yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misi63:
I was getting really annoyed by the app that stealthily installed itself and called itself File Manager for my Alcatel POP 4. It constantly wanted to clean, boost, virus-protect, be a flashlight and camera app with it’s own toolbar and playing an ad whenever you asked any of those actions to be performed. The beauty of it was that it could not be disabled or uninstalled. I was desperately looking for a way to get rid of it without drastic measures, like a full factory reset or rooting my device. I found a suggestion on the net to install AppMgrIII from the Play Store. I did it as I was determined to try anything at that point. It offered me to replace the app with a “factory version”. I accepted that and sure enough, a normal-looking File Manager with no ads or toolbars appeared, all the rockets, boosts, virus-protection, cleaning brushes gone! I hope it won’t reinstall itself magically. In a perfect world I would prefer to have no file manager on my machine at all and a choice of installing one that I prefer but at least the nightmare of this intrusive monster seems to be over. I hope it stays that way.

Update: reverting back to factory version stopped the spam but it all came back with the next update. Now I reverted it back again and stopped automatic updates on Google Play for all apps. I will pick apps to be updated manually.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kokbira:
Interested in answer.

Same for me happens.

Every time I remove system apps, after reset they appear again. I rooted phone to do that too, but I am sad because that "phantom layer" behavior...

The maximum I can do is to freeze those bloatware with Link2SD app. Using CPU usage overlay through developer settings, you can see that these apps do not "eat" ram and CPU usage. But I cannot free internal storage to allow install more apps :(
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloshnmosh:
You probably have automatic system updates enabled which allows Alcatel/McAfee garbage to reinstall itself.

You really need to ditch Alcatel's entire spyware ridden operating system and flash the device with the Lineage OS and be done with it or you risk further abuse.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fishesandfrogs:
Bloatware on Alcatel Idol 3

For days, I was unable to remove the File Manager bar that showed up on the main screen. I noticed that several of the apps on my phone were Alcatel-manufactured, as shown if you do a search in Google Play on mie-alcatel, then click on the mie-alcatel.support link below the File Manager app icon.

I went to each of those apps on the phone and Disabled, Forced Stop and Uninstalled Updates. So far, this has shut down File Manager and the pesky notification bar/symbols.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PN04:
Unfortunately, one of the newer versions of this app (included in the most recent update) removes the disable function. So while some people might still be able to do this, some will not.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Badelhas:
Can you uninstall updates and remove the option to update automatically on the Google play store? That's what I did and it solved the issue.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PN04:
I've long since turned off automatic updates even before this debacle. This version of the file manager appears to have been baked into the the 7VGS-UES6 system update so it seems to be considered the "stock" version now. Google play gives me no options other than open or update to an even newer version of this horrible app, which I already don't want.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloshnmosh:
Does anyone know if we could start a class action lawsuit against Alcatel and/or the carrier(s) that sold us the devices over this?

I know that Apple has several class-actions against it since their recent "update" had slowed some of their devices.

The adware infested Alcatel apps are using up data, storage, CPU and causing battery drain as well which would be a good starting point against them.

Then there is the privacy concerns where the "updated" File Manager is now scanning all the users files, network and Bluetooth connections and connecting to an Alcatel owned server.
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fishesandfrogs:
Eliminating File Manager

So I was able to eliminate the pesky File Manager notification on the home screen by finding the app in Play Store and uninstalling and/or disallowing any future updates. My wife's phone is now the issue, and I return to Play Store to find both the original File Manager and Joy Launcher apps -- and they are no longer available. Any ideas on how to access these so I can uninstall or at least set them to their original version?
[Onetouch Idol 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloshnmosh:
I just confirmed that the original File app, launcher and Sound Recorder are all gone from the Play Store as you stated.

Looks to me that Alcatel may have removed them all which makes it to where users cannot remove the adware/spyware modified versions.

I filed a formal complaint with the Cricket Regional manager a few weeks ago about this problem, I'll be contacting them today to add this information to the complaint(s).

Users are also advised to report these things to ic3.gov as well as the Federal Trade Commission.

It does take some time but they do eventually get around to assigning investigators to look at these kinds of things.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scoredx:
When i plug any charger (even when i try to charge from PC ) to my D855 it gets immediately hot from around 51 to 73 degrees in less than min.

I have R Remix and Artx kernel. :confused:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wpbear:
I will have a brand new Pixel Xl from Google (not Verizon) next week. Need to confirm my order of operations; is this correct:

Initial Setup:

1. OTA update to latest

2. unlock bootloader then ensure setup of Android with PIN

3. Boot to TWRP.img, install/flash twrp rc1.zip; reboot-twrp

4. wipe data

5. Flash PN, re-install twrp rc2.zip (need rc2 for Magisk)

6. Boot PN and setup then Reboot to recovery

7. Install Install ElementalX kernel, Magisk lastest 13.4 b2, Install twrp rc1.zip; reboot system

8. Install Magisk Manager apk; wipe app data; enable magisk su hide for playstore and package installer

9. reboot to recovery; make twrp backup

Monthly Dirty Flahes:

1. Reboot to recovery; Flash PN update, re-install twrp rc2.zip; reboot recovery,

2. Flash Vendor, flash ElementalX kernel, flash Magisk lastest, flash twrp rc1.zip; reboot system

3. Install Magisk Manager apk; wipe app data; enable magisk su hide for playstore and package installer

4. reboot to recovery; make twrp backup
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] damngood98:
holy crap....trying to read up on this myself....pixel flashing is nuts trying to follow all of this
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] michaelbsheldon:
When I do steps like these, everything works fine except double-tap-to-wake gets broken EVERY time....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wpbear:
Should the order be custom kernal then Magisk? Or Magisk first then kernal?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] 4rjen:
None of the screen filter or dimmer apps I tried work.

I've tried Dimly, Screen Filter (haxor) and Midnight. I've read something about pop-up windows/notifications which should be enabled, but I cannot find any setting about that.

I'm on Android 4.4.2 stock build B520 rooted with TWRP and SuperSU.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
SM-G389F Marshmallow Port for SM-G388F

Hello Everyone, ;)

So we all know that the SM-G389F has Marshmallow as it's OS,

But when we look on the side of the SM-G388F, we still have Lollipop as it's OS, So I decided to port the OS version of the SM-G389F to the SM-G388F while configuring it to be compatible with it's hardware! :laugh:

I might need some help....

But we can start by Converting the Firmware Download to a Zip for the Custom Recovery to flash it

(Link to Download)

Thanks for Tuning in,

I will keep you all Updated soon! :fingers-crossed:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
Hello Everyone,

I've wasted plenty of time trying to extract the SM-G389F Marshmallow Firmware but it was all for nothing. So now I am asking you all who own this device to flash the ROM link above using odin (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-xcover3/SM-G389F/BTU/download/G389FXXS1APK1/114774/) and then creating a backup via TWRP including the system.img and the boot.img and sending it to me via Dropbox, Google Drive...

Anyway I would like to forgive myself for failing to do this operation without owning the phone because of the md5 protection, but now I will be leaving this part in your hands

Thanks in Advice,

Diamond26
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Matt07211:
For all intents and purposes consider the two devices as completely separate/different. First of all the got completely different SoC's (not revisions but completely different brands of SoC's). I started try to compile LineageOS (my sources are up on github), but I was facing completely obscure or unheard of errors that where difficult to fix and the amount of free time I have has changed so I more or less have stopped doing that for the time being.

I will be writing up all the info I know off the device but that task has gotten away from me at the moment due to computer problems.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
Thanks for including yourself in this thread!

But may I ask which device do you own please?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Matt07211:
Well in currently typing it from my Samsung xCover3, with the Marvell SoC, so it's the SM-G388F
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
Oh ok!

I was just eager to see if someone with a SM-G389F has come, maybe he could back up his 6.0 Stock ROM and maybe I could modify it.

That's why!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Matt07211:
Please re-read my initial post in this thread, it's not possible. Your dealing with two different types of SoC's, so what your proposing is not possible, compiling from stock Android sources is (if you can fix every compile error)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
I just want to mess around with the ROM, maybe I could modify something!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Matt07211:
Do what ever you want, you can still mess around a lot, you just can't transplant files from the value edition to the Normal edition.

There is some cool mods you can do if you modify system apks.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2799050
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Rrrrrrx404:
Is this thread still up?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] PixelBoot:
Thinking about it...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] spacees:
I was thinking the same thing… I have an old Xcover, so i just wanted to try…

Did you succeed?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Nikkerston:
Hey is this thread still going? i got an SM-G389F need something from it?
[Moto M Questions & Answers] Mkurucu74:
Do you have Google Camera V4.4 for Moto M?
[Moto M Questions & Answers] BOPOH'Ok:
Does not work... And don't try to...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Antox97:
Hello folks, do you have any stock rom in zip format?

Or can I convert from md5 to zip?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyprezzPMC:
Is it possible? to Dual-Boot IOS to android?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sachin:
Delete
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
Hi Guys,

Im litterlay close to breaking down after trying to get Lineageos 14.1 running on my G900V verizon S5 for more than 12 hours now.

I followed various youtube tutorials and the guide given in this article https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-painiacs-essential-guide-to-t3319848.

The last thing i tried was unlocking the bootloder following a yt tutorial... now the phone pretty much freezes when booting showing the galaxy s5 and the custom android logo, it even plays the booting sound of samsung but after nothing happens. All i tried since was trying to get it back to stock 4.4.2 but when i use ODIN it gives me the error " sw rev check fail aboot fused 2 binary 1".

At the moment i literally lost hope to ever get nougat to run on this f***kin verizon phone, all i want is to get it to run again on something newer than 4.4.4 :crying:

I´ll be so glad for any help and if you could even help me get 14.1 to run on it id love you guys for ever.

Edit: I can still get into recovery and download mode but cant get into safestrap anymore, but i do have a backup of the system 4.4.2 with root and safestrap on my pc would there be a way to use that?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
It means that you've flashed a firmware newer than BOK3 at least once.

No chance to flash 4.4.2 with Odin any more.

If you just need a working VZW phone - simply download a stock firmware BOK3 or newer and flash it with Odin.

The first boot will take 15 min or so.

If you need something else - tell what you would like to have.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
wow simple as that? well awesome but then what would you recommend me to do next? is there a way to still get cm 14.1 on the verizonphone or should i just go with stock 6.1 and accept all the verizon bloatware bulls** :/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
[MENTION=8486213]Marv95[/MENTION]

I cannot recommend anything, you have to decide yourself.

But the first thing you need is to have a working phone back and check the CID of your device.

If it's 15 then you'll be able to install LOS. If it's 11 - you won't.

I'd have a look at this topic. No need to flash back a stock firmware, you may begin with COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
Well awesome thanks so far, ill check the cid :good: do you have a link where i can get the G900VVRU2BOK3 - GALAXY S5 SM-G900V VZW USA firmware the sammobile download takes 2 hours :eek:

Edit: https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-t3281095 , this a right one (VZW_BOK3_ODEX_DEODEX_V2.zip)??
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
I think this is it.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24349802275799044
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
well first of all thank you so much the phone is working again but sadly cid shows 11 so no cm14.1...guess 13 wont work then either? will have a closer look for what to do next this evening :rolleyes: my goal would be the most uptodate firmware (german language support would be the dream since somehow this verizonfirmware [like the old 4.4.4] only supports english)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
The locked bootloader (that cannot be unlocked) matters, not CM/LOS version.

The locked bootloader cannot boot unsigned kernel, that's why you're limited to Touchwiz-based roms only.

German? Not a big problem. So Verizon is not your provider?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
No i use a german Simcard (Netzclub) only the phone is a Verizon sent to me from the US
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
Well, I'm in the similar boat.

Let's see and decide. Netzclub means O2 network, which means B20 band for LTE, which is definitely not supported by device. So we can forget it.

German general CSC is DBT.

Ok, I'd say, your choice is this stock-like cleaned ROM for SM-G900F and the latest DQF2 firmware for SM-G900V. CSC must be DBT.

It's a little tricky to flash, but possible.

You'll have a phone that looks like F variant with German and so on.

But you won't have root.

Do you need root?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
You mean i cant use LTE with that phone here in Germany? Actually never tried it before lol but was recently thinking bout switching provider to get the benefits :confused:

German general CSC is DBT.

Ok so root the device, get custom recovery, install the rom and then flash the firmware G900FXXS1CQD4 - GALAXY S5 SM-G900F DBT Germany (Sammobile [CSC: G900FDBT1CQA1] even though its not for verizon phone) with odin?

well would´ve played around with it a bit since i invested that much time to get used to this damn phone now but no actually i dont :laugh:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
Good decision.

Sorry, I'm a little busy at the moment, but I'll give you some directions ASAP.

You need to download:

1. This service firmware.

2. Alexndr's firmware (G900FXXU1CQG1_DevBase_v4.3.zip)

You do have Odin already.

You'll need some more files, I'll prepare them for you a little later.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
Here we go.

1. Check if Reactivation Lock is disabled. Charge the battery to more than 50%.

2. Download Odin (you should already have it) and COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 (link is in my previous post).

3. Download applications and firmware files - CID11_DBT.zip

4. Download ROM file - G900FXXU1CQG1_DevBase_v4.3.zip (link is in my previous post).

5. Run Odin.exe.

6. Select COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in Odin's AP slot, boot the phone into the download (Odin) mode, connect with USB cable to the computer, press Start, wait till the flash process is finished. Press Exit and wait for the phone to complete reboot.

7. Disconnect USB cable from the phone and connect again.

8. Unzip CID11_DBT.zip into the CID11_DBT forlder on the Desktop.

9. Copy everything from CID11_DBT folder to the root of phone's internal memory. IMPORTANT: options.prop should appear in the root of phone's memory, not in a subdirectory.

(Root means that root which you can see in your Windows File Explorer, not the absolute root from the phone's side. Really it's /sdcard/ from the phone's side.)

10. Copy ROM file G900FXXU1CQG1_DevBase_v4.3.zip to the root of phone's internal memory.

11. Disconnect the cable from the phone.

12. Press Menu (dotted button) - My Files - All - RootS5.

13. Apex_Launcher.apk - Settings - Unknown Sources - Ok - Back - Apex_Launcher.apk - Next - Install - Done.

14. BusyBox.apk - Install - Done.

15. Safestrap_KK.apk - Install - Done.

16. tr_v2.apk - Install - Open - make it rain (a message "You should have root, no reboot required" should appear) - Back.

17. Superuser.apk - Install - Open - Continue - Normal - Reboot.

18. After reboot, in the pop-up window - Apex Launcher - Always - Ok.

19. Menu (dotted button) - BusyBox Free - Grant - close balloon - Install - close balloon - Back.

20. Safestrap - Grant - Agree - Install Recovery - Reboot to recovery. Wait patiently for SafeStrap Recovery to boot.

21. Swipe to Allow modifications - Wipe - Advanced Wipe - Dalvik/Data/Cache - Swipe to Wipe.

22. Back - Back - Back - Install, install G900FXXU1CQG1_DevBase_v4.3.zip.

23. Back - Back - Mount - check System.

24. Back - Advanced - File manager - go to /sdcard/ and copy these files:

- /sdcard/build.prop - to /system/;

- /sdcard/others.xml - to /system/CSC/;

- /sdcard/others.xml - to /system/CSC/DBT/system/csc/.

25. Go to /system/, highlight build.prop, change file's permissions to 0644 (chmod 0644).

26. Go to /system/CSC/, highlight others.xml, change file's permissions to 0644 (chmod 0644).

27. Go to /system/CSC/DBT/system/csc/, highlight others.xml, change file's permissions to 0644 (chmod 0644).

28. Exit File manager pressing Back. In the main menu - Mount - uncheck System - Back - Install.

29. Install DQF2_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip. Then Reboot System - Do not install.

30. The phone will reboot. The first boot takes 10 min. or so.

After all you may erase all the files from the phone's memory or perform a factory reset from menu or Recovery.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
Thanks ill try this evening after work :good::good::good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
Awesome mate, awesome thank you so much it worked without any problems :highfive::good::good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
Ok, glad it helped.

Now you have the most up-to-date SM-G900V: system - G900FXXU1CQG1 (changelist 9493471, security patch 2017-07-01) and firmware -G900VVRS2DQF2 (changelist 8025411, security patch 2017-07-01)

:D :D
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
One more question :rolleyes: somewhere between step 23 and 28 would it have been possible to install newest emoji package or even iphone emojis into systemfiles? or is it to late to just do all the steps above again:confused:

because i feel like i now see even less emotes than before :eek:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
1. It cannot be late to revert the things back as you haven't done anything irreversible.

You can at any moment just flash a stock Verizon firmware and get a "stock" phone.

You can at any moment start with my guide from the beginning too.

2. You're right, after 23 but before 28 you have full access to /system and can install or copy something there.

3. Generally, you can leave Safestrap Recovery in the system.

On the one hand, you'll be able to access system files from time to time when you need.

On the other hand, some apps with higher security demands may not work (say, bank applications or so).

If you decide you need it, you'll have to install it after 22 before 23. Let me know and I'll give you necessary files.

P.S. I don't know what "emoji package" is. Maybe it can be installed as app or font or something that does not need direct /system access. It's always a good idea to place your data to /data, not to /system.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
P.S. I don't know what "emoji package" is. Maybe it can be installed as app or font or something that does not need direct /system access. It's always a good idea to place your data to /data, not to /system.[/QUOTE]

More or less im talking bout this https://xdaforums.com/general/general/mod-google-keyboard-unicode-9-10-emojis-t3348544/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marv95:
More or less im talking bout this https://xdaforums.com/general/general/mod-google-keyboard-unicode-9-10-emojis-t3348544/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbsc:
[MENTION=8486213]Marv95[/MENTION]

Look, download this archive: https://mega.nz/#!boV2CJiA!dzEjyGl2H5TRagoLGOKPi9Phl-f-dwpVJoi5BztJNMM

The only file you need from it is flashable DQF2_ADD_SAFESTRAP_TO_ROM.zip.

Install it

after

p.22 of my guide, it will keep Safestrap recovery in the system.

Download this archive: https://mega.nz/#!zwF02LwB!wlyOLgZAALrsms9APfoHg4szdkbq4N8y83QYLcMYi-I

It contains Odin and NK2_kernel.tar - a flashable tar for Odin.

So when you need to enter Safestrap recovery, you must reboot to download mode and flash NK2_kernel.tar, then press "Recovery" on the splash-screen when the phone boots.

To exit Safestrap recovery you need simply select Menu - Reboot - System. A proper kernel will be flashed automatically.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] rohitsharman:
hi fellas, can anyone upload the Original O2 XDA Exec official ROM ? I need to flash my device back to original. Even O2 has removed it from their website. Can someone plz upload it to rapidshare or adrive. Would b a great help.

Complimentary beer promised from my side:) thanx a lot.

Adieu..
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] sarah113:
hey rohit, check your PMs, sent you the web address to download it, have used it myself, works good.

Currently i m usin' this one

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=332071

good luck
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] rohitsharman:
hey girl, that wuz real quick. Thanks a lot, downloadin' it now. Will revert after flashing.

Thanks again.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] sixtus:
02 xda exec no gsm

pls i need the same rom, kindle give me the link also...

i have one xda exec here if i power it, while booting it show NO GSM

and when its finally boot there wont be network on it,

i dont know if flashing it with orignal rom will solve this problem.

pls i need your sugestion
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AllanonMage:
I have a copy and I can email it to anyone who asks.

file name Xda_Exec_Upgrade_v113188.exe

size 58.5 MB (61,369,631 bytes)

dragonfire_83 at yahoo dot com
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] sixtus:
pls email it to me sixtooh@yahoo.com