yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] :
freezing its may be safer, because if anything doesn't work after you freeze an app you can just unfreeze and that's it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
preparing for this in v 0.4 ... have done a lot of work for this under the hood in v.03, so in future version, any folder existing in system/app and system/priv-app will be choosable.

But going to release v 0.3 first...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
zafer61's S8/S8+ AQK7 Max Debloater [AROMA], Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S8

zafer61_S8_S8+_AQK7_Max_Debloater_v0.3.zip

for download link see first post..

v.03 - 10/12/2017

corrected type mismatches,

preparation for base independent debloat
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] partcyborg:
Not at all. Freezing or disabling can help, but can also make things worse, as apps or background services will spin infinitely on attempting to talk to some other app or service that is present but not running. If you actually remove the apk and directory then this does not appear to happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] cd993:
Nice, excited to see the progress!

Apologies for not sending across my big debloat list, haven't really had the time as such. Though I will get round to it ASAP and send it to you. It contains system apps installed from the 7.1.1 note 8 port, so not sure if you'd want to include those, or just keep it stock s8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
In next version, everything, what is not listed in Samsung Apps or Google Apps, will be listed in other apss.. The debloater will read out whole apps from /system/app and /system/priv-app.. So it should be really base independent and could also be used on a Note Port Rom... It also should work on Oreo Roms then...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] cd993:
Oh wow, so just go confirm the debloater will read and scan the system to see what apps are installed, rather than being limited by a script and what it has seen told to look for?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
Yes, it will read out all folders in the other apps sections, which are not defined in Samsung Apps and Google Apps. But the user has to be careful not to delete important services. Maybe i will include an exlude for the must-have system services and apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] cd993:
That is amazing - a huge step forward for an option to debloat!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
Awesome, am amazing tool from a great dev [emoji16]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Deadeye*:
I've just installed stock firmware but when i used your tool some stuff has not been removed like Bixby and ANT there might have been more i did not check
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
On latest version of the debloater ? Could you please send me detailed list of your /system/app and system/priv-app folder ? thanks...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Deadeye*:
Yep latest. Hm i went back to custom rom :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] torhect:
I Want to debloat my s8 but I dont want to loose smart view and all related to smart tv connection with my device so what apps do I have to not delete in order to do that?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alberhasky:
What can I select on the debloater that won't mess up any options inside the settings panel?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
all share stuff, smart mirroring, mirrorlink, maybe wfd broker for wifi direct... so make a backup and test...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] cd993:
Hmm I wonder, based off this, if there is a way to group the listed system apps to be debloated, that way users could be sure what functionality they are removing?

For example:

X FEATURE

- X apk

- Y apk

- Z apk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] zafer61:
The problem is, that there is so much stuff, that nobody really made a list of what the apks are really used for... There is also sometimes a lot of carrier stuff preinstalled depending where you live.

We could do following... Every user within here could just post apk name and its function here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
see post #22 on this page https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/help/debloated-s8-battery-life-t3631747/page3 explains some of the apk's use very well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Solace50:
Running renovate rom 6.1 i attempted a debloat of which failed to remove multiple thinks like shealth, i guess ill try a fresh install with their aroma installer and just select the components there. Figure id try your script and remove things one by one as I see if i would ever actually make use of them.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
hope the v4 is coming soon, this is an awesome tool! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alberhasky:
A lot of things like Microsoft word and PowerPoint, Samsung browser, all the google related apps, they're still there, I ran the script 3 times already and nothing changes, wonder what could be wrong

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Wouldn't it be the same to uninstall this apps using TB?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
U can use TB yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Has_anDroid:
Hi zafer oreo suppprts next time..?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] omar.ahmadhmaod2824@g.mal:
Ahmad
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alberhasky:
Question... does It work on any rom that has AQK7? I'm on Batman rom 1.5.0 and I chose about 85 % of the options that the debloater has, everything is still on my rom, it didn't remove anything, all the services and apps that it should have been removed are intact like nothing happened, any clue of what could have gone wrong? I tried 3 times already and even wiped dalvik/cache and nothing?

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Could it be the latest version of twrp messing it up?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
I on Batman 1.5 and the debloater worked great, I'm on TWRP 3.1.1.2
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alberhasky:
I'm on twrp 3.2.1-0..... could that be what's causing the script not to work for me?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
Probably yes, have been a few issues with new TWRPs, that went one stayed on 3.1.1-2 as it worked fine without issues, so there was no rush for me to update
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alberhasky:
Ok good to know, I'm gonna flash back to the older twrp and try It again bro, thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Jostian:
No problem, i know the debloater isn't perfect but it got 95% of the six I selected, for the rest i just used TB.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] guastucci:
Works for Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orelta:
I don't want to get into the dev work or anything but i created a debloater based aroma for any s7 and s8 devices on nougat and oreo devices for anyone who wants to use it working on restore based aroma also for each device oreo s8 nougat and s7 nougat i also created a telegram group for support if something is wrong so i will help

here it is

https://t.me/AromaBasedDebloater

Also a news group for updates and news

https://t.me/DebloaterNewsChannel
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Senaxo:
Can you [MENTION=8582002]zafer61[/MENTION] update your mod? Would be very happy.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikescool:
Hi guys,

I tried to find a guide on how to do this coming from a custom rom but I couldn't so I'm posting what I think the process is and hopefully someone can tell me if this is correct. I just don't want to brick my phone so want to be absolutely sure the entire process is correct before I undertake this.

Coming from Custom rom means

1. Bootloader unlocked

2. Twrp already installed

Download Files

1. http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/?firmware_model=mha-l29&firmware_page=0

2. Get the right 3 files for your phone, mine is C636 (rebranded from Chinese version) so i'll be getting: MHA-L29 8.0.0.360a(C636) files

3. Rename them to update.zip, update_data_public.zip, and update_all_hw.zip

Flash Update

1. Use Vol-Up + Power to boot into TWRP.

2. Create "HWOTA8" directory in MTP sdcard.

3. Put hwota8_update.zip, MHA_RECOVERY8_NoCheck.img, and three huawei update package (update.zip, update_data_public.zip, and update_all_hw.zip) files into "HWOTA8" directory.

4. TWRP install sdcard hwota8_update.zip, it will reboot and install update automatically.

If I missed a step or something is wrong please let me know!

Thanks for the advice in advance guys!

Cheers,

Mike
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Maheriraqi:
Can I switch from 321 (C185log) to this update without opening boot loader or no
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikescool:
sorry i'm not sure because i'm actually posing the upgrade question :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Maheriraqi:
You can see this article may be of benefit to you

https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-mate-9.3022/anleitung-mha-l29c432-rebranden-und-die-aktuellste-oreo-rom-c636b360a-installieren.857223.html
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ante0:
No, you need to use HWOTA, not HWOTA8.

HWOTA8 is only used if you are on Oreo already.

https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] aureliomilitao:
how to rebrand 432 for 636 for update 360a (c636) Oreo?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] gsms:
Here it is -

Please, i need your help, people!
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] clavierkid:
What do you mean? Does it just yell at you for using an unsigned APK when trying to install on your Nook, or does it need to be signed by a certain developer?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] clavierkid:
Done

Well, either way, I signed it for you here.

Unfortunately, my NST is no longer working so I didn't try installing it. It didn't work on my phone (because it's not a Nook), but that has nothing to do with signing the apk.
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] gsms:
Thanks, clavierkid!

I have copied modified version in /system/app/, but it doesn't appear in Nook's system menu.

I noticed, that in afore-mentioned folder there is no such file as ReaderRMSDK.odex...?

Probably this is the reason for non-working reader.

Please, someone to share its ReaderRMSDK.odex file here for me!

Thanks
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
We'd better get something straight here first. Are you talking about an actual Nook Simple Touch (NST)? Because if you are, you are correct that there is

no

ReaderRMSDK.odex file in /system/app/

But there are no *.odex files at all! I don't think odexing even occurred to the Android 2.1 developers. So, which device do you have?
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] gsms:
The device is Nook Simple Touch and there are other .odex files in /system/app/ !
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] nmyshkin:
And what ROM are you running? Humor me and go to your "Settings" app. Under "Device Info" check out "About your Nook". The model number should be BNRV300. The Software version on mine is 1.21

I did a complete device search for files ending in *.odex and came up with none. But I am running the stock ROM (with many changes, but still the basic stock).
[Nook Touch Themes and Apps] Renate:
For what it's worth:

This APK uses lots of privileged permissions and will not operate 100% correctly unless it is signed with the system signature.

Is the APK something that you modified? Why don't you just use the stock one?

If you are going to use it you will have to resign your whole system.

(Also, you should look up "jarsigner" and learn to sign for yourself.)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] studywes:
Hi,

I have a dual sim + carte sd mod and i need to know if it is possible to mod the SIM icon in the sim section:

I am root..

Thank you very much for your help?
[General Questions and Answers] JustWhovian:
Hi! I'm using Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) with Lineage OS 14.1. I used Substratum Theme Enginer and changed my Boot Animation to Pixel Boot Animation. But I can't acces to Power Menu now. As you know, you should press Power Button 2-3 seconds to open Power Menu. But by holding Power Button 2-3 seconds now, system getting restarted. I tried to restore boot animation in Substratum, It didn't work. I changed boot animation in /system/media folder, putted the original boot animation file. But just animation changed. I can't acces Menu now too...

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] mrdeeplyinneedofhelp:
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, which I started using around March. Lately, I have been facing an issue which has left me troubled a lot. My Note 4X seems to be in a bootloop.

Around two weeks ago, I was casually using my phone in college. I had put around 25 apps on download from Google playstore. Alongside, whatsapp was running. I usually take pics of my lectures, so when the teacher had written on the board, and was about to erase, I quickly attempted to go to the home screen, by clicking the home button ( middle button), so I could launch the camera app, and take the pic. But, the phone didn't go to the home screen, and stayed at the app being used. However clicking on the recent apps (the left button), the two running apps showed. However, as I didn't have much time, I did what came in my mind. Reboot the phone. Unfortunately, as soon as it booted back, the screen remained black.

Its been like this for two weeks now. Whenever I turn it on, It will show the Mi logo, then the Android logo simultaneously below it ( Like usual when it boots), but after that, the screen goes black. Touching the three buttons at the bottom of the phone make the back-lit underneath light up along with a vibration(Like usual). Clicking the touchscreen gives a vibration. If a sim card is put inside, and a call made to the inserted sim card's phone number, the phone starts ringing as usual, however, still with a black screen. Another major issue I experience other than the black screen, is that the top right of the phone becomes really really hot as time progresses( within minutes)(This never happened before), and the battery drains really fast too. I get freaked out because of this( I think it might explode or catch fire), so I quickly turn off the device, after some tinkering.

I have been trying to find a solution since the past two weeks. Hard pressing the Volume Up+ Start button takes me into MiRecovery 3.0, which offers 3 options, 1.Reboot, 2. Wipe Data, 3. Connect To MiSuite. Going into 2 gives the option " Wipe All data" only, and 3 is seemingly useless the MiSuite doesn't support new versions of Android. Hard pressing the Volume Down+Start button takes me to FastBoot. It should be noted, that in both MiRecovery 3.0, and Fastboot, the phone doesn't warm up really fast, as it does when booted normally, and rather remains cool even if left for quite sometime in these modes (approx 30 minutes atleast).

The main thing I'm trying to achieve is to backup the data on my phone, mainly the photos (lecture notes), and whatsapp data. The rest of the app-data isn't that much important, albeit if also savable, it would be a bonus.

I haven't tried flashing any ROMs, recovery, or anything else, as I'm afraid the data may be erased, and as I have never done anything like this before. Also, my phone isn't rooted, as I didn't feel the need for it to be.

Help is highly appreciated. I hope to be able to safely extract my data, and be able to start using my phone again.

Thanks to advance to all those who reply.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] mrdeeplyinneedofhelp:
Guys?

:/
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] leechseed:
Try Redmi NOTE 4X forum.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] rezanuman:
I Have the same problem,

I Have the same problem, did you solve the issue?
[General Questions and Answers] Linux215:
Hello,

I'm looking for a way to unlock my father's phone so I can add him to my account, i already have a active Sims Card but we only have one phone and it's network locked . He has a LG*Aristo (MS210) with the built-in Unlock App but it fails to unlock. I've looked all over the site and internet and according to my findings I'd have to find the unlocked version of the metro PCS unlock app because you can't use the unlock code feature due to the fact there isn't a hidden menu or any other way to enter the code on this device.

If any one could point me in the right direction, link or PM me with the Site or unlocked APK you would be a life saver and make my father's Christmas.

Thank you in advance for any help or advice.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xda-lukasik:
I've tried to flash MIUI9 over LineageOS 14 with full formating.

After flashing I'm stuck at boot logo MI. Even if I try to boot into recovery.

Fastboot works, but I'm unable to change anything

$ fastboot boot recovery.img
> FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)

$ fastboot oem unlock
> FAILED (remote: Token verification failed, reboot the device)

The thing is, I remember unlocking bootloader when flashing original ROM with LOS. How is it locked again?

How to get out of this situation? I don't care about any data on the phone.

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] k23m:
In this situation only EDL-mode flashing is possible, but no worries, you can unlock it and get MIUI again at the same time...

https://xdaforums.com/mi-4c/general/guide-unlocking-mi4c-bl-verification-t3336779
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xda-lukasik:
When i type

$ fastboot oem edl

the phone is no longer listed in

$ fastboot devices

Also, I don't have a windows pc but i found this tool: XIAOMI-TOOL-MiFlash-for-Linux-by-IceMan (unable to post link)

but it also doesnt list my device after fastboot oem edl (because it uses fastboot devices)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] k23m:
You aren't reading the guide correctly, but for a Linux user I will clarify a few things.

- look, in the guide "Command: fastboot oem edl (this brings your device in a kind of emergency recovery state) -> the device does only show a black screen" - it means fastboot and "fastboot devices" do not exist anymore and your device enters QUALCOMM HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 mode

- run lsusb on Linux in fastboot and then in EDL/9008 mode - the IDs will be different and there is no Linux driver for 9008

- the Linux tool you mentioned is just a script to automate some trivial tasks which can be done manually in fastboot mode. I checked the source code and note "sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot", it pulls the fastboot app from a repo and works on it. The tool is completely useless for this job.

- your only option is MiFlash which runs on Windows

- you can get Windows 10 evaluation ISO from Microsoft and get rid of it later

- you can get Windows running in a much easier way but we are forbidden to talk about it on this forum

:good:

Good luck!
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xda-lukasik:
Tried and failed.

After oem edl there is no device listed in miflash and "flash" does nothing.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] cybercruizer:
I got same problem last month. I tried using miflash with stock firmware and change the stock recovery with twrp img. Hope this can solve your problem.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xda-lukasik:
I'm unable to flash anything
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xda-lukasik:
Ugh, when you enter edl mode it becomes different device in virtual box and you need to add it again.

But I tried it several times with real windows machine and it didnt show up either (??)

It still didnt worked, I got errors such as:

Failed to hello message

Ping failed

Solution was to use older MiFlash tool (2015).

Thanks all for your help.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] filthysanches:
I have successfully rooted my xl with Magisk, and unlocked the wifi tether however, The connection seems to be somewhat superficial as the connected device doesn't have any INTERNET connection. I have tried connecting both a laptop and another phone to no avail.

I have tried 2 different methods of unlocking the tether:

Adding "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to the prop build

Installing Magisk tether mod

Both methods worked equally as half-assed.

Foxfi and all those apps don't work, I have to activate the handset hotspot in order for them to work, but even then it only broadcasts the built-in ssid.

I have scoured the Internet for some clues, but I cannot find anything that relates to my issue recently or my phone specifically. Any help would be greatly appreciated as i have a Joying stereo that is nearly useless without wifi and i dont want to have to return my phone and go back to my m9.

Pixel 2XL

Rooted

build:eek:PD1.170816.025
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JagXK8:
I have a strange issue after i rooted my xl 2. I could no longer tether to my Nexus 7 2013 but other devices were fine. Don't recall it happening while on 8.1 DP1 or 8.0 prior to Nov update. So i'm back to stock for now and will reroot for this month's update to see if there's any change.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joeyddr:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74728795&postcount=12
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] angus242:
I tried this method but it didn't work on 025, Nov sec, rooted with Magisk and on MetroPCS.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phyl0x:
is there anyway to do this via terminal emulator or solid explorer ( i have root), just dont have a usb cable with me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] adeelmysore:
yes.

Open teminal and type su (accept root prompt)

then type the step 4 and 5 commands
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phyl0x:
i tried that, but got "cmd: Failure calling service settings: Failed transaction (2147483646)"

https://imgur.com/a/Fd8D2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] adeelmysore:
try with adb prob will get the same error.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joeyddr:
ADB is the only way it works.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Schroeder09:
I just did this same thing to the "T." It works.

Download the magisk module through magisk downloads tab and then hook up your phone. Launch a power shell or cmd window from your ADB and fastboot folder.

Type "adb shell"

Hit "enter"

Type "settings put global tether_dun_required 0"

type "reboot"

Hit "enter"

Should it be letting me share wifi connection too though? It lets me share a functioning data connection, but when I hook my pixel up to wifi, turn on the hot spot, connect a device to the pixels hotspot connection, and try getting on the the internet with the second device I don't have internet on it. The second device will show a wifi connection in the status bar. I'm not really worried about it because I think any time I use hotspot it's with a data connection, but I thought I should be able to share a wifi connection too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] phyl0x:
ADB worked for me, tether is finally working! yay!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rockingondrums:
Have you been able to do this before? Every device I've ever had will turn off my WiFi as soon as I turn on hotspot. I haven't used it on the pixel 2 yet, but I'm looking a mod that will work on TMobile
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Schroeder09:
It does turn off wifi. From my understanding it IS like that on every device that makes a hot spot. They only want you sharing a data connection. You can share wifi. Say you worked at a place that didn't want anything on their wifi except company devices. If you could share a wifi connection this would allow potentially malicious devices onto the network. That's why I think you can only share data. I think this is standard. If I'm wrong or if there is a work around to be able to share wifi hopefully someone will chime in and correct me.