yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Razer Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] DrGonzo6o:
Thanks awesome!
[Razer Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] parky169:
If you have root access then adb not needed
[Razer Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] DrGonzo6o:
I'm having an issue getting the driver's installed on my laptop. So I can't do anything right now it's a bummer.

Thanks.
[Razer Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] marvi0:
So this app also hides the default navigation bar?
[Razer Phone Themes, Apps, and Mods] DrGonzo6o:
I'm not sure I've not been able to use it.
[Amazfit] MikeDev_:
StratStop is a simple app, which works the same way an analog stopwatch does.

How to use the stop watch:

Middle button: Start or pause the counter

Top button: Mark a lap time

Bottom button: Reset the stopwatch

Features:

- Supports up to 3 laps

- Each lap can have up to 12 minutes

- Keeps the display on while the stopwatch is running (or is paused), so the watch won't lock itself

- Very easy controls, just like an actual stopwatch, it is controlled completely by the physical 3 buttons on the side.

This app is not compatible with Amazfit Pace, only with Pace 2 (aka Stratos)

How to install:

Just like with any other apk, simply connect to your device with ADB and install it

adb install stratstop-1.0.apk

After the install finishes, you can find the app by scrolling to the last menu screen on the watch.

How to unistall:

adb uninstall com.minuteeon.stratstop
[Amazfit] XR753:
This is excellent, exactly what I have been looking for.

Thank you for posting!

Do you have a newer version?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] JustSleepah:
Hello, ever since update on my Google pixel phone there has been constant sound distortion.

Almost everytime when I listen to music on YouTube etc I have to turn volume up n down and sometimes it fixes it and sometimes it just stays very low volume and cuts in n out .

Any fix for this?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Deadmau73:
Try going to Accessibility and turn "monk sound" on and play a song and then turn it off . It fixed my low in-call volume

after flashing 3 factory images nothing happened , but after turning mono sound i managed to fix this problem , hope it will work for you , i think we both have sound IC problem , i THINK ! , As flashing 3 stock roms didn't fix the problem
[Touch Cruise General] seb57970:
Hi,

I have a problem with my cruise, the phone went already 2 times to the operator for repair but the problem is still here, they juste made an Hard reset :mad::mad::mad:

When it sent it to SFR first time, it was very long to find the Network and trying a Wap session crashed the phone, connection failed and Calling was impossible,

So after the second time I decided to repair it myself...

I've made a HARDSPL to CIDUnlock on the phone, so now I Have WM 6.1 Rév : 1.28.405.1FRE

Then I UnSIMLocked with the tools from Olipro, that worked so I can now Use a Orange SIM in my SFR Cruise,

But the GSM module was still not Working correctly, so I flashed the Radio for version 1.58.25.14.

Now the network is found very quickly, as quick as when I had no problem with the phone, But one problem persists, I can use the GPRS but no 3G or HSDPA, this crashes complety like before, so at the moment I forbid connection to 3G with Manual Band selection in the phone parameters, so the phone doesn't look for any 3G / HSDPA Network.

How can I solve this, any solutions ?
[Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K285490:
Hi!

After flashing the 4-core modifications to fix bootloop - how can I update security patches without losing all my apps and data?

Edit: Solved in another thread: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76581659&postcount=681
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Snapsik:
Hello, I'm taking pictures in 16: 9 format. I'm looking for a photo viewer that would be able to crop 16: 9 photos and stretch automatically to the full screen (18,5:9). Something like a PC - customize the screen. Is there any such? Thank you
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmacmil:
I flashed TWRP and Lineage 14.1 on my Nook HD+ and it seemed to be working fine. Sold it on eBay and when the buyer received it wouldn't get past the Cyanoboot screen. He didn't have the expertise to reflash it so he returned it. I was able to get into TWRP and flashed AOSP 7.1.2 and Gapps and it seems fine now. I'll probably just give it away now because I don't want to take a chance on this happening again.

Any idea what would cause it to get stuck on the bootloader screen? Could it have been a Lineage issue?

BTW, I tried to flash MM but got an error saying I couldn't flash an older version. I thought this was possible but obviously did something wrong.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmacmil:
Sold as "for parts or not working" on eBay even though it seemed to be fine with AOSP Nougat.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nmyshkin:
The flashing error with MM is likely caused by the wrong recovery version. I've run into that a few times. You'd need to go back to an earlier TWRP.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hereiwas:
The various threads are no longer frequented and active as some time ago! Is it time to let it go? What do you think?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
It works ergo its not dying .

Mine works the same as it did on the day of its release .

Is development slowing down yes always does as models get older .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t2060079:
Note 3 is still good today because the bootloader of many new phones are locked or battery is not replaceable.

My Note 3 is still working fine. There are still many customized ROMs and Kernels available for use.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredericlinuxmint:
oreo just arrived on it. in a year or so we ll probably get P, as the hardware supports it.

so why would it die ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] xsnrgx:
Hello

I currently have a note 5 verizon and I want to know if I could just flash stock Tmobile OR International Firmware to it so i can get more support for wifi calling etc...

If possible which version should I go with I know there isnt a SM-N920(u) like other newer models that is unlocked firmware but I have seen international fimrware

Or should I just go with Tmobile ( but will bootloader be locked after flashing)

thanks for responses
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] BlockOfDynamite:
Not possible. If you want WiFi calling on T-Mobile, buy the T-Mobile version. These phones are not cross-flashable.
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] kiukirimas:
Hello Everyone, I wanted to share an easiest way to root our Xa Ultra phone.

Here are te requirements:

1. Xa ultra latest clean Nougat/Marshmallow Firmware.

2. Unlocked bootloader (Search the thread for a tutorial)

3. Fastboot (Search for any fastboot tutorial and drivers)

4. Download file from this thread

-This method is just for Rooting, you won't have TWRP recovery installed.

Tutorial

1.- Connect your phone to your computer in fastboot mode, (Volume up pressed while connecting usb to your computer, until blue light flashes)

2.- Open Fastboot folder, and press shift+Right mouse clic, and select "open command window" (another method if you don't have this option is to press Windows button+R then in the window write cmd and click run it will appear a command window, then go to your fastboot folder and copy the address of your folder, go back to command windows and write cd space your fastboot address and then enter, you will be in fastboot)

3.- Once you are in fastboot write this fastboot devices and it must appear your phone connected.

4.- now write fastboot flash boot magiskxaultran.img if you are on Nougat firmware, and then press enter.

4.1.- now write fastboot flash boot magiskxaultram.img if you are on Marshmallow firmware, and then press enter

5.- disconnect your phone once the process is finished and turn on your phone.

6.- Now the latest thing to do is to Install the latest Magisk manager.apk to your phone.

7.- open magisk manager and you are now rooted.

Any question please feel free to ask :laugh::fingers-crossed:

Nougat

https://mega.nz/#!qQoE3YwB!ru15jSgq2Vin1Qg-sPMMipa7jNG6SHJOT2CEo0b_HKA

Marshmallow

https://mega.nz/#!jRpylAID!3JOQ9If0nHbF6EftRE6HL0hW4mkzIMGZhy_BxRWurxs
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] jackxperiap:
[MENTION=4641145]kiukirimas[/MENTION]

thanks for the method bro. Can we root xperia xa ultra without unlocking the bootloader? is it possible? bcoz unlocking the bootloader leads to loose DRM keys, and even if we take TA back up, i feel the image enhancement for image and videos wont work properly. Does any disadvantage of unlocking the bootloader? Heard some camera features wont work????
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] kiukirimas:
Everything Will work ok, no such things on the camera, anyway you do lose the image enhancement, but it Will still work on YouTube and Facebook. This method is Just for unlocked bootloader, dont do it on a locked one, or you will be in logo's bootloop
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] boofman:
Well, if only we could root with locked bootloader, kind of like a tethered root so we could remove bloatware and install Viper4Android.
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] skverbox:
Can't wait for a root that works with lb
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] jackxperiap:
Exactly this is what i want .. jus to use viper4android... :good:
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] boofman:
True..well, I could maybe compromise on a bit of bloatware and without root if we can somehow run Viper4android.

But the best would be achieving root so we can do whatever we want. F213 here, carrier-locked, no OTA updates since the phone came out of the box
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] btb55:
Thanks for this guide, I haven't done it yet but looks straightforward.

What would be the procedure to use this method and also get TWRP installed?
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] kiukirimas:
Use the other method here in xda.
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] AxiK.:
Holly ****, this actually worked!!! Many thanks
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] AxiK.:
Anyone notice high battery drain after rooting? I can't determine what causes the battery to drain so fast (app, services, alarms, wakelocks). This won't happen if i'm not rooted via magisk. Any help?
[Sony Xperia XA Ultra Guides, News, & Discussion] cr71989:
No se puede hacer algo parecido en oreo? No me interesa mucho el twrp..no hay ROM ni nada..no es indispensable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] schell0385:
Hello there,

I was on AT&T....phone paid off and they gave me the UNLOCK code to use my phone with any carrier I want. Currently I am using Walmart's Straight Talk and I use t-mobile TOWERS in this area for cell phone connection. I think it is T-mobile.

I bought the T-mobile cell card from Straight Talk. Works perfect.

So - is the Unlock code the same thing as the BOOTLOADER being unlocked?

Can I now root my phone with Magisk or some other way?

Please tell me?

Sincerely,

LoriAnn
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ruslan999:
no connect with usb to computer,adb debuging not work with usb ,kingoroot.apk dont make root in this device..Please help me (
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Sorry, this box is totally locked down. The only mod possible would be to get partial English menus. You will still be stuck with the extensive bloatware and adware.

Why did you ever buy a box that is specific to Chinese language users living in PRC?

try this link.....no guarantees

http://en.miui.com/thread-391907-1-1.html
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dimychman:
Good day. Tell me, please, who managed to establish a root on this TV box?

Much time has passed since the release of Mi Box 4, but so far there is no information about its unlocking anywhere.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dimychman:
This is all that was found. Maybe someone can solve the problem with the inclusion of debugging on USB? :confused:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xenups:
HEY guys ! after days i found an instruction how to remove chinese blah blah

thanks to sergeizo96 from 4pda.ru :

on ur xiaomi mdz-21-aa:

1-install ATV launcher & Android settings & Aptoide with an USB flash

2-go to xiami settings->about->model (click 7 times)

3-go out and go to xiaomi settings->Account & Security->Adb-debugging , and turn it on

4- go to settings network and find your IP address

on your computer :

1- on ur cmd as administrator type : adb connect 192.168.1.9:5555 (ur ip address)

(confirm it on ur xiaomi box to connect)

2- check adb devices and confirm that its connected type : adb devices

(then start to remove chinise apps)

3:Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.mitv.tvhome

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 mitv.service

4)these software also can be removed too:

app Store

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore

MI home

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.smarthome.tv

Xiaomi Mall

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.shop

Xiaomi payment

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv. payment

Xiaomi wallet

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.tv

Game center

Adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mibox.gamecenter

--After these reboot ur mi box and check ur time zone from android settings , Enjoy it Guys
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Congratulations, you still have an underpowered box lacking any meaningful DRM features or useful codecs. Now you can enjoy all these missing features with an English menu interface.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xenups:
LOL its still useful in my country , we r using another services and we wont use Netflix and other blah blah , and its better than to put ur box throw out :fingers-crossed:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Deviner:
To be honest, I expected better from a supposed "Senior Member" with plenty of posts - what an asshat.

You would think you would be saying something positive considering he's contributing positively here... but I guess your username says it all.

Good on you [MENTION=5898850]xenups[/MENTION] - good work on your post.

Looks like the MDZ-19-AA has a tutorial on installing gApps and rooting etc, shame nothing for MDZ-21-AA yet - that'd really reinvigorate this thing.

Works ok for Plex and stuff like Twitch out of the box (with a custom launcher) so this will make it much better.

I've got a Shield and the original Mibox but this Chinese one is in my study and is underused, so this will make an improvement - thanks again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Deviner:
So, just expanding on the existing instructions for anyone that comes across this thread and is interested.

I didn't have a USB cable to go between a PC and the box, so I used adb wirelessly.

I kept getting an "device unauthorized" message while using my laptop (the mibox wouldn't prompt to authorize the connection), so I decided to try out my phone as a last resort... not thinking that it'd actually work.

I used Remote ADB Shell on the playstore and connected to the IP of my Mibox.

After that, I carried out the ADB commands as per the earlier instructions and also added a few more apps to remove as well (also fixed a typo in the mitv.payment command which had a space in it in the previous post).

You can copy and paste this entire section into the app on your phone and it'll go down through each app one by one and uninstall them (or if you're using another method, just add "adb shell" in front of my list).

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service.mibox

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.tweather

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.systemui

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.pay

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.advertise

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.gallery

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.tv.gallery

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.tvmanager

pm uninstall --user 0 com.mitv.tvhome

pm uninstall --user 0 mitv.service

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.appstore

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.smarthome.tv

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.shop

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.payment

pm uninstall --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.tv

pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mibox.gamecenter

If you want to see what else is installed on your mibox, just type:

Simple view:

pm list packages

Detailed view:

pm list packages -f

Once you reboot, set your Mibox to "Always" open ATV Launcher and you're done.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Sorry you fail to appreciate the stark honesty about this lame box.

No matter what improvements happen to the UI, or what half-assed language mods are forced on it, it is still crippled by limitations imposed by Amlogic and the regulations of government of PRC.

If you had any sense to make an intelligent evaluation of similar priced stbs, this mdz-21-aa would not be under consideration.

Since you own 2 of the most fully endowed streaming devices on the market, you have been insulated from any concerns as to DRM, codecs, HDCP reliability, HDMI standards and many other aspects needed for a fully functional stb. Mind you, nearly all of these capabilities are missing, by design, from mdz-21-aa and no amount of fiddling can overcome these failings.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Deviner:
I think you're the one missing the point.

It wasn't a "OMG, I have an amazing solution for this box and everyone should go out and buy one.".

It's more of a "Ok, you're stuck with this box, here are a few tips to get it somewhat usable.".

For me, I had a 2nd gen Chromecast hooked up in my office and it's not capable of running 1080p @ 60fps, so defaults to 720p.

Using this box, I can run it in 1080p and I've a spare USB/Ethernet adapter so it handles it fine.

I've chucked Aptoide onto it and grabbed some other apps, including Plex, which runs my content at my TV's limit, 1080p.

So yeah... it's made a bad box somewhat usable.

And for anyone who has one, it's almost guaranteed they bought it from a Chinese reseller so the chances of returning it are slim to none.... hence this thread.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
I wasn't stoopid enough to actually buy one so I can pontificate to my heart's content.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xenups:
you are really a BIG talker~!!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rajamawatha:
please post the method to set Mibox to "Always" open ATV Launcher

please post the method to set Mibox to "Always" open ATV Launcher

---------- Post added at 07:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:27 AM ----------

please psot the link to download apk for ATV launcher & Android settings & Aptoide
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ShahnawazKh:
Thanks

Thanks. It was helpful since it made this box bearable.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sergeizo96:
So... rooting?

hey, everyone sergeizo96 from 4pda here again, we (thanks to Arknew user) found a way to root this box!

Disclaimer: although chances of permanently bricking your device are pretty slim, I'm not responsible if you actually manage to do that. ALWAYS MAKE BACKUPS (DUMPS) AND KEEP THEM SAFE!

You can use this video (Russian language) for reference:

(link to youtube) watch?v=ZqPr6Vq0fUw

files:

(link to google drive) open?id=1Ki7p56otzAh31jYzMV7BKkxNYhjWZCWL

1. turn on adb on your box and connect your PC to your box over WI-FI (as it was described in this thread before).

2. Prepare USB-drive (minimum size 10GB), USB-hub (so you can have 2 usb ports: 1 for usb-drive, 1 for usb-mouse to control the recovery), and usb-mouse.

Format usb-drive as FAT32. Extract "xiaomibox_startup.zip" into the root of usb-drive.

plug in the usb-hub into the tv-box, plug usb-mouse and usb-drive into the usb-hub.

3. Enter TWRP.

from your PC adb console, execute: adb reboot update

wait for the tv-box to reboot into TWRP.

4. Make a dump of your whole system.

navigate to Mount->USB OTG or USB OTG DATA and mount it

then go to Select Storage and check that usb-drive was mounted (it'll show free space on the drive).

return to the main screen (home button at the buttom) and navigate to Backup->Dump->Swipe to Backup and wait for backup to finish

5.Get boot.img from Dump

plug the usb-drive (with your backup) to your PC and copy dump folder SOMEWHERE SAFE!

open dump.emmc.win in hex-editor program

open recovery.log and check your memory addresses (offset and size) for boot.img

in your hex-editor find the correct offset (text should read: ANDROID) and select block of correct lenght (from recovery.log)

copy selected block and paste it into a new file. Save new file as boot.img on usb-drive

6. Modify boot.img with Magisk

reboot your tv-box

install magisk-manager.apk

Open Magisk manager and select Install->Install->Select and Patch a file

find and open boot.img from usb-drive and wait for magisk to patch it

find patched file (magisk_patched.img) which should be in /Storage/Emulated/0/Download and copy it to usb-drive

7. Insert magisk_patched.img back into Dump

plug the usb-drive (with your backup) to your PC and open a copy of dump.emmc.win in hex-editor program

open magisk_patched.img in hex-editor and copy all its content

Paste write it into dump.emmc.win on the correct adress

save dump.emmc.win to usb-drive AS A COPY - Keep your original dump backup !!!!!

8. Flash new Dump

use instructions from step 3

in twrp navigate to

navigate to Mount->USB OTG or USB OTG DATA and mount it

then go to Select Storage and check that usb-drive was mounted (it'll show free space on the drive).

Go to Restore select your Dump and Swipe to Restore.

Wait for the dump to flash!

Reboot your tv-box

9. Install Root

on tv-box open Magisk Manager and follow given instructions

You should now have root access!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] netomx:
It doesnt work on the 21, there's no system data or mount
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sergeizo96:
Working recovery

Good news, working recovery that sees all the partitions has been developed. So you don't have to go through all of that mess. Just install magisk like you normally would. I'll put the recovery in the same folder on google drive (TWRPforMi4.rar).
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dodofish1234:
Well, take 4 different USB drive and USB mouse, finally it could boot up TWRP.

Same result as netomx, there is no system/data to mount so no way to backup.

directly install magisk zip fails too.

I notice one thing, the TWRP version in attached rar is 3.0.2-0, but in Youbube it uses 3.1.1-1.

Maybe that makes difference, could you share the 3.1.1-1 recovery.img?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dodofish1234:
Using TWRPforMi4.rar, TWRP can recognize all partitions. However, after I backup all partitions the box cannot boot to system, including boot to recovery.

This turns to me to seek another way to recovery it back...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dodofish1234:
After a few days try and error, I believe this version of TWRP (search TWRP_311-1_mod_FOV5_lite.7z) could read/write "dump" correctly. However, I don't get chance to boot up to Android again.

If anyone could help to send me a full dump of Xiaomi Box 4 (MDZ-21-aa) with this TWRP, I could continue testing it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sergeizo96:
Here's the dump for MDZ-21-aa.

#F!AMNSAQoK!84o1I_onOOPS7seG76b3mw (add mega.nz in the beginning)

Try this:

1) enter TWRP

2) Wipe - Format Data

3) go back to main menu without rebooting the system

4) go to Restore and choose the backup (dump)

5) once finished, reboot the system