yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] devdawg8:
You need to install Odin on your PC and flash a stock rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] YumiStar:
So my phone isnt using stock rom already? So i presume the firmware i downloaded last night is also custom rom then.. Where do i get hold of an official firmware?

Thanks for replying btw
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] devdawg8:
It is using a stock rom, but it is in download mode. May I ask what device you have?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] YumiStar:
Ok after like 40 mins i did take the risk of taking out the battery as i'd assume my phone wouldn't be doing anything in its state. It rebooted again but still suffering from the issues i mentioned previously.

Im guessing this wouldnt be the last time this will happen and probably will see this screen again in future.

I own a Galaxy Note edge. Unlocked, Bought in england
[Magisk] Bitmixer:
Hi all,

I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.

I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.

I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.

Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?

Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
[Magisk] madbat99:
Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
[Magisk] Ev0luti0n_:
Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.

Give a look at f-droid app store and xposed itself, on the download tab. There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663

Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.

Anything just give me a shout. It's good to know I am not alone! [emoji108][emoji56]
[Magisk] Bitmixer:
Thanks for your reply, madbat.

I have seen the new permission management in oreo. Please understand that to me it is important that not an app developer decides what I can deny but I want to be able to make that decision myself. Moreover, as far as my knowledge goes, android does not allow to deny network access to apps when I deem they shouldn't have any business on my uplink. Most importantly this applies for any Amazon apps and most apps from their store. All of them are trying to phone home every few minutes(!).
[Magisk] Bitmixer:
I had hoped I am not alone :)

I have read about that one and to me it appears like it is not quite there. Last time I looked, the developer was about to REMOVE protection of several sensitive data points like IMEI. Also, like madcat mentioned, rooting the latest Samsung devices can be problematic and I might get some problems bricking a $1000 company device :)

Any recommendations here? :)

kind regards
[Magisk] Ev0luti0n_:
Oh... I use afwall, which requires root. I did read here on XDA, that there is a good no root firewall here, but I can't remember the name. ..

Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
[Magisk] Bitmixer:
I guess I am able to root it, just a little reluctant yet :) Like, waiting for someone to finally discover a rooting method that does not invalidate knox for the note8 :)
[Magisk] GrapeJuice123:
Hey guys, I have a question. What firewall were you talking about for KitKat?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Rhymey:
Hi there!

I'm new to the Pixel 2 XL and am currently on NitrogenOS w/ Magisk.

I have some issues with burn in- like most others I'm noticing it on the notification bar and the soft buttons at the bottom of the phone.

Under normal use throughout the day this is hardly even noticable but when I go to play some games that are fullscreen it is pretty jarring to see my notification icons for wifi/4g/etc burned into the top and buttons at the bottom - and I usually play for a few hours at a time so I'm concerned I might see screen burn from the game at some point too

Are there any ways to "clear" the image retention? Any settings, etc I can adjust to reduce this /without/ needing to RMA the phone? I've already had it RMA'd once (both phones had it) but this is now my daily driver phone so being without it would be much less than ideal.

Thank you for your time.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Run some videos from time to time, and look into immersive mode :good:
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] XJeFX:
Hello, I need to know if the Mi A1 has a magnetometer, I checked their website but it's not listed there: http://www.mi.com/en/mi-a1/specs/

anyone around here willing to help? Would appreciate some cpuz captures and/or skymap app test... thanks
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] lolmensch:
Here you go (it has one)
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] KB_Thailand:
It is listed there: A 'Hall sensor' is a kind of magnetometer. It confused me at first too. ;)

Yes, it has one and yes, it works. :)

--KB
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] XJeFX:
Hall sensor is not a magnetometer and doesn't work as a compass, it just detects flip protection covers to turn the screen on/off when open/closed, so no, the magnetometer is not listed there. Thank you anyway.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] KB_Thailand:
I did a deep dive on this about 5 months ago. The magnetometer used in the A1 is a AK09918 by AsashiKashei. That may be or not be what Xiaomi means by Hall sensor, but I took it to mean it was. Your interpretation may vary. You are welcome.

https://www.akm.com/akm/en/file/datasheet/AK09918C.pdf

--KB
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] DustRaider8:
It does, I've tested it with Sensor Test from Google Play. The bar jumps up when I get the phone close to a metal.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] netaccs:
Hello to all.

P10 8.0.0.360 c432. Is there anyway to Google white page from home screen. When swipe to left some white Google screen appears.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] ch-vox:
Go to your homescreen settings > uncheck Google newsfeed at the settings bottom list
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] netaccs:
Many thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mickliq:
Seems very quiet?!?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] richii0207:
Based on release history, they are released anywhere from the 1st to the 7th of each month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iceman4357:
Wondering myself if they are going to wait to release for Google I/O next week.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Monday, May 7th has my bet! :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stevemw:
May 5, 2018 is not posted yet. You can download it to sideload on the 4th or 5th from this link: https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
May 5th, but don't quote me! :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Taebom:
I vote may 8th when Google I/O starts. Also hopefully the second developer preview of Android P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
It's always the first Monday of the month. That has not occurred yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
This
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] patt2k:
I'm running stock rooted with magisk. Can I take the OTA and then re-root it again? or I have sideload or is there a different process? thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You can unrooted completely, then side load the OTA, or, fastboot the factory image with the -w removed from the flash-all.bat file, then just flash twrp and magisk again when finished. I personally don't like going the OTA route, this is my method every month for updating if you want to have a look :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CyberpodS2:
Dude, your running stock still? If I flashed the new stock image sans the -w over top of AquariOS, will it boot??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Brother Cyber! How ya been bruh?! Yep, I went back to stock. It should boot, however, you may want to restore your stock backup first :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
The post three above mine is the correct answer. Clean, easy and zero failures. You will have issues trying to unroot in most cases. Not worth it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dlb4all:
...But we still dont have a fully functioning twrp . and i dont think its gonna decrypt the new security patch
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Guess we'll find out on Monday. What makes you say that outa curiosity? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dlb4all:
just a pessimistic guess and many years of experience :o . but hey , lets hope im wrong
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
That might be true but in past months there has been official mentions of the monthly update by this point.

I'm hoping for some battery life fixes or, at the very least, not getting any worse.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i just flash the ota in twrp lol, easy as it gets
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
it takes 2 seconds to turn off security while u update lol..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
my battery has been excellent.. u must have a bad device or bad habits lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Ok Mr. Tech man :cool: But seriously, you can actually flash the OTA zip in twrp without any problems??? I'm just kinda stunned because I've never read that before. Enlighten me my friend :good::laugh:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
yea, it flashes just like any other rom.zip.. remember, ur bl is unlocked lol no sig checks or any reason for it to not flash in twrp..

i just went from aosp to April ota in twrp.. i usually just flash the ota, then twrp then flash kernel, reboot then flash magisk..

just like anything tho make sureu got subs disabled if u dont plan to wipe
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Well I'll be damned!! Why the heck had I never seen that before!? I always thought you had to side load the OTA zips! Well crap, I'm going to have to give this a try come Monday, or whenever the next one comes out. You da man my friend :good::cool:

You don't need to unroot either I assume? :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gianton:
I always flash the OTA.zip with TWRP on my 6p but I sideload it on my Pixel 2 XL as I'm full stock with locked BL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] stevemw:
May 6th and no update yet -- did Google run into a problem with this update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
It usually comes out on the first Monday of the month. Look for it tomorrow :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Nice profile pic?

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
The Wallpaper God, RT, made it for me. He's a wallpaper genius :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
no but u still gotta reroot bcuz need to repatch with magisk afterwards
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yep, kinda figured that. Same as fastbooting the factory image. Much obliged for the tip my friend :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Are you referring to the incremental OTA or the full OTA image?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Full OTA image :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dlb4all:
Well its not really the matter of inconvenience as much as it is the fact that TWRP is still buggy . of course i dont want to nag . maybe in near future it all get fixed ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
should b able to flash both in twrp but full is best
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
it works fine for me
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] misiokicio:
Hey not to sounds like a total noob here.. but what's subs xd
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DanteXXL:
Do I still need to remove the -w before flashing the OTA zip to save my data from being wiped? ☺
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
if theres one in it then id say yes lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
substratum lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Well....do you remove it, or just clean flash the updates every month?? ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
You can only remove the -w from the full factory image to keep it from wiping your data & apps.

The smaller OTA that gets ADB pushed to phone never wipes it, only updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
So these won't wipe the system?

https://developers.google.com/android/ota
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
I do not think so.. taken from the same link you posted..

'This has the same effect as flashing the corresponding factory image, but without the need to wipe the device or unlock the bootloader.'
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
Nope, have done the OTA's on bootloader unlocked and Verizon all locked up, and for sure no wipe.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yeah....kinda figured that's the way it should work. What the hell, I'll find out for myself in the next day or so. Thanks to all for helping an OTA noob. I've never actually taken one in the past 5 years!! Odin and Fastboot have been my friends ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] praveen6585:
For the pixel 2 xl, I'm a flashing noob.. i rooted after the April update so this is the first time I'll be updating the monthly file. Please let us know how the OTA works as i was so far planning on using the full image method you were using and have posted :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
Battery was great until the February update so I don't see how it's a hardware issue and usage habits haven't changed.

Battery drain for both actual usage and stand by have increased 50% with the February, March and April updates.

Prior to the February update I could go 9 hours overnight off the charger and only have the battery drain 3%. Now 8 hours overnight off the charger drains the battery 4%. That's 0.333%/hr to 0.5%/hr.

For actual usage before the February update I could do something that uses relatively little power like web browsing for an hour and have the battery drain only 10%. The same thing now drains the battery 15%. That's 10%/hr to 15%/hr.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
so ur saying its not hardware but from sounds of it nothing has changed usage wise.. when i said hardware i meant battery.. theres lotsotherswho havent had issues.. do u do clean installs?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
It's not hardware or usage. It's flaws in the updates. Like lots of bugs in software they don't affect everyone but I'm certainly not the only one having the problem. Clean installs? You mean a factory reset after every update? No. I shouldn't have to. A factory reset is a huge pain in the the ass since it takes several hours to get back to normal. Plus, I've talked to people that have tried a factory reset to fix the battery issues they are having with no change. What is even worse is the April update release notes mentioned fixes that were supposed to IMPROVE battery life for the Pixel 2 XL. My battery life got even worse.

At this point I certainly wouldn't say battery life is "bad" but the drop has been pretty extreme. If the trend continues at the same rate by July (only 8 months of having the phone) the battery life will be bad.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
I highly suspect, it has to be the last 2 updates to the Google Search and Play services App. Before the April update, I was having a flawless battery and all of a sudden, the standby drain has been drastically affected. At times now, I can feel the device running warmer aswell. I tried downgrading to Feb image but had no success in minimizing the standby drain which further points me to my first suspicion that it has to do more with the Google apps rather than the software alone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] myprecious27:
If you're having battery drain, simply reset the phone or clean flash the latest images. I've dirty flashed all of the monthly updates and have no problems with battery drain.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
I guess that's a possibility but only if those updates to the Google app came around the same time as a monthly update. Especially the February update since that is when the biggest change started.

I've heard some people say that a factory reset didn't make any difference and no one saying that it did help. If I know it will make a difference I'll try and find the time to do it. If it's not going to help I'd rather not waste the several hours it takes to get back to normal again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
I tried both with little to negligible gain. Did a factory reset before downgrading to the March update with a clean flash. Factory reset would have only helped if some rogue apps were behaving weird, but i just have minimal social apps (twitter, tapatalk & telegram).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dinkoh:
There are two May patches... not sure which version to get...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] s1dest3pnate:
May patch is now available!

https://developers.google.com/android/ota

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-05-01
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] myprecious27:
I reckon 8.1.0 (OPM2.171019.029.B1, May 2018) is the right one?

Edit: not many functional changes, I'll be skipping this one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] s1dest3pnate:
That's what I'm betting on since it follows the version scheme from last month's patch. The OPM4 one follows the version scheme for Telus/Canada from last month's patch.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Any changelog?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
Agreed, but I'm going to wait for them to label, kind of ridiculous they haven't already!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] patt2k:
Just did what you suggested and the factory image without -w went through but now I get device is corrupted. So that means another factory reset for me lol. Man I hope I can figure out what I did wrong so I can avoid factory resets :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Balino:
From the changelog multitouch and slow battery charging issues seems to be fixed
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iceman4357:
Hmm...Which is everyone downloading, I am seeing 2 different versions for the 2 XL:

8.1.0 (OPM2.171019.029.B1, May 2018)

8.1.0 (OPM4.171019.016.B1, May 2018)

Usually Google will label for Verizon, Telus, Etc. Tried to trigger the update via System update on Google Play services Beta, but I dont think that has launched yet.

Seems that Droid Lift and others are confused as well:

https://www.droid-life.com/2018/05/...ity-update-goes-live-for-nexus-pixel-devices/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pig Vomit:
I am assuming that the .029 is for the vast majority of devices, as that was the version for most devices last month. I am also assuming .016 is for Telus and Koodo only, as last month's for them was .015.

In any case, I just sideloaded the OTA for .029, and seems to be working fine on T-Mobile USA.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Yeah I'm not sure nor is Android Authority? Coocoo :eek:

Guess we'll wait for further details...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
Corrupted device can mean outdated adb/fastboot setup.

New Windows version is here:

https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] west2cool:
The first 4 characters match each update from last month so that way you should know which one to use.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jlokos:
I'm on verizon and I flashed .029.B1 using duces script and all is well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dukat0s:
Any screenshot of about phone with may security patch plz ? Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] MariuxReloaded:
I've just flashed the first OTA (OPM2.171019.029.B1, since the other one is usually addressed to Telus Canada variant) and, after the smartphone has booted, data and WiFi connections were very, very slow, but I've reset them and now everything works fine as usual :good:

Then, if you'd have this problem, you know what to do ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lucky_strike33:
Do you guys regularly update your platform tools?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] acheney1990:
My device is directly from Google but I'm using it on Koodo here Canada. Current I'm on the OPM2 - 029 build. Wondering what I'll get with the OTA update and if it's worth manually flashing the other version if there is any benefit.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] iceman4357:
Hit the update button and its pulling from Google. Will let you guys know what build it is, but I would assume its OPM2.

EDIT-- Mine is OPM2.171019.029.B1 after pulling the official OTA on my unlocked Google phone on Verizon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
My build is OPM4.171019.016.B1 just to confuse :silly:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lexi250:
Are you with Telus?