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[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] GeekyTanuj:
hi! i know this is something irrelevant but since this is related to bootloader unlocking,i wanted to question that if i wanted to relock my bootloader which was on the sept 01 patch when unlocked;would i have to flash the same build from the fastboot again to relock it?and will it be safe to install ota updates after relocking the bootloader and reverting to the stock rom?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
Only for taking OTA, locked bootloader is not necessary, you can take OTA with unlocked bootloader too.

things to take care of,

don't flash older firmwares than you have at the moment,

As you have september patch, flash september (while relocking too), don't downgrade.

If you downgrade, then don't take OTA. Warned..
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Itemt:
Bro, Why am I getting this error?

https://i.imgur.com/hY9Oaab.png
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
My bad!

GPT and bootloader won't get flashed if you downgrade, it will fail, you can't flash older versions.

I don't know if it's possible to lock without flashing them, You can try flashing without GPT and Bootloader.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] abhi212b:
Just a suggestion! You don't need to flash the firmware again, if you are already on it. For eg, If you are already on Sept patch and want to relock, you don't need to flash the ROM again to relock it. Just use the fastboot commands. :)

I would recommend to leave it unlocked, because if anything went wrong with your device, atleast you will be able to save the data of internal memory atleast!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Itemt:
Thanks bro!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
Why have i not seen any custom Roms yet for this wonderful phone?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Lol, I believe it's due to the Pixel being kinda expensive maybe when the price drops we'll see more developers joining the Pixel wagon. All the development is currently over on the OnePlus side of the fence
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Youngbloodx:
Because we're all waiting for you to release some :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bajasur:
My guess is because TWRP is still getting stablized and because of the pain in the ass associated with a/b partitions on the device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Prattham:
Why does it have two slots unlike the nexus devices...?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bajasur:
Because Google wanted to implement better OTAs so they created dual partitions.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] plisskenn:
I don't think this is correct. Pixel XL has nearly zero rom choices... Purenexus and a few others but it's not there. I think Rom development is dead.. 6P was the last great development phone at least for rootable on Verizon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cwalker0906:
The one plus devices have great support. I do believe it's because of the pricepoint
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigv5150:
Rom's suck no matter what something doesn't work right and with this phone getting updates for 3 years I wouldn't even consider a rom at this point. The only time I use a rom is to get latest Android on a phone that doesn't get anymore updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dontbeweakvato:
Rom developement isn't dead or else there wouldn't be one plus activity or 6p maintenance. Pxl2 is new and TWRP isn't even stable. It's still in early beta.

If anyone is pissed off that there device does something stupid or if they want center clock or AdAway, there will be rom development. I know AdAway is a root app, but it's an option that there is a demand for. They're will be ROMs as long as they're bootloader unlockable and manufacturers lack the options we need
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] CyberpodS2:
And as far as custom roms "sucking", must not be running the right roms cause of had great experiences with a half dozen different ones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
Rom development is mostly dead on google phones since the first pixel, and it has nothing to do with the price point. People still buy these phones and they still want things associated with custom roms. My guess is that it may be due to the partition thing.

I remember it being a huge pain in the butt to install a rom on my first pixel. They make it harder i guess.

But I'm still hopeful.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
Really? And that's why these forums are filled with them?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] deeproot:
I can build ASOP rom with Gapps built in but I can't get the gapps to work when I boot the phone... I get a null error when I try to setup the phone and if I skip it I cant get any gapps to load. I think that has something to do with it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Development is not dead, just take a look at the OnePlus 5 forum it's loaded with development and the 5t will follow suit soon
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
It's only (almost) dead on pixel phones.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
I'm rooting for you to come up with something buddy! May the force be with you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dontbeweakvato:
Pixel ROMs ain't dead... Maybe trickier,but not dead.

Ps. A true Mastermind can't resist the urge to mess with something that they can't or are told they can't mess with.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] CyberpodS2:
I just went and looked at the pixel XL forum. They have Pure Nexus, RR and EX kernel so if that is any indication of where this might go in more than happy with those choices...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nitin.chobhe:
We'll definitely have some cool ROMs for our device ;)

https://plus.google.com/+CarbonROM/posts/ebgR9wonCAt

Nitin
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Nekromantik:
Team DU have said PIXEL 2 XL will a supported device.

Plus team member of Ground Zero ROMs has a Taimen coming this month.

So it is looking good once they make TWRP stable.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigv5150:
Just because they build them doesn't mean they work right. Any rom I have used has always had something not work right. Like I said they are great for a phone that doesn't get anymore updates. The pixels are stock Android you don't get any better than that. Also with exposed and substratum you can basically do whatever a custom rom would allow you to do without the bugs. This is just my take on it I prefer to remain on stock builds.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mlin:
If the original Pixel is any indicator, this phone will not see a ton of ROM development. Seems it's a combo of price, a/b partitions and possibly the great out of the box user experience. The OnePlus is probably another factor. It's basically the phone of xda.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Exactly what I'm trying to tell them, OnePlus has 8 gb RAM and the same 835 processor for half the price, it'll have development on lock for a while
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] skinza:
Apparently work on lineage os 15 has started also
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Ad.Shk2:
And you should... For the rest of us, i think we prefer custom roms.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Custom roms will always Rock for me on XDA Development!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] CyberpodS2:
Yep, Custom roms are the real goal...
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Charkatak:
Hi all! I am looking for Hong Kong firmware for Galaxy A5 A5000. I found one file firmware and flashed using Odin, but it has been 20 min. and phone is still sitting at the Samsung logo. I wanted to downgrade from Android 6 (China open) firmware to Hong Kong Android 5 and I believe I need 3 separate firmware files in order to do that.
[Moto Z2 Play  Questions & Answers] Gigahyperprime1:
I saw post on Moto Z and Z Play. Have anyone succeeded in Moto Z2 Play ?
[Moto Z2 Play  Questions & Answers] aamszia:
let me know if you are got any success
[Moto Z2 Play  Questions & Answers] riesgon3:
I can help

Pm me on email..riesgone@gmail.com, I have all what you need to make your z2p a dual sim phone.
[General Questions and Answers] theoldwizard1:
I can not seem to find any of the current tablets that support MHL and therefore HDMI. Has it died ? Or is it only found on high end tablets.
[General Questions and Answers] mongo999:
I wouldn't say it's dead. What I would say is that screen mirroring via WiFi and second screen via WiFi is cheap to implement and meets the needs of most users better than getting adapters and running wires does.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Will7272:
Taken from Dailytech:

Many HTC owners have been upset at the poor performance of some HTC devices when it comes to video playback. DailyTech reported in January that some HTC owners had banded together and were threatening a class action law suit if the poor video performance issue wasn’t addressed.

One stated goal of the HTC owners was to get a driver from HTC for the ATI Imageon video acceleration hardware present in certain HTC handsets that was not being utilized. HTC spokesman Eric Lin told DailyTech that HTC is releasing a fix that will dramatically improve the video performance on the Touch family of devices and the TYTN II/Tilt, Mogul/XV6900 devices.

This fix will be in the form of software update rather than a new ROM image. HTC is very specific in pointing out that this fix is not a driver for the Imageon hardware locked away inside the Qualcomm chipset in the devices in question. For a reason why HTC won’t release a driver for the Imageon hardware, Lin provided DailyTech with this official statement:

"HTC DOES plan to offer software upgrades that will increase feature functionality, over the air wireless speeds and other enhancements for some of the phones being criticized, but we do not anticipate including any additional support for the video acceleration issues cited in customer complaints. It is important for customers to understand that bringing this functionality to market is not a trivial driver update and requires extensive software development and time.

HTC will utilize hardware video acceleration like the ATI Imageon in many upcoming products. Our users have made it clear that they expect our products to offer an improved visual experience, and we have included this feedback into planning and development of future products.

To address lingering questions about HTC's current MSM 7xxx devices, it is important to establish that a chipset like an MSM7xxx is a platform with a vast multitude of features that enable a wide range of devices with varied functionality. It is common that devices built on platforms like Qualcomm's will not enable every feature or function.

In addition to making sure the required hardware is present, unlocking extended capabilities of chipsets like the MSM 7xxx requires in-depth and time consuming software development, complicated licensing negotiations, potential intellectual property negotiations, added licensing fees, and in the case of devices that are sold through operators, the desire of the operator to include the additional functionality. To make an informed decision about which handset suits them best, consumers should look at the product specification itself instead of using the underlying chipset specifications to define what the product could potentially become."

The Imageon video acceleration hardware is present in the devices in question, however, it appears that the reason no drivers were provided has to do with licensing issues.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] bimmerd00d:
Wow. I have no complaints for the current speed. I suppose if it's faster, awesome!
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] pflatlyne:
I see what they are saying. It may well come down to licensing. If the licensing fee has not been paid for your device,then they CANT update you. If your carrier does not want to buy a device that includes the cost of the licensing fee,then they wont include the driver. Thats how I read it at least.

A class action lawsuit seems rather pointless. HTC has no responsibility to provide any particular functionality in their drivers beyond what is advertised by your carrier. There are many pieces of consumer electronics gear that provide additional functionality with different drivers. Our phones have evdo rev A and GPS as well. They DO have to provide rev A,because they said they would and sold it as Rev A upgradable. We could sue for that if they didnt. GPS however is a bonus.

Take a look at certain linksys routers that have different feature sets with different firmware. Older GeForce cards have advanced features that were locked out in the driver,and only available on Quadro series workstation cards. Many CPUs have features locked out either in the bios or by cutting traces on the actual CPU. Its suspected that some blu-ray readers are actually the writers with a different firmware. (which will be hacked in due time for those lucky bastards if its true =) ) Sound cards,hard drives,modems,stand alone dvd players,televisions video cards,and mp3 players have all been found to have additional functionality either disabled or addable with only firmware changes. None of these manufacturers have any responsibility to provide these updates.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] bakntyme:
I agree with you except for two small issues. First, HTC's responsibility to provide functionality is controlled by what HTC agreed to provide in the contract between the carrier and HTC, not by the carrier's advertising. If a carrier were to advertise a functionality for which they did not contract with HTC, then that is the carrier's liability, not HTC's.

Second, advertising a device as rev A upgradeable does not necessarily create a commitment to actually upgrade the device, or even the communications system, to rev A. "Rev A upgradeable" arguably means simply "If we decide at some unspecified time in the future to actually upgrade our system to rev A, this device has the technical capability to also be upgraded to rev A, if we actually so decide at some possibly later time in the future". I do not believe that is a definite promise that a carrier can be held to in a normal lawsuit. In the typical scam class action, the carrier would probably settle the case and give you a coupon. It is obviously not something that binds HTC, as HTC has no control over whether or when a carrier upgrades all or parts of their system to rev A, or whether the carrier approves a software upgrade to a particular model device in order to use rev A.
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wally_hers:
guys I need help .

I recently lost my original charger and I have been using an lg charger since ( 1 week) the issue is that sometimes I get random reboots and when it turns back on battery level drops to 50 percent or even down to 30 percent. I am not sure if it's related to the charger ? or if it could be a software / rom issue ? do I have a bad battery?

I am using latest lineage os

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hrxDLW-toT9VQewgf1bvFKGsMr7ILNwA/view?usp=drivesdk
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pops106:
I am guessing with the circle battery it is the nougat lineage you are on and not Oreo ?

I would use ampere from the playstore and see if you are getting a decent charge from the charger anything about 1000 in ampere is good enough imo to say cable and charger are good.

I would then use one of the battery killer apps which runs your battery flat as quick as possible to see if it discharges smoothly or jumps all of a sudden from 80% to 30% for example.

If it does all look good i would say clean wipe and try another ROM to see if it is just software.

If it is all bad news then I would still clean wipe and try another ROM just in case.

If it is bad on both ROMs it is likely the battery.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] LaTropa64:
I had a Verizon version of the V30 a couple weeks and it worked fine with "Ok Google" answering me regardless of whether the screen was on/off/locked/unlocked/charging/etc.

I switched to T-Mobile and bought a TMO version of the V30. It is not responding to "Ok Google" commands UNLESS the screen is on (locked or not). It won't work even if the phone is charging.

I've set up trusted voice (and tried deleting and retraining many times). I've even clear the cache on the Google Now/Assistant app and haven't had any luck.

[IMG="Ok Google Detection"]https://i.imgur.com/SarURrv.png[/IMG]

Google Smart Lock is also active under trusted agents:

[IMG="Trust Agents"]https://i.imgur.com/9TxKUHQl.png[/IMG]

Any ideas why it's not working on this V30. I can't tell what I've done different versus the previous V30 I had.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
It's working fine on mine from off and locked to open and ready. Edit to add that I have the Tmo version.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] LaTropa64:
Good to know it's not just with the TMO version.

I've tried clearing the data and uninstalling the update for the Google app. No luck.

I also even tried turning on LG's built in voice recognition that is suppose to to unlock the phone and it won't even let me set it up:

[IMG="lg v30 voice unlock"]https://i.imgur.com/wRTd7l0l.png[/IMG]

I guess my next set is to do a factory wipe of the the phone and try and start all over.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] spexwood:
Are you using Battery Saver mode?

OK Google won't work when Battery Saver is on.

That's the only thing I can think of to attempt to help you. :/
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] CHH2:
Mine is the Tmo version. Did you do any of the disabling stuff? That seems to have caused a lot of trouble for people.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] iamacaveman:
The reason the LG Voice Unlock is giving you the mic error is because Google is still selected under the trust agent settings, so the mic is listening for OK Google when you are trying to record. If you unselect Google from the trust agents the LG Voice Unlock will work.

I'm having the same issue as you in that I can't get OK Google to work with the screen off (it works fine on the lock screen when the screen is lit), and I tested this to see if it may have been a hardware issue. The only thing I can think of at this point is that it is some software issue with the Google app that will hopefully get fixed in an update.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] LaTropa64:
Nope. Battery Saver mode is off.

I did uninstall all the apps I thought were bloatware that it would let me. I disabled a few things too that I couldn't uninstall but have since re-enabled most (Duo and Facebook App Manager are still disabled) and it still won't work.

I've also tried most of the things suggested in this thread I found: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/websearch/ImhgT8BXboE;context-place=topicsearchin/websearch/category$3Aandroid

If I can't get it to work in the next few days I'm taking it back to TMO for a warranty exchange. Hopefully it's not all for naught and I have to waste time setting up a new one only to have the exact same problem.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] iamacaveman:
Good luck, and if I happen to find a fix, I'll be sure to post it here!
[Sony Xperia XZs Questions & Answers] delsoo:
Anyone here already updated to oreo ? How' s it ? Can anyone share some review please ? Is the heating problem still there on oreo ? How's the software ? Any major bugs ?
[Sony Xperia XZs Questions & Answers] best24:
I have it and im getting lags here and there. (Listening to music +chrome) and the heat problem still exists maybe worse but the battery life turned better-ish. But the lag is terrible
[Sony Xperia XZs Questions & Answers] alvanyap:
the lag seems occured during the phone heats up itself which trigger the cpu to reduce the processing speed to below 900mhz, i can't find a solution yet but seems like the suggestion of "repair via xperia companion" didnt work
[Sony Xperia XZs Questions & Answers] jeoleo7:
Is anyone having a problem with the memory card error? It occurs sometimes using the camera.
[Xiaomi Redmi 2 Questions & Answers] jc12456:
Hello,

i have smartphone of xiomi model redmi2 and due to binary updates of SuperSu my phone has been crashed and after too much efforts its starting through Team win recovery. now i want to recover my photos and other data. now is that possible to recover the data? Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] userjawn:
NVM!! got it working
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Norup58:
Did you buy Sungstratum - it's required for Substratum to work on S8.

Did you reboot after applying the theme - it's required everytime you apply a new theme.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] userjawn:
Yes and yes :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Norup58:
Try to reinstall just one overlay for one app (your choice which one). Check there is no error displayed after applying the overlay. Do not reboot just open the app - if not themed then force close it via Settings-Apps. Open the app again to see if it is themed now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jonny908:
I know your pain, mate. Substratum is working for me finally after HOURS of trying. I'm using Swift Black - that's the only one that's working for me.

What I did? Start from clean install everything related to Substratum - remove the main app, sungstratum and all add-ons and themes. Reboot. Install Substratum, open it, grant permission, then install sungstratum, close it. Install compatible Theme. Reboot. THIS NOW IS IMPORTANT! Start applying overlays, but group it: for example, first Gmail, YouTube, Facebook etc. After applying reboot and check if it works. If not, repeat. And reboot. Repeat.... If it works, reboot again to check if overlays sticks after reboot. If yes, you're ready to apply next group.... UI.... Notifications.... Etc etc.

I know, this is pain in the ass, all this rebooting hundreds of times.... But it finally worked in my case. Worth trying if you're having issues too. Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] userjawn:
I've tried everything that's been suggested... Even checked to make sure that it's actually creating the overlays and checked all of their permissions too. I have no idea. It's super frustrating that I can successfully root my phone using sampwnd but this theming app does my head in. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] userjawn:
I've tried and tried... Still nothing :(