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[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] cfriendr:
Is there any decent way to hide root from apps using CF-Auto-Root?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] DsturbD:
Just got mine today. Like it so far, wicked thin without a Moto Mod on it but it's so much faster than my LG G4. Will like it more when I get this root image flashed to it :)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kenneh FTW:
Has anyone gotten viper4android to work? I have magisk installed and verified root, installed v4a with the 7.0 i/o patch. It says everything is working, but none of the settings actually change the sound.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
There's a soundfx apk in there somewhere. Maybe if you uninstall it? Let me know...
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kenneh FTW:
I found an audiofx app and uninstalled it, no change for v4a though.

Uninstalling audio FX and putting v4a into compatibility mode then restarting the phone fixed it.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jmagi:
I bet because it is selling like hotcakes compared to Verizon locked bootloader Bs, that they can afford to lower the price and still meet profit goals. I'm ordering a T-Mobile z2 force.

I just have one question. Is this rooted image GSM unlocked? Or will I have to gsm unlock to use outside the U.S?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
Not unlocked.

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Can you link me to the v4a files you used?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jmagi:
Ok so say I buy an unlocked TMobile z2 force and install this root image. I can just pay for an unlock service to re-unlock GSM and I'd have a rooted and GSM unlocked z2 force?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
Or get someone to modify the boot image of your phone to be rooted
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jmagi:
Thanks I'll give it a shot. Android devices should just come with option for gaining root and unlocked bootloader by the user. This isn't iPhone dunderhead users.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kenneh FTW:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

Download the 7.0 one's and install the I/o fix APK.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
Thanks! I also used selinux toggler
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] cfriendr:
I can guarantee you there are just as many dumb Android users as there are iPhone users (probably more, since Android has more available devices).

The amount of people who come crying into the Android discord for destroying their phones trying to root...it's a shame.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jmagi:
Yes but at least they are seeking root, and also willing to take risk to resolve the issue. This shows some technical aptitude imo.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] charlatan01:
I'd love to agree with you on this, but seeking root and technical aptitude are two incredibly different things. RTFM is a mantra around here, because so many folks don't, get in over their heads and then break or brick a phone. There are still people rooting Sony Xperia devices and wondering what DRM is and why their camera is F#! & ED up.

I've purchased a Z2 Force, hoping it gets here tomorrow. Cant wait to play with it!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrisy8s:
I think some of these "dumb" android users are trying to learn and come here to read and learn but people talk so condescending to anyone who isn't an expert they get in over their head because trying on their own is better than being talked down to. Not saying anyone here is, but I've seen it. . Some people here are great and try to really teach newbees but it's not really a welcoming tone to those who are Trying to learn for the most part ... So seeking root, imo, shows at least a desire... Better than an iPhone user who is happy with status quo and calls Apple support to change a background image.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] cfriendr:
How's that any different from iPhone users who try to jailbreak their device?

There are definitely Android users who call asking stupid questions.

Your mobile platform of choice is completely unrelated to your understanding of technology.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrisy8s:
I guess I just assume the % of Android users seeking root greatly exceeds the % of Apple users seeking jailbreak. Most Apple users I know don't know what jailbreak is. My point was less apple users vs android, cuz I suppose those that are seeking jailbreak have the same issue I was primarily referencing... How we view less experienced users as "dumb" and a hindrance rather than embracing their desire to grow in knowledge and effectiveness and helping them rather than belittling them.

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But we've gone way off topic, so I'm looking forward to learning from more of all of your experiences. I greatly appreciate those that take time to write very descriptive posts.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jmagi:
I think support techs especially prefer Android over iPhone. The root customization possibilities with Android make it just our cup of tea to explore and tweak a device into being the perfect companion. If I just wanted a phone to use for just as provided by the manufacturer, id get an iPhone. So what if some guys brick their phone...why does a tech savvy person have to be skilled in a new area of expansion. Is every PC tech a skilled Mac tech and Linux tech also? So I don't see why we should assume because someone bricked their phone with a brand new operating system and don't know how to repair it without some guidance, that they don't have a tech background.

As a seasoned tech myself I find it a bit offensive to not have root/admin on a system I own. I couldn't tolerate it. It would always feel like 'not really mine'. And I'm not paying hundred of dollars for a device I'm not in full control of. I'd rather buy 10 of an older tech version that I'm in full control of. Living without root is just not an option for someone like me.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] cfriendr:
You'd be very surprised. In my IT department the iPhone is the preferred device of choice. Just because you're really into tech doesn't mean you're someone who wants to root or ROM or change stuff. I don't think we should be classifying or stereotyping users based off of mobile OS preference. Just let people use what they want. There are just as many intelligent iPhone users as there are tech-intelligent Android users, and there are just as many stupid Android users are there are stupid iPhone users. Wanting something like root is just something you want. Many Android people I know in my department (who greatly exceed my IT knowledge) don't ever want to deal with root and don't even change their stock launcher, let alone dive into tweaking the system, while there are people above me with iPhones who refuse to update until a jailbreak comes out. There's also the vice versa too.

Anyways, I just need Magisk to update so that I get full Magisk Hide support and to install tweaks and I'm going to re-root!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Comet1966:
I got "target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'boot_b' (23172 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.488s]

writing 'boot_b'...

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.493s"

EDIT: How does one unlock the Sprint variants bootloader?

EDIT EDIT: NVM I typed stuff in wrong on Moto's website. I have now successfully flashed it, thank you!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] donosaur:
Does anyone know if Magisk 14.2 will work on our phone or does it have to be altered to work?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
It has to be altered like this version. Mustached said he would work on it. No ETA asking though, he's quite busy right now.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] official.xian:
I think for Nougat you have so change some files around. There's a tutorial somewhere for getting it working on the Nexus 6P on Nougat it should have the file location you have to change. I'll try to get the link later.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
Thanks. The files from the thread work just fine on nougat.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] official.xian:
My apologies if it's been answered, I saw someone post about it here before but haven't had a chance to read through the posts yet, but does anyone know why the T-Mobile variant randomly drops root? I've found that rebooting fixes it for me, no need to reflash, but after a few hours (1-15) I'll no longer have root.

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Fantastic glad to help!!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] themustached:
Magisk 14.2 works. Just patch your boot.img through Magisk Manager app and then fastboot flash the patched boot img.

Find the boot img at desktop.firmware.mobi

You'll have to select beta channel under settings in Magisk Manager.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
For my Sprint model, that process doesn't work. Patching that way gives me a boot.img that bootloops my phone.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] razrlover:
Edit: sorry just saw the fastboot flash but img.

So i have installed 14.2, use patched boot image but after reboot 14.2 didn't install. Just keeps asking if i want to install.

I tried using patched boot img 8/5 and direct install, neither work.

Any recommendations? Thanks
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] TheKnux:
You have to take the patched boot from the directory of where it stores it on your phone, transfer it to your pc, connect your phone, ADB reboot bootloader, then fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img.

If you need more help, I can post a quick guide with screenshots if you'd like.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] kapsama:
Same happens to me on the Sprint version.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Amd4life:
root will stick if you use the cf auto root method (with both the June and Aug firmwares)

Odd thing is that Magisk installs to partition B, whereas as SuperSu installs to partition A.

I am curious why??
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] pgg285:
I ended up dirty-flashing CF-Auto-Root over Magisk and I'm finally 100% rooted. Yay AdAway! :laugh:
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] hackenggr:
Can Verizon Moto Z2 be rooted? Want to buy one and only find on eBay of Verizon with my range amount to spend.

ASking because previously Verizon is the b***h to get the phone root this time they not launched the branded Z2 so kind of hoping
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
No. Locked bootloader.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] StonedYoda:
I was able to get Root but Magisk zip didn't install and it says I can't install it using any given method because my boot.img is already patched. I have TWRP, Super SU and root plus a few different patched boot.img from these forums. Did I skip a step and/or which img should I flash?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] logikism:
Magisk doesn't work.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] StonedYoda:
Super SU it is then ??*♂️. Thanks, brother.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] sebamariano:
when I turn on the cell phone I get this message, how can I solve it, I do not unlock the bootloader is from t mobile. thks.

Enviado desde mi XT1650 mediante Tapatalk
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
Normal
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] milan03:
I've been trying to get my T-Mobile Z2 Force to receive the August update so that I can root it, but no luck. It's been weeks, tried different SIM, to no avail....

Is there a known trick that would trigger the August OTA update?

Thanks!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] StonedYoda:
From what I understand, T-Mobile or Motorola stopped the August OTA because it had some issues for some people. I think there's a few August boot imgs floating around but I'm not sure if there's an official one. I think I'm on August but still have the June security patch.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] milan03:
So can I flash the rooted August boot.img over my stock June 1st image, and expect that everything will work?

I just don't want to get stuck in the boot loop.

Thanks.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] StonedYoda:
As long as your bootloader is unlocked, you can do as I did and go to this thread. Last page, flash the boot.img that's provided by another member (can't remember his name even though I literally just saw it. ??*♂️??*♂️. That will already have root, latest T-Mobile firmware and TWRP installed when it's done.

https://xdaforums.com/z2-force/development/twrp-3-1-1-0-moto-z2-force-nash-t3687421/page9
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] TheKnux:
PM me. I have a rom with September's security patch.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] jgro1976:
I want to swap the phone for the v30, I've already rooted this one and am still within my 14 day return period, is there a way to re-lock the bootloader and get rid of that stupid splash screen saying my phone can't be verified?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
If you go to bootloader and it says modified then no.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Lordoth:
Is there any way to just add root functionality without having to have a custom firmware or wiping the whole phone to flash an image?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
To root, you need to unlock the bootloader, so, no. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] mapki:
Just flashed boot image and installed magisk manager. Android Pay still does not work. Magisk Manager shows that SafetyNet check is bypassed but "ctsProfile: false, basicIntegrity: false"
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
If I take an official system update will it break root and/or relock my bootloader?

Thanks
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
If you're rooted you can't take the update. The boot image got modified.

If you flash all back to stock, you can take the update and not lose unlock status (currently)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
Ok figured. Thanks bud!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joesee:
Is there any update to the rooting process for this phone? Unlockable bootloader is a plus, but I still don't see a good twrp / magisk solution. Also, is August the most recent security patch!?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrisy8s:
Twrp and magisk work just fine... I'm on October patch... As long as you are unencrypted anyway
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rafi_:
Apologies for the newb question but I just read all 17 pages before posting to make sure it was not already obvious. I checked my phone and I am on the November update patch :

Android 7.1.1

Build numner: NCX26.7

Can I still follow the directions from the OP to obtain root?

Thanks in advance.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Which carrier?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rafi_:
T-mobile ( I should have included that info)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
T-Mobile has November update?! Or are you on the rom in the ROMs section? In any event, I'll provide a prerooted image for all November updates (it will have Pantheon on it though.)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rafi_:
Honestly i am not certain, I do know I did have an OTA last month and when i googled how to verify - after reading this post so i could obtain root. I saw this link which caused my confusion:

h**ps://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-35970

I figured i should ask in case i had something later than the August patch , would the OP directions still work? Assuming I am understanding the process correctly. Please advise.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Our boot image is pretty much univesal so flashing the rooted boot image shouldn't cause any issues. I would suggest against it but you can and will be fine. (I suggest TWRP and patching that boot image vi flashing a zip like SU or magisk that way)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1if_zDQIoY_PWj_cIXIo5Pn9H6q7v5lZA/view?usp=drivesdk

There is a stock prerooted image with pantheon kernel in that zip. Instructions in OP will still work for any N release though.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
I rooted successfully with this but safetynet test fails. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

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Got root no prob with this but I am not passing safetynet test. am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] imna357:
Try flashing the latest MAGISK with TWRP 3.2.0.0, unistall it first with the MAgisk Uninstaller and instal the latest MAGISK 15.0, mine works as expected:D
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
I flashed joemoss' twrp root boot image and got twrp but my system kept bootlooping so I had to flash stock boot again then reroot with magisk. Any idea why I got bootlooping after installing twrp root image?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
The kernel has an encryption issue after 4.4.98, still working on it. You need to flash the below zip while in TWRP

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cr-7SiSiHpUDM9HYpyeXVsPHEB9Z9wym/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
I'll do that. Thanks!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
[MENTION=4604067]Uzephi[/MENTION] picking up my slack lololol
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
So once I unencrypt with the unencrypt.zip system should boot with no issue? Will I lose data?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Yes, you would need to factory reset as per TWRP instructions
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] tr4sh80:
Why? I'm only flashing his pre-built rooted boot image which contains TWRP. It shouldn't effect data at all no?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
You went from encrypted to decrypted which needs a reset
[Android Head-Units] padmane:
Can anyone recommend me a Android unit to replace my RNS510 unit?

I need DAB+ and canbus.

Thanks

Philip
[Android Head-Units] Me_01:
Skoda Yeti 2015

Hello,

Did you find a Android Head Unit for your Yeti?

I'm searching one for mine of 2015.

I should keep steer wheel controls and OEM parking sensor too...

Thanks.

Julien

French user
[Android Head-Units] timjharvey:
Hey Julien, did you find a suitable replacement? if so could you link it? i'm also looking for an Android Head unit idealy with at least 2GB RAM and CANBUS support
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leodrgomes48:
I picked up a galaxy s8 a few months ago, I always used pro mode to capture images under more specific conditions like the night sky. but I've always been bothered by the amount of noise generated by the images in low light. no matter the value of ISO and even using 800, the noise does not make sense. I use a tripod and set the timer. I'll attach an example of the difference between the processed jpeg and the dng. I've tried clearing the cache, rebooting the phone but the noise is still very intense. it is not compensating to use raw capture mode on s8. I do not know if this problem goes from each device or is it general, if the solution would be an update of the camera app or if a hard reset could help. Does anyone have any ideas?

[IMG="JPEG"]https://i.imgur.com/gG4qVLCl.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="RAW"]https://i.imgur.com/FskDWgMl.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
As I understand camera apps do have some noise reduction algorithm, but I don't think it applies to RAW files - just a theory.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] leodrgomes48:
I agree an that's true... but even using the lightroom and using the noise processing features, i didn't get a satisfactory result. the way will be to turn off the raw mode and make me content with jpeg.

even because I read in a forum that the size of the pixels and the sensor inevitably creates that noise and the "hot pixels". this is less seen in daylight and in that cases maybe i'll give a chance for dng.

here's what the guy said:

"The best apps for processing RAW are the Adobe apps: Photoshop, Elements or Lightroom. They all use the same Adobe Camera RAW plugin, although a few features are "crippled" in the "Elements" version (things like batch processing).

But, in most cases, RAW will be pretty useless on the Note 5, or any other phone. With the tiny sensor that phones have, not much useful data is saved in RAW, as the pixels are SO small. Also, noise reduction isn't applied in a RAW image - and there is a LOT of noise on small-sensor images, although you can do noise processing on a RAW image. Good noise processing, however, often requires a separate post-processing program or plugin.

I don't have my Note 5 yet, so haven't tested it, but don't have a lot of hope that RAW will be much use."

I really really wanted it to be a bug ... but unfortunately it does not seem to be ..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Charkatak:
So by reading this, it sounds like the camera's sensor is to blame as in phones it is much smaller than on normal standalone camera. Maybe that is why most OEMs didn't offer RAW option in their phones. People didn't like the idea of not having RAW support, so little by little OEMs started adding the option. The reason it would be nice for me to use RAW is because I won't have to carry another camera, but if the quality of RAW isn't good, then there is no point in using it + images take more space on the phone.

Phones didn't get to that stage yet, where user can say "my phone is all I need to take awesome pictures in any mode" Photos may look nice on the phone's screen, but when using PC to view them, they look different. You immediately see noise, as in your case, see some blown out highlights or areas where HDR didn't do a good job.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MichalSzwed:
This is so untrue what the "GUY" is saying . To blame is Sony/Samsung making intentional inferior sensor to MAKE an brake-thru in upcoming sensor's. my Old OnePlus One capture DNG and i compare them to S8 dng and MY Canon DSLR. Results are shoking

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[IMG="OPO VS CANON DSLR"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z3-RZOAwsYbMWo8JqzkYhMAETR9nMwYp7C8vKrhc29CjaFYfcHOlRThF2MzQkKpkP70Efr-tVQfQjNMwtt8NA1xasx2lT9YMfk2yBKb9lJwzSQ6ZGl14oSxJH7vF0KrdUh8pQNjAz6gMo7zBpYyl79i98yYW3Ox0jeNJweN48oueyyQPiMa6t2XmaIUj35uMpUWSvdJzGphmkPx2j7nECnSU3tVBZn8SQe9wfTkfnEj0Dcc0aOvs17l-TdpZyzGz0EHzsZkU5L1SUWYavzisFeUCjerGvZMdN1jNPfN9H3IFCo4wUGFrMq3YaJzY7uXp814TAveROky2hp34NjdApKb-wF95ihLHh_e1r-RYKcBrvrRrkxF6R9TmDPYbUipLcn1RExRyRTG9RX_dNnrFA7cOvHgNTxcdmQ3CdirvDEyqo3OZTYQCsfAE8PabQA2qE8TyFQNhOoHAtn44ezq_hFqJCCZ_lHpl66dJuEqGAqrYac7dw9Sygzq_wGBm9Q39WZZLMqa4moyc_9N6fl5OZ4wcDeGLR-DQPJWpoCwwVKT8pR9uFAX8W3bYvVIHJJoUEEutc7DSor_cSWZlnpHws5t1ihgog7cgWvgt0yjQ=w722-h950-no[/IMG]
[OnePlus 5 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Hello,

Any way to set custom notification sound in a not rooted 1+5?

I have set some mp3 files to /sdcard/Notifications and they are listed in Settings -> Sounds -> SMS and also in the sounds selectors of the apps that allows to select notification sounds

but not in Settings -> Sounds -> Notification sounds.

Thanks