yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Vox] Rubberducky:
So are these non-free calculations done through a webserver that calculates the code from your IMEI? Like a T-MOBILE server or something?
[Xiaomi Mi 5X Questions & Answers] gaboneon:
I just got the mi5x bought in geekbuyin when I turn it on I got the surprise that comes out of my mi a1, someone else happened to him and how could this rom change since I want miui, and verify and tell me he has bootleader tisson

Does anyone have knowledge about this type of rom?

I enter fastboot, it does not bring recovery
[Xiaomi Mi 5X Questions & Answers] KingMinePlay:
It is a Mi A1 or a Mi 5x, i also buy my mi5x in geekbuying but it comes with MIUI. So weird.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X Questions & Answers] nesorsba:
Same with my phone... Also from Geebuying. I didn't check type of bootloader before flashing MIUI ROM, though. Now I'm completely stuck with only mi logo and bootloader, no recovery, no EDL, no nothing...

If anybody have any idea or instruction how to recover any kind of ROM on this phone, thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi 5X Questions & Answers] Stepenwolf:
Hello, same with me (also Geekbuying)

I want to make a hard reset, but I can not get into the recovery (only bootloader).

On settings->backup & reset->factory data reset... nothing happens

any ideas?
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] Exagone313:
Hi,

I've been using my own builds of LineageOS using kernel 3.x based on (outdated and vulnerable) Meticulus sources, but now I want to upgrade to the 4.x kernel branch.

So first I have reinstalled EMUI 4, then I installed the OTA update via internet, and I got EMUI 5. OEM was still unlocked. I installed OldDroid recovery (tried both twrp-3.1.1-0-venus.img and twrp-3.1.1-1-venus.img) but here I couldn't format the data partition, I guess because it was encrypted ("unable to format to remove encryption").

I downgraded to EMUI 4, first by applying the downgrade UPDATE.APP for that manner (weird it cannot properly erase data at that point), then I applied the EMUI 4 UPDATE.APP, so I'm back on VNS-L31C432B160 (OEM is locked, but I can unlock it when needed).

In fact I have tried a lot more things, for example I've also got blocked multiple times on a screen saying "Encryption unsuccessful" after trying to mount(?) or format the data partition, where applying the UPDATE.APP to go back to EMUI 4 was the only way to recover.

My question is: what's the correct way to install LineageOS using the 4.x kernel branch (aka OldDroid LineageOS)? After loosing these 3-4 hours, I want to use known working steps this time. :P

I've read somewhere about an EMUI 5 version without encryption, could it help?

Thanks for your help.

EDIT:

I figured it out.

First I updated to EMUI 5, and it was possible to upgrade again to B180. Then I unlocked OEM, I installed twrp-3.1.1-1-venus.img (twrp-3.1.1-0-venus.img seems broken), I flashed the Elite Kernel (not sure if needed, something about dm-verify), booted system again, then in recovery I could format data, wipe system and cache, change the vendor.img to the one provided by OldDroid in terminal, then flash my LineageOS build based on 4.x kernel.

Thanks anyway!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] switchgott:
Hi to all,

could somone create a full system dump from lg h930 version V10?

Big thanks
[G3 General] Ashik_salim_:
Hey guys, I'm planning on buying either an LG G3 or a G4 and installing custom roms. to keep them as up-to-date as possible. I would like to know which one of these phones have more active development. I saw a couple of oreo roms for the G3 and maybe just one for G4. I understand and respect the fact android developments take time and are massive efforts by developers in their free time but I would just like to know which of these devices have more active development.

Thank You
[G3 General] matuszp:
I had G3 and I can reccomend it. Lots of custom roms, very easy to flash

Wysłane z mojego LG-H870 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[G3 General] eric93se:
I would avoid the g4, due to the hardware issues. G3 is great, only thing I'm not super happy with is the GPS performance, it works but the built-in antennas are not that great. I would consider the g3 or the $300 g6.
[G3 General] Ashik_salim_:
thanks. yeah i saw the forums. i guess ill go with the g3
[G3 General] Ashik_salim_:
yeah i just read about the whole bootloop issue related to the hardware of the g4. I guess i'll get the g3 instead. I'm getting the G3 for about 80$ which is nothing compared to 300$ haha. Thank you so much
[G3 General] matuszp:
Go for 3/32 version
[G3 General] wassco:
I had the d852. Switched up to s7. Long story short had to snag another phone. Found a slightly used g3 for 100. Jumped on it. Throw a 6000ma battery in it and love it. The community behind the g3 is amazing
[G3 General] Chrisjjj:
To be fair my G3's GPS is great but my wife's is poor at best. While her SIM signal is slightly stronger than mine.
[G3 General] Ashik_salim_:
Thanks guys for your suggestions. I got the G3 32gig version.
[General Questions and Answers] Flodul:
My girl friend has a Moto G (1st Gen.) with only 1GB RAM. This device has the officieal Android 5.1 installed.

I'm considering to install LineageOS 14.1 on it. Can anyone tell me whether this is suitable with only 1GB RAM?

My Moto G4 Play has 2GB, and with no additional running app the whole system consumes about 800MB. If it would be the same on the 1GB-device, I think she could run into problems.

Thanks in advance,

Olli
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
First off... This phone is amazing. With that being said it has its quirks. Audio, Source and probably other things. But this device has the best potential to be the best device of the year. Of course T-Mobiles 800 dollar price in the beginning didn’t help anything. But at 375 right now that’s a steal. As of right most devs who were working on the bring up of the device have given up due to little knowledge or moto's crap. IF we can get this device into the right hands there could be so much potential. SO as for the state of the device right now its being abandoned for no reason really. SO how are we going to fix it? Thats what im here to ask you guys. Would you guys be willing to pull together and get a device pool started to get the device to the right developer and get a spark going in the community. Or leave it how it is and try to make it work. As of right now its me and maybe 2 others who were/are currently working on the device. Id like to make that a few more. Please let me know in the comments what you guys think we should do... As for me I bought the essential phone and still have the z2 and I like both but the z2 is just so fast. I really dont want this device to die. It deserves a shot.

Here is a pool for the device to go to the right dev. https://paypal.me/pools/c/80zSDgB3xa I put it at 400 to cover taxes and the device from tmobile. if there is anything else needed i will pay the rest.

Current list of devs who said they would help. [MENTION=2385005]invisiblek[/MENTION]

Anonymous

Today

$100.00

Michael Sullinger

Today

Uzephi

$50.00

david mattocks

Yesterday

$50.00

Richard Lowe

Yesterday

$10.00

James Nickell

2 days ago

$25.00

Dustin Wann

2 days ago

$20.00

Victor Gatdula

2 days ago

$20.00

Pedro Ribeiro

4 days ago

$20.00

kendall green

6 days ago

$25.00

Jean-Paul Hines

6 days ago

$20.00

Joe Moss

Today

$45.00

AND WE DID IT GUYS WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BOUGHT THE DEVICE AND I HAVE CONTACTED [MENTION=2385005]invisiblek[/MENTION] AND ITS ON THE WAY TO HIS HOUSE RIGHT NOW EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE IS THE 12TH!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVED IN THE Z2 AND ALL THE WORK THAT WAS PUT IN PRIOR! GOOD THINGS ARE COMMING GUYS JUST HANG IN THERE!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] StonedYoda:
I'm definitely down to donate. I've been learning Android but nowhere near ready to develop a ROM or anything. Once I have a PC very soon, I'll be able to test and help out with some things. If it's worth doing, I'll use my jump trade with tmobile and get a new phone and donate this one to someone actively working on it. Either way, I'd hate to give up using this phone due to lack of interest or something.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
Here is a pool for the device to go to the right dev. https://paypal.me/pools/c/80zSDgB3xa I put it at 400 to cover taxes and the device from tmobile. if there is anything else needed i will pay the rest.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] kenbrownstone:
How does this payme work..???I'm down to donate..

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Who are you looking to get to help? Man I'm looking at getting the essential too.How do u like it compared to z²
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
It's a pool as in people chip in and once we hit the 400$ I order the z2 force and ship it to a dev that can get things going for us
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] byt3b0mb:
Chipped in $20
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] kendallgreen:
you might consider dees troy from TWRP. He developed TWRP for the One Plus One which allowed hardware encryption. I contacted him earlier and he said that he doesn't have a Moto Z2, doesn't plan to buy one and doesn't develop TWRP for phones he doesn't have. I have contributed.

I also had an Essential phone at one time, but returned it. It was heavier but otherwise nice. The lack of antenna's for 4 MIMO needed for Qualcomms gigabit modem was what finally convinced me to go with the Moto Z2. I haven't had any problems with the battery lasting more than a full day for me.

Also I am looking to get the keyboard mod from Livermorium when it becomes available. By the way, I just got the Insta Share Projector which came with the $300 cybermonday T mobile deal, which I plan to sell on ebay and bring the cost of the Z2 down to below $200. If anyone here is interested, PM me.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
200 is quite a good deal how did you get ahold of deestroy? i would like to ask him if he would like one
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] kendallgreen:
through twitter, https://twitter.com/Dees_Troy
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] techware7:
removed.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] boss2688:
Yeah im sure a lot of people would chip in, there is a lot of misinformation or lack of it at all. There are several threads where users say they got the device Sim Unlocked, but no where lists the process to do it, just to contact users outside of XDA. Very shady, why can no one just post the tools/instructions. Ebay/Swappa is chock full of sim locked devices that would be great deals but no one can use them because of all the new sim unlock rules form carriers. I have ATT and dont want to get a bootloader locked model from them but cant find any devices that are pre sim unlocked and i am holding off on picking one of these up until i see if the community picks up or if i should just go ahead and get the pixel xl 2.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
Right now you can find unlocked tmobile z2s which work with att just fine for pretty cheap. I know personally they work on att and even support att video calling lol and at the current price their going for (375 at tmobile) its amazing. Im pretty sure i know a site that unlocks for around 40 also one that ive used numerous times. and if i can get the device to the dev im thinking of we will have lineage in no time
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] RichieDaze:
I'm down for development. Let's organize, plan and build.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] LGtMgG2t:
Sounds great. I just chipped in and eager to see some ROMs down the road.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] pkgingo:
Can you get [MENTION=2385005]invisiblek[/MENTION] to confirm he'll work on stuff? The only things I'm really interested in are adoptable storage (or similar hacks, currently using apps2sd folder binds which are slightly buggy), and getting the Sony PS4 remote play libraries working on here so I can use it with the game pad (which I currently have working with magisk). I don't know much about Android development but I should probably break out an old device and see what I can make happen. I really want this thing to expand the storage and be security patched with the ability to play PS4 on the gamepad. That's really it haha. If someone experienced knows what they are doing and is willing to pop on board though, I'm all for pitching in to make it happen.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
If we get the device to him, Invisiblek said he'd assist where he can.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] pkgingo:
Well yeah I see people saying that but I don't see him saying that. Any chance he can confirm? It's not that I don't trust you guys, it's that I've donated to causes in the past where a half hearted comment in a one off pm was blown out of proportion. I'm willing to take the risk you guys aren't going to take the PayPal money and run either, I just want some confirmation that yeah, this dev will seriously give this a shot if given a device from their own mouth basically.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
I understand your worry. I wouldn't have donated $50 if I didn't know if the device would go to good hands.

---------- Post added at 14:37 ---------- Previous post was at 14:36 ----------

Update per the Z2 discord: We have pooled enough money and @joemossjr is mailing the device to @invisiblek. Estimated delivery is a week from today. I see great things for this device's future! Huzzah!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] texasaggie1:
I'm so excited you are working on this [MENTION=2385005]invisiblek[/MENTION] . Since the goal was reached I am sending you a donation directly via paypal
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] gbuscrizist:
I have a bricked Z2F currently, which is why I am not contributing right now. Looks like its either wait an unknown amount of time until a blankflash is released for it, hack the xaomi blankflash to work with the Z2F, or pay the $150 to have motorola replace it for me. I am thinking that I am going to just pay the $150 because it is much better than waiting until this phone becomes out of date.

Side note, dont switch boot slots after flashing TWRP and then try to switch back to the original slot with adb. Reflash the device.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] vache:
Hey,

Check here for blankflash : http://cloud.vache-android.com/Moto/nash/blankflash/
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] gbuscrizist:
Well It gets farther than any other blankflash as far as detecting the phone and trying to transfer, but then this happens. It also happens with the nougat version, even though this phone is on nougat with no OTA taken. Also, thank you very much for the newer blankflash files.

.\qboot.exe blank-flash
Motorola qboot utility version 3.85
[ 0.000] Opening device: \\.\COM6
[ 0.000] Detecting device
[ 0.000] ...cpu.id = 94 (0x5e)
[ 0.000] ...cpu.sn = 3591832762 (0xd61704ba)
[ 0.000] Opening singleimage
[ 0.063] Loading package
[ 0.065] ...filename = pkg.xml
[ 0.066] Loading programmer
[ 0.067] ...filename = programmer.elf
[ 0.067] Sending programmer
[ 0.147] ReadFile() failed, GetLastError()=0
[ 0.365] Unexpected command, expecting 3 or 18 or 4, got 1 instead.
[ 0.367] ERROR: sahara_download()->general error
[ 0.368] Check qboot_log.txt for more details
[ 0.368] Total time: 0.368s
FAILED: qb_flash_singleimage()->sahara_download()->general error

C:\Users\totallyotheruser\Downloads\blankflash_oreo>pause
Press any key to continue . . .

Here is the qboot_log output:

**** Log buffer [000001] 2018-01-09_20:01:02 ****

[ 0.001] Opening device: \\.\COM6
[ 0.002] Detecting device
[ 0.005] ...cpu.id = 94 (0x5e)
[ 0.005] ...cpu.sn = 3591832762 (0xd61704ba)
[ 0.005] Opening singleimage
[ 0.005] Loading package
[ 0.008] ...filename = pkg.xml
[ 0.011] Loading programmer
[ 0.012] ...filename = programmer.elf
[ 0.012] Sending programmer
[ 0.099] ReadFile() failed, GetLastError()=0
[ 0.303] Unexpected command, expecting 3 or 18 or 4, got 1 instead.
[ 0.303] ERROR: sahara_download()->general error
[ 0.303] Check qboot_log.txt for more details
[ 0.303] Total time: 0.304s
[ 0.303]
[ 0.303] qboot version 3.84
[ 0.303]
[ 0.303] DEVICE {
[ 0.303] name = "\\.\COM6",
[ 0.303] flags = "0x64",
[ 0.303] addr = "0x61FE5C",
[ 0.303] sahara.current_mode = "0",
[ 0.303] api.buffer = "0x336E020",
[ 0.303] cpu.serial = "3591832762",
[ 0.303] cpu.id = "94",
[ 0.303] cpu.sv_sbl = "0",
[ 0.303] cpu.name = "MSM8998",
[ 0.303] storage.type = "UFS",
[ 0.303] sahara.programmer = "programmer.elf",
[ 0.303] api.bnr = "0x2E64FD8",
[ 0.303] }
[ 0.303]
[ 0.303]
[ 0.303] Backup & Restore {
[ 0.303] num_entries = 0,
[ 0.303] restoring = "false",
[ 0.303] backup_error = "not started",
[ 0.303] restore_error = "not started",
[ 0.303] }
[ 0.303]
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
i have the same blankflash files and tried them on my bricked device (s) and they never worked. oreo or nougat
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] gbuscrizist:
I am trying some things to see if I can use this in combo with some generated files to be flashable with QPST. I will update in a little bit when I know if I am successful or not.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] vache:
QPST and QFIL uses same "sahara" protocol to connect to device, so if qboot failed i'm not sure you'll have better result. That said, worth a try :)
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] gbuscrizist:
I understand that the Sahara protocol is used, but I was hoping to get some more clarity as what the error was, and the blankflash you provided seems like it is hand made by some one, and needs just a little bit more work to get it functioning. Though they both use the Sahara protocol, it seems that having a partition.xml with a rawprogram0.xml and the patch.xml file sets, that The boot image can be written to an SD card for testing, and we could also potentially get a sweet EDL flashable recovery ROM out of this.

The current blocker that I have is not knowing the exact partition mapping, and sizes of the partitions. Dumping the gpt.bin from official stock ROM and blankflash have led me nowhere, because it relies on some magic bits inside of qboot that are unknown to me, and very difficult to debug the root cause of a failure to flash. I just spent all night to get to the point of knowing sort of where it fails in the process and why. I would love to figure this out, without having to spend the $150 to replace my currently bricked phone, and release it for every one else to use, should they need it.

Here are the reasons why I think it is better to do the QFIL option right now:

https://xdaforums.com/desire-526/orig-development/wip-rom-msm8909-service-rom-source-qpst-t3544178

https://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-create-partition-xml-gpt.1125433/

https://androidforums.com/threads/create-partition-xml-file-manually.1021067/
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Morutimeru:
hello. Don't know if I'm hijacking this thread but don't know where else to ask.

Does this benefit the Sprint variant of the Z2F?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Yes, it does. Invisiblek hasn't gotten the device yet (should get today, weekend or Monday) and he already has been getting sources together on his git to test once it does come in.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
It will be here today
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ibrahim Hadi:
Can the moto z2 force sold in Brazil benefit from this roms when its released?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
Yes
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblek:
Let the fun begin!

https://i.imgur.com/byakoc7.png
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] mineownself:
Exciting:good::good:
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] davehasninjas:
Nice!! That's awesome!! Looks like I got this thing at just the right time.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] JAWheat411:
I have to agree. It was a bit of a change coming from a Note 5. Smaller screen, navigation bar takes up screen, no notification light ( with root you can use it with certain apps, it's behind the front flash). But, I am really liking the phone.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Chrisy8s:
You can get rid of nav bar and use finger print sensor for nav...
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] JAWheat411:
Yeah using that now. Takes some getting used to
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] charlatan01:
Now this is exciting! I don't want to derail the thread entirely, but I have an extra Z2 Force sitting around that, in the right hands could do some good. I would want a few of you to help me select a recipient for it.

Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier.... I've been on an Xperia XZ Premium, but am considering switching back to my OTHER Z2 Force.

Thanks for getting the ball rolling!
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] joemossjr:
I pmed you
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] kenbrownstone:
I said I would put in on the phone earlier but recently had a death and friend hospitalize and actually still is,and didn't have time to check thread in awhile. If anything comes up that I need to donate to later let me know or I can can throw the dev who is doing this some cash for lunch or something..
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmck:
Audio problem?

The OP mentions audio problems. Is there a serious issue with that? I am thinking of buying one now that its $375. Any other issues with this phone?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] john3432:
How you fix 9008?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblek:
http://download.invisiblek.org/nash/unbrick.zip

There's a readme inside there that explains how to use it.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] mookiexl:
Just out of curiosity, can someone tell me what's the big difference/advantages between Moto stock and lineage seeing as that Moto is about as unbranded as it gets when it comes to non Google flagships. I mean I already got Xposed and substratum , plus the fingerprint navigation is just sick if you get use to it (those who like the fling bar from RR no what I mean). Moto's version of ambient display is also an upgrade to the one from lineage. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm pretty content to just have purchased this phone last week with Oreo preinstalled and was able to root and use all my favorite mods plus Dolby and Viper (after several attempts).
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzephi:
Updates pretty much. Moto has been on top of keeping this device up-to-date thus far, but have been lacking after Oreo released for Verizon and T-Mobile. Still waiting on Jan 5th security patch that fixes meltdown and Spectre. Since all CPUs in the last 5 years (some x86 and x64 older) have speculative processing, we would be affected. Most fixes have been done Kernel side, but we have yet to see Moto implement the fix. My nougat kernel has all the kernel side fixes besides the recent bpf fix due to it breaking motomods.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] charlatan01:
I see it as a stepping stone to others TBH. I am looking forward to slimROM and other AOSP variants myself.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] desudecchi:
Hi guys,

I just got this phone and unlocked its bootloader (cool phone for $350). So far development looks dead or am I missing something?
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] mookiexl:
I wouldn't say dead, slow definitely. I came from the awesome v20 were development was slower than any of my previous devices. I think with the price break to under 400 we will definitely see more development in the future. At least we already have snapdragon 835, Oreo, and root.
[Moto Z2 Force  Guides, News, & Discussion] desudecchi:
Is there a secret discord or something where everyone meets up? So used to having at least 20 to 30 different Roms being made that this makes it feel like a ghost town ?

I read that the T-Mobile Oreo update is buggy on another thread and if you upgrade to O then there is no way for now to downgrade to N. Am I understanding it correctly?

PS. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question.