yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
But you do know it's not going to happen, right? You can threaten a lawsuit and they have lawyers who will bankrupt you if they so choose. Unless you're a lawyer there is no one who will take your case. But to the point of why they lock it, the Google rep was wrong. That's not why they do it. Their network is protected no matter if you root or not. Think about it, you can buy a Google Pixel unlock it and put it on the network. And as you say, you can root other devices on the network, i.e. my 5x.

So the real reason they lock their bootloaders is (IMO naturally since I'm not inside their corporate) to sell phones to large government entities and major corporations. They can sell thousands of phones to one company / City / police department in the same time it takes to sell you one device. Those institutions need guarantees that those devices can be locked down to prevent company secrets, government programs, and possible investigations from being leaked due to an XDA user who figured out how to root the device. So you can threaten all you like but it won't matter. They know you're not going to sue or succeed if you do. I think there is going to be a time when Google does the same thing. There is major money to be made on devices that cost close to a grand. That's why they partnered with Verizon, to sell phones. Verizon to get corporations on board their network.

So at this point if you want a bl unlockable device then you just need to buy it from Google. As you can see the bounty for the Verizon Pixel 2 bl unlock has withered on the vine. I can see in the future, buy a bl locked from Google, Verizon and perhaps another carrier for half off the retail as VZW is now doing with their $300 off the Pixel 2 and XL. Or buy one that you can unlock for full retail. What do you think the company with 10,000 employees will do with a way to remotely wipe the device if it's lost or stolen with company logins on it because it can't be rooted and bypass policies?

Now I'm not saying that you won't find some sympathetic tier 3 Verizon tech if you plead your case, but I wouldn't count on it and I wouldn't think it could be replicated and widespread. But as my wife says, once in a while I'm just plain wrong.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abranson:
Haha,as did my ex wife...That's just what they told that rep, and have told me as well, but a few have bee. Successful, so I have heard...they couldn't bankrupt me if they tried! I'm basically there, already, after divorce, paying all the bills that I don't know how I paid, and still have many to go, and I am adopting my fiancees 2 kids in the upcoming months.they can try, but I'm already broke to that point! But I think they have also gotten tired of warranty claims for something that can be fixed by allowing to flash the factory firmware, also...who knows. I'll update when I find out
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Wow, you have more on your plate than some silly bl unlock issue. Was just being facetious regarding finances. I just meant they could tie you up in court if they wanted. I've seen others talking about suing VZW regarding this but I don't see that they are violating any laws. How many claims do you think they have actually and furthermore, how many do you think they'd have if they allowed bl unlock and root? You see what goes on here, people don't understand what they are doing and then mess up the device. Just curious, why do you want to bl unlock? What do you want with root? It just seems like there is not much reason any longer and many of the crack flashers, myself included, are just not interested. I locked the bl on my 5X about 18 months ago, then bought a locked VZW Pixel and now a Pixel 2 locked. It's freeing in a way, I can't do anything other than wait for an OTA or sideload.

But old habits die hard and when I got the replacement Pixel due to major GPS issues the OEM switch was active and I flipped it. My wife has the phone now so I might just flip it back since I doubt that phone will ever need to be unlocked. I say the word 'root' and her eyes glaze over. I say how about a theme with Substratum and she glares at me.. if looks could kill. But do let us know, it would be interesting if they gave you a pass and removed your device from their databases for unlock purposes.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abranson:
Right? My main reason was since one was sent back, due to corrupt update, and I couldn't flash the factory firmware...I can't even adb sideload. That's also given issues. Updated fastboot and adb is up, and still had issues. My second pixel was on 7.1.2, but I initially had a s7edge and was able to root, flip that toggle, etc, so that made me ask Google, why only the pixels? I mean, hell, people on ee can flip it now, after 6 months and a fee, why can't we? Fml
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I get that for sure. I'm just trying to look at it from the corporate standpoint. I guess it's worth it to them to replace a few devices and sell thousands. I'm not sure what agreements Google makes behind the scenes but for now if we buy VZW on a deal or payment plan then we're SOL.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abranson:
Corporate standpoint? Any other vzw phone can be rooted and factory firmware flashed.at least every one I have had hands on..my s7 edge was able to,my dad's s8 plus, etc..I don't see a corporate standpoint. They are OUR devices, once they leave store
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I get what you're saying, I've heard it a hundred times before. But I think you're just looking at one side of this issue and not the other. A couple of points first. Not all phones are rootable. My S4 was for a short time before they locked the bootloader. The iPhone on the network is not rootable and I'm sure you can find others as well. But let's look at it from the other side.

You can root the Pixel if you buy it from Google. They are not saying you can't get onto their network, but they are saying if you buy it from them whether or not it's discounted then you can't unlock the bootloader. If you don't like the terms of the agreement then don't buy it. You go into the contract knowing what you are buying and the limitations that come with it. How can anyone complain with eyes wide open? That's the part I don't understand. Maybe you can explain it.

Here's the corporate side of it. I own Verizon stock, let's just say 1000 shares. Verizon now tells IBM, or any company with a global reach and tens of thousands of smart phone users, we can secure your new $1000 phones so that your tech department can remotely wipe the device if it's stolen or lost, and since it can't be rooted you can allow your employees to enter the building not fearing your internal network will be compromised by someone who unlocked their bootloader because they felt it was their phone. Ok Verizon send me 10,000 phones with a 2 year contract for all of them. One company with a 10M sale and a huge network contract. Multiply that by 100 companies. Earnings report comes out and it beats the street and the stock price goes up to 56 or 5 points on the opening bell. I just made 5 grand with my measly 1000 shares. Sorry XDA user, yes it's your phone but it's my 5 grand I made overnight. You want to unlock be my guest. Buy it elsewhere.

There are something like 4 billion shares outstanding with a dividend of around 4 or 5%. I think they will choose to ignore the 100 users on XDA that want to unlock their bootloader in order to satisfy their shareholders' profits. That's the corporate side.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abranson:
My s4 never had an unlocked bootloader, but we did have safestrap, if I remember right. But did the nexus phones Verizon sold have this bootloader issue? I don't think they did, but been a while. We here, have a Google pixel, a developer phone, which is not a developer phone. My main point was, any other device I've used on Verizon, I could at least flash the factory firmware if there was an issue. This is the first one I can't. The other thing that gets me is, the Verizon model, also sold by best buy and all, is the same model number as the "unlocked" variant from the Google store, is it not? All I can find is, yes, but if I wanted to trade in this one to Google for credit and pay the difference, I can't, cuz the other day, the 2016 pixel, 5" 128GB model is out of stock
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
The S4 had and unlocked bootloader (well unlockable) version MR4 or something weird like that. Right after I bought it they had a firmware update which broke the unlock exploit. If you updated you were screwed. I never updated. I kept the old firmware and was able to root it without safestrap. I could flash roms and do anything I wanted. Well until I dropped it and the screen shattered. I used it until it almost fell apart. I still have it too, cracked screen and all.

As for the model of the Pixel they are exactly the same, BB, Verizon and Google. It's only the IMEI that is different. I don't see how you can trade it in at this point. Perhaps you can sell it and buy it back from Google or get the 64 or 32 GB version. I'm not sure what your options are right now if you want to unlock the bl. The Verizon phones are not developer phones and probably will never be. Only the Google ones are at the moment and as I said I'm not sure how long that is going to last either. Look at development on the Pixel 2 or the 2 XL or even the Pixel OG. One rom based on 7 and nothing on 8.1? It's almost over for dev on these devices other than kernels imho. One thing I do wish is that I could flash a kernel. I always liked tweaking those. Elemental, Flar all those great devs. Oh well..
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] abranson:
Loved elementalx on nexus 6,and pure nexus rom
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] techmekk:
Hi guys, here is my story:

last year i found a Google Pixel in a night club in which i work. I tried to figure out the owner, but the Pixel was locked and there was no contact information on the lock screen. After 2 weeks of keeping it in the „lost property box“ of our club i gave it to the lost property office in my town. A few days ago they contacted me, because the deadline of 6 month is expired and nobody has reported it as lost. They said i could keep it if i want and i have to admit, that i want!

So i decided to use it for my own, but there my problems begin:

Because of the Google Security feature, i can´t login into device because i have to login with the last Google Account that was synced with device. I also can´t unlock the bootloader or install a custom rom, beacuse i can´t transfer files over USB to the device, because i can´t log in, to avtivate USB debuging and OEM unlock options.

Is there any way that i can transfer files to the device, to install TWRP or flashing stock or custom rom?

I really would appreciate help with this. Many thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english!

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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
There are some ways to get in a little bit. You can kind of use it without any phone or google functions. But you will never be able to fully use it as a phone unless a new exploit comes out.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] JAYNO20:
There are multiple reasons why there is no way around this. If it got out it was really easy to get around people would be stealing these things left and right. With that being said, no one is accusing you of anything, but I don't know you so how do I know you didn't steal this? Any kind of help provided here would potentially be helping a thief get into someone elses phone. That is the major road block with these type of posts.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mikeprius:
assuming your story is legitimate, there's not anyway that I am aware of. The bootloader is locked and the device is encrypted, so flashing anything is out of question. I guess the security Google has set up is working as intended.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] techmekk:
What do you mean exactly, how get I the phone into this "status"?

Yes, of course I know what you mean. I can ensure you that I have no reason to steel a phone, I'm totally in love with my G4 running RR on 7.1.2 [emoji16]

Neverless I think it is sad that a 750€ phone is just useless in this case.

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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] JAYNO20:
What I meant is, yes, it's basically useless at this point. If it wasn't then the entire security of a lost phone would be worthless. The more secure a phone, the less usable it is for someone that steals it or finds it. Just the nature of the beast.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Can you call Google and tell them what happened? Perhaps they can find the user and return the device to its rightful owner. You are not. It's useless in your hands since you didn't buy it. And that has nothing to do with the price whether it cost 1 dollar or a thousand.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Soccerdude588:
I would agree with this approach. I wouldn't be surprised if Google has some way of getting into the phone, getting the IMEI to contact the carrier/Google account holder, or whatever.

The only thing is that I wonder if they would expect you to pay for shipping. Who knows though, if they already provided a replacement device, they might like to get the previously lost phone back.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MasterCATZ:
anyway to find the registered email address ?

we have found one but the owner did a remote factory reset ... so their went my idea of doing a bypass to get their info

why does the emergency contact information get removed on a factory reset , they really need to add in another function for lost phones that does not get wiped that can hold owners information ...

the cops don't care they said it's ours now and all they would do is sell it at a police auction
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Buy a sledge hammer and have some fun. Pics or it didn't happen.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MasterCATZ:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1203498905

its up on gumtree the owner just has to tell us the phone number , unsure why the cops could not be bothered to look up its owner
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lafester:
Why not contact the carrier? No Sim?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] MasterCATZ:
pre paid, throwaway monthly
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] omky_b4u:
Go to stock recovery mode & try wipe/factory rest
[Mate 8 General] adel abou rahma:
wxclusive to xda

now we can debrand Huawei mate 8 frome middle east model to chiness modle

link vidoe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVsIKtdgV4
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
Because my Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) does not have the Trusted Face feature under "Smart Lock" menu I decided to install the APK manually, but unfortunately it crashed every time I opened it. After doing some research I found that the app requires some libraries, so I downloaded the Micro OpenGAPPS package for my Android version and I installed the necessary libraries and after a reboot it worked like a charm.

I created some flashable ZIPs for different Android versions which installs only the Trusted Face feature.

Download links: MOD Edit Links Removed

You should download the correct ZIP for your Android version in order to avoid any problems.

I'm NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device!
[Android Software Development] TreaBet:
Could you make this for 7.1.2 x86 devices? :D
[Android Software Development] Solarflame5:
I tried to flash it with teamwin but it cant flash, if i remember it properly it said cannot execute updater binary or something, please help
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
Which version of TWRP are you using?

What is the name of the archive you tried to flash?
[Android Software Development] Solarflame5:
The zip for android 6.0 an checking twrp version now

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TWRP 2.8.7.0
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
I can't test the archives right now.

Try flashing another ZIP archive (for Android 5.1 for example) and tell me if you get the same error.

You can also try disabling zip signature verification.
[Android Software Development] Solarflame5:
i tried android 5.1 and i got the same error, and zip signature verification is already disabled, im thinking of wiping cache, do you think it will help?
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
I've just flashed the ZIP file for Android 6.0 and it worked just fine. (TWRP 3.1.1)

I don't think wiping the cache would make any difference, but you can try.

What phone are you using?
[Android Software Development] Solarflame5:
im using samsung galaxy nexus(gsm) and im starting to think that getting trusted face on that thing is impossible
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
Try with this TWRP version for your device: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-nexus/development/unofficial-twrp-maguro-3-0-0-0-t3317337
[Android Software Development] Solarflame5:
I used that TWRP version and it flashed just fine, but when I rebooted and tried to set it up after the second page when I said continue it returned to smart lock settings and said "unfortunately trusted face has stopped" and this really annoys me, what is wrong with my phone?
[Android Software Development] Samrach Kem:
I've successfully installed this zip, I can now see the trust face. Unfortunately, when I choose trust face, it crashed :(

Any help?
[Android Software Development] spacejam:
Same here.

Samsung J5 2016 7.1.1
[Android Software Development] Laleka:
Crashing on C9 pro

7.1.1
[Android Software Development] ThIsVinZH3R3:
Currently running android 7.1.2 VIPEROS on osprey Moto g 2015, I flashed the zip correctly and I see trusted face in smart lock options but when I try to set it up it stops
[Android Software Development] ayush.gl:
Will it work on arm64 devices??
[Android Software Development] jamil aboudaher:
Deleted

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I tried this mod and still stopping :rolleyes:

Why is this happening?

I tried to install the latest trusted face app

And also it doesn't work.

How can we solve this problem?

Please help. :laugh:
[Android Software Development] akky26:
Does it works on miui rom?
[Android Software Development] kader6000:
The link not working update please
[Android Software Development] SHãdøw:
+1
[Android Software Development] ZekromInfinity:
" I created some flashable ZIPs for different Android versions which install only the Trusted Face feature.

Download links: https://mariobalanica.ml/repository/?dir=android_development/gapps/trustedface_flashable_zips "

The download link isn't working shows 'problem in loading the page'

I have used this before and I really appreciate your work as I keep testing different versions of android ROMS every now and then and I wanted to try this on android lollipop now.

Thank You
[Android Software Development] Kevin Char:
Dear OP, Link broken.
[Android Software Development] Mario Bălănică:
Sorry, I forgot about that.

Download link: https://server2.p2ptv.ml/?dir=android_development/gapps/trustedface_flashable_zips
[Android Software Development] Mrnice1111111:
I have a custom version of android on my phone Samsung galaxy s5 and I also can't see the trusted face option so I downloaded apk for trusted face for version 6.0.1 but on 3rd screen it shows unfortunately trusted face has stopped working. Please help me. Suggest me what to do or what to download or any alternatives. I really want to use the face unlock.
[Android Software Development] SnowFuhrer:
Could you create an uninstaller? I have a crashing trusted face that I installed. It used to work btw. I'm running 7.0 touchwiz Rom.

Edit: or please tell me files to delete? :o
[Android Software Development] SacredDeviL666:
Thread Closed.

Kindly pm when direct/valid download links are available.

Thanks

SacredDeviL666.
[Moto G5 Questions & Answers] ap4ss3rby:
I have successfully unlocked my bootloader and rooted my g5, but now, there is a warning that my bootloader has been unlocked and cannot be trusted. How am I supposed to remove this warning, because i dont want to wait 5 or so seconds for my phone to boot because of this warning
[Moto G5 Questions & Answers] stevegtrlmk:
Type replace bootloader warning moto g5 in search download and flash with twrp still have wait 5 secs though :)
[Moto G5 Questions & Answers] rophaq:
That's your splash screen , you can replace it.

Go here: https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/logo-fix-g5-logo-bin-t3610456
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Drifter_:
Flash the Official PA rom. A screen pop up saying encrypting phone, wait 3.30minutes. And my phone was encrypted.

So format userdata to recover and try Lineage OS, and... surprise, the same screen saying encrypting phone and again... phone encrypted.

I never experience a Custom ROM encrypting my 6P, but it's the first time using PA and LOS, so is this normal? Im doing anything wrong here?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i42o:
maybe because their stock kernel forces encryption? try a custom kernel and format userdata
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Drifter_:
format userdata only wipe the internal memory, or wipe all partition (data, rom, cache etc)?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i42o:
personally i always format everything and then start from scratch... format everything then flash rom gapps kernel magisk (whaever you flash) and reboot... custom kernels have forced encryption turned off so youll be good then.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lechmipat:
hi,

Is it possible to recover bootloader unlock of a unloked device, without asking back to huwaei support?
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndg_2000:
Not that I have seen it can be relocked but it shows relocked in the bootloader
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miststudent2011:
Here is the guide, if you have already unlocked your bootloader just follow from the 2nd step in the guide.

Note don't use kingroot to root your device as mentioned in the guide, just follow from 2nd step.

http://huaweip8lite.blogspot.com/2016/03/bootloader-huawei-p8-lite-14-huawei.html?m=1
[Xiaomi Redmi Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] nofx161:
1. download framework-res.apk from from here http://www.mediafire.com/file/jwmbdax2h878zdk/framework-res.apk

2. use any root explorer and replace framework-res.apk located in /system/framework/framework-res.apk

3. set permissions to rw-r-r

4. reboot into recovery and wipe cache, and dalivik cache and then reboot into system

5. done

only works on xiaomi.eu rom 7.5.25

Preview:

https://youtu.be/t1ir3Kb1gyc

Guide:

Howto make this for your rom:

1. u need to enable adb on your phone

2.

adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk

3. decompile framework-res.apk

4. ovverride anim folder and animator folder with the one i provided in attatchment below

5. recompile

6. put the 'new' framework-res.apk on

internal

sd card

7. use any root explorer and replace framework-res.apk located in /system/framework/framework-res.apk

8. set permissions to rw-r-r

9. reboot into recovery and wipe cache, and dalivik cache and then reboot into system

10. done

note :

decompile recompile the easy way thanks to [MENTION=5004610]littlejoelgriffo[/MENTION] :

Now is the important part. Install Winrar Then open the .apk by right clicking the file -> open with -> WinRar. Now you can look around the .apk file. Find a file inside the .apk you wish to edit. (In my case I'm going to navigate to res -> mipmap-hdpi -> ic_launcher_settings.png). Just drag the file from the .apk and edit to your liking.

NOTE: It is recommended never to completely take everything out of the .apk and then put it all back in. Just do one file at a time.

Then when your finished, select the old file in the .apk and press the delete button. Now drag in the new edited file into where you found it. Easy!

have fun ;)
[Moto 360] dylanneve1:
How does Android Wear app react to being in dual boot with shared app?