yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Auto General] bunklung:
Great, you're offering some more explanation here than just some single generalization that leaves everyone guessing. That is something we can discuss.

The question was about implementing immersive mode. I agree with you that you can't navigate Android Auto without, well, navigation. How does immersive mode work? Wait, it has no navigation right? Ah, navigation is hidden, but available with a gesture. So in my question, I'm asking about a solution that has navigation right in the question.

Anyhow, I see some good ideas there, like Xposed which makes me start thinking about Pie Controls which all seem doable with some kind of draw over control.

Answering with "go make it yourself" isn't constructive to the discussion. Just because you don't see value in something, doesn't mean it has value to others. But I see you like to make generalization about what people want too.

You must be the life of the party when you, A) show up a year and half late, B) make generalization about everything and everyone, and C) tell everyone to do it themselves.
[Android Auto General] Deleted member 1198227:
Although i agree with you, i just wanted to mention that, you can control android auto without softkey. Look my solution :

(If someone could create a way to hide android auto bar, i suppose he could also make a way to control it through gensture, like i do for android). But you are right, there is no solution. Anyway look my video may give some ideas what can be done today and what not:

[youtube]vZtoUSS0gCc[/youtube]
[Android Auto General] Fatmonk8:
I too would think this would be cool. even if the bottom icons stayed so you could still navigate and the bottom black bar was transparent or something.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] KRATOSKILLERT:
RAMpage – A Vulnerability Affecting Every Android Device Built Since 2012

We already know about the infamous Rowhammer vulnerability in DRAM (dynamic random access memory). Now, researchers have discovered another hardware vulnerability working similarly. The newly identified RAMpage vulnerability could allow hackers to take complete control of your smartphones. Posing a threat to all Android devices for the past six years.

RAMpage Vulnerability – A Rowhammer Variant

A team of eight researchers have discovered a hardware flaw that puts all Android devices at the risk of hacking. The team calls it RAMpage as it exploits memory pages in RAM. RAMpage primarily makes Android phones vulnerable to hacking attacks as it provides apps unauthorized access to the device.

Researchers have published a research paper (https://vvdveen.com/publications/dimva2018.pdf) in which they have explained about the flaw, and have proposed a solution too. The paper is available online in a separate link. one statement from it states:

“While apps are typically not permitted to read data from other apps, a malicious program can craft a rampage exploit to get administrative control and get hold of secrets stored in the device.”

This vulnerability could leak almost all of your personal data to hackers. This includes everything from saved passwords and emails to messages, business documents, and photos.

Though RAMpage mainly targets Android phones and tablets, the iOS-based gadgets do not remain significantly safe from this flaw.

The Threat Has Been Around Since 2012

The researchers clearly stated that the RAMpage has been around for the past six years. According to them, all android devices with vulnerable memory.

“More technically, every mobile device that is shipped with LPDDR2, LPDDR3, or LPDDR4 memory is potentially affected, which is effectively every mobile phone since 2012.”

Regretfully, no patch is yet available for RAMpage vulnerability. Moreover, one cannot precisely state desktops to be safe from it.

Google has recognized this flaw (CVE-2018-9442). Yet, they do not presently recognize it to be as important as the researchers believe it is.

“We’ve worked closely with the research team and thought this vulnerability isn’t a practical concern for the overwhelming majority of users.”

Google also claims that present Android devices are already safe from this flaw.

“While we recognize the theoretical proof of concept from the researchers, we also recognize that newer devices contain memory with Rowhammer specific protections (for example the researcher proof of concept for this issue does not work on any currently supported Google Android devices).”

As a conclusion, is this a method to get the much desired root in devices with boot loader blocked?

Credits: https://latesthackingnews.com
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Floodland:
The first question which comes to mind is: Is acceptable having to rely on exploits to be able to administrate expensive devices for which we paid hundreds of dollars/euros/whatever?

I think it is plainly wrong. The community should stand up and demand vendors to stop closing our devices as they currently do.

Criminals always find ways (they dedicate their time to it), reducing administrative rights affect enthusiasts and even common users instead, crippling our experiences. At the end, our rights are at stake...
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Scramble:
There is an app at http://rampageattack.com you could install and run to test your device for the vulnerability.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] dilated777:
I tried the instructions listed here ( http://www.gruups.com/tzones ) for WM6 smartphones and I cant get internet access. Does anyone know of a way for an internet workaround for the 9.99 email only plan? In fact, when I look at tmobile.com they dont even show a 5.99 plan that many people post about anymore. Also, I have downloaded a theme ( BLGLOSS.tsk ) and copied to phone and run but I cant get it to work- what am I doing wrong (I am a noob and yes I have spent a lot of time trying to search for answers before asking)? I have been sitting at my laptop all day and with the help of some members was finally able to install some very basic things. Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] fzzyrn:
i'm not sure about your internet thing, but to use your theme, select it from settings>personal>today.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] AndroTech:
Put the tsk file in the windows folder and you can now select the theme by navigating to the today
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JazonX:
Hi Guys,

Like the title, Should I remove my saved fingerprints, Security pattern / Pin before updating the device with a new system image (With no wipe) ?

(Cant bother to install all apps after a wipe, so planning to just update by removing the -W

Device is rooted. )

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] uicnren:
just sideload the OTA, unless you are rooted.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
[MENTION=512944]uicnren[/MENTION]: Even if rooted it's possible to flash an OTA using TWRP. Of course that will mean both root and TWRP end up being removed from the device, but those are easily restored.

That said, I haven't had to remove my pin or my fingerprint scans in taking OTAs using TWRP. I don't think [MENTION=2218786]JazonX[/MENTION] is going to have an issue using the full image with the -w removed to do the same thing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
No you don't need to remove your fingerprint and pattern. It'll still be there after you flash just remove the w
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Arrow008:
Hello, XDA Developers.

I joined this forum yesterday, and to be honest, I am a complete Android noob. I got my first Android phone around 6 months ago, and, as you know thanks to the title of this thread, it was a Google Pixel 2, a solid way to dip my toes into Android for the first time, especially after being an Apple sheep for many years in the past. Anyway, I found my interest in rooting coming from me wanting to install a custom icon pack to my Pixel Launcher. I found Pixel Launcher Mods, but discovered it required root. I learned what rooting was, and how to do it. That's not the problem, though.

I've heard tons on what rooting can do negatively to your phone, but using a Google-branded phone, I'm not worried in the least about getting my phone bricked nor am I worried about blowing my warranty (since Google doesn't take away warranty due to rooting). What I am worried about is security.

I use many apps on my phone which are very personal and important, like my AMEX app, Google Pay, and PayPal. Knowing that rooting is risky in the security department, I'm very nervous to make the jump due to exposing those very applications and all of that sensitive information.

I've heard that installing Magisk and TWRP somehow keeps me safe from this kind of risk, but I don't quite understand

how

. I really need to understand

why

and

how

Magisk keeps me safe before I root, since I know that if I don't, I'll have insane paranoia in the back of my head, which will completely ruin my experience rooting.

I've also heard that Netflix and apps similar to it simply do not function. I am a Netflix subscriber and sometimes watch on my phone, so this is kind of concerning for me. Apparently Magisk comes to the rescue again, but I still don't know why!

One other thing (second last one, I promise) I heard was that I can get purchases in the Google Play store for free. If someone can leave a link for me on how I can do that, it would be pretty awesome.

The fourth and final 'thing' as I've been calling them, is that I won't get OTA updates. With some of my own research, I found that I actually do get these updates, however, they break my root. I've heard of things like OTA RootKeeper, but when I looked it up, all I found were forum posts from 2012, which had me slightly worried. This coupled with the fact that Android P was coming out so soon had me bear the question: update or wait?

Thank you so much if you took the time to read this long and confusing thread. I tried to lay it out in the least confusing way as possible. As you can see, I'm really new to all of this, and it would be great if you guys could help me out and answer some of the questions above.

Take care! I look forward to your responses.

- Arrow008
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] GuestK00362:
First of all: Good choice and welcome to the community.

1. I can't exactly tell you how Magisk would keep you safe but I can tell you that it is always in your hands to keep your device and data safe. What I mean by that is that you should use your brain while using your phone. Don't download any "fancy apps" which promise to make your battery last longer or something like that. Don't click any shady links etc.

After all you are not more vulnerable just due to rooting but apps could do more harm.

2. Netflix or other apps will work with "Magisk Hide" which is built in feature of Magisk.

3. You are talking about illegal warez which are not allowed on XDA. Anyways apps cost between 1 - 5 $ and are often on sale. So there should not be any need to tinker with warez.

4. There is a guide here to keep Root with Magisk even on OTA. But for this to work you don't have to have TWRP flashed to your device (at least that's what I think).

EDIT: I'm using different Android phones since 2011 and always rooted them and didn't ever have any problems with security.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MalharB:
Thanks i'll try later this week
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
This is stricktly 100% stock no mods no nothing everything included
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Well I almost did mine in. Dropped from 2 foot in my otter box. I loca glued another tempered glass on top and as good as new
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
Debloated at all by chance or no? I read the OP and it said nothing of it so I assume no but I thought I would ask.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Nope. I figured keep it full as soon as anything where to come out you woulda wanted that. Lol. Fully bloated. Plus it gives each of you something to do for the day...???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
Any chance of seeing a super stock BRB1 IMG sometime soon at all?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
I would assume its the same method as this i will download the firmeware to day and extract it all and post it up:good::good::good:

remember we can only go as far as u2 is.... and no oreo as we do not have a permissive kernel..:(

On a side note some reason I cant download firms from sam mobile so Im using some off site no name site But will upload em to my drive for your pleasure of downloading:p:p:p

And on a second side note you should be able to more or less dirty flash this one But I would reflash SU and busy box just incase as well as any other system based mods you do Cause as again this will be 100% stock so any debloation you have done will be undone again This note is for any one already running the stock rooted system not coming from other roms
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
It is done good sir
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it. I will update to the stock (BRB1) IMG when I'm off work later and update from PartCyborgs (BQL1) which I've been using as my daily driver for months on end lol. Anyways, thank you again, it is much appreciated by me and the community!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
By the way [MENTION=5759239]TheMadScientist[/MENTION], you should make a correction to your OP about your build number versions. One of them is wrong. Specifically when you say the build number BLQ1 twice in the OP. It should be BQL1 instead of BLQ1 so people don't get confused. I know it's a minor typo but I thought I'd point it out. Or maybe you noticed but didn't care to fix it, who knows lol. Also, quick question, is there anyway I could go about deodexing these ROMS of yours? Or should I message PartCyborg how to go about it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
I can't remember what he used to to it. I would msg him. I'll fix typos later lol. I didn't even notice
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
So now after several weeks. I can most def say cyborgs rom has much better battery life. Than stock. I still make it through the day but at the end I'm finding myself with 25 to 35% now instead of 35 to 55

I have slightly underclocked. And a few build prop tweaks from back in the day. But seems pretty rock solid....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vicky_666:
I'm in oreo g950u.

My bootloader version 3.

is that work? Can you give tutorial in video?

I'm from indonesia.sorry for my bad english
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
This will not work with BL 3. You cannot downgrade either. There is no way for you to root with ANY ROM on the regular S8 above BL 3 as of right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] WesHTCB:
Thanks for the step by step.. I'm hoping to do this with the g950u1 firmware. I am guessing since you said you must start with rooted firm, if I use magisk and get systemless root the add safe strap then proceed to your steps that should put me in the right direction.. then I could make a full system backup to make a flushable stock pre rooted firmware I could store in case of a rainy day.. does this sound logical or am I a bit mistaken?. I'd like to create a true 4 file firmware from a system backup after I make any adjustments or add any apks so that if I ever need to reinstall.. everything will flash without having to readjust settings or use data to download any of the apps/flushable .zip files as well as avoid the need for re writing the build.prop and such. I'm open for any suggestions if you have any. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MalharB:
In first part there is no CP just sys.img SU & BusyBox

So I assume no need of CP there

And in BRB1 there is CP file do we have to flash that thru regular Odin or we can skip that.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
You can flash that to update your baseband to the latest rootable with Odin. Just so you can have all the latest updates possible

The CP is totally optional though
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MalharB:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] adj998:
Wait what do you mean you glued another screen on it? My screen is cracked after dropping it and the cracks keep spreading....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Look up Loca glue and tempered glass screen protectors. It's a new method for installing curved glass screen protector that don't have full screen adhesive
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Figured i would bump this for the guys on revision 5 that need stock npugat imgs and su
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MalharB:
Does this need system image as before or modified
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
As a side note if your on revision 5

DO NOT USE REVISION 2 BOOTLOADERS

Only the system img is usable from this thread on revision 5 bootloaders
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
The system img here is 100% stock unrooted unless you flash system mode su in safestrap after the img file
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MalharB:
So I have to use JrKruse safestrap enter exit procedure and then flash stick nougat system

IMG then busybox su system
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Yes again keep in mind this is 100% stock fully bloated latest nougat system this is the last nougat img before we swapped to oreo. But yeah those are the jists of it all???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrkruse:
Here is afestrap flashable zip to add safestrap to image

Just flash system.img in safestrap do not reboot. Then flash root zip do not reboot. Then flash safestrap zip you are ok to reboot now

View attachment Safestrap_XBIN_S8_NOUGAT.zip

Flashfire
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Bump for the new rooters
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sagoode:
Probably a silly question, but where or how do I flash the CSC files in Odin? It fails when I try using the stock files for BRB1 since they are binary 2 while I am of course binary 5. My carrier is Xfinity (CSC) if that helps any. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrkruse:
Flash it with flashfire

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Rip the csc from your xfinity firmware bit 5. I know the kind of hell not having xfinity setup properly. I also am xfinity
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrkruse:
You can flash the v2 csc with flashfire it will flash it fine

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrkruse:
Here is a modified flashfire that you do not need to change the date or FC on you

View attachment flashfire.apk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Ty i haven't used flash fire in a while over this issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LukBoy99:
Is it possible to root my rev 5 with this now??

Whatre the steps?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrkruse:
It tells you in the directions and gives you the link to get safestrap on rev 5 bootloaders

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLinuxMan02:
I can finally dual boot my Galaxy S8 with Pie and nougat. Thank you so much???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradical711:
ROM slots are not yet working for safestrap so you will not be able to dual boot like that.. however you could flash nougat, Oreo, an pie on v5 BL's via edl method but again not yet all at once because the ROM slots don't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mulencja:
Great guide! Thanks to you I now have successfully rooted S8!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
OP updated with +80% manual charge and Rev 6 bootloader root threads
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLinuxMan02:
Oh, ok. I have an LG V40 now, so it doesn't matter to me anymore. But still, that's good info for other current S8 owners who want to dual boot their SM-G950U
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
No he's saying on ther bit 5 they can easily flash one or the other. Dual boot does not work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
Will it work on safestarp pie b6 bootloader with root??????
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Same basis applies for the most part on rev six you need the system but all three other files like CSC need to be rev 6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
No you can't use this on pie. Root only achievable on nougat
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
You mean i can use nougat rooted rom in v6 bootloader???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Yea. but you have to follow the edl safestrap method. And flash the proper v 6 bootloaders
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
[[[[[(((Before reboot Reboot to download mode....

In download mode then flash your respective CSC file in Normal odin I use 3.13

If you do not do this you will have a bunch of metro pcs cricket and tmobile crap as well as double and triple menus,So you are warned]]]])))

1 more issue is respective csc, ( i'm in v6 bootloader)(& im using verizon carrier)you mean i need to flash my device firmwere pie csc file in odin..Or nougat csc file???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
I flashed at the time the pie csc. The nougat csc is also incremental so the old wont flash. Has to be a rev 6 csc
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
Thanks for your Great Work...?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
When i'm in twrp in safestrape (v6 bootloader)and when i going to wipe system.. It says" system or resource busy " and flash system.img flash error..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
I've never seen that error

Did you mount the system in safestrap and click flash .img
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
Yes..i did...but select option "install"then flash system img...

(1) I exactly dont know where the flash option.. Can you tell,,???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Should ask where you want to install the img. Then select system
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
I did all but after flash everything i flash csc file in odin in csc slot(not home csc ) after flash i can not boot to system, everytime it rebot to safestrap

what should i do now???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
I want to boot nougat in v6 bootloader...when i flash everthing then i cant boot how toi reboot to nougat rom... I can't understan how... Any one can help please????
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Are you using the v6 rootable bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
I don't know that... My v6 bootloader is rootable or not...But i install safestrape by edl in pie(v6 bootloader) after install, i flash system img(nougat) to system then flash busybox+superuser after that i flash csc file from pie stock rom by official odin.After that when i select reboot it automaticly goes to safestrap..not boot to nougat rom..Where's my fault i cant find...pls help i extremely want to root my phone.

BTW Thanks mad scientists..... ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Yea you need the rootable v6 nougat bootloader from the edl thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Muncommitted:
Finally I root my phone in v6 bootloader?thanks everyone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Awesome good job and congrats. I'm on bit 7 so I can't root mine any more