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[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Question:

Was your system image mounted read write any occasion with rooted app?

If so you'd need a pristine system image backup restored.

Then flashing recovery should make ota work, but the recovery must exactly match the system base version I think.

This is how I update my u11.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
That's probably why it didn't work. Useful hint for the next update. Thanks a lot, Cleanslate is running perfectly on 1.24 as well:highfive:
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Hmm, that would be a rom mod, as it's very much having affect on how the phone behaves. It could be done, but would be awkward in execution, especially if the two timeouts somehow collide.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Thanks for reporting!
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
what was the problem when you tried? Corrupt system?

Yesterday I was updating to dec sec update on HK/India u11, and had same issue. No matter restoring the System image or recovery, but finally using Stock recovery and adb sideload OTA....zip worked . My problem was a flagged verity info somewhere on an unknown partition....

There's a good description in U11 / Guides / Stock zips, how to flash OTA zip with stock recovery.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
My issue was the recovery, update proceeded till 25 percent and ended with the red triangle, was able to reboot afterwards.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Just noticed the bug also shows up when you save settings in kernel app. There seems to be a bug in the recent app update. When I open the app it switches to the washed out kcal config as if it was turned on. Wondering why this is happening, since the feature was removed for incompatibility reasons. Switching to srgb and back to DCI-P3 fixes it. Not sure what is triggering it. Let me know if you need a logcat [MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION]
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Hm will check this asap , thanks for reporting.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Rolling out to playstore, hopefully fixing this
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Thanks for the super fast update. Will test and report back.

Did little adjustments to my night profile and tapped save. Seems fixed, before you rolled out the fixed, that would have triggered the washed out colors again.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Cool, thanks for testing.

Next on my list is the FP gesture thing we discussed recently.

Planning it out
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
[MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION] my number one source for good news. Thanks a lot for your endless work. Much appreciated, looking forward to your magic.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Seems to be ready. Gonna test tomorrow on my u11, a strange mode for the fp on u11, but none the less very testable at last :D It's going to come very handy on u11+ and if rumors hold, on the u12's back fp sensor ... and probably u11 EYEs too. Both I plan to visit for a kernel support most probably.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Your kernel turns the U11+ from a very good device into an excellent device. My respect for your work. All those creative, yet at all time useful features, make the user experience unique and very enjoyable.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Decided to add triple tap for screen off, gonna code it tomorrow.

Long delay double tap is working but not intuitive without haptic feedback to signal.

In the end the original suggestion should work more consistent.

I'll leave this long double as an option as it has the advantage that you can change your mind easier to not not do screen off, triple tap will lead to home of you change your mind after the second tap...
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
[MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION] looking forward to the update. I am sure you found a smooth implementation.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] cameljockey1:
I actually like what you have already. Is there a way to keep what we have?
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Yes, this new stuff going to be a new option among the fp modes :good:

Thanks for the feedback
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Agree, what we have already is very handy, but in the end XDA is about options. Use what floats your boat. Thanks to tbalden we have choices on the U11+.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
- U11 Plus update 1.7.3 stable -​

Update

- Fingerprint sensor Gestures -- Adding two new modes (check new config app options FP modes):

---- 3 - quick Doubletap Home, longer delay DTap Sleep / 4 - doubletap Home, tripletap Sleep

U11 Plus 1.7.3 Download

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569948224

Configuration APK 1.7.4v2

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569948242

or PlayStore for premium version ... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cleanslate.csconfig

Companion APK 1.5.6

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620775783

or PlayStore for premium version https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cleanslate.csservice
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
Your efforts for this device, are just amazing........... Well done.

Serious considering getting the U14+ in 3 years. If it exists and if you develop for it :)
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
[MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION] just configured it and did a few test taps (choosed option 4). This is a super convenient implementation. No unintended home taps anymore. Thank you very much.

Can also confirm the kcal issue was fixed with your second update after removing it.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
free config app 1.7.4v2 bumped, there was a crash in the free version.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
:good:

What is your current device BTW?
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Nice, thanks for the feedback!

I've tested it on the u11 imagining how I'd hold a back side fp scanner device, after you've shed light on the different ways one can hold the device.

A lot depends on habits. Great to have this covered
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
2 devices: HTC One M9 & Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

But I prefer HTC :)

Edit:

iPhone for work and dumbphone for emergencies (you never know)
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Both are great. I had the m9+, first HTC fingerprint device after one Max . I loved it.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
Yeah HTC is great. Before that I had HTC Desire S :)

Hopefully HTC will continue producing phones, it would be nice.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
With the Google billion they are probably able to keep doing what they are doing. Really like what they do with the software. Not too far from stock, but with additional features, so that barebone feeling you might run into on pixel devices isn't an issue.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
Although to be honest, I am disappointed that Team Venom Roms will no longer be developed.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Thats indeed sad, but first we have to hope, that someone figures out, how to allow decryption in TWRP. Otherwise I don't have much hope for ROMs.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
I've heard alot about this decryption/encryption stuff lately with regards to roms. Is it possible to briefly explain ?
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Sure. Since we are going OT here, I'll write you a PM. Seems like you don't allow pms, so I just wrote a message in the TWRP thread.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] SlyUK:
No rush.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
Under flashlight notifications/notifications it says on/off. That doesn't follow the logic of the app from what I can tell. The switch was turned on so setting should be off following the explanation, but it was on. Maybe a little typo? [MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION] loving the new fingerprint options.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Hmm yeah, the order of words can be a bit confusing there.
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] Cryptycat7:
So, this is off?
[HTC U11+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develo] tbalden:
Yes, it is
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolleric:
Hi all,

got myself a Chinese tablet, a UnisCom MZ85-4G with MT6735 running Android 6.0. There is pretty much no software at all preinstalled, esp. no Google Play Services/Store. To install a GApps package, I need a custom recovery, which does not (yet) exist for this device. So I am trying my best to compile one on my own, even though I am completely new to Android development.

I started by using the AIO TWRP Compiler script, but this needs the recovery.img of my device which I am not able to get in any way. What I know/found out:

Guess what, there is no manufacturer's support site offering any downloads or sources for the product.

The developer options allow me to unlock the bootloader, but no root access.

I can get into stock recovery and also fastboot mode.

In "adb shell", I cannot get into the /dev/block directory tree. Actually, issuing "ls" in /dev already yields "opendir failed., Permission denied". Funny as /dev's mode is 755. Other directories with mode 555 like /proc work perfectly.

I can however use shell auto-completion to peak into /dev. There is no /dev/recovery, as might be expected on MediaTek devices.

There are no /proc/dumchar_info or /proc/emmc files. The best hint on the recovery location I got was from /etc/recovery.fstab:

# mount point	fstype	device	[device2]

/boot	emmc	boot
/cache	ext4	/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
/data	ext4	/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
/misc	emmc	misc
[B]/recovery	emmc	recovery[/B]
/sdcard	vfat	/dev/block/mmcblk0p6
/system	ext4	/dev/block/mmcblk0p3

So I expect the recovery to be at /dev/block/platform/emmc/by-name/recovery (or similar), but currently I have no chance of getting there, not speaking of dd-ing it.

I am stuck now. Any hints on how to proceed?

Regards,

Eric
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolleric:
After lots of reading and fumbling around, I managed to solve my problem on my own. It turned out to be quite simple in the end. I'll post a brief here for reference:

1) get physical address and size of the recovery image from the scatter info in "MTK engineering mode"

2) extract recovery image from the phone using the readback mode of SP Flash Tool and the parameters from step 1

Now only the hurdle of compiling TWRP remains. :)

Regards,

Eric
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] expon1930:
What commands do I have to type in adb to do this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolleric:
There is no adb involved (in those first two steps, at least). The MTK engineering mode is an app available in Play Store. In my case it was actually pre-installed and could be opened by tapping multiple times on the "Model number" item in the "About phone" settings menu. SP Flash Tool is freeware, available for Win and Linux; just google it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reeyster:
I managed to pull recovery and boot img using spft and wwr mtk, if your device is mtk chip give it a try.

No root and custom recovery needed, just PC and adb.

***forum.hovatek.com/thread-21970**** search this one for the tutorial
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NextB:
can you help me extract recovery.img i got root on my realme phone
[General Questions and Answers] faisal gee:
hi experts pls, help me to root my device

i also try like king root kingo root iroot app and software

thanks..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dojlid1:
I have a rooted Verizon Note 4 specifically bought for the old grandfathered unlimited data plan using with FoxFi as a hot spot for my other 3 devices. I am on 6.1. The problem is: when I am driving in the car regardless with hot spot on or off it restarts itself cont/ every 3 minutes. It does not when I am at home & successfully gives wifi for all of my devices in the house. Please, help, thanks
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] celticchrys:
I want to share this, in case someone else gets into the same bad spot. Perhaps it might help someone.

I unboxed my Nokia 8 this afternoon, and so far I'm impressed with the call quality and general build of the phone. All was going well, until I installed my favorite launcher (Nova Launcher Prime), and then I used a Nova Launcher backup file from another phone, which had been running Nougat. Then, I started getting this error: "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped". The screen would show this, flash off, flash on, show this, and repeat. The only action I could perform was to power off or restart. A few seconds after a restart, the problem recur.

This seems (based on reading random forum threads around the web) to have been a problem between Oreo and the "transparent notification bar" setting in Nova Launcher. I'm testing running Nova right now, without using the backup file from the old phone, and so far, so good. I did a factory reset of my phone, but you if anyone finds themselves in a similar fix, you can also try rebooting into Safe Mode and uninstalling Nova (or whatever app causes the error).
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] Didusieq:
I am using Nova Launcher Prime and have transparency enabled. No errors at all. But I have set up everything from scratch.
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] Silk Road:
GpoGoGo
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] MrBelter:
Nova Launcher Prime works fine here after backing up from my Moto G5 Plus
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] John Hoyne:
Nova Launcher works fine here too. I've used Nova for a while and it's been my experience also that restoring a Nova backup from a previous phone can result in problems. Having said that, restoration on the same phone the backup has been made on has always worked flawlessly. If you start from scratch with Nova on a new phone (somewhat of a nuisance) all works well
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] shaunydub:
Nova prime beta was the first thing I installed, great on Nougat and even better on Oreo.

No issues for me.

I imported a backup layout then tweaked it instead of new setup.
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] TeddyBeers:
I've bad experience with any kind of backups (including Google backup) - always something goes wrong on any device.

I'll suggest you that when you migrating to new device just don't use any backups.

Back to topic.

I've transparent bar on (I think this is default setting) and no issues at all.

It's definitely backup fault.
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] shaunydub:
I have recently started to have this issue, not sure if it is Nova causing it or something else.

I notice 2 things alongside the system crash -

Often when trying to open the camera app it will trigger the crash no matter if I have no apps open in history or 20 open.

When this happens the phone runs very hot and does not respond to anything, even the power button.

Occasionally the app draw will open (swipe up method) but not show any apps and I need to leave it for some time.

Right now I have uninstalled Nova and will use the stock launcher for a few days to test it, even though I really do not like the stock launcher as it has zero options to customise or use icon sets :(

I'll report back how the phone performs in the next few days but if anyone has any more info from their experiences it would be good.
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] noise.se:
I had problems with my Nova launcher. Used a backup from my old phone and then Nova made the battery drain very fast. Removed it and it's files then installed it again without the backup. Made a new config from scratch and now the battery is fine.
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] shaunydub:
So far no issues with stock launcher or Microsoft launcher.

If it is still stable I will go for a fresh install of Nova in a couple of days.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digimancer:
Hey guys,

So I have searched threads, Google, and Yahoo, but have not found an answer to this fairly simple question: "How do I assign the Android default "Player 1" to a specific controller when multiple controllers are attached?"

The general consensus is "Duh...just use the other controller." which is great assuming all the controllers connected are identical.... Which is a dumb assumption.

My specific issue is that I am using a Mele PRO F10 remote control (best remote ever), a Cydeko AK08 Air Keyboard Conqueror (best functioning all-in-one ever), and the Nvidia Shield Controller (it's ok I guess) on my Nvidia Shield. The issue is, the Shield defaults the Mele PRO F10 as a game controller, and then defaults it as "Player One", even though it not really a game device, and rightly so, pretty much no game can utilize it as one... You would think the Shield/Leanback Launcher would default the Shield Controller as "Player 1" but no, it always picks the Mele as P1, no matter which device is physically plugged where.

The only workaround is unplugging everything, starting the game with only the controller of choice attached, then reconnecting all other devices. Other than the annoyance of having to walk across the room and unplug and replug devices, some games will also revert the gamepad setting/connection on load screens.

I considered posting this in a specific sub-thread, but it isn't a device specific issue, AFAIK there is no way to assign a specific player to a specific game-device in any Android OS....
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khryzz8:
Hi guys! I think my Mate8's battery is already spent and planning to replace it. I checked on ebay and ali for a battery, and happened to come across this a 5000mah battery for Mate8. Has anyone tried replacing their battry with this? Is it safe?

Please see image.

I'll glad to here your thoughts. Thanks.
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnthn.apl:
Im thinking as well to replace my battery. With less than 2Hrs, the Mate 8 already eaten 30%. Have you successful replace the 5000mah for your Mate 8?
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] purplefrozt:
any updates?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gustavoneo:
Anyone have any solutions?

This device has not been activated. Contact your dealer for product replacement. Block code: DNP001 "

[IMG="DNP001"]https://uploaddeimagens.com.br/images/001/211/141/full/cef300c8-ead0-4002-b8fb-5b75ad6b5849.jpg[/IMG]

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xxxrichievxxx:
Mate this is an S8+ section
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kinhooow:
did you find the solution?

sorry my english
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gustavoneo:
Sorry friend, Galaxy s8 and s8+ have the same lock, I did not find the session of Note 8 and I posted here, if any moderator can move to the correct session thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gustavoneo:
I'm wanting a solution too
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kxdaorbit:
Contact your dealer, duh.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] gilbs72:
Hope you weren't sold a stolen unit. If it's legit, then you should contact the seller (as mentioned in the error message). As a legit Samsung owner, I want this security intact and effective.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] prisoner627:
Hey guys,

I had Lineage OS 14.1 installed on my G6 and tried to update to the most recent nightly straight from the OTA notification. This famous bug I did not know about before caused a boot recovery loop. Wiping Dalvik/ART and the cache did not help. Finally, I ran the following commands I got from a Reddit post about this issue:

Now my phone displays this message: "Your device is courrupt. It cannot be trusted and will not boot".

The big difference to other posts like here and here is that my G6 is stuck in a cycle of automatic rebooting and displaying the said error message.

I tried any button combination I could find, but right now I'm not able to turn it off. So I also can't boot into fastboot or "download mode" in order to re-flash TWRP. I'm still able to perform factory resets, but so far it didn't help.

Does anybody have an idea how I could get my phone back to work? I'm glad for any help. Thanks in advance.

edit:

I was able to access fastboot (Volume down with the usb cable connected) but since the bootloader is locked again, I can't flash anything. Performing another unlock only causes another error ("bootloader unlock key write fail"). I guess I'll just have to wait until the battery dies and I can try to enter download mode.

edit2:

Turns out the phone doesn't have to be turned off in order to enter download mode. Just keep pressing the volume up key while the LG logo is shown and the USB cable is connected. After that I pretty much just followed this post (just downloaded the G6's latest firmware instead): https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73756779&postcount=9
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] tech_head:
As a PSA -> DO NOT RELOCK BOOTLOADER ON ANY PHONE UNLESS YOU ARE STOCK!!!! YOU CAN AND PROBABLY WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] flashesbuck:
I have a Netbook Tablet ( NXA8QC116B ) that I am trying to reset. I am unable to log into the accounts because the tablet is locked. This was my brothers tablet, and he passed away on Saturday.

I can get the tablet into recovery mode, and the boot loader. In the boot loader, there is no option to reset the tablet.

I really would like to use this tablet again and not just toss it out because I cant log into it, or reset it.

I will also have a cell phone with the same issue.

Thank TIA
[General Questions and Answers] Tiqqy:
I will assume you meant to say Nextbook Tablet, so check if this helps you http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-3052193/rest-nextbook-tablet.html
[General Questions and Answers] flashesbuck:
I have tried the suggestion above, but it does not help. I still have this tablet setting, un usable. Seems like a huge waste to me, to have to toss it because i have no way of resetting it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] hi_john:
hello,

my s8 died suddenly and ii am quite sure its some software issue. Can anyone please help me flash an official rom to my s9 as it has not been rooted or anything. Would really appreciate your help.

Cheers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] dtroup64:
Hi there,

The latest firmware's here (thanks to [MENTION=2456423]joe3681[/MENTION])

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1x9-mYPbDKgsa4sS0bMdu9yfmczZywqM_

Extract and flash through odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] nastybyz1:
You can always go to sanmobile.com and download tyje Verizon files and flash them to your phone. It will unlock the Verizon specific lock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] hi_john:
Thank you i am gonna give it a shot and ll update you :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Gigs:
Hy all,

I was frustrated for some time with the inaccuracies of POI in IGO maps and files. Some are old and nonexistent and so on.

As I know there are 2 places where POIs are located: IGO.db (sqlite3 database) and IGO map itself. If you try to open IGO.db, the content of the POIs table is encripted in some way. Now, I've seen there is at least one software, IGO Poi Explorer which bypases this encryption.

Before I get to hardwork myself, does someone knows how to decrypt the info inside the tables of igo.db?

Also another question, do you have any idea if the POIs inside the map file can be read/edit programatically. The map is a fbl file and to be honest I don't know with what to open:)

Many thanks guys
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Gigs:
Hy, I got to programatically edit the contents of POI in the igo.db, but any idea related to the poi's in the .fbl file?