yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dhaugru:
Every category except water/dust resistance, display size, features, screen quality and wireless charging. ?☺️
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] spinkick:
I have an s8+ which I really like, but I cant deal with having to debloat the device, deal with bixby and all the other branded garbage, so I'm willing to take a slightly more ugly phone (imho) and screen in order to get more timely updates. I honestly would stick with the s8+ if they had a non touchwiz edition. The general public does not care, and I think pixel will remain niche because of it. I'll miss samsung pay, which is really nice being able to use old machines and not wondering if they have NFC or not.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Bxrider117:
I have an unlocked S8 plus on Verizon. Last year I had the pixel and switched back to Samsung for the water proofing. I missed the pixel. The camera on it was great and even my wife loved it, she is all about social media and photos.

I ordered a Pixel 2 XL this year because I'm used to the larger screen. I feel that if the Pixel 2 XL is the same as the Pixel it will be a good phone. For me greatness will be a better camera from last year and battery life on par with the S8 plus. I guess by the end of the month we will be either singing it's praise or complaining.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] force70:
Well luckily for me i dont care about the IP rating or wireless charging.

The extra screen real estate granted would be nice for sure but id rather have a slightly smalller screen with front firing speakers.

Screen quality on any flagship these days will be great...sure if you want to not pick the note 8 is better but Im sure the pixel will be just fine to look at.

sent from my Note FE
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] raidflex:
The Pixel 2 is water and dust resistant no different then the Note 8. IP67/68 is for all intent purposes the same, the only difference is IP68 can go to 1.5m instead of 1m. Unless you go swimming all the time with your phone I do not see an issue. Wireless charging and an SD card slot would have been nice, but after dealing with all the bloat and problems with other MFGs, I am ready for a pure Android experience and timely updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ikenvape:
My wife and I have Note 8's (snapdragons). One she uses the other is sitting in a drawer waiting to be unlocked even though it was purchased through Samsung (thanks TMobile).

Even though it has a better screen than my Px2, it just doesn't hold it's weight overall. Don't get me wrong, it's a great phone and excellent buy, but my Pixel has much better battery life, better cameras, better fluidity, better speakers, better updates, and it's an f'n Panda!

Lol seriously though, I never found myself just looking at my phone in admiration and this is coming from a phone junkie.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Duncan1982:
I also had the Note 8 and despite it being absolutely fantastic in lots of area's like the screen, having dual camera's and the magic of the S-Pen hmmm it just lacked that buzz for me personally (I didn't have that warm glow) .

Just recently Acquired the Pixel XL2 and instantly I got that glow, that vibe of how great simplicity is. I don't mean boring by that statement , I mean that the design is simple yet remarkably nice, the Camera is Single lens but daaaaaaaaaamn it's just sublime :good:

The blue shift in displays for me is over exaggerated , it's there and no it's not the best display but it's far from the shun that it got.

The Pixel is fast & fluid like amazingly so :good:

Front facing speakers well how about the joy of those, they are so nice to have.

Yeah the Note 8 is great but it's not a Pixel in terms of the Joy to use, maybe it's in the simplicity the features minimal but yet have that impact .....all I can say is.....

"I'm very impressed with the Pixel XL 2"
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sasanka@901:
I have Korean Samsung galaxy S3 (shv-e210s) Android 4.4.4 kitkat (with jellybean bootloader). I tried to install xposed framework to my phone. But xposed framework shows following error massage and 'install/update' not work. (Picture attached in this post) So any one please tell me how to fix this problem...

(Sorry for my bad English)
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] V@RuN_:
​

Introduction​

VertexOS aims to provide a simple but enhanced near-stock AOSP experience with carefully selected features and an emphasis on stability and smoothness. VertexOS features RenderZenith kernel and the Vox Populi Power HAL, which brings EAS support.

Downloads​

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291679229

Bugs For Now​

Video Recording

Credits and acknowledgements

* @multi_rom_user and @kash296 for supporting me since the beginning. You guys supported me since the very first alpha build. Without you guys, VertexOS may never have seen the light. My highest gratitude goes to you.

* @RenderBroken, the best partner I can ask for in working on VertexOS and EAS, and a mentor who taught me more about kernels. Also the man who played a major role in porting EAS to the OP3/3T.

* @Morphicsn0w for the logo, banner designs and boot animation

* The testers in the VertexOS and AKT Slack group

* Google, CAF, AOSPA, LOS, PureNexus, DirtyUnicorns, @myfluxi, @dianlujitao, @sultanxda, @flar2, @LordBoeffla

* @dev_harsh1998

* @mshoaib7

* @Has.007

Kernel Source:

https://github.com/varunhardgamer/TheRagingBeast_Wt86518_O

XDA:DevDB Information

[ARM][ROM]VertexOS 3.6 Carbide For Lenovo A6000/+, ROM for the Lenovo A6000/Plus

Contributors

V@RuN_

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x

ROM Firmware Required: TWRP 3.1.1, Brain

Based On: CAF

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3.6

Stable Release Date: 2017-10-02

Created 2017-10-09

Last Updated 2017-10-09
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] V@RuN_:
Reserved boi
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] garrygarvit:
Some screenshots please
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] garrygarvit:
No October security patch
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] V@RuN_:
Oh Sorry Sir, dont flash it as the secret Nuclear weapon theory may get leaked from your Nexus as this ROM doesnt have OCT patch
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] garrygarvit:
:)Just asking bro you give taunt for that
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] emerii:
RenderZenith kernel support ?
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Marado:
loooooooooooool
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mr.anonymous12:
:D??
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xda_borj:
May I ask about the RAM management and battery back up? Thank you!
[Lenovo A6000/Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mahaadev1717:
Not big pro...

Lenovo official stock rom s.. patch is may 2016 i think..
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] theshadow79:
Can someone provide a working version of viper4android for nem l21 on 7.0 nougat because this damn driver always not working . Thank u and sorry for the dumb question I know theres a forum about it .:fingers-crossed:
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
Check in honor 6X thread. There is one. Try using the same
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] theshadow79:
thank you ill try this metod :)
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] gopinaidu77:
Goodluck
[Honor 5C Questions & Answers] itisiryan:
If you have Magisk, the module by ahrion will surely work.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kyo167:
xpericheck.com/device/E5803
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Slash90[ITA]:
any news on the changelog?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] robot.le:
So far everything works well on 7.1.1 for me. Ran a graphic intensive game generating slightly less heat but the device is definitely a lot faster. The ram that the system takes up for me is about ~730 MB and I have about ~550 MB of ram free with my regular apps running. Only time will tell for the battery life. Cheers!

Steps I took before taking the update: Cleared cache by holding power + vol up before taking update, after taking update repeated process (hold power + vol up to clear cache again).
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vasantv:
No changes except security patch update
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Scalpos:
Nothing stellar, could even be BS, apart the september security update (source, not Sony):

Android September Security patch.

Device Stability improvements

Bug fixes.

Performance improvements.

But at least it's good to still have some official updates including security patches.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] nestromc:
Update

I have received the notification, but when a try to install, it just restarts the phone, is it because Im rooted?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] chall3ng3r:
Got it few hours ago. So far so good. No major changes I guess.

Download size was ~351MB.

- Xperia Z5C : Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
as in other versions here a downloadable E5823_32.4.A.1.54_R3E_Customized_CH-1298-7257

PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THE FILES

TWRP can be used with pressing "volume up" at the amber light. If you use it a "thanks" would be nice :)

PS C:\Admin\android\sony\FW\rootkernel\rootkernel_v5.23_Windows_Linux> ./rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot_sc_v01.img
Rootkernel V5.23

- Unpacking kernel
Found elf boot image
Kernel version: 3.10.84-perf-g99119bc
Found appended DTB
- Detected vendor: somc (Sony), device: suzuran (Xperia Z5 compact), variant: row
- Unpacking initramfs
- Detected platform: 64-bit
- Detected Android version: 7.1.1
- dm-verity is enabled. Disable? (Say yes if you modify /system) [Y/n] Y
Disabling dm-verity
- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y
Disabling Sony RIC
- Skipping TWRP recovery. No kernel modules for 3.10.84-perf-g99119bc available
- Found superuser.zip. Install? [Y/n] Y
# Make su permissive (Permits any action as su)? [Y/n] Y
Adding service entry for superuser
Adjusting SE Linux policy for superuser
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y
- Install busybox? [Y/n] N
- Creating new initramfs
- Creating boot image
- Cleaning up
Done

Download boot_sc_v01.img - rooted without twrp but phh superuser

./rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot_sc_v02.img
Rootkernel V5.23

- Unpacking kernel
Found elf boot image
Kernel version: 3.10.84-perf-g99119bc
Found appended DTB
- Detected vendor: somc (Sony), device: suzuran (Xperia Z5 compact), variant: row
- Unpacking initramfs
- Detected platform: 64-bit
- Detected Android version: 7.1.1
- dm-verity is enabled. Disable? (Say yes if you modify /system) [Y/n] Y
Disabling dm-verity
- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y
Disabling Sony RIC
- Install TWRP recovery? [Y/n] Y
Installing TWRP
Compressing TWRP image
- Found superuser.zip. Install? [Y/n] Y
# Make su permissive (Permits any action as su)? [Y/n] Y
Adding service entry for superuser
Adjusting SE Linux policy for superuser
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y
- Install busybox? [Y/n] N
- Creating new initramfs
- Creating boot image
- Cleaning up
Done

Download boot_sc_v02.img - with twrp and phh

./rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot_sc_v03.img
Rootkernel V5.23

- Unpacking kernel
Found elf boot image
Kernel version: 3.10.84-perf-g99119bc
Found appended DTB
- Detected vendor: somc (Sony), device: suzuran (Xperia Z5 compact), variant: row
- Unpacking initramfs
- Detected platform: 64-bit
- Detected Android version: 7.1.1
- dm-verity is enabled. Disable? (Say yes if you modify /system) [Y/n] Y
Disabling dm-verity
- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y
Disabling Sony RIC
- Install TWRP recovery? [Y/n] Y
Installing TWRP
Compressing TWRP image
- Found superuser.zip. Install? [Y/n] N
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y
- Install busybox? [Y/n] N
- Creating new initramfs
- Creating boot image
- Cleaning up
Done

Download: boot_sc_v03.img - with twrp but without phh superuser - so you can install e.g. supersu

---------- Post added at 10:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 PM ----------

for me its not working since I've got an unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mhaha:
Yes. You should have known that when you rooted. :/
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] janolucero:
hey [MENTION=6577903]youvedone[/MENTION] this will work for E5803? want to use a custom kernel with magisk, but i dont know where to start, can you guide me?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
Nope sorry I'm not sure for E5803... And never used custom kernels (at least I don't call the modified stock custom - or magisk)

Gesendet von meinem E5823 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rtimoff:
Deodex Patch, credits to [MENTION=7343884]TexHuk 3[/MENTION]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9S0pQiEDghzNUJuekFkTkNKalE/view
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] XM1T:
Worth upgrading from stock 6.0 to 7.1.1?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] cannn11:
Homescreen icons are still very big?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
personally I think, there's no choice.

from 6.0 up to 7.1.1 (including the previous build 32.4.A.0.160 from sony) there are so much security holes in it. This alone is a very good reason.

---------- Post added at 09:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------

can't say.. using Nova Launcher since so long..
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] billbond4:
I was at the previous Nougat and downgraded to MM as the phone was running too hot.

With the Firmware the phone is very cool now and only warms up, would recommned it.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] XM1T:
How's the battery life? Also does the fingerprint sensor work any better?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rajdude:
Idk man, I'm not happy with this update on my z5c. It is making the phone lag almost everywhere.

Yes I have cleared the cache amd disabled movie maker
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kony2012:
How did you solve "Skipping TWRP recovery. No kernel modules for 3.10.84-perf-g99119bc available"?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ricodredd:
Icon size can be adjusted in homescreen settings - Small or Large. Long-press a blank area on the homescreen to access its settings.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gspbeetle:
Updated without wiping data except dalvik only, also using root kernel method by tobias.waldvogel and TWRP kernel modules dumped (ty to sceryavuz's post).

No issues so far, no need to restore data.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] simeoni:
Updated my non-rooted Z5C yesterday. Cleared cache partition before update. Now seems that Phone Services has guite high wakelocks. Battery went from 100% to 70% in just 3 hours. Before update battery lasted much longer.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] NeoBeum:
you copy and paste a directory and create a suzuran fstab for 32.4.a.1.54

also.. Probably overkill but
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevjs1982:
Same on mine.

Additionally the old bug with EE's WiFi Calling is back - Power on, WiFi Calling works for some hours (previous build was about 30 minutes) connecting and disconnecting to WiFi hotspots round town sees it all work fine. Then at some point the phone will think it's still connected to a WiFi hotsport miles away from it. Have to toggle Airplane mode for it to work again (previous build was turn wifi off/on).

Hasn't been running as hot as it was on the previous build, but is warm more frequently.

This update was Sony's final chance, I given up waiting for an Xperia phone which doesn't randomly decide to suffer horrendous battery drain or laggy performance after an update - X10, Xperia S, Z1 Compact, and Z5 Compact will be it for my Sony Android history, all of them have had the same issues despite working fine for about the first 9 to 12 months. :(
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Mathman85:
Sh!t battery life for me, too. Wish Sony would get their act together... I wanted to keep buying their compact line. Ordered a Pixel 2, instead.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
i think

i feel\saw few little improvments

1.long camera lunch from button (while screen off) is faster, (to take quick shot)

2.battery last abit longer

3.Speakers while phone's ringing now work on stereo (altough still upper

speaker is alot lower, on sony stock music its the oppsite, upper is still more bassier)

4.Wired Headsets abit louader and more tru bass (used to use 100% volume now 80-90% is good for me, only on sony stock music app)

5.updated emojis keyboard (more like GUI improvement)

6.security patch

EDIT:

Cons(so far)

1.even less memory (RAM) about 200MB less after restart i used to have 1GB free, now ive got 800MB (i got nothing installed beside whatsapp) not even facebook, no widgets (beside clock)

2.benchmark even lower (not a shocker for me sony dispointing everytime)

(70K when phone cold ,anutut) nenamark 3V 3-5, (was 3-6)

android 8oreo would be nice but i guess ill need to unlock my phone for custom rom for that if iwant that..
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gspbeetle:
see here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71651905&postcount=2373

Just instead of g1016077, now is g99119bc.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Lethien:
thanks for the .img with phh :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] NeoBeum:
Did you guys import 3.1.1 import to rootketnel or just using 2.8?

I going to see if I could import rootkernel in to twrp and have button in recovery that runs script a magisk module to run on rootkernel on the boot image it saves

It's all there now

If some one that knows their way around android better than me, it shouldn't take them long. I still need to learn and i have my laptop gear coming in this week so I'll be busy
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] simeoni:
After this update Gmail notifications are not working properly. I had not changed gmail setting but today I noticed that there were no notifications but there were still several new emails.

Then I cleared gmail data and cache, checked that gmail had sound and vibration set for every message. Also "not optimized" was checked in battery optimizations. Then I sent emails to myself from another account. No notifications on Z5C while another phone with same account showed notifications immediatly.

I had to swipe down in gmail to get all synced again.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Cerhio:
Is it possible at all to get TWRP working with this rom?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gspbeetle:
Using TWRP 3.0.2 with rootkernal method, but should also work with 3.1.1.

Can install 3.1.1 directly using fastboot to 'recovery' without bundling TWRP with rootkernel, but need to further test.

Getting magisk to work is anther issue thou.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] NeoBeum:
yeah my bad, been a while since I used twrp in rk.

I was actually looking over it, to find how it relinked and called the reboot for warmboot bootloader and recovery - the 3.1.1 buttons don't work for ramdisk, and I'll need to provide the correct parameters

I got my NAS sorted now, so I can finish my Windows 10 build and work on the Z5C again
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] robot.le:
Worth upgrading for me. There are a bunch of bugs in version 6 that have been ironed out.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] alpadolmeri:
Hello to all !

I updated yesterday from 32.4.A.0.160 , rooted with twrp and phh. (Downloaded and flashed boot_sc_v02.img - with twrp and phh)

I uptaded using flashtool without any wipe , no wipe dalvik cache. I decided to do this way because I want not to loose my apps and settings.

After reboot I found a stable Z5C, it seems to be the same as before upgrade.

My battery is always not enough good for my usage, during the night, with data,wifi and bluetooth off I loose more or less 15% of battery charge. I used KernelAudiutor to set interactive governor setting, without any great improvement.

I would to know if there is a way to save battery maintaining rooted device. If I flash a non rooted kernel, which is the best for battery drain?

If I wipe dalvik cache now what I must expect ? Improvements ? apps or settings losts ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] zwirek75:
Hi

I did a clean install last week, removed/blocked some bloatware and since then the device works perfectly - its faster and battery time is 10-20% longer. Its so good that I've started to wonder if I should upgrade to XZ1C ;)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] alpadolmeri:
Sorry, can you explain me how you removed/blocked some bloatware ? My battery life is the same , no better. I did a wipe of cache and dalvik . I am working with boot_sc_v02.img - with twrp and phh.

I would try to flash a stock kernel without root to see how much better is battery life...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ROBNX85:
I was using Linage OS official.The Battery duration was poor on LOS. So i flashed this .154 ftf. The battery duration is very good ,no heating issues or either.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] alpadolmeri:
Hi ROBNX85.

Did you installed simply the .154 ftf or after flash the rom you flashed also a boot.img with root ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ROBNX85:
Hi I have downloaded the Customized de .154 (german) then flashed and rooted with recovery TWRP and installed Xposed and Magisk. Everything is working fine
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Macko mia:
FW Version

hi guyz, a noob question... how can i find my current FW version ?:D
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] roadrunner00:
In the settings at the bottom "About the phone"
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Macko mia:
:D so that was really a NOOB Question !! Thanks !
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] giga-ts:
Hi,

can anyone post instructions how to upgrade to .54 from .160 rooted with twrp and magisk installed
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
i think this vesrion has the worst battery life
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] zwirek75:
Do you also have issues with fingerprint sensor ? It stops working after an hour or ten or twenty uses.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] alpadolmeri:
My experience is really positive, everything is working better than the past, battery is better and performances are good. I installed Greenify and activated stamina mode, first level only , not Ultra Stamina. For a standard usage, with bluetooth always on and 2-3 hours of wifi connection, battery permits to put in charge after 3 days ! For me is good.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] theleftfoot:
hi guys,

did the update from 32.2.A.5.11_R9C to 32.4.A.1.54 from falshtool without wipe and data losts...

additional things i done --> installed,TWRP 3.1.1, GreenKernel and SuperSU2.79 --> everything works!

Will report the Battery Life!

cheers
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] theleftfoot:
Okay, the Battery life was awesome with the greenkernel, BUT i found one mayor bug --> I was unable to take a Call! --> the phone booted everytime...

Now i'm back with the 32.4.A.1.54 TWRP3.02 and SuperSU...will report

and must say it's AWESOME!!! the battery life is perfect! good! and the phone dont get hot!

what i did i removed with adb the bloatware (spotify, moviecreator, etc)

after a couple reboots till everything was ok...id did always the wipe/data galvik cache...

cheers raffa
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Cerhio:
I've found this too. I switched to LineageOS and it's massive improvement.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] theleftfoot:
Screenshot
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pep086:
hi guys,

testing this one right now, couldn't handle the low battery coming from Los, anyway using greenify and amplify, appops im getting really good battery life, and butter smooth performance.

any other suggestion? is the green kernel any good for this one?

regards.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Tochinoki:
to mitigate battery drain I use Greenify, Island, Brevent, ForceDoze but in general use 3/4% drain on screen on will go away in any case
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] pep086:
dude,

went back to .33 ; 5 hours SOT, i get only 3 hours SOT with .54 sucks hard, couldn't do anything to make it better.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] tezzar:
How do I work out which country firmware I have?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] apaxtc:
now !!! , after all time , can someone tell me what is best to root ?

which is the best method ?

-phh superuser ?

-superuser ?

-magisk ?

-for a good battery life ? !!!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] emosis:
Flashtool updated

I updated flashtool 9.25 and now while trying to flash rom it gives bundles error which flashtool version shoul i install ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] gothed:
how to install this?

just flash thru TWRP? or flashtool?

thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Wenro:
remove