yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] gantagavin:
Hey, I am sorry for the late reply

Yes, it is very much still valid! Please proceed with caution

I already uploaded the four required files to my Google Drive and placed the link in the article!

Hey, Mate, I am sorry for the late reply, I already updated the link with Google Drive, please feel free to download and share it!

No problem, I am glad that I can help!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Please continue reading if you have bootloader unlocked. If not, you might want to unlock your bootloader before you can try these steps.

- Boot phone into fastboot (Volume down + Power)

- Install TWRP

- Boot into recovery (TWRP)

- Press on "Keep read only" on the first page that is presented in TWRP

- Connect phone to PC

- Type "adb devices" and ensure connectivity

- Type "adb shell"

- Type "setprop persist.camera.HAL3.enabled 1"

- Type "exit"

- Type "adb reboot"

Once your phone boots up, install BSG Google camera port

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.2.022_FINAL_1.0.apk

Open camera, and below are some settings I did to get better photos as compared to stock camera

Settings -> BSG mod settings

- Model New style Pixel

- HDR+ parameter - Super High

- Fix back camera (black level)

- Final jpg quality HDR+ 100%

- Zoom in portrait for back and front camera - 1.0 (without zoom)

Settings -> Developer settings

- enable camera.p3

- enable camera.enable_hwhdr

Please verify the photos taken from Google camera vs Stock camera for analysis

Detailed comparison

==================

The monkey

MIUI - https://ibb.co/gjgCfy

Gcam - https://ibb.co/kDDxDJ

The penguin

GCAM - https://ibb.co/irUnDJ

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hLwjtJ

Silent lady

GCAM - https://ibb.co/hUVKtJ

MIUI - https://ibb.co/mRhcfy

Garfield

GCAM - https://ibb.co/gmtB7d

MIUI - https://ibb.co/iDVf0y

The cat

GCAM - https://ibb.co/eUaDLy

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hQtTnd

The slide

GCAM - https://ibb.co/d6xtLy

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hkFkYJ

Silent lady 2

GCAM - https://ibb.co/i4Z17d

MIUI - https://ibb.co/ksuJnd

Giraffe

GCAM - https://ibb.co/hUYdnd

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hYYNDJ
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Shahitto:
Does front cam portrait working and on which Rom and device are you using? Is it China Or Indian Pro version?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
The phone is not rooted. I am using this on Redmi note 5 pro, running 9.5.11.0

Both back and front camera portrait mode is working
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
All other camera ports can be found at the following link

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

You can read about developers contributing to different forks

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/versions/
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] facerneidiz:
My pc doesn't find my device when I type adb devices command.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Go to settings -> additional settings -> developer options -> Enable USB debugging.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Shahitto:
Great to know Gcam portrait working for you in both back and front side but I am using China verient and using Arnovas nodded app in which front portrait doesn't work and using latest RR Rom. Because of the camera sensors differences in China and Indian verient maybe different Gcam doesn't work fully in my China version. Hoping someone finds a way to make all the features work in China verient. Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] facerneidiz:
I do that but I don't receive usb debugging permission on my phone after connecting to pc.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] bayad:
Try to change usb port or change PC ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Try using Minimal ADB and fastboot for connecting to mobile.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] facerneidiz:
Done. The front camera doesn't work. The apk you had attached above didn't work. Downloaded another from the list. It workwd but the front camera doesn't work.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
How do you find the image quality as compared to stock?

For front camera

BSG Settings:

-Old Style -> Nexus (so front can works with and without portrait mode)

-Portrait Mode Always Active (So portrait mode appears instead of tilt shift)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] facerneidiz:
Please post a screenshot for BSG settings. I don't think I have this option.

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

The images from gcam have better color and details.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raze19:
Anyone else got front cam portrait working stable on rn5 ai/china? I kinda got it working (intermittently) by toggling front and back camera a number of times and taking photos while in portrait mode
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Can you download this from the below link?

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

In this page, search for MGC_5.2.022.apk
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] facerneidiz:
I downloaded it but it is black when camera app is opened. Any fix?

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:22 PM ----------

I am running stock 9.2.4
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] sushils699:
Edge detection issue on Redmi note 5 pro

Bro when I am using gcam on Redmi note 5 pro

Edge detection not working properly like stock camera....every photo get this problem can you tell me the reason...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] tnthd2:
Thanks [MENTION=5220520]mohan_168[/MENTION]! Can you post full size low light photos comparing between stock and Gcam mod?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
It is day right now, I will post one 12 hours from now
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Can you post some samples for comparison
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
The monkey

MIUI - https://ibb.co/gjgCfy

Gcam - https://ibb.co/kDDxDJ

The penguin

GCAM - https://ibb.co/irUnDJ

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hLwjtJ

Silent lady

GCAM - https://ibb.co/hUVKtJ

MIUI - https://ibb.co/mRhcfy

Garfield

GCAM - https://ibb.co/gmtB7d

MIUI - https://ibb.co/iDVf0y

The cat

GCAM - https://ibb.co/eUaDLy

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hQtTnd

The slide

GCAM - https://ibb.co/d6xtLy

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hkFkYJ

Silent lady 2

GCAM - https://ibb.co/i4Z17d

MIUI - https://ibb.co/ksuJnd

Giraffe

GCAM - https://ibb.co/hUYdnd

MIUI - https://ibb.co/hYYNDJ
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
BSG has released MGC_5.2.022_v2.apk

1. Does not have option to set NO zoom in portrait mode - 1.0 (without zoom)

2. Front camera (non-portratir mode) works by disabling feature "Enable Motion"

Please see screenshot attached
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mohan_168:
Got the low light photos for comparison
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] jhangyu:
I'd post a tutorial and astounding samples to enable Camera2 API [link]

Pleas feel free to share it
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Nikoldrini:
Hi everyone,

after one week working with some random freeze, my GCam now stopped working (can't even open the app) without changing any settings.

See error log attached

Edit:SOLVED

-downloaded camera2probe and noticed I was in legacy mode

-tried with magisk module to enable camera2api and didn't work

-modified build.prop adding line 'persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1' --> rebooted --> works
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mr._.nobody:
This thing happens with me too...after enabling camera 2 api using setprop method, I don't know about the reason but gcam starts to show a black screen and when i reboot the device,boom the camera 2 api is again disabled automatically..i have to enable it again and again☹️
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Nikoldrini:
Have you tried modifying the build.prop file? after doing that I solved my problem
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mr._.nobody:
Yes i did try that method,but after writing the adb pull command,it shows an error "file not found" like that something ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Nikoldrini:
I didn't use adb pull command, I edited the file with solid explorer, can't help you on that...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] mr._.nobody:
I didn't want to root due to system updates thats why i was trying adb pull command
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Zanr Zij:
Portrait selfie does not work on any GCam ( and setting ) I tried. Note 5 AI ( China ) with MIUI 10
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Hithesh DB:
Am running pixel experience 9.0 rom. Which apk should I download. And how to flash?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Daanish Hussain:
I have the same problem. Any fix???
[Huawei P10 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] davidhozic:
Welcome to the guide of relocking your bootloader.​

First you need to get 2 things:

1.) Minimal Adb & Fastboot HERE

2.)Your bootloader unlock code HERE

3.) [Optional] USB drivers (In case windows didn't already auto installed them)

Ok so now onto the tutorial:

MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT ROOTED, NOT RUNNING A CUSTOM ROM, NOT USING A CUSTOM RECOVERY, BASICALLY BE ON FULL STOCK!

Procedure:​

:

1.) Power off your phone and connect it in fastboot mode by holding the volume down button and plugging in the usb cable to the pc at the same time.

2.) Make sure your FRP is unlocked, if not, boot into the system -> all the way down to the last option -> Developer options -> OEM Unlocking

3.) Now open your adb & fastboot command prompt and type the following:

Your phone will now perform a factory reset and then your bootloader will be relocked.​

Here is a video if you didn't understand this guide or just don't want to read this much:​

CLICK ME​
[Honor View 10 Questions & Answers] oreopie:
Hi Guys,

Is there anyone who has managed to get the stock camera with working viewfinder and modes like wide aperture and portrait working on Lineage 15.1 ?

If yes, would you please let me know which apk/zip have you used and any tips for installation ?

Regards

Karan
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] nicobelic:
I have a problem and I need help.

I trying to install the gcam on my Mi A1, but it didn't work very well and my phone had some performance problems. So I went to reinstall the ROM of the mobile via MiFlash and did the whole process, unlocked the bootloader via CMD and everything, and worked.

However, when I started the smarthphone, I saw that the device is in bootloop mode, I can only see the white screen and the logo of Xiaomi or put it in fastboot mode. I tried to unlock the bootloader to install the ROM and this photo error appears. I can not install the system again because it has to have the bootloader unlocked.

My problem is just like this video, but the problem is I can unlock the bootloader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51LnEOrM3nQ

This appears when I tried to reinstall the OS with bootloader lock: https://imgur.com/uAVuFle

I took in a technical assistance and they said that his internal memory has been corrupted, and they can not do anything.

What else can I do to revive him?
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
Made with RR oreo repo

LineageOS toolchain 15.1

The Muppets repo for vendor/wileyfox/crackling/proprietary 15.1

Nothing changed

Let me know if you have problems?

ROM

http://www.mediafire.com/file/8265sm...icial.zip/file

gapps

https://opengapps.org/?api=8.1&variant=nano

If lineage toolchain changes and if it effects our phone I will build a new rom.

If RR repo changes and if it effects our phone I will build a new rom.

If The Muppets repo changes and if it effects our phone I will build a new rom.

The best outcome would be if lineageOS generated a crackling Rom as we might even get "treble" as the commits are in for our phone just not merged yet.
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.0.0-20180529-crackling-Unofficial oreo Rom

New Rom

Main change RR added back in "Jelly" the lineageOS web browser.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/z0009vkj0yh5s96/RR-O-v6.0.0-20180529-crackling-Unofficial.zip
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
deleted
[Wileyfox Swift] Onurneymar:
we have compiled this rom Flashlight and camera slow working.
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
[MENTION=4453551]robin0800[/MENTION]

-Flashlight and camera late opening

-screen rotation and nofication led not working ( working with this fix )
[Wileyfox Swift] yegonki:
Does anyone have screenshots for this ROM? Settings page, Apps drawer, home e.t.c
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.0.0-20180606-crackling-Unofficial oreo Rom

New Rom

http://www.mediafire.com/file/8d7p9bniscvy1n5/RR-O-v6.0.0-20180606-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.0.0-201806013-crackling-Unofficial oreo Rom

New Rom

http://www.mediafire.com/file/p1nrrunc8jsdyk5/RR-O-v6.1.0-20180613-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file

-Flashlight and camera late opening ............. this seems to be fixed now

-screen rotation and nofication led not working .................. use fix below

http://www.mediafire.com/file/vis9v6e9qw8gug5/Fix_ekrandondurme_ve_bildirim_ledi.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] vhick:
The new update went smooth. I will try to test this rom.

I hope for continuous update :good:
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.1.0-20180625-crackling-Unofficial oreo Rom

New ROM led light now working rotation still broke, lots of updates, see changelog on phone.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/9l119jd7vcwmjvo/RR-O-v6.1.0-20180625-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file

lineageOS new maintainer for crackling

https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/lineage_wiki/+/218413/1/_data/devices/crackling.yml
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
it is now completely stable with new custom kernel

Dt2w features and more

https://xdaforums.com/wileyfox-swif...m-wileyfox-t3809711/post76932076#post76932076
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
The Offical Twrp Works now after yesterday's updates.
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
Jason twrp better than offical twrp
[Wileyfox Swift] like427:
is it stable ROM or not?!

As i see: rotation still broke... what else is broke?!
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
Rom Stable

just Use this

https://xdaforums.com/wileyfox-swif...m-wileyfox-t3809711/post76932076#post76932076
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.1.0-20180816-crackling-Unofficial oreo Rom

New rom needs pico gaps and foxy kernel to boot

http://www.mediafire.com/file/73sts7zg1ks6s61/RR-O-v6.1.0-20180816-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] vhick:
At last! Its been updated. Gonna try it now.

UPDATE: I try it with foxy. I try all the options (LOS, crDroid, DU) but I cannot go through setup wizard. I got to many FC like google play services, media storage, etc.
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
Try putting this in

http://www.mediafire.com/file/vis9v6e9qw8gug5/Fix_ekrandondurme_ve_bildirim_ledi.zip/file

before foxy and after gapps
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.1.0-20180822-crackling-Unofficial

New Rom should work with foxy kernel if required.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/lv1m83caujjq64f/RR-O-v6.1.0-20180822-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] datapanik:
headset not detected

Hello and thanks for the work

My headset is not detected with this update.
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
use this

just flash rom and gapps and reboot

https://xdaforums.com/wileyfox-swif...m-wileyfox-t3809711/post76932076#post76932076
[Wileyfox Swift] datapanik:
Hgunduz295, as I already told you, your ROMs dont boot on my phone.

I have no problem booting the one from robin
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
Use this twrp with my build

http://www.theflamingskull.com/downloads/crackling/TWRP-crackling-3.2.3.img
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.1.0-20180908-crackling-Unofficial.zip

New Rom

Built from Android toolchain r46 and includes security patch for September

http://www.mediafire.com/file/1rb7r4v5t4ybux2/RR-O-v6.1.0-20180908-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file

:)
[Wileyfox Swift] G-up@94:
Is the Brightnes and automatic Brightnes bug still present on thua build thnx
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.2.0-20180916-crackling-Unoffici

New Rom

Working

pico Gapps

Foxy Kernel 5.4

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zcpcqeyorcd42fz/RR-O-v6.2.0-20180916-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] datapanik:
headset not detected

Hello and thanks again

My headset is still not detected even with this new update.

I dont have that problem with crDroid or LOS15.1

Does anybody have this problem ?

Thx
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.2.1-20181003-crackling-Unofficial

New Rom

http://www.mediafire.com/file/cmkq5da0sggt95u/RR-O-v6.2.1-20181003-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] datapanik:
Wired headphones not detected

HI

I tried different wired headphones and there're still not detected.

I don't have that problem with other ROM

Thx
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
Have you enabled configurations/interface/sound "launch music app on headset connection" as I have just tried it and it works for me.
[Wileyfox Swift] datapanik:
Thx for the answer, but it doesn't work after I enabled configurations/interface/sound "launch music app on headset connection".

When I connect a wired headset, I don't see it in AudioFX ever.
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
I don't use AudioFX as I use Poweramp and as I said above this works. AudioFX is an audio mixer and not a player try and configure a player and see if it works?
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
I will compile the latest fulworking and stable RRv6 version for you

coming tomorrow and support official twrp
[Wileyfox Swift] G-up@94:
Any update incoming for cardinal aosp ?
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
use my build RR ı added offical twrp support Get a log if there are errors :)

https://xdaforums.com/wileyfox-swift/development/8-1-0-resurrection-remix-rom-wileyfox-t3809711

UPDATE

stably and up to date rrv6 with customized hirQizkernel.

offical twrp support added.

Adaptive brightness and hospot not opening from settings.

(You can enable or disable adaptive brightness and hotspot settings with Third-Party applications.)
[Wileyfox Swift] hgunduz295:
maybe but ı am not sure.
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
RR-O-v6.2.1-20181107-crackling-Unofficial

New Rom

http://www.mediafire.com/file/4252rdlgf2b71gj/RR-O-v6.2.1-20181107-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
New rom RR-O-v6.2.1-20181211-crackling-Unofficial.zip

Security update December and built with r52 tool chain.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/c0tf46xk79dagj3/RR-O-v6.2.1-20181211-crackling-Unofficial.zip/file
[Wileyfox Swift] EwOkie:
Everything works apart from when pressing power button it shows nothing??
[Wileyfox Swift] r25txe:
Hi Robin

This build and the previous build I am having the same headphone issues as [MENTION=5429132]datapanik[/MENTION].

When you advise to edit the configurations file, is this a line in a prop file or a standalone config file from somewhere? I have been unable to locate it to attempt the fix.

I also notice that this ROM does not provide a native way to switch on and off wifi hotspot. Would you have any intention of including this in future builds?
[Wileyfox Swift] robin0800:
I hate to say it but I only build this Rom using RR repo's and at the moment it seems development has stopped on oreo even January Security patch is not in! I personally have switched to LineageOS 15.1 Rom which is up to date. If Development re starts I will update this Rom.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] costinradu:
My VW Passat PX5 unit softkeys stopped working. The rest of the touchscreen works perfect. Only the top menu not. I don't know what to do. I tried everything. Reset Factory reset software update...
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Marília de Oliveira:
This mod enable Super User Mod |Ambient Display | Night Light

Back up your system first. Working Xperia XZ DUAL AND XPERIA XZ SINGLE.

Requirements :

STOCK BASED ROM OREO

ROOTED

TWRP

How to install?

Just flash with recovery

Wipe Cache

Reboot

Tested :

Xperia XZ DUAL and XZ SINGLE android 8.0.0

Download :

[XZ][F833x][OREO] SUPER USER MOD - AMBIENT DISPLAY - NIGHT LIGHT.zip

Thanks to [MENTION=4666531]Rizal Lovins[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] daaasek:
Working on F8331 ;)
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] bruno$0:
É pra fazer o mesmo efeito dos moto g5 da vida que liga a tela quando chega zap?
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Pandemic:
[MENTION=5792190]bruno [MENTION=1191365]bRunO[/MENTION]$0[/MENTION] english !! i thought you already know that -__-
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] bruno$0:
Waiting for answer.
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Marília de Oliveira:
Thanks for the feedback :D
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Marília de Oliveira:
Sim.

Yes
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] anhsmile:
Lift to check device is not working on F8332

Ambient Light working but don't reply messages as Line
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Marília de Oliveira:
Enable the ambient display in the configurations
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Saroj11488:
Can you search for Pocket Mode for block touch in pocket.

<It unlock in pocket and happens any thing.>
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Saroj11488:
Not working in XZ with latest .149 firmware.

It freez
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] piotr7543:
Yup its bootloops
[Sony Xperia XZ Themes, Apps, and Mods] meckipower:
here also bootloop with latest .171 firmware--->F8331

In wich folder are the apk located? i want it delete manualy to avoid complete Firmware Reset. It is enough to dirty flash Rom to delete the files to avoid bootloop?

edit: i've found it by myself, delete the files, but also bootloop.....

Edit: dirtyflash helps.... all okay now....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] perunakasa:
Can i stole imei on other phone and use it in my phone (files etc not only numbers)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mackeftw1:
Hello everyone!

I was wondering if it is possible to play for example, play youtube in background(the app) with sound, then internet(samsung browser) without sound(for example, when browsing facebook, and i want to watch a video in my informationflow but not stopping the youtube video from playing) I've tried everything on google and alot of apps in playstore(.mostly volume controls) without success...

Anyone have an idea? Im on 7,0 touchwiz, more exactly Ultimate Nougat V2.6.

Excuse my spelling, formula and Thanks in advance.
[HTC Startrek] randr:
Greetings,

my sisters qtek 8500 suddenly started to freeze after the PIN code, at the startupslash screen and it doesn't go any further. therefore my intention was to reinstall it, via a new and better rom, but unfortunately the phone isn't Super CID, and so that my screen doesn't work (although active sync does recognize the phone and it is possible to explore the files) it is impossible to do it via this itsutl thing (I tried it and it always throws out the same kind of error - "ERROR: Unable to open WinCE file '\windows' - Returned by WSARecv or WSARecvFrom to indicate the remote party has initiated a graceful shutdown sequence". it obviously is because of me being unable to access the screen.

so that it is impossible to install a newer ROM and I cannot hard reset the device (not able to go the clear storage and moreover somehow the hard reset via pressing both soft buttons doesn't work either), I wanted to ask whether someone has somewhere around lying a link for the old qtek 8500 ROM 1.02.252.1 ? I could try to install it once again on the phone and hope that it could fix this issue. or maybe any other ideas what to do? I would really appreciate it.
[HTC Startrek] Nirak:
As far as i know you don't have to do anything on the phone itself when you use the update utility provided with the ROM.

You could give the last official Qtek ROM a try, you can download it via the Wikipedia topic from this forum (sticky) or the qtek support site:

http://www.qtek.nl/8500_updates.asp

(sorry....in dutch...but doesn't matter for the ROM, it's the last download link on the page)

Hope it works,

Karin