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[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Shrykull:
I'm still excited for this! I have been avoiding updates and am still on B20. I have my fingers crossed and wish you luck with figuring it out. Crack this B&*^#!

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How would you go about making the donation and who exactly would it go to?? I will be wanting to throw some money at them as well for figuring this out, I know there are better phones with root but I like my Zmax pro. Also I don't get the end bit in your post.:confused:
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] InFamousLGe:
Well first off the person has to set up a donation page or a link to just click on to give them money in the first place, but anyone laying hands on the ZMAX "Puzzle from hell" is probably a legit Dev who does have one anyway. And the end part of the post was about Messi, he is a well known Dev for getting root for some other phones, most recently he ported (not sure if im using that right) a TWRP for the LG Aristo, which I just got through a crazy google lock with that thing only to have root waiting for me :good:. But I have to say out of my ten or so phones, there is something about the Zmax that I cant just give up on it and sell it.
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon.Left:
Man I said the same thang . It's really a smooth stable fast system . I have had zero problems with it but it just frustrating knowing the potential that lies within that I cannot tap into . It angers me like I'm sure the rest of us I'm trying to be patient but damn it's hard >_< who ever cracks this thing deserve massive donations.
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon.Left:
Any luck ??
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] 5318008:
Apparently Uni Android Tool (a paid program) can now root the Zmax Pro. Not sure if that's the same as what fido above used or not, they posted the same pictures to three different threads but didn't give any other information or explanation as to whether that's the method they're using.
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] messi2050:
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[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] KingRoyal123:
Is there any news on this crazy phone
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] grick:
i just need the correct files to side load with. zte zmax pro recovery.img and a non veriety check sum along with the supersu update zip

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ok you were boss on the lgk20 plus.

is there any possible way to get the signiture keys to add to the twrp recovery.img for the zte zmax pro z981 so that i can sideload it.

i shut the device down. hold power and volume up. when i see the zte logo i let go of the power key. after the next screen i chose apply update through adb.

you have to have the adb fastboot zip file with version 1.0.32 or higher. im using 1.0.36

any ideas cause i can't get the bootloader unlocked
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Y314K:
We have working TWRP and Root for the Zmax Pro. We are almost ready to let users beta test.

Join our discord https://discord.gg/saTKs7b (Everybody is welcome).

If you would like to be a tester before full root is launched/achieved. Or you can just keep up on the progress that is being made.

Although the TWRP installation is done thru a paid app. We plan to share free access to this method of installation. And we advice that no one purchase said paid app for the purpose of rooting your Z981. But if you already own said app. Or purchase it in order to share with others. Please contact us for a safe method of sharing access for the purpose of TWRP installation & rooting Z981's.

We need advance knowledgeable folks to come help us in getting the firehose extracted from the paid app. And also to help us try to target the bootloader & to develop SafeStrap in the mean time. Come on over. We got our fingers in many pies.

All credit goes to Armando for his awesome TWRP & Messi for testing the UNI method of root thru the paid app. And for those that where/or will be willing to share access to the paid app for free.

Note: 04/28/18 - Updated Invite.
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] creep138:
Hey, I don't use discord or anything, so if you'd like a full fledge tester that doesn't mind blowing up his phone, pm me. I'm advanced on how to root, adb, yadda yadda. I only have one laying around tho, but it's not my DD
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] :
maybe those who work in axon 7 mini and zte trek 2 hd, can help them get root.

because it's worth it is a good phone
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Y314K:
UNI no longer needed. The Z981 Firehose/Programmer has been retrieved & new instructions & files will be release soon. Come to Discord if u want to see how this sausage is being made. Everything is public. No one should pay for anything.

Join our discord https://discord.gg/saTKs7b (Everybody is welcome).

We will need ROM/Kernel/Program makers. So please join Discord to help out. Nougat is also on its last bugs. And Oreo is booting. So there are a lot of great news for the Z981.

New thread will be started here on XDA with file links & instructions when ready.
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] user-747:
any updates on zte zmax bootloader unlock?
[ZTE Zmax Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Nathan combrink:
Help root z981

anyway can you help me even though it's an old phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamtech:
Hello, so I've been stuck with my Android phone being on Recovery mode, GT-19060, Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo.

I tried installing the Marshmallow software in the phone manually, but instead somehow the software got deleted and I can't go to the normal android.

I go into the reboot section, and try to power off then I found "No OS installed!"

Then, I connected my Android to my computer and got ODIN and everything connected, except finding a new ROM. (which is a software, I think so)

I'm not an expert in these kinds of things but I just need help on getting my phone on Marshmallow or Lollipop, even if lower than Lollipop, but I'd want the Marshmallow or Lollipop so all that I've done doesn't go to waste.

Thanks! ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RealWelder:
You should be able to find firmware to flash with Odin from www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ to get your device working again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamtech:
Do I need to have the EXACT code number of my phone? It is GT-19060 which is Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo and only brings the 4.2.2 firmwares

and I would like to upgrade my phone to Lollipop or Marshmallow

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] marcelpreda:
An app to search for identical files , you can select what to delete what to keep.

Files compare is don on content, it doesn't the file name or extnsion.

Features:

Small size - APK is less than 1.5MB

It can be moved on external SD card, so you save space on internal storage.

Reasonable fast

Works on most devices ;). Android v4.0+

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.notnull.IdenticalFilesFinder

Feedback is welcome!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Taebom:
https://www.google.com/android/beta

Sign up is online and waiting for OTA. Download links not available yet as of 1:20pm.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheAnarchist1:
So. . . . . . who is going to jump first?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sytayeth:
I signed half an hour ago. Still waiting for the OTA.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] paco8:
Since I'm running a custom ROM and can't enroll for the OTA, I'd like to know if someone is planning on turning this beta into a ROM with root capability?

I'm asking because I can't find the alpha preview, which is understandable, but since this is beta, I don't know, maybe it's a different story.

Does anyone know whether that's possible or is anyone willing to help me out with that?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sytayeth:
Downloading the OTA.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
ODP1 images. I'm sure ODP2 images will be posted as well.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] smooth781:
I just signed up and got it right away. Beta ready to download. Check for updates
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] paco8:
Thanks, but I know about those and they can't be rooted, right?

I could flash them, sure, but then root and TWRP would be gone.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Sure you can.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moosc:
Does root n TWRP work on O
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheAnarchist1:
I have it installed. Everything feels pretty stable from a quick glance. Google Music keeps force closing if I reboot. I'll try to clear the data for the app and see if that helps. It is of course too early to comment on battery. Audio is working fine. Haven't tested calling yet. I'll test bluetooth out on my drive home from work . I noticed a theme option under display settings. I noticed that has an android auto generated theme and a Pixel theme. I can't get it to switch to the Pixel theme. Toggle appears to do nothing.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] paco8:
Thanks, I totally missed that! But now that the beta is out, who knows if that method will work there too.

I'll stay patient. To be honest, the Google io Keynote this year showed too much stuff that "will be available later" in my opinion and this beta seems like the only thing that's"out now". :laugh:
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Only one way to find out...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Taebom:
we need factory images for that method, but eager to try out and thanks!

Play music is running fine for me
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
The question was about flashing TWRP and SuperSU on ODP1. Obviously, we need ODP2 factory images now. I'm assuming ODP2 has May bootloader, so all instructions need to have additional steps for flashing Verified Boot Signer (if it even works) or flashing back to April bootloader (if it doesn't have any negative effects on ODP2).

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And guess what, ODP2 factory images have been posted.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] droid_1989:
I just flashed, and it seems stable enough. The theme looks absolutely dreadful to be honest - it's white status and drop down bars, AFAIK that wasn't included when the dev preview came out. I'm Factory resetting my phone now, to see if that changes any of the theme behavior, if it doesn't i'll flash back to stock and probably try on Beta 2.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] droid_1989:
Attached shows you what I mean in regards to the light UI

I'm going to wait for Beta 2.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] awakenedwithin:
Ouch, there's no way to have it to dark?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] droid_1989:
Not that I can see.

I've gone back to Nougat on my Pixel XL.

I'll probably put it on my 6p, and see if there's an update to fix the theme.

The UI looks awful at the moment though, will keep reading if anyone figures out why the UI has done that.

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It's even worse on my 6p - doesn't even have theme settings to attempt to change it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jerryhou85:
I'd like to participate, but jumping out of Beta requires a factory resest, so no for now... I'll just wait for official release.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
So just enrolled my vzw pixel xl on at&t(I screwed up buying a vzw on eBay...oh well) and just got notification to update... I wonder if this will let me unlock the bootloader now lol wish me luck
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krazekid7:
It won't. RMA with Google and they send you a brand new Google store pixel
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Almaretto:
You can RMA VZW Variant, without any issues, directly with Google to get unlockable version?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ravi041282:
on Android O beta with Pixel XL

I have upgraded to Android O beta on my Pixel XL. here are a few findings I have, with my limited time I could spend after upgrade:

1. boot time has been insanely fast after upgrade. I would say, it takes almost half of the boot time compared to Nougat.

2. notification dots are working like a charm. i was able to see them on various apps like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Uber, Google Maps, messages, hangouts, Newton email, slack etc.

3. Settings screen has been tidied by grouping them.

4. Ambient display now only shows app icons for notifications we may have and they are laid out horizontally below the digital clock. it also displays a bolt symbol while the phone is charging next to digital clock.

5. calls, messaging, bluetooth, audio just working fine. haven't encountered any app crashes yet.

6. cannot comment on battery as I couldn't test that yet.

few issues I could find:

1. app installations and updates from play store has become a little slow. Meaning, there's a considerable time between, downloading and installing/updating the app.

2. play music keeps popping up on notification panel at random times.

oh, and I am on a non-root device and I received OTA almost instantly after I registered.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Weudel:
Jumped on the beta yesterday and got the update instantly... And received an additional update last night.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ssingh819:
has anyone gotten twrp to boot/work with Android O Beta 1? I get bootlooped if i try

fastboot boot .\twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tttuning:
I did a claim on mine and got an unlockable version...
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TA123:
Opted in yesterday and have so far got two updates. The second update though killed Android Pay. When I try to use it now I've got a message that my phone is rooted although it's not.:(
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] metallized:
how does it work if ur on verizons payment plan? wi it matter getting rma fone from google? or it has nothing to do with ur payment agreements with verizon.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tttuning:
I went into VZW store and complained about issues with Bluetooth and slow loading....they ordered a replacement and had it the next day...turning it on and went to check the toggle and it worked
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
Done... Just gotta print the stuff out and ship it

I'll be finding out. Just hope to get a really blue in return. I love mine and will die if they take it away from me. Might as well send me an iPhone lol

That's great to hear.

Back to android O though. Phone is running great aside from earpiece issues ;) Battery life seems really well. Sad that I'm gonna ship this out so I'll be going back to trusty ol' shamu. Gotta carry a car battery with me since it's battery is shot lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Almaretto:
I just called them and I had to tell representative multiple times to stop answering questions I did not ask, but they said I had to return to original seller (ie VZW) and order new phone through Google.

I do not know what I would do with an Apple product, but maybe you can request one if you think it would be useful.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
Use the support chat feature... Screw calling lol
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Why are you talking about that here? Isn't there​ another fraudulent thread on xda?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
Uh oh... Internet police... Gotta stay on topic.

Anyways I was having touch screen issues on nougat and troubleshot it a bunch of ways thinking it was Gboard or something. Having the same issue on "O" so I don't think it's related to it. Not having any bugs other than occasional app crashes. Nothing out of the norm for android updates vs. playstore apps.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
It's not about ot. It's about fraud. Stop it.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
Move on buddy. I have an issue that I researched prior. Just didn't go the RMA route because I didn't think I could. You're a joke if you think talking down to people online is awesome. I'm done wasting my time with you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bobby janow:
Sure. We believe you. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
I'm sorry but who are you? Someone better call the FBI.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] tttuning:
How do you clear cache and data on apps in Android O
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bmwh0r3:
Same as nougat basically. Go to settings / apps & notifications / app info. Find the app you want to clear cache and data and tap storage
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] moosc:
Any updates?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jrgom:
Anyone else having issues with text messages not showing up with the most recent O update? my phone gives me a notification, so i know who sent it, but the message never shows up. I called Verizon and they are able to see my messages on my account log. Anyone know of a solution or possible fix, no one at verizon seemed to know what to do about it. Thanks for any info you might have or be able to pass along
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srg84:
Hi,

I have removed the back cover of the phone, and accidentally the Front camera pin disconnected, so I connected it again but it doesn't work anymore.

Now I have tried disconnecting Back camera pin and reconnect it and it doesn't work either after doing it...

I have tried everything from official roms to customiced roms, from unlocked bootloader to locked bootloader, but nothing works, so i think is something related to hardware.

Any one have an idea of what could be happening?

Here are the photos of the cables of both cameras disconnected:

Thanks.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] 09009494:
i'm trying to rollback to marshmallow using the official package, i found this in the precautions before installation

"2. Make sure your phone system version has not been unlocked or rooted."

1. why is that. is it because their policy against root or is it actually going to cause problems during the rollback process?

2. if yes i should unroot: do i simply click unroot from kingroot app or are there more comprehensive way to unroot?

thanks
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] jonezie:
Just relock the bootloader and your phone shall be unrooted.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] 09009494:
not sure how to do that because i used kingroot with a single click
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] swedenboy:
Just install stock recovery then flash the roll back package.

After that, flash stock MM rom for your device.
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] 09009494:
what about the bootloader that jonezie is talking about?
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Arnys:
i flashed rooted c432b836 with rolback package first small one then i got c900b300, after that i flashed c432b136, and successfully got back to marshmalow. so, realy dont know why i need unroot or flash stock recovery, if its working anyway
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] swedenboy:
For me, the only way to relock bootloader is flashing stock firmware.

Last time, I tried relock bootloader by SRK Tool and it costed me 2 days to get my device back to normal, since it encountered serious error.

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I always flash stock recovery before flashing stock rom, and I didn't try flashing stock rom over twrp. Next time I'll try ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] panda6024:
I am considering to get Galaxy S8. Currently, I live in Canada, and variant sold here is G950W, which has Snapdragon.

Still, I have a choice among International (G950F), South Korean Variant with 6GB RAM (G950N aka G950S, G950K, G950L but likely to get G950S), or Canadian variant (G950W). However, I am hesitating because,

1. Snapdragon Galaxy S8 seems to have locked bootloader. I heard that someone having G950W couldn't root it because odin said "fail" while flashing G950W CF Auto-Root method here. (If there is anyone who successfully root G950W, please inform me.) Also, as International variant has Exynos, it seems like there won't be that much ROM for G950W and Snapdragon variants.

2. I am also thinking about getting International variant (G950F). However, it will take very long time to get it online, and I am worried about "region lock". However, I can easily find resellers selling G950F in Canada online.

3. The last consideration is G950S/K, which are GSM based South Korean variant. I know that South Korean variant is not region locked because of South Korean regulations that bans network lock (Carriers in South Korea don't lock phones at all since late 2010). It has 6GB RAM and best specification among these variants, but again, it will be hard to get South Korean variant because there are not many resellers in Canada selling such variants. However, if I have an opportunity to go for a trip there (and have somewhat high likeliness), I am likely to be able to get off-line and switch SIM to it right away. However, it is not certain and hard to find resellers selling S8 Korean variant.

Performance-wise, a game I play frequently is rhythm-based, and more likely to have accurate timing on Snapdragon devices. I am not a hard-core phone gamer (Only game I play is rhythm-based game by klab and some puzzle games. I don't play intense games on my phone (rather, I play intense games on PC.), so difference in performance itself is not a big deal.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leon0399:
Can anybody tell me, why camera and other things are broken on all ROMs based MM and N? But it still works on LP ROMs (e.g. this). As I know, they are based on different kernel, but why can't anybody just merge old kernel to new and get fully working camera?

Sorry for my English
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
I'm no expert, but here's the little bit I know... Camera function depends on special files called blobs. The blobs are owned by Sony. The last good blobs Sony released to developers for the Z1c were the Lollipop ones, (since there hasn't been an update for Z1c since lollipop). All other roms developed since then use the old blobs, which don't work well on new roms. Noone can do anything about it except wait on Sony.

Since there's no official update after Lollipop, it would require someone to port the files from a Sony N roms to work on non-Sony roms, as was done for Lollipop, (https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/guide-how-to-port-featured-sony-camera-t3169253 - more than just 'merging kernel'). That's possible, but very difficult, (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71999171&postcount=1381), but it seems that someone is making progress, (https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=72328809#post72328809)... That, combined with [MENTION=4120742]munjeni[/MENTION]'s TA tool, (https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893), gives us hope for stock-quality camera on MM and N roms.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leon0399:
So, why can't we just "borrow" this blobs from other phones' kernels, I mean, there SHOULD be other phones by other brands with the same camera module and open-source kernel. Or I'm wrong and there is nothing like this?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
"open source" doesn't mean quite the same thing for Sony as it might for some others...
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerg1:
I had the same idea and found this: https://github.com/PureNexusProject-Mod/android_device_wileyfox_kipper

Credit goes to the PureNexusProject team. This Wileyfox Storm called phone has the same IMX220 sensor, and as far as I know the nougat rom which is built from this sources is working fine (at least nobody is complaining about it)