking section of dirtycow.c ... Guys tell me if i stops compiling please. It is getting updated without testing.

or better yet someone fork that project and take over no credits needed .. I don't work for credits lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DrVladson:
With this exploit it is possible to list /efs/, on example?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xxtavexx:
Runnning the example, I run into this:

any ideas?

adb long only shows this: 01-15 13:56:21.786 11472 11472 I dirty-replacer: dirty-replacer beginning execution
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Dewaynelives:
i just got the pixel and cannot unlock the bootloader i bought it off a guy who said he got it directly from google it is a real pixel but when i run the Fastboot Oem unlock command it just says waiting for device any help is greatly appreciated.

***UPDATE****

I Got the Bootloader to unlock my cable was bad is why .....

also had to boot into bootloader volume down and power.

Mod can delete if they want
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Soccerdude588:
Are you sure that's a Google version? It should be pretty simple with that. It's the Verizon version that might require additional steps
[LG V20 Accessories] spexwood:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ7JLGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JdiZyb47QQBXX

I haven't tried these (still have the factory installed protector in perfect condition), but I found these on Amazon and figured that someone, somewhere may need some.
[LG V20 Accessories] astonmartin214:
just get a case
[LG V20 Accessories] spexwood:
Cases will not protect the large camera lens from getting scratched. They only prevent shattering, and only if the case is thick enough to extend beyond the camera lense. Even with a thick case, the lense could still easily be scratched since it is only plastic and not Gorilla Glass like the screen. What you said is not helpful to many people.

The point of my post was this:

This phone comes with a camera lense protector pre-installed. Whether the user wants to remove that or not is up to them, but whether it was removed regrettably, or kept attached and worn down over time, some people will need to replace the protector for some reason or another. This is the only lense protector I've seen so far, and I only came across it by complete accident and thought I would share it with my fellow V20 users.
[LG V20 Accessories] xhozt:
Dude thanks I will be getting these .. yea a case offers some protection from impact but not sand or dust scratching them .. these make that a non issue
[LG V20 Accessories] cmandd:
Got these to protect while using a thin case. They installed quick and work great without distorting picture quality.
[LG V20 Accessories] BigMosley:
Did you have the factory screen protector installed also with these or does it not fit with the factory screen protector on the camera?
[LG V20 Accessories] cmandd:
I'm not sure what the factory protector is. I ended up sending these back because some landscape photos I took looked washed out some, plus I swapped my thinner leather case for the Pierre Cardin that protects the lenses. When I took them off, I noticed the actual lens was recessed some into the plastic covering over the whole assembly. I'm assuming that maybe that is the factory protection? If so, it's a great idea because it's recessed enough to keep the actual lens from touching anything when laying the phone down.
[LG V20 Accessories] jinkerz9430:
But... is it only 2 circles and not the whole glass? ... LOLi no wonder it has 3 stars on amazon. Any object could hit anywhere else outside those 2 circles and the glass would still break... But im glad to say that after soooo many drops (really hard drops including street and a wall by accident), my phone still looks brand new and no crack on the camera LOL (yes i do have a poetic revolution cover). im starting to believe that only a percentage of the sales came with that defective glass because some people said that they were doing nothing that could affect the glass and all of the sudden it just broke on them. and... well that hasnt happened to me and i bought it on september (exchanged for a new one) and arrived on december. But if the glass were to break on me i would just buy it on ebay or amazon and not just this 2 pitiful circles lol.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...&field-keywords=lg+v20+rear+glass+replacement

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...3&_nkw=lg+v20+rear+glass+replacement&_sacat=0

i assume they come with the same plastic from factory and so the best option is to leave it on. (i havent remove my plastic yet)
[LG V20 Accessories] kms108:
The supplied protector only protects the boarder, the out camera lens, to use these lens protector, you need to default one's, with time these protector will fall off if the default one has been removed as the small size will not hold it in place.

I have these on my phone from two weeks after I got my phone on release date, the reason is that I have plenty of these, but only for the large camera, had to get some smaller ones for the wide angle lens.

I have them on up to now, and they have been perfect.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
I have a possible root solution for the T818V/T818A aka the Verizon and ATT version of the T819 if any one is interested in giving it a go?

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
I'll try it out... I have the Verizon variation
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Could you post your firmware build number?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Here we go. This is for T818VVRU1AQB1 firmware, but probably works on any revision 1 firmware.

Instructions

1. Enable OEM UNLOCK

In Settings>About>Software info tap the build number 7 times to enable developer options. Once you've enabled developer options, developer options will appear in settings just above the About device option. Open developer options, the 4th or 5th option should be “OEM Unlock”. Turn on.

2. Download the eng boot image.

This is a special boot image normally used by engineers, it allows selinux to be booted in permissive mode with relaxed root restrictions.

Do not replace this image with the stock image after rooting your device or you will possibly soft brick your device.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710309

3. Install boot image:

Download Odin v3.11.1

Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)

Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

Add the SM-T818V_eng_boot.tar to AP / PDA

Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

Reboot

Check in Settings>About>Software, your device should be in Selinux permissive mode.

4. Install and run Kingroot:

Make sure you have an internet connection.

You may need to run Kingroot several times to gain successful root.

5. Install and run SuperSU me to remove Kingroot and convert to SuperSU (not required) :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ore&pcampaignid=APPU_1_uzPDVbGyFcGNyATHrqmoCA

6. Wifi fix:

modify the line below in /system/build.prop:

ro.securestorage.support=true to false

Good luck I hope it works for you. Let me know your outcome.

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
AQA3
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
You should be fine, let me know your results.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
Will try it out soon
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
There's been 10 downloads yet no one has come back with any reports? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] burattino:
I have T818v on t818vvru1apj1

I could try but can't fine download link for the stock firmware for the restore purpose if anything goes wrong...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
good idea.. I didn't think about that before...

Tablet won't boot up, just stays on the splash screen! I will try to find stock firmware to restore
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
The boot image flashed OK with odin? Which splash screen?

This could mean you need to wipe the data partition first for it boot.

I should be able to get the stock firmware for you sometime tomorrow.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
Flashed fine. It's the screen that says Android very big and had the tab model, right before it goes into the boot animation.

I'll wipe data partition and report back.

Please don't feel responsible for it, I'm about trying anything for rooting... I'm sure we'll get fixed
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Sure, we'll get it fixed no worries.

Anyway it seems like you need the accompanying botloader if its getting stuck on the bootloader animation.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767146350

If it still doesn't boot I'll give you a link to the entire engineering firmware via PM. Then se how you get on with that and gaining root.

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
Thanks for the help buddy This didn't help either
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Did the firmware load OK?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] le0.br4zuc4:
No, didn't work either. I'm going to get an insurance replacement
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Are you saying that the full firmware didn't flash either? At what point does it fail?

Anyway don't worry I'll upload the stock AQA3 firmware later.

EDIT: I think this is all you'll need to get booting again. Flash via AP in ODIN.

If not I'll give you the link to the entire firmware.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120718683

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rootisthebest:
i have the AQA3 as well, which files should i use first to help with this?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
To do what, Root?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rootisthebest:
youve posted multiple files, i just wanna make sure i flash the right one(s), and can relay my results
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
The steps are in post 4.

Really all you need to do is up to step 3 to at least ascertain that you can successfully flash the eng boot.

You may have to factory reset your device first in recovery after flashing the eng boot for it to boot and will take around 10 mins to fully boot.

If you get stuck at the boot screen the stock boot image is posted below:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120718683

It would be good if you could post your outcome with details.

Edit: I have also uploaded the APL1 eng boot image in case you have issues with the one in post 4.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767148357

Let me know how you go and if you get into difficulties I have the stock AQA3 firmware.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
[MENTION=8157380]rootisthebest[/MENTION]

It seems the pic you posted is of stock recovery. How did you end up booting to recovery and what happens when you select reboot?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] strskysun1:
I have the SM-T818V and couldn't flash the TWRP file here. Have tried all different TWRPs. No good results. Need TWRP for SM-T818VVRU1AQA3. Help

---------- Post added at 07:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:10 AM ----------

Stops in .system ing.ext4
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rootisthebest:
the blue recovery screen would pop up then it would switch to a blue screen wit and android with an exclaimation symbol. now its a black screen with '

non secure watchdog bite

last_ns : 0x?? (?? this has been random)

wait...

Done!

upload mode !!

and on this black screen is a small android watchdog reset upload mode

sorry about the delay work's been busy
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
But what caused it to boot to recovery in the first place?

As for the black screen you are talking about. That is a special hardware reset mode for Samsung engineers. Something I believe they could use to reset knox.

To boot into it you have to hold the Power button for at least 7 seconds while hard re-booting.

To boot out of it just hold POWER + VOL DOWN until it reboots.