yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Didgesteve:
Make sure you have the right drivers before you start..

Some people have said this video helps

The sony drivers page

You also need a Google USB driver

Once you have the right drivers it's a doddle.

Makes sure you unplug your phone when Xperiafix says 'reboot to recovery' , reboot into TWRP manually, swipe right to enable read/write, go into mount and tick system, then plug the phone back in and let Xperifix do it's magic
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] md1982:
So no downgrading then

Lol i probably already have it but whats the google usb driver?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Didgesteve:
This was posted earlier in the thread from someone with a XZ1compact, listing the drivers that they had installed when they got it to work
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] md1982:
I take it these drivers come from sony website

Iv installed the adb interface driver where do the others come from? Or how do i find them?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] DEM0NIT:
Nice work, but where is 119 build?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] NAerop:
u mean 145? :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] frostydawn:
Thank you for your great work

Do you have any plan to get this patch work with AOSP based roms?

Is it impossible or too hard?

If we can make this thing compatible with aosp roms, we can make our XZP great camera machince thanks to both google hdr and stock camera noise reduction
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_rorshach:
Anyone know how to fix the stock camera app after completion? Not able to use front camera or take video
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Miustone:
One simple Question dear [MENTION=8363210]sToRm//[/MENTION]. Why do we have to use a Remote Tool for TWRP which isn't even supporting newer Firmwares (I'm on My .145 Stock ROM and the Camera will not work)? It would be much simplier for the whole Community if You would just share You Secret so that we all can flash the DRM Fix without the need for a Windows PC...

I talk about a simple flashable ZIP which everyone who was able to unlock the Bootloader should be able to flash. Another Point are Kernels. How should we be able to Deodex a System when Your Kernel replacement is coming with Odex SE Policy Flags?

(EDIT: Ok You change the RAMDISK now, but where is this documented? Kernel Developers can't include this!?)

I don't see the need for a Website, a Tool or Windows at all. Is it about Donations only? I'm curious...

I'm still thankfull to have a Way to use Stock after unlocking, but does it needs to be that exclusive? The Turbo ROM is still using a Kernel out of 2017, and the only alternative to this Windows Tool is a non Working Camera or 2 ZIPs from AFH which seem to be outdated too. As someone who wants to contribute to this Community am i really sad about this. All i want is a Public Way to get the Camera working again without the need to visit a PC (Running Windows!!!) each Time (Or to use outdated Kernels without Deodex Support).

BR

(I know, i could just use XperiFix and extract the changed Files. But i would preferably

appreciate if You would change Your Mind about this Windows exclusive bull****)
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Beetle84:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76114099&postcount=1937

Linux version is on the way.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] md1982:
Could someone please point me in the direction of the drivers for xz1 compact the sony site only has the adb interface one thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Miustone:
I just Think that THIS, AND the Windows Installer are a huge restriction to all People who want to Update or switch ROMs on the Go (Without carrying a PC around). All Credits to Storm for this Fix, but do we really need Donate Versions, Extra Programs (Which are against the Open Source and Free Software Mentality on XDA) and all that!? I'm so close to start a Petition to SONY to deliver a Public Fix...

It can't be in the interest of SONY that People make Money with this and start to put this into a "You get less Features if You don't Pay" Edge...

Trust My Words, if i find out how the Fix Works am i going to make it Public for everyone (Without asking for Donations and forcing to use a Program which hides what the Fix does). This is just out of Opinion, the only fair Way to handle this!

I don't want to use a Program every Time i change or Update My Firmware. And delivering ROMs (Like i do in some Minutes), which are completely based on the latest Firmwares (.145), are coming without a functional Camera!? Tell this someone on any other OEM Forums and they will laugh about us!

EDIT: Don't get Me wrong. I've read a lot about this Fix now and talked to some People about it. I'm just wondering why we all ended up with the need for a PC if there's definitely a way around this. I don't see any benefits in using a Cable and a Exe to get My Phone working. Doesn't makes Sense when we have unlocked Bootloader (Just one more comment in Fastboot to flash TWRP). Pleas explain it too if i miss something...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] the_rorshach:
My camera won't save pics after rooting and everything. I checked and all the files are there installed. When I went to test it in support settings still got the green screen
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] mirhl:
Evertything's still WiP and beta?

Also, until the hack isn't patched, I think there's some kind of sense and honour into closed source.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Shako1993:
Hello, can i root XZpremium without Xperifix?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] whoosename:
Yes.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] Shako1993:
Can you send me link?
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] whoosename:
Here you are: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74426201&postcount=285
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] SilverGamer_YT:
No , because when I unistall magisk the drm fix doest work but I find the solution if I had to flash TWRP and then in TWRP I had to flash drmfix (old) and then the new one and it's works for lastest version of software 12.119
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] feek.404:
I think keeping this as closed source is valuable, because making the method public would potentially allow Sony to patch the entry points through firmware update...
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] aotalorav1966:
New firmware

New firmware XZ premium G8142. 47.1.A.12.145.

?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Accessories] Thibor69:
Hello -

I have been looking all over for a cable that will work for what I am trying to do but I just can't find

exactly

what I need. Maybe I am looking for the wrong cable type?

I am trying to plug my Seagate Portable 4TB SS HDD. into my Rooted Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820. I dont really understand what cable type

I need when I look at my Tab. I guess it is a Mini USB Type 3.0 - C ?? The only cable that I have that fits it is the one that came with the tab.

Am I looking for a Mini USB C 3.0 ( adapter to a ) Solid State USB 3.0 ? ? ? - Please look at the picture to see what type of connection my HDD has.

It is 2 connections in 1 . I assume part of the cable is for power and the other side of the cable is the transfer side. ?

So I guess my main question is: What cable do I need ?? ALSO ... If I cant hook up to the Portable SS HDD, then how about just hooking up my Tab to my 3.0 USB slot

on my desktop?

Thank you !!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Accessories] wolffe:
You have three concerns here.

1. Power.

2. Cable.

3. Compatibility.

*If* the tablet can power the external drive, and the external drive is compatible, a usb c to micro usb 3.0 cable will be all you need.

If the tablet and the drive are compatible and the tablet can't provide enough power to he drive, you will need a powered hub...tablet connects to the hub, the hub connects to power and the external drive.

as far as compatibility, you are *probably* fine, as long as the drive is formatted FAT or FAT32. If it's NTFS or something besides EXT, you are most likely hosed.

Good Luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Accessories] fadyfareed:
Buy Type C adapters that are designed for Mac books. they work great with Tab S3. Just make sure it is USB 3.0 or above.
[General Questions and Answers] flel:
Hi,

I would like to use a custom ringtone in whatsappp.

I have replaced the original tone with the custom tone, i.e. renamed the file "original.ogg" to "blabla.ogg", copied the custom file "custom.ogg" in the corresponding folder, renamed to "original.ogg". When I select "original.ogg" as a ringtone, e.g. in whatsapp, the standard notification tone is played instead. However, if I click on the file in whatsapp, the correct tone appears. Choosing "original.ogg" as the standard ringtone leads to no ringtone sound at all.

Any thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] flel:
No ideas?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Karlinski:
A couple questions, before I consider dumping my G5+ for this...

1. How are photos compared to the g5plus? Does anyone have both and can compare? I have heard things all over the place in picture quality.

2. Does this run 32 or 64bit SW? I am curious because much of the new Google stuff is 64 bit only,but I would like to grab it if possible...
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] crazyates:
1) Not sure about the G5Plus, but the pics do seem to be pretty decent compared to my old Nexus 5x. As with any camera, the worst is low-light, which you can see my sample pics Here.

2) AnTuTu does confirm that it's running 7.1.1 (64-bit). (Side note: CPU-z reports a SD835, complete with 8x Kryo280 cores, which is obviously not true, but does report the Adreno 508 GPU accurately. Weird.)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shuuin:
Okay, so i am dev guy. I know how to design and that is it.

I have the P9 Lite Mini right now and will use it for a good year still.

I hate the rom, like really hate it. And the phone is just bad optimized.

So i was thinking, if there was anyone out there. That was able to mod this rom: https://xdaforums.com/huawei-y6/development/rom7-1-2-resurrection-remix-5-8-3-t3627267

To be able to rom on my P9 lite mini, which is basically the Y6 Pro XD

I have tried for a good 4 hours to see if i was able to do anything on my own. But yeah, coding aren't me. Only HTML
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] breathislava:
I'm still looking for it, too.

But, before anything else, I have to install a patched TWRP for this phone.

Did you find any?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] im12whatisthis:
I'm interested but don't know anything. What are the benefits? Like why should I root and why I shouldn't. My Pixel has been nothing but reliable and just want to know if i'm getting the full potential or if i'm missing out on something. :confused: Someone shine some light
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] veskostoev:
Just google it and you will find the answer it's very simple.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pain-N-Panic:
Rooting in my opinion is only worth it if you want to tinker around with the Android OS. Having root provides the user with much more control over their device. Everything from theming (substratum theme engine which requires root) to flashing custom roms (which typically have cool mods cooked right into the firmware).

Root also provides the user to use custom kernels which allows the user to tweak all sorts of the phones "under the hood performance" like CPU voltages or the screen's color saturation and hue.

In my opinion the most popular adblocker, AdAway, requires root access. Titanium backup, the only app I use to backup my data also requires root.

Before you decide to hook your phone up to your pc and begin the journey into rooting and flashing I highly suggest you read many of the guides in the guide section of this forum. XDA is an amazing resource for people like yourself. Read, read and read some more.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jack_slapped:
I can't live without root. But it's kinda for tech junkies. I use root for setting up custom gestures with gmd gestures. Allows me to add multifinger gestures like 3 finger swipe down to go home, 3 finger swipe up for recent apps, and 3 finger swipe left and right for next app/previous app. Also allows my launcher (Nova launcher) to do a special screen lock that's root only. Some people use it for back up and restoring apps with titanium backup. Someone above mentioned allowing tweaking if under the hood options with a custom kernel like modifying voltage the cpu draws but my stock kernel settings work fine out the box. I think the last thing I use it for us to limit the number of recent apps with the app recently
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigsnack:
I use to root all my device, but lately I feel like there is less and less that I am getting out of root. I don't think Xposed worked in 7 and pretty sure it's not out for 8 yet. In fact the only reason I have root right now is I got switched from my 6p to the XL and the dual speaker root mod took sound(audio and notifications) from below average to average, at least for my ears.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hern1989:
I used to root every device before i had a pixel xl, now i don't feel the need to root. I do miss adaway to block ads, but thats about it. Its all about preference i think. Root and try it out, if you like it, keep it, and if you don't, you can always go back. Make sure you read the guides to root a pixel xl though. Dont want to end with a bricked device.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] LeMoise:
You should only root it if you have an idea on what you hope to accomplish with it, so the best thing to do is research root for your device. Back in the day I rooted my phones religiously, my S3, S5, Note 4 were all rooted almost instantly. With my OG Pixel XL there were a lot fewer reasons to root as a lot of the reasons to root have been natively built into the OS over time.

I rooted my Pixel XL for adblocking, and lucky patcher. Of course there are many more reasons to do so if they fit what you want to do.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] muzzy996:
+1 for GMD Gesture Control, I can't live without it. The power of it is not with the default gestures that come with it but the ability to create your own that can start from any zone or edge of the screen. I've got around 50 gestures set up (a bunch of which launch from the edge and are mirrored for either edge so I can use the phone one handed with either left or right hand).

Viper4Android's my other must have app, as is Titanium Backup.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sliding_billy:
AdAway, TB, and Root Explorer are my primary reasons for root. I have a few other root aps that are more of a habit now than a need for me after years of rooting everything I have ever owned. If there were an equally effective non-root alternative to AdAway and I had to buy a device that couldn't be rooted, I might have to deal with it for the right price vs. performance vs. convenience of not keeping up with what is becoming a constant struggle with the Pixel. My son is due for a new tablet (for his birthday next month) and I haven't even looked into the root options yet of the couple of devices I am considering. That would have been step number one until last fall when I got the PIxel and Pixel XL.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackice000:
Aha! Even though I am not a big fan of KingRoot, I managed to get version 5.3.0 to root the Z4V. Sort Of.

Sort Of? Well, I have Flashtool running on my PC and all drivers working. KingRoot runs and achieves root. Flashtool then recognizes root and pushes files and deactivates RIC. Then I get a seemingly random reboot on the phone, when it returns, root is gone.

Any ideas how to get it fixed?

RIck

BlackIce000

Sorry for the x-post, but this is a new issue.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackice000:
I can have root for up to 30 seconds with ADB push and shell working and write access. What can I do to change build.prop (or other file) to allow bootloader unlock or disable RIC so on reboot I keep root? if I can get the ROM OUT of the phone I can change it.

Anyone have the Stock ROM image for the E6508?

Rick

BlackIce
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zacharias.maladroit:
Not really sure if bootloader unlock is possible in any way, shape or form - perhaps ask [MENTION=359497]jerpelea[/MENTION] if he knows of any way to unlock it

disabling RIC, patching the boot.img and other stuff perhaps can be done with tobias.waldvogel's patcher but for that you first need an image (mentioned in your other thread)

also without unlocked bootloader trying to flash a kernel would be fruitless and the risk is high to brick the device by writing directly (from within Android) via dd an prepared image - given that it's possible that the image

might not work or you made a mistake so you'll end up with a non-booting or bootlooping device ...

... which you cannot recovery since you cannot restore a working state
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackice000:
Interesting reading! I just cannot get it done in the short time allotted by my brief root access.

I have spoken with Sony and they have provided an unlock code. I have spoken with verizon and they couldn't care less what I do with the phone. I am waiting for some high level tech to get back to me with some additional info.

I do not know if it is possible verizon can allow the bootloader to be unlocked with a simple code entry. if it CAN be done, I am sure I can get to someone to allow it. I have some very high connections within the verizon hierarchy. Just don't know what to actually ask for!

Rick
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spix123:
Whenever I change the original battery of my Redmi 1s with a Nohon replacement one, with same settings the standby drain goes from 1% every 3hr to 1.5% every 1 hour, thats over 4 times worse standby performance. Looking at battery stats when the Nohon battery is in, the phone is kept awake alot by Android (around 1hr for every 4hr standby). However the battery performs better in actual usage, if I play a game for 30minutes the Nohon loses a bit less percentage. I can replicate the problem over and over again whenever I change the battery back to 3 year old original, stanby drain stops and awake time by Android stops rising.

Its supposed to be one of the best brands for replacement batteries so why is it causing this standby drain issue, is this normal when you change a battery on any android phone and do most people just not notice it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spix123:
bump
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spix123:
bump, is it worth buying another replacement battery or is this something that normally happens with replacement batteries?
[Off-topic] Townsendmky:
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[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] wolftlb:
i need help with 2 oems s2u2

v.99c

and s2v

v0.32

.

problem 1: s2u2 clock and weather has same png file names

problem 2: any oems i found install everything under windows folder I would

rather have them in \program files\ (i'm picky).

problem 3 they both have a file named ac_gd.dll.

I am using dcd's kitchen 1.6.10 (awesome program i have to donate soon, flawleess work keep it up dcd) and personal oemizer(don't know were this came from but also an excellent program). if no one wants to take this task atleast toss me a bone about what to do with all the dupl. file names so that i still get full functionality out of both programs I have made many successful oems and roms and as soon as i get these files figured out wouldnt mind posting some work for every one to check out. If you need additional info ill be back on about 1am send a mesg or leave post.

thanks in advance.

ps this is for wm6.0 not the 6.1 i love 6.1 but ill wit till les bugs.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] blazingwolf:
1. You need to change the names of the picture files and then create an initflashfiles.txt file that changes the names of the files to the correct ones. FOr an example of this see the S2U2 OEM in the PPCGeeks OEM files for the Apache kitchen.

2. You can move them using an initflashfiles.txt file but then you would have 2 of all of those files using up memory.

3. Remove one.

OEMizer is from tierman from PPCGeeks.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] wolftlb:
brain fart

ahh ha so in the initflashfiles.txt all the dupl strings like

Directory("\Program Files\s2u2\gfx\clock\"):-File("0.png","\Windows\0.png")

could be changed to

Directory("\ProgramFiles\s2u2\gfx\clock\"):-File("0.png","\Windows\

a

0.png")

as long as I changed the original file name to a0.png.

so there is no conflict WOW should of seen that myself :o thanks blazingwolf life saver.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Xdavez:
Hi all does any one know if i brought the AUDIOQUEST DRAGONFLY – RED to use with the Samsung galaxy note 8 phone , one if it would work and two would it work through otg cable on all music or on selected players ??

hope someone can help

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] d.cortez:
i use the same device with an OTG device, my Shure SE846 in-ear monitors and 2 apps: USB Audio Player Pro and Tidal streaming service. For Tidal, i have to first launch USB Audio Player Pro, increase the Hardware Volume and then exit USB Audio Player Pro. after exiting i open Tidal to listen to offline, Hifi music saved to my phone. i'm a bit of an audiophile and these 2 apps meet my hi-maintenance music listening needs. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] qnord:
If you want to use with spotify or with other audio apps like poweramp, try the Pixel 2 tweak to increase the gain for dragonfly red https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/pixel-2-usb-audio-control-t3704024
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dannejanne:
It will work. I have the black Dragonfly and it works as intended with my Note 8. The red seem to suffer from low volume on most phones I have noticed though.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benyben123:
Hi.

My cell reception comes and goes.

I'd get regular service, then a cut off for a while. Then back on.

Not location related - this will happen anywhere.

Something about the hardware? Cell settings seems good.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thank you
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Ak:
Have you tried changing firmwares?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benyben123:
Thanks for replying.

Will that help? Does firmware effect connectivity?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Ak:
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/xdaf...eral/firmware-modem-oneplus-one-t3462214/amp/
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benyben123:
Thanks again for this link!!!

Which firmware am I supposed to flash? If you don't mind me asking.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mervinj:
There is no right answer to this, you need to flash and experiment and see which one works best for you.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benyben123:
Thank you.

I am very happy to report that this helped my issue:

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/216435/No+cellular+service+after+screen+replacement.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spix123:
I have a phone which wont charge after being dropped in a toilet. I already tried replacing the whole bottom circuit board which includes the charging port however the issue remains. I'm going to try one more part change, would it be more likely to be the battery or mainboard? There is no corrosion visible on the mainboard but it was plugged in before being dried properly so could have short circuited?

Ps, the phone worked fine until battery reached 0% and wouldn't recharge