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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Voicebox:
I hope someone has a better one. But one that is clunky but works without root is Helium by clockworkmod. Need a PC since you run a program on the PC as part of the process. Not all apps will backup with it, but it does lots of apps. I can pretty much do all the apps I need to do that aren't already backed up by Google backup. Most of the apps that won't allow backup will be financial ones and others that you just log back into your account, and you're back in business that way.

You download the Helium app from the playstore. When you run the app, it'll tell you to connect to a PC. And it'll show you a link to download a program for the PC. The program on the PC is what allows the app on the phone to do backups. I don't know if ADB or Android tools have to also be installed, but I think it stands alone. You have to run the PC program every time to do backups. After the first time, you just start the program, plug the phone to the PC and start the app, or any change in order of those steps you want.

The clunky part for me is the password. You have to set a password for the phone since the app can't access the data without the password. So it can't be a pattern lock or pin.

That's no big deals since you only need to do this when backing up so can just temporarily change it, and is not the clunky part.

Here's the clunky part. When you go to backup, It makes no difference whether you've saved the password or not. When you get to the password field It'll autofill the password (with any characters saved or not) in addition to anything you started filling and the start backing up. Then may finally say backup failed. If you wait enough time it will not auto enter stuff, then you can manually enter the password. And it'll backup just fine. But it will show a prompt that the device is protected so enter the password. So you enter it all over again. Except this time it has some data to autofill in. So if you want to select another app to backup, it'll seem to backup better. Except it often will give an error.

For me, the best approach seems to be don't save the password in the app. Wait for a few seconds to make sure it isn't going to try to auto-enter. Manually enter the password. When it prompts the second time, just cancel instead of entering anything.

And after I just typed all that, I kept getting backup failed trying to do a backup. I finally managed to do it, but it is like that every time I try. some days it just works first time. Some days it takes trying different things. Once it a while it is better to save the password.

Anyway, the backups are good. Oh, after you've selected the apps/data to backup. Go to the bottom and kinda pull up below the green line and it'll show a check box to just save the data and not the app apk if you want a smaller size backup. I think it is faster just saving the app with it if you are moving or backing up to restore. Otherwise you have to wait for the download and install from the playstore.

The backups end up in their own folder in a folder named Carbon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
learn: adb backup

when unenrolling from the beta, and you are already on current stable, it will not wipe, nor update.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lacaprjc:
Thanks for the help! I'm gonna try this method now and let you know if all is well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Sounds like you've done all you can... except for unlocking the phone as soon as you got it. Just make sure you use both separate unlock commands and get unlock and unlock_critical done properly. I think you'll find the phone will be pretty much back where you left it. Just get on with it ffs! Not a big deal.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] krash2k:
Hey everyone, I had ADT in my shop earlier today installing a security system. It comes with an app they call ADT Pulse which lets me arm/disarm/receive alerts/update profiles/all the usual stuff you'd expect. The problem is for some ridiculous reason it's checking for root and I don't know why but Magisk Hide isn't able to hide it.

Are there any other options I have on this one? (attached a couple screenshots)

Thanks everyone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] SuperSmashedBro:
Does your phone pass safetynet? If so, it could be detecting magisk which you could repackage to a random name
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
Are you running a custom kernel with the unlocked bootloader flag patched ?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Telperion:
While you certainly can post for help here, you're probably better off posting in the Magisk General Support Discussion thread. The most basic of questions is whether you're passing SafetyNet.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] xdaninja:
i had an app that magisk hide wasn't working with (i think it was concur or thinkorswim or an auth/2step app). also have patched kernel (flash 1.06) and passing safety net

i added the following to magisk hide and it started working. don't know which one did the trick, just added several to try, but haven't experienced any problems in over a month so i left em all added

android services library

android shared library

android_auto_generated_rro_....

chrome

come.google.android.gms.setup

device configuration

google connectivity services

google partner setup

google services framework

google support services

intent filter verification service

keep

key chain
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] krash2k:
Hey everyone sorry I wasn't getting alerts that there were responses here.

Magisk says:

SafetyNet Check Success

ctsProfile: true

basicIntegrity: true

I am not running a custom kernel.

When I read this I remembered seeing a setting in Magisk to repackage itself so I went in and did that without expecting it to be that easy of a fix. Turned out that it was!

Problem solved, many thanks as always for the input here.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seesawCharli:
I want to update LineageOS and created a backup before attempting the update. Unfortunately the MD5 checksums of the the data partition files data.ext4.win000 and data.ext4.win001 don't check out. Even after several tries.

Is anyone else having this problem?

My TWRP Version is 3.1.1-0-0
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
Do you mean you created a backup successfully but then when you attempt restore the checksum It fails?

Or do you mean during backup?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seesawCharli:
The backup runs through without any errors.

When I tried to restore a backup about a month ago the checksum was incorrect and the restore failed. Therefore I reinstalled Lineage OS from scratch.

It was okay because the install was still quite fresh at that time anyway.

This time I wanted the verify the checksums in advance on my pc. The checksums of the boot.emmc.win and system.ext4.win files are fine.

Only the two data partition files fail to verify.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
OK, I understand now. I ran a backup with TWRP 3.1.1-3 (tryout) & like you it ran fine. I can't really check md2 checksum at the moment as away on holiday & haven't found a good app that does md2 (tried Hash Droid but it just gives error msg even though permissions set correctly etc).

What are you using on PC to check?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seesawCharli:
I'm using Hashtab which nicely integrates into the file property window in Windows.

But you could also use this command line utility which is already part of Windows:

CertUtil -hashfile C:\TEMP\MyDataFile.img MD5
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
OK, will have a look at it when get back to my PC. I've never tried it on PC. I have TWRP set to use SHA2 checksum. Have you tried that?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seesawCharli:
No, I didn't know I could change the checksum algorithm. I'll try that!

Edit: I couldn't find a setting to change the checksum algorithm. Where can you set it? Maybe the option was introduced in your newer TWRP version?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
It's the last option in settings, it's partially obscured on my i9195 & I need to scroll up to see it fully (using ne0zone build from XDA thread)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seesawCharli:
hmm, I don't seem to have as many settings as you. I don't need to scroll. I've attached a screenshot.

If the hash verification works for you I'll install your twrp version :)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
The dimensions don't tell me anything neither do photo's. The thing looks huge. I have the kaiser currently and I am interested in the Athena and the kaiser when I hold it from the bottom of my palm it reaches to the middle of my fingers(the middle ridges). How far would it go, and how practice is it to place a call? Any user experiences that are good bad? pros cons to it? I'm not looking at reviews because they are usually just to praise gadgets. I want real peoples experiences with it.

Thanks

~~Tito~~
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] boinger66:
the athena is about the size of my whole hand from base of palm up until end of pinky

its a huge phone but i love it...

everyone always asks me why i carry that thing around... but to me nothing else beats it
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
i didnt like using the bluetooth headset all the time and found talking directly into the mic with the volume turned down led to frequent complaints about sound quality. If you dont mind using an earpiece most of the time then this shouldn't concern you -i like talking into phones because i'm old fashoned and because it saves battery AND means i don't have to worry about TWO devices being charged before i go to work.

There is always the wired headset, but i think wires are a bit awkward and scruffy.

The size is huge, and certainly a talking point. Everyone who saw my athena commented on its size - usually in a derogatory manner - and i think i started to become known as the 'Big Phone Man'. I did love texting on my athena and didnt care too much what people thought but in the end it was the call handling that got me: you can have all the bluetooth wristwatches, earpieces and headsets in the world but nothing beats having a phone pressed against your ear for me.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
For me, the size of Athena is the most optimal one could ever have. The 5 inches screen makes it practical to run realVGA at 96 dpi. (In 96dpi, the fonts are already very very small, but most people -not all- still find the screen big enough) If it is say 4 inches, I believe 96dpi would be quite impractical to use, and I believe most people would find the screen way too small to be used in 96dpi. It fits into standard size shirt pocket without any problem, and is not heavy enough to pull your shirt down too much. I would not buy it if the screen is say just 3.5 inches.

I use the phone as it is without bluetooth, sometimes with wired headset. Sound quality is very good with any wired headset. It is not in the same category of "bigness" as the shift. Athena is truly "body portable", which means you can bring it with you everywhere 27/7. I recommend a good belt pouch for this. I feel that Athena has managed to stay within the very limit of "body portability". Shift, on the other hand, is only "travel friendly" but you would leave it in the hotel once you reach your travel destination, unless you want to carry a backpack or briefcase in your hand all the time.

If you are unsure on how big it is, do what I did before I bought Athena. Measure the dimension and make model of it yourself and hold it to get a feel. (I actually carried the model in my pocket for a few days before acquiring mine). But it is also important not to think of this as a phone. It is a data first, phone second device. The size is superb for GPS, pictures, video playback, internet browsing, spreadsheets, word processing, etc. Smaller screens are just not as useful for these. I would be very very sad if the future model becomes say 4 inches screen only.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
I agree with most of your points, though tito stressed call handling and size in his thread and made no mention of data-centic use. I would've disagreed about the Athena's browser capabilities until a few weeks ago but now Netfront 3.5 is here the Athena is a lot more desirable.

I agree about the 'body-portable' statement, though if you're used to very 'pocketable' phones then I wouldn't recommend the Athena, since without a protective case the screen is VERY vulnerable and nigh-on impossible to find a replacement for, even if you can squeeze it in my pocket - which I did, with the occasional scary moment! I like things in my pocket, not in pouches or fanny packs but Tito might be more like you Eaglesteve ;-)

The screen isn't transflective either so not great to view in daylight, though i believe you can buy screen covers to improve this.

I wouldn't disagree that wired headsets work great in terms of sound quality, but I just didn't personally like having wires trailing from my body, nor did i like having an earpiece in at work. I liked the 'feel' of the Athena and thus liked to pick up and hold it when taking calls. This was just my personal preference, and despite having every variation of headset I invariably held the phone to my ear.

The problem was that with both of the Athenas i owned - and indeed my Hermes which has a faulty embedded mic and necessitates loudspeaker use when handling calls - call quality was terrible when holding the device to my head - not from my end but for the other party. Held at the recommended distance as a voice conferencing aid it worked fine, but I didn't want everyone to know what I was saying!

I also disagree about video performance - not great in my experience, but perhaps graphics accelerator support is around the corner which would make a big difference.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
If you also intent to use it as an MP3, you would have wired headset if you want the best possible quality sound, so I assume you would carry it with you somehow in your pocket most of the time anyway. (How else do we listen to music on the go?) Actually my version of wired headset is designed such that it hangs like a neckless over me all the time so I simply pick up the earbud and stick it into my ear when needed, and let it hang down like a neckless when not needed. The headset is inside my shirt with only a bit of the earbud wire coming out from the collar. So, it is really quite inconspicuous.

Yes, we do have some very nice browsers coming up. It has made hell of a difference in the past few weeks. It will get even better with Opera Mobile 9.5 and Netfront's final version. Not to mention the Skyfire. We'll be spoilt for choice.

Also, you might want to try Softmaker Office 2008, which is sensational on Athena's big screen. It is available for free download and will be free until end of March. Get it. I just LOVE this on Athena's screen. Read more about softmaker office here: http://www.mobilehornet.com/archives/1078

I do not have any problem with my videos. All my videos play very well. They're mostly download from the net, so they might have been converted already though.

I don't have issue carrying the device in the belt pouch. It is very well protected already as I put the screen facing my body. That's how I carried my past devices as well, and had never had any problem. Athena's is not that fragile. Of course, please don't put it in your back pocket and sit on it.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
I can't fault music playback on the athena - it's really very good, and obviously while listening to music i used my sony bluetooth earbuds which use a necklace design as you describe eaglesteve. I dont think the athena is the most user-friendly mp3 player about though - not for on the move certainly since it is very precarious and fiddly to use the device one-handed. I wish someone would release an iphone thin 5 inch tablet - no keyboard but intelligent autorotate and scroll with a screen just slightly wide.r and just slightly narrorew than the athena. Id get one straightaway, but then nothing's ever perfect is it?? I think if anyone were to make such a device it would be LG
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
I have an unlimited data plan so data is not a problem. I do not use a case for my kaiser I let it sit naked in my pocket.

Is it faster than the kaiser? Has there been an in depth look to see if it indeed was missing the drivers also? I would like to know this, I would use this as a PC mainly, and my kaiser as an away phone(like using it at school, places where you don't really use the phone that much). How practical is to use data? Does it work well with reception, call quality? How useful is it with games and emu's? How well is it in pockets(naked)? What is the 8gb memory all about, and how is it used?

Please provide some of your experiences and your tips, I would like to know now because I am very reckless with things sometimes. .LOL)

Thanks guys! :D:D :cool::cool:
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
I know you don't really believe in review, but I've done a post review which is after 10 months of actual use instead of initial impression. These articles might help you to decide:

Athena's storage: http://www.mobilehornet.com/archives/962

Athena's screen: http://www.mobilehornet.com/archives/1011

Athena's keyboard : http://www.mobilehornet.com/archives/1031

Athena as a phone: http://www.mobilehornet.com/archives/1063

More aspects of Athena will be published in due time.

Hopet this helps.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
Thanks!! I will look at that!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
Actually I use the music player very easily. It sits in my pouch while I use it on the road or when doing shopping. I have assigned the joystick to control it. The four joystick direction will allow me to volume up, volume down, next song, previous song. On rare occasion, if I want to jump to other song, I press the OK button to bring up the playlist, then just touch the desired song. So, there's even no question of one handed or two handed operation.

Anyway, I'm very used to operating Athena one handed. I mentioned many times that I have mastered this artform when entering my golf scores with one hand while pushing my golf buggy with the other hand. I have very small hand so most other people should be able to do better than me. How small is my hand? Well, where our hand joints the forearm there is a wrinkled line. From there to the tip of my middle finger my length is 175mm only. Most of my friend's hands are bigger than mine. It is obviously not as easy as a very small phone, but it is still possible, with some practice.

I agree that the device could be thinner, and do without the keyboard. But I'm not sure about changing the aspect ratio. I've confirmation from users of such devices that there are software compatibility issues. One users mentioned that the compatiblity issues between 800x480 and 640x480 is more severe than between QVGA and VGA based on his experience. I have not used it myself, so I don't know, but I think it is not so problem free.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
What exactly does it come with when you buy it?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
Different seller package it differently. In my case (or rather my relative's case as they bought my device as a gift for me), I got a wired head set with the ability to accept phone call and change volume, extra stylus, a 3 in 1 stylus (laser, normal pen, and stylus), screen protector (not very good one though, leaves the gap around the edge), usb cable, VGA out cable, car windscreen holder (for using GPS while driving), leather case (a very nice one, I should say, although I never use it since I don't use the hardware keyboard), CD containing the ROM, CD for a Mapking GPS software with one free map of your choice, CD for Sprite backup, GPRS monitor, WorldCard Mobile (a software that lets you use the camera to automatically capture name card details into your contact database), CE-Star (a chinese input software).

Some other retailer gave away iPod or a 17 inch LCD monitor, but I did'nt manage to get that. Earlier buyers also got a bluetooth headset instead of wired one.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
Search "smartphones show 31" on youtube, which has some comparisons between an e90 and htc advantage, along with giving a good idea of the size of the device.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
cool, whats so different about the x7501? I mean, what would be the benefits of getting it, is it worth it?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
X7501 is cheaper i believe. It was brought out with windows mobile 6 pre-installed and does not have a video conferencing camera on the front as it is designed for the u.s. market. I think that's pretty much the only difference.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ~~Tito~~:
Oh, so, its better since I don't need the front camera anyways? I really want it, but I am just narrowing down which version and how it would play out to my standards of a tablet like that( I know what I said, I consider it a tablet because of its size and functionality).

What other perps are there to the device? Other than the screen and camera.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eaglesteve:
If I live in US, no doubt I'd buy X7501, as I would get local warranty and servicing. It's also cheaper than X7500. It is my understanding from one of the more knowledgeable posters in this forum that Telco in US are not allowed to offer video conferencing services (those in the know might like to confirm this), so it is pointless having 7500. The only issue now is 7501 versus a SSD model that is still unavailable, but may be available in the future in US. Against that, is the possibility that folks here might succeed in finding out how to upgrade X7501/7500 to a SSD drive. Like I said, if it can be done, then the X7501/7500 would certainly be superior to 7510 in my mind because we have all the hardware buttons, which are extremely useful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] xghostyxjokerx:
Is there such video on how to easy step by step to root the s8 plus??...
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Xian_:
Which one should you use?

What are the benefits?

Security concerns?

Can I install a kernel without reflashing OS?

Used my T now for some days rooted with supersu and using xposed, but would like to tweak the performance and battery life some more.

Cheers.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Bubba Fett:
Kernels tend to work differently depending on your individual setup. I recommend trying each one you like for a week so it can settle in. Flash in twrp and wipe only the caches. Your OS will be fine.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Macusercom:
In terms of security I would use kernels that are frequently updated and maybe are always upstream synced. I would dirty flash the OS or the stock kernel at least before changing custom kernels as they tend to have unknown bugs when dirty flashing custom kernel over custom kernel.

The benefits are that you can choose whether to limit performance for more battery life or to go beast mode with full power but by sacrificing battery life. It simply gives you more advanced control over it.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Xian_:
Thanks for the replies!

Installed Blue_spark kernel and tweaked the clockspeed some. Works like a charm, I guess OTA updates are out of question?
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] techlogik:
Would agree mostly with the above. But I tried dirty flashing FreedomOS Rom once, and that was a bootloop. Dirty flashing with OnePlus isn't like HTC 10/11 Roms/Devs. They always work no issues when dirty flashing.

You could always flash the stock boot.img in TWRP, Select flash Image, select the boot.img, and the boot partition to flash. You will lose root though. So you need to install Magisk, have that handy as well. And, then try another Kernel.