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[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] adibadi:
You don't have to wipe or anything. It just does everything that the OTA would have done, incrementally updating the phone until it is at the latest version.

It does have an option to reinstall and wipe everything, but the regular update tool doesn't do this.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] c_tho:
fantastic, thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] ziliteo:
I tried too from Xperia Companion but it stated I got the latest. No luck.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Jeddix:
I finally got the November update in Germany. It seems like it's a newer version than what the other countries got, 47.1.A.7.1
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] erbse:
same here
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] nospherato:
same here

Picture distortion fix is there. Seems like it is not the december update, but the november one, because the security patchlevel is still november.

Anyone knows where I can find patchnotes for this update?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Davka:
Today DE phones received even newer firmware: 47.1.A.7.1.

I'm updating right now. Is there any info about it from Sony?

https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ1-Compact/47-1-A-7-1/m-p/1284041

Camera distortion fix is there

Security patches date: 1 November
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Asya86:
No update

I just bought this phone from John Lewis in the UK and it's saying there are no updates available despite the fact I am still on the previous software. Anything I can do? I tried on the computer through the Xperia software as well and it says my phone is up to date...
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] mhaha:
New firmware rollout is not simultaneous for all regions, markets, or carriers. They're distributed in phases, with some regions possibly receiving updates a month or more after the first region to get it.

So, your only options are to wait patiently for your region to receive the update, or flash a firmware from a different region that has already received the update.

Please note that the latter option involves risks like bricking your phone (highly unlikely but not impossible) and voiding your warranty depending on your country. Do so at your own risk.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] frankie99969:
Im on uk sim free too, if I had to guess I'd say the rollout has been stopped and we'll see a newer build eventually, I'll be annoyed if that not before christmas as we're still stuck on 47.1.A.2.374. Don't know about you but I'm having reboots related to bluetooth, phone calls and the ok google command so I need an update for an acceptable experience.

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As I spoke there's a new update for NOBA; 47.1.A.8.49
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] sbarbi:
3 minutes ago in xperifirm, NOBA update to 47.1.A.8.49, i don't have a changelog!
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] sepzs:
Weird, I never got 47.1.A.7.1 but today 47.1.A.8.49 was available via OTA (living in Scandinavia), anyone knows the difference?
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] smorgar:
Same for me. Live in Sweden.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Guides, News, & Discussion] Calvinthesneak:
So I guess waiting patiently it is. I'm still running October security patch (47.1.A.2.374). However since they never officially released the compact in Canada and I purchased an imported phone, it's about what I expected.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nizmoboy98:
When i had my galaxy s7 on sprint i was able to flash other carrier roms and unlocked version roms through samsung flash tool .Can this be done with lg phones on some kind of flash tool ? Sorry for question just was wondering i use to flash unlocked version on my sprint v30 to have a bloat free phone
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] slight22:
So the question I have is this. If you are going to root and unlock the phone anyway, why not just remove the bloatware on the phone? Why concern yourself with other carriers?

If all the carriers are equal as far as communication frequencies are concerned, then unlocking the phone is all you really need. Once unlocked (you don't even need to root for this) you can go to any carrier.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] nizmoboy98:
I could do that without root. And flashing unlocked version rom has no carrier bloat. Also i said nothing about rooting
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] slight22:
If memory serves and may not, so unless something has changed, flashing any function on an android phone requires root access.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
"Unlock" has different meanings in a dev forum. You mean carrier unlocked, SIM card unlocked. Not bootloader unlock.

U.S. Cellular has SIM card unlocked, carrier unlocked version. The "open market" version which will be released in early December will be both carrier unlocked and will be eligible for official bootloader unlock.

You basically want to convert your phone to another phone? Yes, with Samsung phones you can do something like that with Odin. I have a friend who bought UK Galaxy S8 and flashed Australian ROM (with Samsung Pay) through Odin. He's not rooted and doesn't want root.

There is an LG flash tool, to flash KDZ and TOT firmware:

http://www.droidviews.com/download-lg-flash-tool-to-flash-kdz-and-tot-firmwares/

I know with the V20 H910, once Dirty Santa was patched in order for someone to root their phone, they had to basically flash their phone to an older Freedom ROM, which was not yet patched, then install some engineering mode module, and then run Dirty Santa.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3664500

So, some of what you're are asking can be done. But that ROM flashing was temporary and on some carriers you would lose signal. It was just a step to getting the bootloader unlocked and TWRP installed. Then the regular H910 ROM was reinstalled, and all signal functionally restored.

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NOTE: this is a very simplified answer to the question. There are even "patched" versions of the tools to allow you to flash versions you aren't supposed to.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] EddiePR:
I have an LG V30 Model: H932PR. I would like to know your someone knows if there is any possibility of flashing the tmobile fimware on this device?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
No, after the V20 LG has now added signature checks so you can't flash other variants to convert to another.

This was not widely known a few months ago. We thought that V20 trick would still work.

Too bad.

Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
[Samsung Gear S3] 1979Sentinel:
Does anybody know if it is easily possible to have my business phone connected to Gear S3 during working hours and all other moments to have personal phone connected to Gear S3???

Reason is mostly to get calendar reminders during working hours.
[Samsung Gear S3] GuestK00351:
Not possible.

The Gear S3 can only be linked to one phone.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] debasish497:
Any custom Rom which has working video call in VOLTE other than Zui or its custom derivatives?

I didn't find it working in -

1) LineageOS

2) crDroid
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] adil786ali63:
optimumpro.. the maintainer of Jaguar ROM tried to fix it on his ROM... I'm not sure if its fixed or not ... but you may try it ... If you are lucky you may find it fixed.. All the best :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The2k10:
OK.so I was excited about flashing lenovo a2016a40 stock ROM on my lenovo a2010 using spft. Everything went well,but soon I realized that its touch screen is acting weirdly,like a major ghost touch bug.Finally tried to revert back to original ROM ,but again found it waiting back there.so ,it mi8 be of great help if someone,say,work out a fix maybe?waiting for reply ,and don't hesitate to ask for more detail or clarification.
[General Questions and Answers] ploca14:
Hi, i wanted to ask if it is possible to make an tweaked apk for Facebook Messenger.

I really dislike the Messenger emojis and i would like to have the system ones instead.

Thank you in advance :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mikehippe:
I found this on the Kaiser forum , http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=369505

Would this work on a Hermes?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] subzuk:
That looks sweet! Would be nice if someone could create something along those lines for the Hermes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mrvanx:
Since the ROM is for a Kaiser then no It wont work. :rolleyes: ROMs contain more than just the OS, they have the drivers and files required for that particular device also.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mikehippe:
Thanks for the reply. It is really a great looking ROM. I wish Dutty would make one for the Hermes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] aaronsmckee:
dump the ROM and then use it's components with a kitchen to create your own (Shaminax does something similar with Schaps ROMs)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Dr Puttingham:
Yes but porting from one device to another takes a little genius for all the parts to fall together, at least from my experience.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
Yup porting is not something easy...thats why i call them CHEF's LOL:D

BTW I dont think M$ has released 6.1 yet, so I dont think this is actually THE version!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] aaronsmckee:
how true that is! Might be better off just installing the dutty's apps via cab. Then again why not just wait tell poorlyducky uploads his new vista themes and use them instead. I can't wait to see a Faria (any word on that Dr. ;)) or K rom with the Vista themes.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mikehippe:
Dumping a ROM and cooking is still a little over my head at this point. I'll keep enjoying all the great recipes the chefs here are cooking up.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] BlueAnt1958:
Wow!!

Damn that is a nice looking rom.

Wonder what would be required by Dutty to create a hermes version too for us less knowledgeable folk???

My Kaiser is a company owned phone so I can't play around with it and, as much is it erks me, must run the official rom. Ahhh I hate official roms they suck.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jdc:
Umm, last I checked, there is at least one, perhaps two, hermes ROMs that are using the same build as the keiser ROM from Dutty, and I'm pretty sure that I've seen a cab or two that install the keiser stuff (com manager, dialer, etc) on the hermes.

Unless you are looking for a nice all-in-one package, everything is already around, just have to look for it. :)
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] wvthoog:
i've build a custom kernel (3.10.107) for a Motorola G4 Plus (athene) and enabled Ralink support for it. The phone boots and recognizes the two usb dongles i plugged in. (Ralink RT3070 and RT5370). Problems start when i unplug the dongle, the kernel panics.

pastebin.com/qvQS8uPY around line 125

this also happens randomly when the dongle stays plugged into the phone.

any advise on how to solve this problem would be very welcome.
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Ibuprophen:
I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3526598

Good Luck!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.

PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
[Xiaomi Redmi 5A Questions & Answers] franktom:
I try this thread https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/guide-how-to-create-custom-boot-logo-t3470473, but not working.

When i reboot, the logo change to my set in 1 sec then change back to "MI",why? Please help me, thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] kevinshrgn:
Hello i recently changed from s7Edge to oneplus 5

I seriously miss the samsung music player.

Is it possible that someone make a PORT of the app for other android devices?

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Nope. Needs Samsung frameworks to work properly. Time to find a replacement.
[General Questions and Answers] Aballamis:
Ditto.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kdkinc:
I usually like to apply a glass screen protector, however, the choices currently seem to be problematic or just too expensive.

I was wondering who here has actually (God Forbid) scratched or broken their Pixel 2 XL screen?

Maybe a short description and cause would be of interest.:(

Please no screen protector recommendations, theirs already a thread for that.:cowboy:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Krusej23:
I will say that while building my shed the other day, I put my phone about 7 feet in the air on a ledge in the shed. While hammering on the other side of the shed, the phone fell from 7 feet and not a scratch or dent on it. I did have a Spigen thin fit case on it but I was still expecting it to have scratches from falling on the cement.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kdkinc:
LOL... I hate it when one tries to be safe and it turns into a disaster.

Yes, a case is a must especially for the money spent on this device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Krusej23:
After it fell, I thought why the heck did I put my phone up there. Of course that thought didn't come to me until after it fell.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Tesia819:
I have a big scratch

Joined xda to contribute..

My Pixel 2XL came on October 19th and I fired it up right away (of course).

My phone screens are usually scratch free for at least 6 months, but in the past I usually bought cheaper phones (I came from the $400 Moto X Pure) and was pretty rough with them. Drops all the time, putting in my pocket with other stuff, throwing it in my backpack with my keys.. etc.

However since this phone was so expensive (128GB XL2) I have BABIED it. It hasn't been dropped, I haven't put it in my backpack once, if I put it in my pocket I make sure nothing else is in the pocket.

BUT somehow I have a small scuff above the bottom speaker and a HUGE curved scratch (probably 3.5 inches) curving from the right edge around the bottom of the volume rocker all the way to above the back button at the bottom of the screen. It's been there almost 2 weeks now. I have absolutely no idea how it happened, as I was being extremely cautious.

It hasn't affected the usability of the phone, but it makes me sad to see my pretty, expensive, new phone sitting there with such an ugly scratch. :crying:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] kdkinc:
I've always used a case because of those mystery scratches. Also, I'm always thinking of resale value so when I put it up on Swappa I recoup some of the cost.

I realize some folks like to fly naked but this geezer doesn't want to scare off the wildlife.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] keltsi95:
I just received my Pixel 2 XL last saturday with the Google Fabric case. It has not been dropped. It only goes to my jeans pocket. On my second day with it I have noticed a huge scratch on my screen on the right side almost from top to bottom. ? It's not deep, but its there and noticeable when the screen is off. I had the regular Pixel 2 for about two weeks and the screen is mint. I thinks glass quality is different between these. I'll have to live with it ?.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
I don't care how resilient these screens are. After the diamond on my wife's engagement band put a very nasty scratch into the screen of my Galaxy S8, I will always use a screen protector from here on out.

My 2 XL has had a full coverage tempered glass protector installed immediately after pulling the phone from the box. I will be taking no chances this time around.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] CrazyRussianXDA:
I ordered my 2 XL 128 black and white on Nov 10, got it delivered Nov 11. Half way through the day we had some visitors. I set the new phone on top of my Surface Pro laptop which was on top of the kitchen counter. Surface Pro laptops have that weird hinge that makes the lid close at a very slight slope - not horizontal.

So, about 15 min after I left my phone on top of the Surface Pro, I hear loud "splat"! The phone slid off of the laptop and fell on the tile floor face down, cracking the screen from bottom left corner. Apparently, I placed the phone screen down and the glass is so smooth, it just slipped off of the laptop. There were no incoming phone calls, messages, or other vibration - the phone was not even activated yet.

Smooth criminal!

I got the claim started with Asurion the next day but since Pixel 2 is so new, they did not have any refurbished phones and sent me a brand new one.

I never use screen protectors or cases and, over time, obviously, phones and screens acquire some ... wear and tear scars. I'm Ok with that. But this Pixel 2 XL is something else - only one day after I got the replacement, there is huge deep scratch on the screen. The scratch happened over a weekend - I was in my pj all day, my place doesn't have sand or sand paper, I wasnt tossing the phone around. I really was "babying" this phone. I just dont know how this scratch could've happened. Not impressed with this Grilla 5, not at all.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gorep1xel:
So I've had my Moto X Pure (XT1575) for almost two years now, and it's been through hell and back with me. A few months ago, I replaced the screen because of the hot spots the screen had since I've bought it, at the same time, I replaced the battery, the frame and installed a wooden back cover. Yesterday, while I was using it, the phone died and started trying to boot itself back up. I thought it was a sudden turn off, like when you have 30% and it dies because the battery is old. So I let it in the charger for a few minutes just so I could turn it on; but it didn't, it turned on for a split second, showing the bootloader unlocked screen and dying instantly. Luckily I managed to boot it once, and what was weird is that the battery showed 50%+ charge and was charging normally. I went to sleep and let it charge overnight, now it flashes the white led as if the battery level was too low to turn on. I suspect it's a bad battery, but maybe it could be something else. Any help is appreciated.

UPDATE: I've tried to boot the phone again but it doesn't want to do it, it just flashes the bootloader unlocked screen then dies, it's like a bootloop but weirder. Tried to get to the fastboot menu and it lets me, it says "battery is low" in the battery status, which is weird, since it said "battery OK" yesterday.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gorep1xel:
NVM, I opened the phone and disconnected the battery and put it back on and the problems fixed itself
[T-Mobile LG G4] yemkoid:
Still on 20q, do I have to roll back to 20i before I can flash unlock bootloader, flash TWRP superSU? Or I can go on unlocking BL flash TWRP and superSU? Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G4] raptorddd:
no dont go back. theres antirollback 20i is V2 after that becomes V3 after 20i V2 is 20o-20p-20q-20r-20s-20v. this all are V3 you can do the same procedure to unlock from any of this.. i suggest to download 20v kdz and install twrp and then root of flash a rom.

better yet flash despacito N rom. after you on 20v.
[T-Mobile LG G4] steadfasterX:
Checkout the details about ARB:

https://tinyurl.com/antirollg4
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] mustai:
Hi to all!

It seems custom ROMs are not supports encryption of user data... Why?

After stock MIUI on Xiaomi Redmi 4X I try sevral custom ROMS, and from all of it I cannot encrypt user data partition.

Custom ROMs are (all latest official): Resurrection Remix, AOSP Extended and LineageOS 14.

My steps:

0) flash phone with stock recovery via MiFlash (to restore "innocent state");

1) install latest TWRP (v3.1.1);

2) wipe all partotions except SD card and insstall custom ROM from SD card;

3) new system initial setup without "ask password on boot";

4) go to Settings -> Security -> Encrypt User Data;

Phone performs reboot and data still not encrypted.

All three custom ROMs behave the same at this point.

If perform initial setup with "boot password prompt", user data is whown as encrypted in Security settings, but TWRP still not asks password on booting to recovery mode. And I can unpack backup archive produced by TWRP (it seems not encrypted).

So, my question: if I not produce mistake, it seems custom ROMs are not friendly with data encryption, why? And is it possible to fix it?

p.s.

Also I try to erase data with "fastboot format userdata" and configure phone again. It not helps to solve problem.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] olistudent:
Hi. Perhaps anybody can bring some light into this encryption issues?

My situation is a little different:

I installed LineageOS 14.1 from TingyiChen. But did not format /data. So it is still encrypted. I did not try to restore an backup from data within twrp yet. But I have read that there can occure problems?

The official version of twrp (3.2.1.0) is not able to decrypt /data. But there is an inofficial version (3.1.1) that works with encrypted data? Please tell me what's the difference? Is it only the switch "TARGET_HW_DISK_ENCRYPTION "? Why did TingChen remove encryption feature two weeks ago in his github repo (Sorry, I'm not allowed to post links yet)?

Fingerprint unlock is not working after reboot anymore. I have read that this also is because of encrypted data. partition. Please tell me what's the problem here or point me to a thread which covers this topic. I was unable to find one yet.

If I do a backup of my data partition in twrp and format it to disable encryption. Can I then restore this backup or what do I need to do for disabling encryption without loosing my data?

Thank you for your answers.

Regards,

Oliver
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] __PG__:
Wipe Internal Data & perform Clean flash, you will have to dothis everytine you flash ROM. Some says Custom TWRP (redwolf port) Have solved the issue, but Better wipe Internal everytime you flash a ROM

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it's very easy for anyone with just a little bit of knowledge to get around any kind of security that TWRP might have. All they have to do is flash one of the other recoveries that's available that doesn't have password protection to get around it. You can Still flash a Custom Recovery by PC without prompting a pass again. And you're Internal is already Encrypted. Stay at MIUI with Unlocked bootloader if you're too much concerned with the security.... But an expert will use test points to Unlock that too...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] jmele11968:
Please excuse me, I'm a moron. Feel free to delete this thread.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] avd:
im a moron too

I'm stuck in recovery mode with a dead android red triangle exclamation mark icon too....

oh never mind. Just wait 5 minutes and it boots back.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] stinger4321:
Yeah.. or you can press volume up and power at same time i think and it will take you to recovery
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SacredDeviL666:
Thread closed.