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[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
If you only had the stock Nougat firmware (especially the April 2018 NPJS25.93-14-18 firmware) flashed to your device, please try the April 2018 security patch GPT and bootloader from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=13AuJkn8eelq-wQ5wp7lNQTf7kT7_lLwI

Afterwards, I would strongly recommend to NOT use OTA updates until you have flashed the NPJS25.93-14-18 firmware from here: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138 You do not have to relock the bootloader, but if you do not flash the same firmware as your GPT/bootloader, you risk hard bricking, particularly if you downgraded. A main reason of bricks in this manner is because you don't downgrade your bootloader whilst downgrading; when using OTA updates, you run the risk of overwriting your newer bootloader with an older version, which is what causes the hard bricks. Thus, by flashing the same firmware version as your GPT/bootloader, you reduce the chances of a hard brick since your device is all on the same firmware.

If you used the Oreo soak test OTA at any point, I don't know if we can rescue your device at this point - the above GPT/bootloader may not work. The currently available GPT/bootloader files are only from Nougat stock firmwares. There is currently no Oreo stock ROM firmware and as such no GPT/bootloader files for stock Oreo/devices updated to stock Oreo. You won't be able to flash GPT/bootloader files onto your device older than your current bootloader as you've found out.
[General Questions and Answers] solusain:
we know how it gets bricked with wrong preloader, i just happened fast and i forgot to uncheck that box out. when i connect the phone to Win7, and i check the device manager, isee an icon with name of Mtk .... ...., screen doesnt turn on, at all, i dont think its charging too, i have backed up its old firmware, before i flash, now i only need a split moment to get pass the wall.

its now a week that im working on this piece of metal, done few things, looking for ways so i can unbreak this,

1) sp flash tools done with all possible combination of keys at the start of flash, didnt work so i checked for a box that can do,

2) found out Cm2 dongle can and i bought it, trying it, it says evertime, on different actions,(flash, format, read file, wipe preloader, well ever possible keys i tested) didnt work with an error

"cm2 memory-emmc validate fail"

after that comes another line saying initialling memory.

and there was another way for cm2 dongle, it was miracle boot cable. i made it myself, again no luck.

3) i did use tp too, i connected Kcolo point after i hit the flash button to body, for a momnet, sometimes does the trick, not in this case though. searched some more and came across a post in Xda forums, someone claiming to connect Kcolo point to something (i only could think thats backup battery, didn't specify in the post, just a picture) for more than 5 second and some other stuff that i couldn't understand.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32424838&postcount=616

this is so far i could do anything, and honestly i i donno what else to do, or how can i not damage this phone. thank you so much for taking the time to read/answering my Question here. appreciated

https://photos.app.goo.gl/0yRyBCLbzINFtzVw1

this is the picture of the phone, from inside
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jitter77:
My gf broke her galaxy s7 by dropping it. The screen is totally black, but the phone starts up and what not ( can hear the noises). I had the insurance through AT&T so the replacement phone was only $112. Anyways is there anyway to enable USB debugging on the phone from the PC. I have downloaded minimal Adb and fast boot, but when I open up the prompt and typed in "ADB shell." It said no devices or emulators found. The phone is showing up as a G930A on my PC, but when I goto access it everything is blank. I have tried Dr fone (does not support S7) and smart switch. Is there anyway to get into this phone. I am trying to make sure I have all her info saved before shipping the phone back.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
I know of no way to enable USB debugging without a working screen. If the phone has a passcode, this will reduce the likelihood of being able to enable the debug option.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jitter77:
There is no passcode, but based on your info and what I have been finding searching around no one seems to think its really possible.

Thanks
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pranaypathole:
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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] GuestX00809:
Hi, I'm desperately searching for the Black HTC 3G Video Dialer Pad.

I know that a few 6.1 Roms are using this Dialer, so can someone please post a cab File?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] KDKobes:
Don't know it you found what you are looking for yet, but here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=365629

Nobody has replied probably because its easy to find and they want you to search for it next time.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] speedo:
These two skin are similar to the original one.

Are there any Kaiser/Diamond style skins which are applicable in wm6.1?

When I use the one which is for wm 6.0 in wm 6.1, the 2G dial key becomes dial record.

Any solution for this problem or any Kaiser/Diamond style skins which are applicable in wm6.1?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] milkyjoeedy:
Thank YOU

thank you working fine on my MDA vario II
[General Topics] MoeKyawThu991:
Hello, please help me to root LG G5 LS992 nougat unlocked. I wants to root this us version LG G5 ls992 in android 7.0(nougat). Please help me. Thank you!
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] inferno9200:
I was looking here for changing animation of eui , though i found a way to change the le logo , but do anyone know to change this?:rolleyes:
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] TanMandeep:
Yes you can just get a bootanim zip and replace eui by it
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] inferno9200:
Can u help me on that , like link or something?
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] mayank07:
Hii

Note - your device must be rooted to change your boot animation

1)To do so you need a root explorer (like es file explorer)

2)Download boot animation that u like .

3) open root explorer and Grant root permission

4) now go to device (simply slide from left side )

5) search for system > media > u will see that there's already a bootanimation.zip simply rename it . (Don't delete it )

6) and move the zip file to media that you've downloaded and rename it to bootanimation.zip ...

Now you've changed ur boot animation .....u can check it just reboot ur device..???..
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] smarty1:
Yes, But You must be rooted but since you asked about it I assume u already did that. So just head over to "Play Store" and search for app named Boot animation changer "Developer""Jrummy", And U can easily change the boot animation.

There is also one other method go to System/media and replace bootanimation. zip file with the one you wanna change your animation to and reboot.But this process is big. So just try the app.There is also a thread for changing the boot logos n recovery log.
[LeEco Le 1S Themes, Apps, and Mods] xXJAYAADITYAXx:
Boot Animation Change for EUI "(letv/leeco 1s)"

Download The Required File.

1-Make sure your device is rooted

2-Download the boot animation file

3-Get into the recovery or flash it using Flashify

4-Install the zip

5-Reboot

6-Enjoy

Warning--------

1-Please do not download the boot animation zip provided in the forum which is posted by (idoit) He just bricked my phone when I flashed It. It just hard brickes the phone and the preloader gets corrupt.

2-Its best to Flash the zip file with TWRP Recovery (Assuming your using Letv 1s)

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE/BRICK, ETC.

I hope my post helps any query please ping me.

Regards,

Jayaaditya

(Letv 1s, LeEco Le2, Moto E4 Plus, HTC DESIRE 616, HTC Desire 620G, MI 5A):good:
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] Arvindnishad:
My le 2 x526 bricked

How to unbrick

Please help me guys....
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] princeasi:
Hey try this if you haven't resolved your issue. https://xdaforums.com/le-2/how-to/repair-hard-bricked-phone-x52x-sd-t3648348
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] darksouls124:
to me is saying " please don´t contain black space in tool path!" and i don´t know wath to do, please help me.
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] tsongming:
That is a problem with the path.

Copy paste the file path by navigating to main.xml,

Right click, choose properties, now you should see the file path.

Highlight file path, and copy.

Go back to Flash program and paste the path with the mouse.

No more path issues.
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] darksouls124:
error

It´s doing the same!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] skibnik:
Just bought a note 8 N950fd it was working fine for a few days but now I have no network signal no data signal when I try to scan for networks it gives error while searching for network when I try to select automatically I get unable to connect try again later message. I've tried using another Sim tested my Sim on my old phone and used another Sim form my brothers phone and factory reset with no luck. fixing the problem. I'm with Public mobile in Canada .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
How did you get the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] skibnik:
Well I found out what the problem is. I checked the IMEI on Public Mobile and it came back stolen. I purchased it off of Amazon the seller was Firstronic, fortunately it's covered by Amazon Prime so I'll be getting a full refund.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Normally a blacklisted phone from another country should work I heard.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] skibnik:
When I looked at the ad on Amazon there was two other verified customers who also complained about receiving stolen phones as well. Too bad I didn't read all the reviews before I purchased my phone. Amazon has pulled the seller from their merchants list.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 18pcs:
I got this thinking I am buying the best machine available for streaming and from day once , have been plagued by problems.

First on opening the unit, the AC adapter was faulty. It turned out to be a piece of plastic stuck between the contacts.

Anyway I solved that problem on my own as shipper refused to entertain any claims outside the USA.

Then when it finally got going, I noticed most apps had loading circles going around, and were waiting to download. Tried everything possible and they would not move ahead . Finally cleared cache and data on the Google Play Store app and the app started downloading for precisely one application then it stopped and again same circling. I had to clear data on the Play store app every time to update each and every app on the machine.

Then i couldnt find my favorite apps in the app store. Turns out , Shield does not support. Ok, no problem, i said lets compromise and move on.

Downloaded MX Player Pro from the Play Store and sat down to watch a 1080p movie on the USB drive and again the loading circle popped up on the screen. Buffering on a 1080p file from a usb 3.0 flash drive !!! I copied the file onto the HDD and again the same problem. I had no idea how to watch this movie, BTW had watched it a night before perfectly on my Alphawise H96 Pro+.

Then one by one all the apps started crashing.

I decided to do a factory restore which lasted 2,5 hours. After restore, same problem, all apps crashing.

I do not have anything connected to the Shield , no usb drive. no air mouse, nothing. Both ports are empty.

The surprising thing is even Google play store crashes , also the Lean back Launcher and the system crashes.

I called up Nvida support and they say we do not support the Shield as you are not in the USA. Guys, even the chinese from Aliexpress support you and give a replacement if item is faulty. All they ask is a video showing the problem. In todays times, there are going to be non us customers buying from the Usa, you need to support them also.

Stuck with a Lemon.

Cannot even sell it off as whoever buys it from me will throw it back in my face. The dam thing is just a few days old.

Havent slept three nights, trying to solve the problem, got finally tired and have connected the Alphawise to the TV and Shield goes back into the box

There are lots of other people complaining about similar issues but no fixes from Nvidia ?

If someone can please suggest something which I can try, I will be highly obliged. Else I am stuck with a $300 paper weight.

I did a Full Reset (2.5 hours) once and a Fast reset , hoping it would solve the problem. But no luck.

Please help, someone, please.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DreadfulDrummer:
Wow, that sounds like a whole lotta suck.

Sorry to hear you had such hardship.

My Pro model had the blurry Recommendations section, which was a symptom of the faulty harddisk, for ages (before I knew about the mass RMA they had) and, one day, the Shield stopped responding to input, even from the capacitive power button on the device itself.

So I pulled the plug but it wouldn't turn back on afterwards.

I applied for a replacement here:

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/home

Where'd you get yours?

I'd purchased mine as soon as it was released through the US Amazon - I couldn't wait the extra month or so for it to be released in Europe :D

Despite this, they processed the replacement. I sent it off to the Netherlands, if I recall correctly, and they returned the refurbished unit shortly afterwards, which has been working fine ever since; all the useless recommendations load quickly and there's no slow down or stuttering like I'd experienced before. I also got a new controller in the box with it and an EU plug. :good:

Anyways, my point is that it shouldn't matter where it was purchased. Try that link and see if you can't get it sorted.

I wish you the best!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dk1keith:
I have the 2017 shield pro. and all though I wouldn't say it has been a nightmare, it hasn't been without its problems; such as apps randomly not responding with a message saying close the app or wait...slow down of apps opening at all to include settings not opening...streaming apps to include Netflix not playing or simply force closing...even Leanback Launcher stopping with the message Leanback Launcher has stopped...close or wait....I finally bit the bullet after posting on this forum and getting no response and did a wipe of data and dalvic from TWRP and re-flashed the 6.1 or 6.2 firmware. It seems to be running smooth so far. Got my shield from amazon. wouldn't expect this many problems from a $300 device that claims to be the best on the market. When it works without problems it is a great device!

Hope you get it sorted out. If nothing else works, it may be worth it to fastboot boot TWRP if you have an unlocked bootloader...wipe data and dalvic and install the 6.1 firmware update.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polosolo:
Real sorry to here you had so many problems Mate. Hope they sort it for you ....But if they fail to deliver (which they really should not, Take no excuses from them ,Polite but firm)

You have the option to get a Donner clone from a thread based in these forums ,along with further help in the threads below.

https://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/development/nvidia-shield-tv-ssd-t3402580

https://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/general/guide-migrate-to-ssd-hdd-size-satv-pro-t3440195

I would almost Guarantee that it is your Hard drive at fault ...as your descriptive clearly points to this as the culprit.

I have read a number of post and comments in them threads ,and it is invaluable ... I am Dam sure many will bend over backwards to help you out.

Real shame the same can not be said concerning NVIDIA ...Hopefully they see your Dilemmas and respond dutifully.

Good Luck!

Best Regards,
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] depakjan:
Hi All,

All of a sudden google photos has stopped working and i can never get it work , i have searched around the net and tried almost all of the solutions, still no go, it wont fetch photos from photos.google.com nor it would back up photos, it gets stuck in "getting photos", sometime it gets past but does not download the photos from cloud.

I tried google photos in my old note 4 and it works great there, so i added google photos in my secure folder of s8 plus and to my surprise it works perfectly in secure folder but from secure folder it is not able to backup photos , i gave up and did a full reset of my phone and unfortunately even after a full reset :confused: , still its not working .. WTF!!!!!

i am not sure what is going on, can someone help please
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cledee:
If your pictures are in the sd card DCIM folder move them to internal DCIM folder and try un-mounting the sd card and see if this works. I have to un-mount sd-card everytime I want to backup, I've notified Google of this but they don't seem to care.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] depakjan:
Thanks but my pics are only in Internal memory DCIM folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cledee:
It doesn't matter, un-mount your sd card to see if Google Photos starts to find your photos. It will also backup if you have new photos. It happened to me and even after a reset it would get stuck on getting photos.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] depakjan:
Wow this definitely worked :), but what is the problem though, can i not have the SD card mounted for google photos to work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] depakjan:
Anyone have any workaround for the SD Card issue
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panup310:
So Friends I recently Bought Nexus 6 Refurbished from Ebay. I noticed some screen burning on Statusbar,Navigation bar and burning on Google widget too.

Any Solution to remove screen burning on Nexus 6 ?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Buy a new screen.

There are apps on the Play Store that claim to fix AMOLED screens, but if the burn-in is too bad they won't help. I believe your device is at that point, thus my recommendation above.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaGgY_42o:
Like the poster above said, replace the screen. 3+ years and mine has noticable burn in even tho I frequently change the size and placement of anything static. If your not experienced in repair get one with the frame included as it will be much harder without a pre-assembled screen+frame. Also if the battery hasn't been replaced now would be a great time to do it, they are relatively cheap. I replaced mine Q1 2017, got lucky imo, having it last as long as it did with the way I use it lol. iFixit has excellently detailed step-by-step guides on how to replace screen/battery, I've had mine fully apart more times than I can remember, it's a durable phone with lots of metal, long as you take your time I don't think you can hurt it (baring static discharge of course) lol.

Or just live with it as the Nexus 6 is still, imo, an excellent phone with great potential after unlocking/rooting. You can also lower or use auto brightness as burn in would be less noticable the lower the brightness.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] paul222008:
I got this OTA notification earlier today

Im on Nougat 7.1.2 December 1 Security Patch

Rooted with Magisk 15.3 Stable

Thru Boot Twrp only

I have Stock recovery.

How can i update to oreo thru my OTA notification w/out losing my current data/s ?

Any assistance would kindly appreciated

Thank you XDA :)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Alanjameson99:
Follow this thread

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/help/forgot-phone-rooted-tapped-download-t3740661/page2
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] paul222008:
Can i install it thru ota?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Alanjameson99:
Magisk "claims" to be ota foolproof according to this doc:

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md

But not everyone has able to do it successfuly. Try it yourself and see if it works. Use it at your own risk as some people have went to boot loop.

---------- Post added at 06:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:45 AM ----------

BTW here is my personal experience with Magisk:

I installed magisk without twrp (using modified boot.img). I didn't installed any modules. Since my phone system has been modified using magisk I was not able to get the ota. So, to get the ota I followed a YouTube video in which I had to uninstall magisk using uninstall.zip, flash stock boot.img, relock bootloader and resetted my phone. After several days I received OTA (remember my system is now unrooted and magisk uninstalled). The update download but at the step it gave me an error "installation failed".

The reason is simple, installing magisk modules system partitions and now you can't install OTA's. The only option which was left to me is by downloading stock stable Oreo rom from mi global website and flashing it using mi flash. Hopefully, now my system is in it's native state and I will be able to install future updates. The current stable tomorrow is the up-to-date with January security patch hence I didn't had to update.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] princekingkhan:
Hi to all.

I have an sharp model sh-01g . is any one know how to root it.

I had also tryed root 360,king root,farma root, I root,kingoroot but root fail. any solution it have snap dragon processor.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Augustoandro:
Search for this thread, it generally works for most devices:

[GUIDE]Unlocking Bootloader and Rooting Micromax Q394
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] xxqxpxx:
greetings ,

so i downloaded the jan OTA and installed it ( oem unlocked ) the device kept rebooting then it booted and i entered my pin then after that it goes to my lockscreen hangs there for a second then reloads android one animation and it goes like this . any ideas why ? and how to fix it
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] KalolParty:
Just do a clean flash using Miflash. The Oreo fastboot image is out and it'll take 10 minutes
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] xxqxpxx:
okay now when i leave it for a while it goes to recovery and says i should factory data reset. will this remove my files on the internal storage ? of yes how can i take the files off the phone ?

also is flashing a whole rom image through fast boot from here removes the data on internal storage ?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] coremania:
Flash twrp if possible and wipe data, no factory reset. May you are able to boot and backup your internal to PC. After that do a complete clean install.

Edit: or try dirty from here

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a1/development/tool-aosp-8-0-ql1515-dec-8-2017-t3722184
[LG G6 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pranaypathole:
Fuchsia OS – Google’s new operating system under development which is based on Flutter SDK, it has got a “Card” like UI with more focus on minimalism. A few months ago, its preview app was released by the developers known as Armadillo for Fuchsia. It was just to see how the new OS from google will look like and was pretty much unusable.

I made a video on how to get Fuchsia OS on any Android, in which I used Nova Launcher Prime, KLWP, Tasker, Secure Settings, Substratum and Pixel Icon Pack. So I basically made a working, fully functional theme of Google's Latest OS in development Fuchsia OS.

Mod Edit
[LG G6 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Rayman96:
how it is related to G6? That's clutter
[LG G6 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Negan:
It's not. He is trying to get you tube subscribers lol!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ansamech:
I'm trying to hide the emergency call button on my lockscreen, I've looked everywhere and haven't found a way, if anyone has any suggestions that would be sweet. Also curious about hiding the "swipe up to unlock" dialogue as well. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!