yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G4 Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Ayan Uchiha Choudhury:
am planning to take aoscp after my exams are over. So unless you are still developing the rom, [MENTION=8161787]richard-willes[/MENTION] are you okay if i carry on the development!! Kindly ping me if you are not okay with it please
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] johnhaide:
Hi guys...I am stuck with unlocked bootloader while installing Google camera which failed. But now oem unlocking is greyed out...I couldn't proceed for Google camera app without oem unlocking.plz help me to fix this. thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] KDash4:
Just go to the Gcam thread and there is a manual way to install gcam. One of the steps in the end is Bootloader lock. It is a simple ADB command.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] johnhaide:
Plz share the link. I couldn't find sir
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] johnhaide:
Oem unlocking greyed out

My own unlocking is greyed out...can't proceed with gcam installation
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] flex1911:
Just reboot to fastboot and do "fastboot oem lock".
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] johnhaide:
System is heavily destroyed message appears

I did as you said but at the end there appeared an error message on phone screen,system destroyed heavily...but bootloader is locked..
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] CoolPlushBear:
To unlock boot loader: fastboot oem unlock

To lock: fastboot oem lock
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Manishshaw:
Mi a1 slots

Sir,

I want to know about the slots in mi a1.

What is the work of slot a and slot b.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] CoolPlushBear:
What do you mean? The physical SIM/sad card slots?

You could either insert 2 SIM cards or an SD card.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] oreo27:
While this is a bit off topic, I'll try to ELY5.

Basically, Slot_A and Slot_B are two separate partitions on our devices typically used for realtime OTA Updates. It shouldn't affect bootloader unlocking as far as I know.

Here's the more technical answer:

https://source.android.com/devices/tech/ota/ab/
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Downloading123:
Dear Community,

My objective is to install Cerberus (an anti theft app) as a system app.

What I did and worked fine:

*Flash TWRP (latest version)

*Root using Magisk (latest version)

*Install Magisk Manager + Systemizer module

*Use Systemizer to install Cerberus apk in /System-priv apps folder

Now I wanted to test a Factory Reset (as a thief would do obviously):

Settings -> Backup & Reset -> Factory Data Reset

When I do that the phone reboots and TWRP opens and runs some OpenRecoveryScript

Then the phone restarts and nothing seems to have changed? All user installed apps are still there etc.

I'm running the latest available update for the Oneplus 5T.

Anyone has an idea why my phone behaves like this?

And any suggestion on how to make cerberus survive factory resets?

I just installed TWRP to make cerberus a system app, I plan on using custom recovery once everything is in place (cerberus as an unwipable system app)

Greetings,

Down...
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Dazed No More:
You already have a custom recovery installed
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Downloading123:
So if I reflash stock recovery I will be able to factory reset from the phone settings menu?

And Cerberus will be kept since it's a system app right?
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Squabl:
Factory reset clears up the data partition and it needs the default recovery in order to work. You can flash it back if you don't need the TWRP anymore but if your phone is encrypted the thief would have a hard time getting into the TWRP without a password.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] OhioYJ:
This is not correct, or needs clarification. TWRP, is NOT password protected. When you are encrypted it needs a password to decrypt the data, not a password to enter TWRP. You are free to enter TWRP by hitting cancel at the password screen. From that point the "thief" could wipe the phone and your data. He could not access your data though. If your phone was not encrypted, he could easily remove your pin codes, password, and finger prints, etc, and then boot your phone and use it. This is why encryption is important.

TWRP has stated they will never have password protection as there is no point it's easy to just flash a new recovery. As a thief would do even if you flash a stock recovery.

You can protect your data, but a thief that knows what they are doing is going to wipe the device pretty easily.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Downloading123:
Thanks for the reply because I learned a few thinks, now I know that factory reset doesn't work with a custom recovery!

But will a Factory Reset with Stock Recovery work normally? Will it keep my Cerberus app in System-priv folder?

Because I don't care about my data, I would just want to recover my phone :) .

An unknowing thief would simply reset the phone without checking if cerberus is present as a system app. That's why my question!

EDIT:

I uninstalled Magisk and restored stock recover. I rebooted and Cerberus was still on the phone (as a System App)

After that I did a Factory Reset (from phone settings) and after the reset Cerberus was gone...

So I suppose Android Oreo (Or OxygenOS) factory reset also resets the system apps?

If that's the case, how would I have an app survive factory reset?

(I remember on previous versions I could keep cerberus even after a factory reset)
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] OhioYJ:
By default Cerberus could not, it would not be in the play store if it would survive a factory reset. Things like that essentially get flagged "malware" in googles eyes whether it be for "good" reasons or not. Second for it to be able to do this, it would need to have root privileges which most users would not have. Second what you are after is going to stop dumb thieves, anyone who really flashes the thing, is going to wipe out what ever you have done anyways. Granted I guess most people aren't going to go grab a factory image, or the unbrick tool and reflash it, but perhaps I'm wrong, I'm not a phone thief, so I don't know what goes on in that world.

I take it you are moving it to a system folder using a root browser? I honestly don't know how to accomplish what you are trying to do.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Downloading123:
Well, it has been possible because I have done it in the past, I am wondering if it is possible to do it know.

I had Cerberus installed on the Galaxy S5 of my brother (as a system app). His phone got stolen, 3 months later it shows up again.

Phone had been reset but Cerberus was still working. So I went to the police and we recovered the phone (It was like a real police thriller :) ).

The way I tried (as stated in OP):

I moved Cerberus to a system folder using 'Systemizer' module from Magisk.

I tried browsing the source of the factory reset code here:

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/bootable/recovery/+/android-8.0.0_r36/recovery.cpp

I can see nothing that points to the /System partition getting reset aswell.

* FACTORY RESET

* 1. user selects "factory reset"

* 2. main system writes "--wipe_data" to /cache/recovery/command

* 3. main system reboots into recovery

* 4. get_args() writes BCB with "boot-recovery" and "--wipe_data"

* -- after this, rebooting will restart the erase --

* 5. erase_volume() reformats /data

* 6. erase_volume() reformats /cache

* 7. finish_recovery() erases BCB

* -- after this, rebooting will restart the main system --

* 8. main() calls reboot() to boot main system

Maybe it's a modification brought in OxygenOS?

This topic is getting interesting :o
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] OhioYJ:
So out of curiosity I tried this on my phone with a different method, and different app. As an experiment, I just used a terminal emulator, and moved the entire folder to the system/app location using a root browser. Then factory reset my phone with TWRP, wiped cache, and dalvik, booted back up, didn't login to anything, and the terminal emulator was still there.
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] Downloading123:
Yes, that is what I had too... (read previous posts).

But this will NOT work if you put that app in system while rooted, uninstall magisk(aka unroot) and then put back STOCK RECOVERY (else factory reset won't work from phone settings).

If you reset TWRP then only data and cache are wiped, but if you use STOCK RECOVERY and reset from phone settings, app will be gone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JakeOrth:
Hi.

I have a Nexus 7 2012, Android 4.2.2 . I installed Timur rom. It's ok.

But I havent the google play to download apps. I'll try to download some apk, but they don't run. Maybe is the problem because they aren't with my android version?

Please, can I help me? I need to get this app. Thanks, regards

Juan
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JakeOrth:
anybody?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JakeOrth:
Solved!!!

I got an zip file of Gapps and installed by recovery
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Questions & Answers] Kiwironic:
Just wondering if anybody has managed to get SailfishOS v2.1.4.13 to work on our beloved Zuk Z2 (plus)

I am planning to give it a try with Dual boot with my Everyday Oreo ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] howie411:
Just ordered a Note 8, which will be replacing my S7 Edge. I had the S7 Edge for 2 years and didn't use a screen protector. The screen still looks great. I've read while the Note has Gorilla Glass 5, its harder to crack but scratches easier. Is that the case? And if so would it be recommended to use a protector on the Note 8? I've looked up a lot on Amazon and pretty much all have horrible reviews.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GuestK00136:
Yes, from my experience, the Note 8s scratch easier. More so than my S7 or S7 Edge ever did.

The 'Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories' would be the best place to start as there is a vast amount of first-hand experiences.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Agreed. Put a screen protector on the Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
I have my note 8 since November, and not a single scratch, no peeling paint, I think it depends ultimately of enviroment factors, and handling, as some say it scratches easily despite having care, and others have no scratches so far
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] xDreDz:
I currently have peeling paint on the sides and scratches on the screen and im super careful with my devices. My s7e was smooth AF and it didnt even have a screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
Well, when I got my previous device (note 7) I encountered the same posts, some suffering scratches "out of the blue" , and others reporting many scratches despite beeing careful, ond others (including me) with zero scratches, many people think that scratches appear only by contact with sharp metallic objects, or drops, but in fact, many scratches are made by very tiny particles of dust or sand, if the screen has these particles, and it is cleaned dry, the result will be scratches! Even clean looking fingers at first sight (but impregnated with dust) can scratch the screen, I always use a cleaning solution and a microfiber that I keep in a ziplock so it wont gather dust, in this way, the only scratches in all the devices I have had, have been made by accidental drops , so, ultimately the scratches appear in relation as to how you handle the device and how you take care of it, All those people claiming "I dont know why my phone has scratches, I baby it, put a case since day one", etc, in reality seek some comfort saying this note 8 has an "easily scratchable screen" the issue about peeling paint is another matter, there I think is batch related
[MX Player] zubairmunir263:
want latest software for qmobile i6 and how to install it
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Kindly open https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad in your browser or in Google Play app to get the latest version of the MX Player for your device.
[P3600 Software Upgrading] GuestD2026:
Hello

For first i had installed 1.30 oilpro and Radio 1.50xxx

Than i had installed SSPL.

Is it normaly that when im flashing rom apears the bootloader sspl (by des), and when i enter the bootloader manualy i see the oilpro 1.30 ecc.

the only problem is that the rom update aborts after starting bootloader, and i must restart the setup in bootloader mode.

How to reset the phone to original Bootloader and radio, and where to find it?

Need i SSPL or can i work only whit spl (Oilpro)??

What are the kommands to reset and format it complete in original status?

Sorry by my bad english
[P3600 Software Upgrading] sspslv:
i'd also like to know

Your english is good.

I also have some problem to upgrade the rom.

I did so many test, that like you I'd like to go back to intial satge.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=377502

Let's wait some help
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] bahasomunkiran:
Hi.

I'm using A3 2017. Today (I didn't change any setting) my phone started to vibrate. Example: When I holding down notifications, holding the power button, long pressing to a whatsapp message.

My device is not rooted.

Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] Guillaume3441:
Hi,

What's the problem? You're experienced "haptic feedback" this is not a problem, every Android devices have haptic feedback when you hold on something.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] bahasomunkiran:
That wasn't being before. 1 or 2 weeks ago, ı rebooted the device. Then it starts. My father is using S8+ (7.0 Nougat) and at his phone, that is not being
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] bot_rosco:
Has anyone been able to get android pay working after flashing 8.0 firmware and rooting? If so could you talk through how you did it?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] jiggyman:
I have working Android Pay with Android One stock rooted firmware. I'm running the XT1900-1 Retail Edition. What have you done so far?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] Neffy27:
[MENTION=232663]jiggyman[/MENTION] - Are you on Nougat or Oreo?
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] jiggyman:
I'm running the Android One Oreo firmware.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] bot_rosco:
Just today a new magisk update was released which has allowed me to use Google pay :D. Anyone else who has been having issues and is using root (magisk) ensure you are using version 16
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] smmankad:
I OTA'd to 8.0 (I have the X4 Retail/Non-Fi version) and Android Pay is broken. It was working just fine on Nougat. Any pointers? TIA.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] edufur:
Are you using Magisk for your root? If not, that's what you need. So remove your other root method like SUPERSU or whatever, then use the systemless root like magisk.

It is working for me.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] smmankad:
Thank you - I was considering Magisk, but I'm not rooted at all (I'm on stock, re-locked bootloader - I re-flashed stock after playing around with unlocking the bootloader, TWRP, etc.). Is it because of the re-flash? I am able to OTA successfully, but Root Checker says "CTS Profile Match: Failed" for Safety Net. I suspect that's the issue, but have no clue about solving it. Googling isn't much help either (all answers point to Magisk - I'm okay with that, if that's a guaranteed solution, as I'm dreading having to lose data when I unlock the bootloader to install TWRP and Magisk). I'm pretty certain I'm missing something as it looks as though I am one of the few whose Pay isn't working. I even tried the Fi ROM, with same problem (OTA works, but Pay doesn't. Same CTS Profile Match error). This issue is driving me insane :) (Everything else works great and I love this device!)
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] edufur:
Going back to stock and relocking the bootloader should have google pay back up and running with no issues. If you are having issues, I would be concerned that the return to stock did not work. In any case, if you want to return to a rooted rom, you obviously need to unlock the bootloader and then just make sure you choose Magisk as your option for root. But for me personally, I would not go this route until you can get a factory rom with locked bootloader working again. Otherwise, even if you go the magisk route, it might not work due to your current situation.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] smmankad:
The funny thing is that the re-flash was done using 7.1.1 stock ROM found here - https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/RETAIL/ (I used the 26.83-34-0-1 and then OTA'd up to 8.0/March 2017 from there). Pay was working on 7.1.1. Right after the last 8.0 OTA, it broke. I used the standard fastboot flash and flashed all files in the right order. What stumps me is that there was no issue in 7.1.1... Only after OTA did it break. Can you point me to the ROM I should use just to make sure I didn't pick a bad one? (I tried so many in my attempt to solve this that I really need a second set of eyes to tell me if I'm going wrong somewhere).

---------- Post added at 03:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:17 AM ----------

PS: Also, is there a way I can start from a clean slate, I mean, phone :) ? Some way I can do a hard wipe and then flash stock? I'm sure something is mucked up currently, so a clean flash would be best.
[Moto X4 Questions & Answers] smmankad:
My investigation here: https://xdaforums.com/moto-x4/development/moto-x4-firmware-stock-7-1-1-t3693145/page13#post76610643
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] xXThor77Xx:
Hey,

can anyone tell me about their RMA-Experience with ZTE Germany?

Especially how long it takes them to repair the device and send it back, as they mention ~12 days on their website.

The headphone jack on mine is broken (exactly like mentioned in this thread) but i'm still hesitating to send it in,

because I can't/don't want to be 12 days without a smartphone...
[ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers] marcus.linkenbach:
My repair in july last year took 8 weeks. ?

Gesendet von meinem ZTE A2017G mit Tapatalk
[prjkt.io] progro420:
To whom it may concern.

I Recently picked up a Galaxy S8 Active and tried to install substratum to find that it only gives a system UI force close upon reboot when Itried to apply a theme even when the theme said it was successfully built with no problems.

Any solutions? No support for the s8 ACTIVE?

Thank you in advance
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
Sources

Recovery: https://github.com/RedWolfRecovery/rw_recovery

Device tree: https://github.com/RedWolfRecovery-Xiaomi-Devices/android_device_xiaomi_capricorn

Screenshots: Here
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] JustAimz:
Not Booting...

When I try to boot in recovery, my phone is restarting or remain on black screen....
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jigs4wkiller:
Same here
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jpg3927:
is it based on twrp 3.2.1-1?
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Rayquaza:
It wont booting up same as others
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] KnarrePete:
Sounds promising
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] James Blode:
Black screen when booting to recovery....feels like screen is on but absolutley black....
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
Yes, Official trees
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
New build:

Please test

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754462280
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] James Blode:
Tested it just minute ago....and....phone is rebooting to system....without any logo or black screen....just rebooting.....idk....maybe doing something not right....but flashing it in twrp official 3.2.1.1 like recovery....like always ....mi5s 3/64....with MIUIPRO....stock kernel....and magisk....now am going to flash some aosp rom with official twrp...and test with it....
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
Thanks for test.

No need to re-test, It can't be related to rom :(
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
[MENTION=7608365]James Blode[/MENTION]

The last build

Based on cofface tree

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569955683
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] James Blode:
In miui that too not working....but anyway....now im trying it on the oreo RR 6.0.0 Unofficial....maybe there it works?....thank you by the way for hard work....this is really cool twrp modification project...
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] flynk:
I confirm the reboot into the system, your recovery does not work.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
[MENTION=7608365]James Blode[/MENTION]

Final Build :(

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754462557
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Rotpeter:
Thanks for all your effort, dear dev. The final build does not seem to work for me, though. After the redwolf splash screen the screen goes dark and I'm thrown back to the system booting. My device is a capricorn 3/64.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] yshalsager:
Okay, even I don't have a device to test, I got many requests to make this recovery and I did, but unfortunately, It can't boot well!

Basically, It MUST work as I used TWRP official trees. But It seems like there's something wrong.

So, this project is ABANDONED now.

Sources are in [URL="https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75649176&postcount=2]this post[/URL] if anyone decided to continue

Thread Closed!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] anth0nymDROID:
I have both and I can sell one which one should stay?
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] Windforce0511:
Pixel XL for yourself.
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] HKSpeed:
sell the one you'll get more money for
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] hs307:
Let the Pixel stay!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] cheeze.keyk:
Pixel XL!
[LG G6 Guides, News, & Discussion] endva3:
Pixel XL. Latest android, great photos..
[Magisk] ScottIsMyName:
There is a pull request to unlink /sbin/su. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/pull/374

It seems there are many apps that do a naive check for /sbin/su in your $PATH that enables them to detect root even with the programs hidden with MagiskHide. Two examples of this are Qiwi and Microsoft InTune (which is used for all of their Office 365 apps).

I have tested a pull request that unlinks /sbin/su, and that works fine, however when unhiding, it doesn't get restored. I think it would be a good idea to have that as an option, or make it always do that. The current problem I have with re-linking it, is that in the procedure that relinks the things that were unlinked during hide, we don't know what the actual binary name is because it is masked in /root. (See the procedure hide_done in native/jni/magiskhide/proc_monitor.c ).

I have tried symlinking to /sbin/magisk but for whatever reason that doesn't seem to work. I believe it needs to be symlinked to /root/<magiskbinaryname>, which as of 15.4 is scrambled and not stored anywhere (that I know of).
[Magisk] Didgeridoohan:
I'm curious... What happens if you add a terminal emulator to the Hide list and then run:

which su

Edit: On a normal Magisk install that is, not one with the above pull request.
[Magisk] ScottIsMyName:
Do you have a suggested terminal emulator? AFAIK, the terminal emulators don't behave the same way as a normal process would...they have their own $PATH variable set. For example, if i echo $PATH in termux, I get the following:

/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin:/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/applets

Not sure how to hide root from an adb shell either. I tried blocking com.android.shell in MagiskHide, but I could still use su from adb shell.

In MagiskManager, I set su access to Apps Only (instead of ADB + shell), and then I could not become root with adb. Performing a "which su" in that terminal responds with "/sbin/su".

I did a pretty thorough analysis of how the apps are detecting root in this post:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74538345&postcount=85