yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
Actually, if it were optional, why note it all?

Its not optional under certain conditions, as noted by Google in the developers guide. If you try to write to certain partitions without doing critical it will fail 100% of the time.. A quick search right here on XDA will reveal that to you.

Assuming you think it is optional, because it says "may" need to be done, thats because it would be optional had it been done previously. If it hadn't the flash will fail.

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If the flash fails when you only do fastboot flashing unlock, then no, there is no way around not doing the unlock_critical command.

fastboot will tell you the reason in the command window if thats the case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] CyberpodS2:
Without turning this discussion on its head, I did not say it was optional. I said the how-to stated it was optional as my screen cap showed. Plenty of folks went months without unlocking critical and to this day are still dreading wiping their phones to do it. Some of us like Badger50 and myself have been proponents of unlocking both from the start. Take the hit once and forget it...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
So, my take then is that you think the xda guide is better guidance than Googles developer page?

And for the record, I never read 'the guide' , I read and quoted Googles own instructions.

And to be pedantic, you did say it was optional in your original statement. And even if you read the guide you screenshot, it says it will fail as well if you dont.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dontbeweakvato:
Unlock-critical is for flashing custom booloader ... Or updating bootloader with fastboot
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Golf c:
I had to learn the hard way. I was chastised in the beginning for not reading. I was cocky.

There are two unlocks for Pixel xl 2. It's in plain english on the Google factory image page. Which I didn't read initially do to my ego.

Without the second unlock (fastboot flashing unlock_critical) you will never be able to flash anything to the bootloader partition.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
In the beginning I learned the hard way too. Has to be done
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Superschmiddi:
I unlocked the fastboot but not the critical one as I didnt see any use of it. Now im trying to update to Android Pie and need to update the bootloader...

If I do the critical unlock, do I also wipe my data like the fastboot unlock??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
yes.

if you sideload the OTA you will not have to wipe user data.

Are you not getting the update thru settings (OTA) ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Superschmiddi:
Damn :(

I never could sideload any OTA due the following error message

E:Failed to verify package compatibility (result 1): Runtime info and framework compatibility matrix are incompatible: AVB Version 0.0 does not match framework matrix 1.0

Installation aborted.

edit: I cant do the update through the settings because I rooted the pixel. Maybe there's a way back so I can just perform the update through settings?

edit2: I flashed the latest stock Oreo and updated through the settings ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shoaibksk:
I Have Problem In Both Method :( My Device Showing About Partition Issue ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jd1639:
How long ago did you update your sdk platform tools? If you're not on 28.0.1 you need to update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] shoaibksk:
Today When I Try To OEM Unlock Than It's Showing Partition Not Allowed

I Have ADB I Download From XDA
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] simplepinoi177:
You need to download your "ADB" from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools

...also, "Partition Not Allowed"? I'm unfamiliar with this error message...is it possible for you to provide logs or screenshots?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Nksr5409:
I'm unable to flash twrp on my realme 2 pro, I've unlocked the bootloader but while checking the status of bootloader one of the line in the result says (device critical unlock-false) does this need to be true, if yes. Then how could I do it plzzzz help..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Lughnasadh:
This thread is for the Pixel 2 XL, not realme 2 pro. You should go to your device's thread and ask there.

If by chance you just typed the wrong device and you do have a Pixel 2 XL, then you only need to critical unlock the bootloader if your bootloader version is prior to TMZ20a. If this is the case, the command to critical unlock the bootloader is:

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] ScarXL:
** SOLVED: I just used FlashFire to create a full backup that's 3.6 GB to my PC, worked perfectly. Please delete this post, if any admin sees this. I apologize for not looking at the other threads first. **

Hello, this is my first post here on XDA and I apologize if this question has been asked a million times before or if I did something wrong. I'm just looking for an answer here :)

I own a rooted & debloated Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) running Android Nougat 7.0 (J730FXXU1AQF4).

I've been trying to create a full backup (of everything; apps, data, internal storage) to my PC for ages but nothing works.

I tried to use ADB to create a backup (command: adb backup -all -apk -noshared) but the resulting .ab file is small compared to the used space in my phone:

In case I am doing something wrong, please tell me the correct steps to backup with ADB.

If ADB isn't a reliable source of backing up my phone entirely, could you guys recommend any backup apk or method that can backup my ENTIRE phone (everything on it) to my PC, the file size of the resulting backup doesn't matter as I am only using about 4 GB on my phone.

Thanks :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] HiGreen:
I've tried a few apps that should be able to grab video from for example a VCR via this dongle. However none of the apps are able to detect any signal whatsoever.

Can it be done? Or am I overestimating the power of the N8/DeX? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] holifo:
have u tried this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easycap.viewer&hl=en_GB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] HiGreen:
Tried it now, just says No device detected. Thanks though!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] holifo:
You need an EzCap with the following chip UTV007

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1125901013...=1007104&device=c&campaignid=856939856&crdt=0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] HiGreen:
Ah, right. I opened my dongle up but no UTV007 marking. Says it was made in 2009, might be too old hehe
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coertmans:
*NOT FOR UFEEL LITE OR UFEEL PRIME*

* * Your warranty is now void. * *

I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,

Thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.

Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this recovery before flashing it!

YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

How to install TWRP and ROOT Wiko Ufeel

*NOT FOR UFEEL LITE OR UFEEL PRIME*

Download TWRP for Wiko U Feel (see attachments I've included)

Setup ADB and Fastboot on the PC

Extract and copy the TWRP recovery.img into the same folder as the fastboot.exe and adb.exe

Unlock Bootloader of the Wiko U Feel through ADB fastboot.

Download SuperSU 2.76.zip (see attachments I included)

Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s SD card and internal storage

Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord while switched On and boot it into Fastboot

When the phone enters Fastboot, flash the TWRP recovery image to the phone by typing the command below then pressing Enter.

Code:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Once recovery is flashed in fastboot, hold the Volume up + Power button and don’t release till the phone reboots.

When it does, select Recovery from the list

In TWRP.

If you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap "KEEP READ ONLY"

If TWRP offers to root the phone, select "NO"

In TWRP recovery, tap Install,

Navigate to the location of the SuperSU2.76.zip you've downloaded earlier from the attachments and select it.

Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete

Reboot the phone normally.

Download and install Root checker from Playstore or XDA and Confirm Root by running Root Checker.

SuperSU2.76 zip

https://mega.nz/#!BhsHgZTC!0Kygg_esoT0ELdzSTN6dF9l9f8lWI88IDG5dVqqMDbA

TWRP Wiko Ufeel (not for Ufeel lite / Ufeel Prime)

https://mega.nz/#!UhETHQTC!vT-pfTtsSOhmAFvlOFUvdd_O03xQFoJbvIL7dg-6Eko
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coertmans:
Wiko Mobile, al lot of phone for not a lot of money but also not a lot of support or should I say....

NO SUPPORT NOT EVEN SECURITY PATCHES
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rumble_Fish:
Very nice guide I am considering buying this handy, how does it compare with the XL variant?

I will bookmark this,

Rumble_Fish
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coertmans:
I use the UFEEL now for about a year and a half and it's worth every penny..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DartElite8124:
The download link is not availeble in my region

Pleas do new one with mediafire ore something like that
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hikawa-fr:
hi, the links are deads.

Someone can upload it again please ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Profissional:
For all who are looking for the files, like me, I leave here a link that I found and tested. TWRP is already working on my equipment.

Wiko U FEEL (wiko-ufeel) - postmarketOS Wiki

wiki.postmarketos.org

Go to Links secttion... "Unofficial TWRP Image", will link you to a google drive img file.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superkenel:
Download Wiko USB Driver for Windows (Latest Driver)

Download the latest and original Wiko USB Driver to connect any Wiko Smartphone and Tablets to the Windows Computer quickly.

androidmtk.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superkenel:
Hello, does an unlock code is needed to unlock the bootloader with fastbook ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Superkenel:
There are some boot modes here

>Shut down

>press volume up + power

read the instruction

> https://www.androidsettings.net/wiko-ufeel-download-mode/

(I am planing to root it)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] timdawgdentist:
I was just wondering how hard it would be to replace the sprint touch camera with the sprint mogul camera with the flash and flashlight for video. Since changing phones its one of the few regrets I have had.. anyways how hard would it be to replace it the mogul ( Titan ) camera with flash?????

thanks in advance and yes I would pay for this....

Timdawg
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] novahob:
Has anyone had any problems with these apps working?

I have a random problem where something happens and I can't get these apps to work.

Netflix - just stays on the loading screen when the logo.I've seen the attached message once appear from the Netflix app.

Prime video - app just has the loading circle

Google Movies - app loads ok and you can navigate around but can't play a movie. Click play and a blank screen shows.

The only thing which fixes this is a phone restart. I have a unlocked UK S8 on the stock firmware.

I have spoken to Samsung support on Twitter but basically they recommended a soft reset which doesn't seem to fix it long term.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saini_09:
Phone - Micromax Canvas 6 Pro E484

Tried rooting and installing a custom ROM when I messed up. First, I rooted using Kingroot and root checker showed that it was a success. Then I tried to uninstall KingRoot by using SuperSuMe. Didn't work. Decided to go into recovery mode. Surprisingly, it was in Chinese. I accidentally did a factory reset on the phone and since then it has been stuck in FRP mode. I can't seem to bypass it anyhow. Used several methods to bypass and do a factory reset but it FRP remains. Also, I can't do 'fastboot oem unlock' because the

'enable oem' is not ticked off from the developer settings and the phone wouldn't let me enable the developer settings after I tap the build number. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME !!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alza689:
I deem it would be custom ROM installation failure

I own a Micromax E484 phone and my parent has another same. To enter into the recovery console is to power down the device to off position. Hold the power + vol up button together to start the phone and release the buttons once the phone boots, after the android logo it enters into a screen where the robot lies and a red triangle with words written "No commands". At this juncture you are in the recovery mode; further commands will take you either to Chinese or a English recovery console. Now press power button and immediately the Vol up (two or three milli-seconds gap) to enter into the English recovery mode or press the power button and Vol down button with a span as stated above to enter into the Chinese recovery console.

I had accidentally entered once into the Chinese console and in a panic had pressed the power button while in one of the unknown commands to wipe my data too. Unfortunately there was no backup and all my data was lost. After i had fiddled with it for a while came to the conclusion the last command boots into the system and the first shuts or power down the phone.

According to your symptoms I deem your device has a custom ROM installation failure. I suggest you flash the phone with SP flash tool to stock ROM . If unfamiliar take to a service technician will revert to your phone in the factory mode losing all your data and the custom ROM.:laugh:

Hope this helps

regards,

689alza
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saini_09:
The thing is it works but i'm stuck in factory reset protection mode. I tried to unlock the bootloader using fastboot commands but can't since I do not have 'oem unlock' from the developer options and I can't enable the developer options after tapping build number. Can I unlock bootloader using SP flash tools?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alza689:
Boot loader can be unlocked through two ways alone!

Unlocking Bootloader can be conducted through two ways

1) As you have stated OEM unlock through developers option. (Since you are aware no more details)

2) Using fastboot commands i.e. fastboot oem unlock (again you are aware and no details)

If you feel you are in the Factory reset Protection two ways to remedy that.

1) You need to factory reset your device. (Be aware you will lose all your data therefore backup before you try this measure) Go to settings-----> Backup and reset---->Factory data reset (tap on this and confirm in the next menu) and your phone will be reset removing all locks, FRP etc and bring you to the point when you had bought your phone.

2) If the above method cannot be initiated; access the English recovery console as stated in my earlier post. Power+Vol Up and so on.... read the above post. Here you have an option to Factory reset and will lead to the above state.

3) If the above two methods fail then Flashing the firmware with SP flash tool would be your last resort will revert to the same state as above.

if you found the information useful you know how to thank me.

Regards,

689alza
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus Questions & Answers] thewarrior2:
hi guys can we port huawei p9 +++ camera to mi 5s plus?
[Android General] fpmarc:
Hello,

Anyone have any idea how to add a password to unlock when starting an Android TV BOX (Android 4.4)? I have tried to add the password when unlocking the screen in the security menu but it does not work, I believe it is because it is a ROM adapted from a Tablet. I tried to encrypt with a password through the security menu but it identifies that the "Tablet" does not have enough battery for operation. Do you have any idea of an efficient password / PIn lock for Android TV BOX?

Thanks
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EssCee:
Hey folks.

First time with the HTC One M7.

HTCDev-unlocked, TWRP installed and Rooted, HBOOT 1.61, and I've installed AICP 05/11/2017

I have now noticed a folder on the internal storage called 'Dianxin' - this is the tree:

\Internal shared storage\dianxin\notify\.cache\846b\network

Inside are two files:

- cd1406cc85bfbea412b36cd44cc43eda.0

- journal

Before I start loading contacts and other personal info, can someone tell me what this is and if I can get rid of it?

Thanks,

Stuart.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Most probably from one of your installed app.

ES file explorer maybe ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JIMSHERIKO:
https://www.google.ge/amp/s/xdaforu...explorer-malware-dianxin-folder-t3348545/amp/

Possible malware. DO NOT LOAD ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN YOUR PHONE, SCAN YOUR PHONE WITH ANTI-VIRUS FOR VIRUSES.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EssCee:
Hey folks, thanks for the replies.

ES File Explorer has not been installed. The ROM (AICP) is LineageOS-based, which in tun was based on CM.

All of the apps I have installed are what I usually use, and have not previously given me this folder.

The only new software is the ROM itself.

Is it possible to lock the folder and contents? Something only I can change rather than any apps?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
If you read link given by [MENTION=6167958]JIMSHERIKO[/MENTION] above, not only ES gives you this, also some other apps especially from Cheetah Mobile & Chinese based app developers.

If you delete, rename the folder, a new one will be re created upon reboot. The best is uninstall app that related to this if you're concern with security. Sometimes you'll see "baidu" folder, same case as "dianxin"
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EssCee:
I have a One S with the same apps installed. There is no Baidu or Dianxin folder on it.

The only different software is the ROM.

Any idea what the Dianxin folder actually exists for?

Does any one know?

And does anyone know how I could find out what app created the folder? Apart from uninstalling all the apps then reinstalling one-by-one...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eskimosound:
I suggest switching over to the Maximus HD Eye Rom!!!

It could be some Chinese app, I don't personally know.

You could get a Root uninstaller and see what's unusual in the system apps. But it could also be a user app.

Just change Roms if you are in doubt.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EssCee:
Well, an update - I disabled the AICP Stats collection option in AICP Extras and then deleted the folder and rebooted.

So far, no reappearance of the folder.
[General Questions and Answers] Ani.saha007:
Hi,

i am using s7 edge for 1.5 years now. Suddenly for the last 2 days my phone battery started draining very fast. It reached to below 15 in 2 hours. Then i decided to fully drain the battery. But shockingly the phone was working for houra on heavy use at 1%. Now whenever i am charging the percentage is directly going to 1% in minutes but not switching off. Please helpz
[General Questions and Answers] Jimbellingen:
I am a beginner to Android Phones I should say first up.

However, my first suspicion is that your phone might have been hacked.

Search out how to detect illegal activity by third parties on your phone. Also, check your phones CPU activity if you can.

(I will do the same and post back if I find anything).

Jim.
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] Lasersdude:
https://m.heise.de/ct/artikel/OnePlus-5T-Keine-Zoom-Kamera-mehr-3887487.html

Heise.de is one very serious german tech site and they say that since other sites already broke the NDA they dont feel obliged to hold information back.

To make it short: camera does not get better, low light performance gets even worse.

Long version: The camera setup (still WITHOUT OIS!) will be 16+20 mp again BUT the 20 mp sensor this time won't work as telephoto lens. Also aperture changes from f/2.6 to also f/1.7 like the 16 mp main snapper. Pixel size of the 20 mp sensor stays at 1.0 um. This sensor will, despite its crazily small pixel size, automatically work as low light shooter when light levels drop below 3.5 lux, making pictures look even worse than with the 16 mp sensor.

The Software does NOT use both sensors to combine the picture information like it is the case for other phones. Thus, picture quality does not seem to improve compared to the OP 5.

My comment: This really doesnt seem to make any sense. Why not put in a sensor with bigger pixels if you want a lowlight specific unit? Why take one with even smaller pixels? Wtf!? Did they have too many of those crappy 20mp sensor left over? Or why not at least use both sensors to combine the two die pics? Or why not just use the fabulous sensor that the s8/pixel2 uses and put an OIS in it? This is so stupid oneplus, i just dont get it..

Furthermore: Usb will again be 2.0.

2015 all over again..

Also, unlike the introductionary text of this forum suggests, battery will be the same as the OP5, 3300 mah. Thus, endurance will be lower compared to the 5.

And the device will also feature face recognition to unlock.

What do you think?
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] worldsoutro:
This is kinda disappointing. I was kinda missing my OnePlus 5 going to the pixel 2xl because I really loved the feel and everything on the o5. I was also thinking I should have waited on the 5t and hope they made some small improvements to the camera. This seems like a bit if a downgrade. Battery life will still be really good but slightly worse. I don't see why they couldn't have fitted in a slightly larger battery
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] morris jackson:
Finally get to review it :)

Finally got my new glasses and can check all of the new great features With these phones. It has been a while since I bought a smart phoneBut the one plus is something that I there are just way too expensive.
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] ps000000:
I wonder if it possible cross-device ROMs between OnePlus 5 & 5T.
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] daringsmart:
I think it will be possible. Since the changes are similar like 3 and 3t. Lets see
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] Joern85:
yeah, for me the missing ois is a deal breaker. I planned to upgrade from my op3t but now i will keep it. Hopefully they will learn from it and add a camera with ois for the 6
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] Large Hadron:
GSMArena have some shots in their hands-on here.

If you zoom in and look at what it's done to the foliage in the first 2 shots you might wish you hadn't. This would be considered poor in a low-light shot, never mind outdoor daylight. I just hope that this is pre-pre-production software that they stupidly gave to a reviewer and not what they are planning on selling.
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] Hudrator:
Maybe anybody has a acutal review of the camera of the Oppo R11s?

It should have the same camera configuration and software "magic".

Results should be an indication for the possible camera performance of the OP5T.

---------- Post added at 05:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 PM ----------

Interesting. GSMarena comments on the lowlight pictures:

"We also went out for some night shots around the usual locations. We won't be passing any verdicts just yet, but the results look promising."
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] titooo7:
When they said the second camera would have f1.7 aperture (without probably mentioning the pixel size) I thought they would do something special to combine the result of both cameras and create nice pictures. I didn't expect that they only would use one of them....

OnePlus clearly doesn't know much about software photography, but they know a lot about marketing...
[OnePlus 5T  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ashutosh Sundresh:
Furthermore: Usb will again be 2.0.

2015 all over again..

Seriously brah?