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[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] dazza9075:
I find it hard to believe that there is n o way of unlocking these unless there is some fuse that's been blown.

Has anyone actually looked in to this or is this a case of everyone assuming they know it cant be done because that's what it says?

for instance, has anyone tried flashing a generic ROM over their OEM ROM?

If we could understand why it doesn't work then perhaps we can find a way of getting around it. As I said, unless there is fuse that's been blown in which case, no chance.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Guides, News, & Discussion] BULL3TPR00F:
Its been the same way since the original Xperia Z phones. It has nothing to do with the software on the phone, its on the hardware level as far as i know.

I had a Z2 that was bought on contract with Bell (in Canada). My phone stated "bootloader unlock allowed: no" and there has never been a way since to change that option to allow: yes (at least by anyone trying on XDA). Flashing custom ROMs, OEM ROMs, nothing matters or changes the setting.

I have a friend that had the same phone bought from Sony directly and his has always said "bootloader unlock allowed: yes"

Unless I've missed something in the last 4 years, no one has ever been able to change that setting.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vijayfb:
beginning of main

I( 1996: 1996) Magisk v14.0(1400) daemon started

I( 1996: 1998) ** post-fs mode running

--------- beginning of system

I( 1996: 2071) ** post-fs-data mode running

I( 1996: 2071) * Mounting mirrors

I( 1996: 2071) mount: /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 -> /dev/magisk/mirror/system

I( 1996: 2071) link: /dev/magisk/mirror/system/vendor -> /dev/magisk/mirror/vendor

I( 1996: 2071) bind_mount: /dev/magisk/mirror/bin

I( 1996: 2071) * Mounting /data/magisk.img

I( 1996: 2071) * Running post-fs-data.d scripts

I( 1996: 2092) * Starting MagiskHide

I( 1996: 2092) hide_utils: Hiding sensitive props

I( 1996: 2092) hide_list: [com.google.android.gms.unstable]

E( 1996: 2092) proc_monitor: Your kernel doesn't support mount namespace ?

I( 1996: 2177) ** late_start service mode running

installed lineage os and magisk version 14. but able to bypass safetynet :( your kernal doesn't support mount namespace :( in log file help me :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h_maharaj:
There's nothing you can do. Magisk cannot pass SafetyNet on our device because there is no kernel for our device that supports the necessary functionality (i.e. mount namespace) in order for MagiskHide to work properly. The only solution is if a dev backports the necessary functionality. The only way to pass SafetyNet on our device is to use Lineage Su and iSu.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vijayfb:
HOW TO do that please explain step by step procedure bro will be very thankful to you :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h_maharaj:
If you already have Magisk then you need to uninstall it.

Flash Lineage Su for root (use the one that says "addonsu-14.1-arm-signed.zip").

Download the latest version of iSu from here and install as you would a normal apk.

Follow these instructions to set up. If you have questions/issues then I suggest asking in the iSu thread.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Biker1bob:
no idea if your still around h_maharaj do you need to be running Lineage to use Lineage Su and iSu???

I am not.

James
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erriezzans:
i know this is old issue as 4.4.4 kitkat also become older.but as i see there's still many user including me still using kitkat/cm11 rom.the only problem only while making whatsapp video call people face is turn to blue colour just like avatar ? thats really a problem.some solution is to upgrade to cm12 and above rom.but i belive is people still like to stick with kitkat rom instead upgrade.so,i hope some devs can help us solve this problem.mybe some patch fix?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
So i wanted to go back to Lineage after trying the oreo 2 beta. Each time I try to flash Lineage it gets hung up during the initial boot and bootloops. I used the same files that I have when I first flashed so I'm not sure what the issue is.

Is there a trick after I flash the beta??
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Ascertion:
You need to flash the nougat firmware again.

https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
I reflashed the stock software and was able to flash lineage ok
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] royrosenfeld:
Hey guys, I have a Mix 2 which as you know - front camera is located at the bottom of the screen.

So with the normal Camera app the screen will be rotated for the viewing angle, the problem is with Snapchat and Instagram,

when I want to take a picture with the front camera - it won't flip.

I tried using smart rotation apps but it will only flip the UI, and not the camera itself.

Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Tech.Nik:
+1

Looking for same solution
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] Sopur:
Dear all

I had the Z1compact, the Z3compact and the X compact and now the XZ1 compact.

On the first devices, I had the camera app (as part of the Sony camera app) where I was able to make one photo with doing the front camera a small window and the back camera the big picutre. With the x compact, I thought, the device is probably to slow, but also on the XZ1, I cannot find the app - I also searched the app store. Does anybody know, if this app still exists?

BR

Sopur
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] shaftenberg:
I've searched for it, not available in Play Store anymore.

Wasn't successful with installing the version of my Z3c on the XZ1, even tried to deodex and re-sign the app, no chance.
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] Sopur:
I don't understand. Why does Sony cut such features?

Gesendet von meinem G8441 mit Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] PeppeBove:
Because they never update this app since... Android 6?

I think you can find the apk installation file googling ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] Sopur:
Can you give me a hint the name of the apk?

BR

Sopur
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] Sopur:
As I would really be happy to have this function back: does anyone has a solution?

Sorry for pushing...
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scuba19:
Happy Holidays to all.

I would like to change the default storage location from Internal storage to SD card. I have a few questions , wrt to this change :

1. Does the apps move from internal to SD or does the two storages join ?

2. I tried the change from internal to SD and one example of the result using a Q SEE camera app is as follows. The app was available/visible and could be launched but the "device" - NVR was not appearing nor the cameras that were configured . When I reverted back to Internal storage , the cameras were accessible again .

Point 2 suggests that details are not transferred or a copy of the app was installed on the SD card but not the configuration.

Some insight wrt to the approach would be appreciated
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ahalak:
After I got my axon 7 it was on android 6 mm. I unlocked the bootloader, then installed twrp. With twrp I tried to flash a bootstack and a nougat. It didn't boot so I flashed stock recovery from twrp and installed official nougat update from there. Now when the phone opens there is that screen says "lock bootloader again, wait 5 seconds phone will boot". Everything is fine and phone really boots but when I try to install twrp again it gets stuck on that screen and doesn't boot in 5 seconds.

So right now:

I have unlocked bootloader and stock recovery

And I am looking for a way to install twrp and nougat rom

Thanks in advance :good::good:
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
Install TWRP, right after you install it boot to TWRP, format data (check that it formats with ext4) and install Magisk or SuperSU. Your problem may be dm-verity, and magisk or supersu patch the kernel to fix this.

What is weird is that usually if you install TWRP and just boot to system, the system should boot normally, but it should replace TWRP with the stock recovery... This doesn't happen, right?
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] ahalak:
So much thx. It worked this time.

For your question; twrp was still there after I tried to boot into system.
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] Choose an username...:
Because it didn't actually boot, it failed to boot. But it should have booted afaik

Whatever, it works now
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] imakul8:
Thanks bruh..just got this phone yesterday and just when I think it's all come together this happens..but all resolved thanks to you.:good::D
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] rizzyrailed:
Hello, does anyone know of an app to change the device for the Play Store? I tried changing the build prop to fake the device to the G1841 and S8 and it was a failure. I am currently using the g1842 and would like to be able to use my banks app and moviepass. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] RJASSI21:
You could try mock location in developer options. Try googling it to see how it works. If that doesnt help then you can either newflash a region firmware for your G8142 the one you need or you may have to ask you bank to see if they can help. If you in the correct country anyway then I cant see why the model being G814 and not G8141 should matter. Chaning the device model in build prop most likely wont do anything if its location related.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] kamalaggi:
If your phone is rooted or the bootloader is unlocked the banking apps wont work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] rizzyrailed:
I'm not too sure about that, all of my credit cards apps work. Those apps are for managing cards and bank accounts.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] RJASSI21:
It can depend on the app. I know in the UK that with root the nationwide banking app works but the Loyds banking app is blocked by root in the same sort of way android pay is blocked by root.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrRobot_84:
Good morning, I am trying to flash with LG Flashtools a V10 h900 which harvested the image 90021j.TOT. To make a clean installation, since LP update and I have many errors with my current version (90021w). But it asks me for a file: DLL which I can not get anywhere. Will someone have it?

Also try to flash the ROM via LGUP, but when you reach 4% it pulls AtCmd Tx Rx error.

I'd appreciate your help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lucahack:
Hi guys,

I've created a working vim install script for android devices. need root. The vim binary comes from Lineage os that compiled it. To install vim, you have to extract the zip file attached below and run in a root shell install.sh.

To uninstall, run uninstall.sh

REQUIREMENTS :

You need busybox, root access and optionnaly rate this thread 5 stars.

Download link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/163u3GjVSbovic07MaVlfSORqMeAjvgjQ/view?usp=drivesdk

PS : Don't hesitate to thanks every xda members who helped you. Thanks for understanding.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lucahack:
Reserved
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Harshiv989:
Not working on android 5

Error message:

127|root@e73g:/data/data/com.termux/files/home # vim
WARNING: linker: vim: unused DT entry: type 0x6ffffef5 arg 0x1458
WARNING: linker: vim: unused DT entry: type 0x6ffffffe arg 0x161c
WARNING: linker: vim: unused DT entry: type 0x6fffffff arg 0x2
CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE: empty/missing DT_HASH in "vim" (built with --hash-style=gnu?)

And where should one have the vim files, it seems to be a bit unfinished project.

Os : Android Lollipop 5.1.1 sdk22, arch ARMv7 32 mode.
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] mirunacont:
Hi. I recently made the huge mistake of trying to update my rooted huawei p9 lite's system and it crashed. It got stuck in "your device is booting now" and since I figured out it crashed because of the update, a good way of restoring my device is to wipe the entire system (I kind of now know that it was a pretty huge mistake, at least with that I think I am right). All I know is that ist is a VNS-L21 since I found that on the back of the phone, but i don't know what follows after 21. I tried to add on an SD Card an update.zip, but since I don't really know what model it is, I fount on google VNS-L21C432B381 but there are many more models like this and I don't know which one is mine, it failed. Then, my laptop stopped copying .zip files correctly and I gave up on this method. Then, I tried to extract several update.app files in a dload folder on SD Card one-by-one, meaning one failed, tried to download another one, copied on SD, volume up+down+power button and so on, but I can't find a good file.

PLEEASE, I've been trying to repair this phone for the last 60 hours and I think I start to be a little bit irritable because I can't figure out a good method to repair this beautifully tangled situation.

Thank you in advance!
[Samsung Gear S] nick2cy59:
Dear Friends. I brought a Samsung Gear s from States to Cyprus but unfortunately my sim-card cannot be detected. Any suggestion?
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rashidsonic:
Hey, guys.

Yeah, as the title suggests, what do you think is currently the best combination of ROM and kernel which yields amiable battery life?

Cheers,
[General Topics] sonus:
I kinda stumbled upon this while reading about the HTC Shift and searching google to see if Microsoft had any Origami like plans for Windows Mobile down the line. Its a very interesting read; One guy mentions the future WM7 leak, and an MS Insider from the UMPC division talks about what he knows as well as his thoughts on on Microsoft vs. the hardware manufacturers.

http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2182&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&start=0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] softailsfb:
newb here, and I apologize in advance if I make an error!

switched from sprint to t mobile and no data, lte/4g 98% of time. sprint did unlock my s7. if I go from network mode automatic to gsm, or back, sometimes, rarely it will come on. t mobile did switch out sims to no avail.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] thegios:
I keep on setting the audio bluetooth codec under dev optioons on "aptx" but after exiting the option goes back on "default".

Anyone can help?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Mine doesn't appear to stick either, but when I use my BT speaker I see an option in the connect dialog to use the Qualcomm aptX driver even though the codec is set to default (SBC). I don't see this aptX option when using my car or earbuds. I know this doesn't really help much, but I thought it was relative. I do know that the AVRCP setting does stick. Have you looked in the Google Issue Tracker? I'll go and star the issue if I can find it.

Edit: It is THERE listed as closed due to lack of data, feedback. Seems they ignored the obvious.... codec selection not sticking?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] pixelsquish:
How do you tell if aptx is working while you're playing something to say a wireless speaker?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
In BT settings I see a toggle for Qualcomm aptX and it's on... but in Dev Ops the BT codec still says Default: SBC. I think the audio codec setting there is busted, but the phone seems to use the best available codec. The device is a Creative (Soundblaster) Roar BT speaker. Now if I could only get the phone to auto connect to my car kit. Stays paired but will only manually connect which is a real pain.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] pixelsquish:
Hmmm. My JBL Flip 4 is paired and it can use aptx but no option there. Weird.

My fm transmitter car kit will connect automatically, as long as it's set for media and phone calls.. Is yours just set for media only?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] v12xke:
Yes, I've tried every combination there. It was working perfect with the N6P, and has never worked with the P2XL. Car kit is the absolute cheapest Chinese one you can find on Ebay... audio only, BT version 2.0 I think with no phone mic lol. Time to pony up and get a newer/better one. Had not considered FM transmitter because my car has the line in AUX. in my console so I can hide it.... It's about the size of a matchbox. This is a first world problem I know, but really annoying to me, and I know it's the phone because the Nexus was working for a year no problems. Thanks for your response.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] pixelsquish:
We are both very frustrated here. Me cause I know I have an aptx capable device and am not getting to use it. You because you can't do a simple auto connect via bluetooth. Oy! Come on January update!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] rtk217:
see my post here for a similar issue that I was able to workaround fairly easy

TLDR: You need root, edit your build.prop (using text editor, some app from the play store, etc) and change the following key: persist.vendor.bt.a2dp_offload_cap

by removing -aac from the string.

I'm sorry if it looks like I'm spamming I just encountered this issue on a lot of forums with no result and I do hope that this will help some
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Heyner_Gomez:
Mod Edit: Link removed
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] al3al3al3jandr0:
Perfect, I like the camera to work, I still need the flash and record video. It looks very stable I will try it for a few days
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Outfield303:
Please don't spam;

There's already original thread for Android 8.1

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/development/rom-android-source-project-t3716697
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Az Biker:
Thread Closed, orig thread exists in Development section
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sublimejhn:
Hello, I have my phone rooted and would like to update to NMJ51B, but I'm not exactly sure how to go about it and don't want to risk bricking my phone again! What would be the exact process to go about this? I'd like to do it without wiping my phone if possible. While I love having root, OTA updates seem to be a real headache. Any help would be appreciated!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sirdicholas:
You have to re-flash the stock boot.img from your current build via fastboot, then you should be good to go. Check for an update in the settings and update. Shouldn't have to wipe anything

You can get the boot image from the essential site or from the firmware dumps in the rom section of the essential forum. I hope this helps!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sublimejhn:
Ok, I was thinking I'd have to wipe the phone to flash a stock image. Thanks for the info!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sublimejhn:
Uh, the very first thing it says when flashing the stock rom is "erasing userdata." Are you saying it's NOT going to wipe my phone?

Annnnd, it wiped everything, including the backup I created with TWRP. For future reference, does anyone have a step by step that does NOT wipe data?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sirdicholas:
You don't have to flash the whole package just the boot.img. But it sounds as if you already wiped. I should have clarified. In the guide to how to root your essential, if you read through, others have explained how to unroot without wiping.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] knjigo:
i've been using RR ROM for a week, but had some issues, so i decided to go back to stock firmware and lock bootloader again.

i've been trying to flash some firmwares found here and on the web for Moto Z but i get everytime some error about downgrade etc.

now i'm on lineageos official nightly, because i didnt find any flashable stock firmware.

i assume that i must use the latest 7.1.1 European firmware. But i can't findt it anywhere.

:(
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] Loader009:
Search for retbr firmware, flash it, then get the first update from a tool in this forum. After that first manual update you can update normally.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] drfranz:
Download latest retus firmware, e.g. from here:

https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z/Stock/XT1650-03/

In your phone settings it will show up as reteu and you can do ota updates without restrictions.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] knjigo:
i got this with latest us firmware (XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETUS_7.1.1_NPL26.118-20_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip)
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] knjigo:
What do you mean with "get the first update from a tool in this forum"? (Was meinst du damit :))
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] Loader009:
First you flash a stock ROM (skip gpt and bootloader updates).

Then use this tool to get the first update (if no update is found with stock ROM):

https://xdaforums.com/moto-z/development/tool-motorola-ota-link-generator-tool-t3537039

After you downloaded the first update, reboot to recovery (e.g. adb reboot recovery), tap on power button while holding vol_up and the menu appears. Select update over adb (or something like this) connect the phone and do adb sideload updatefile.zip

edit: You might need to flash stock ROM twice.
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] knjigo:
All right, thanks. I assume that i can't lock bootloader with this sort of flashing
[Moto Z Questions & Answers] Loader009:
Try this:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-z/help/how-to-lock-bootlader-t3685682/page5

Didn't test it though.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Rookx:
Hope this is the right place to ask...

Looking to upgrade to a Pixel 2 but before I dropped the money I wanted to be completely clear on a few things to make sure I don't end up with the wrong one. Digging through the process to root / unlock bootloader was a bit twisting and confusing, BUT the gist of what I got was:

If you're on Verizon (I am), you can root, but won't be able to unlock the bootloader if you purchase through Verizon, therefore, purchase through the Google Store to be able to unlock bootloader. Assuming all that's accurate, when on google store, scrolling through options to purchase I have an option to pick Carrier as either Unlocked or Verizon (includes SIM). I'm assuming I'd want to go with unlocked and then just pop in a Verizon SIM of my own? I don't want to buy the unlocked version and Verizon suddenly not let it work, or likewise purchase the Verizon one and have it come locked down anyways, defeating the purpose of buying through google... never purchased a phone this way so I wasn't 100% certain and just wanted to be sure.

Also a follow up, since the Pixel 2 automatically uploads your photos to the cloud (my wife's Pixel 1 does this so I can only assume), is it safe to assume that 64gb is going to be more than enough for your average user since none of the space on the phone will be used for photos, which tends to take up the majority of space. Or are people finding that they're filling up the 64 quickly making the extra cash for the 128gb worth it? I suppose this comes to personal preference, but was just curious on people's experience.

Sorry if these are basic questions, but I couldn't easily find the answer so I figured a quick ask wouldn't be too much trouble. Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] balaams_ass:
"Assuming all that's accurate, when on google store, scrolling through options to purchase I have an option to pick Carrier as either Unlocked or Verizon (includes SIM). I'm assuming I'd want to go with unlocked and then just pop in a Verizon SIM of my own? "

This. Buy Google unlocked then you can unlock the bootloader and have at the phone. If you buy Google Verizon I'm not sure you can even root the phone. I didn't see that in any of the threads I perused.

64GB is enough as long as your wife doesn't want to keep every picture on the phone like mine used to.