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[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] LibTiff:
Description:

Recently got my hands on a Samsung Alpha G850F and followed some great tutorials for the battery mod , disabled most of the unwanted bloatware , root and im really impressed by the performance.

Firmware and Rooted:

Stock 5.0.2 Lollipop

Battery Mod:

Bought online a Samsung A3 2016 2300mah battery , removed completely the plastic at the top , covered the 4th pin with tape and gave it a little "push" on the sides with some paper.

[IMG="Image1"]https://scontent.fnic3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37784615_2128319767242585_5629343807288901632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2f84b0c078fe24e2ce89bd05488736ea&oe=5C08D175[/IMG]

[IMG="Image2"]https://scontent.fnic3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37761475_2128319773909251_4749299167182979072_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=be6f727440adba12fbd460988106c181&oe=5BCBAE3C[/IMG]

[IMG="Image3"]https://scontent.fnic3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37712158_2128319813909247_5119073934150467584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=fb3211c30761bf428475a44c8182aa79&oe=5C0F11FA[/IMG]

Gave it a full charge and i left it alone on normal mode for some days to check the usage (the old battery used to hold 3days with no use) now im on 165hours and still going..

[IMG="Usage"]http://oi64.tinypic.com/rsspd0.jpg[/IMG]

Below is my "frozen" bloatware list: (Mode details on http://libtiff.blogspot.com/2018/07/tutorial-debloat-safe-android-services.html)

(com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather)

(com.google.android.apps.books)

(com.google.android.apps.docs)

(com.dropbox.android)

(flipboard.app)

(com.sec.android.app.samsungapps)

(com.google.android.talk)

(com.arcsoft.magicshotstudio)

(com.google.android.music)

(com.google.android.apps.magazines)

(com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching)

(com.google.android.apps.plus)

(com.sec.android.mimage.sstudio)

(com.google.android.marvin.talkback)

(com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox)

(com.sec.android.app.storycam)

(com.google.android.videos)

(com.sec.android.daemonapp)

(com.google.android.youtube)
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] MOMO1265:
4th pin

I didnt cover ther 4th pin and it works.. why should i cover it?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Maracon:
I think non-original battery was used, so he had to do someting like "A3 2016 battery for Galaxy Alpha": https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-alpha/accessories/a3-2016-battery-galaxy-alpha-t3725433
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] mkl.xda:
You should be posting SOT rather than up time. That will clearly see the difference of that mod vs original battery.
[HTC Excalibur] RussianSolja:
i messed up my eT9 messing around with it in the registry now i cant type anything at all is there a way i can do like a hard reset or something to restore everyting back to default? if so how do i do this hard reset or something please HELP!:eek:
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
Hard Reset. Turn Off phone. Press and hold the two left and right soft keys ( the ones above the home and back buttons) and press the power button for 2 seconds. Let go of the power button after two seconds, while still holding the two soft keys until the screen goes black, then press the send button or follow the instructions on the menu
[HTC Excalibur] RussianSolja:
Turn off phone all the way just let it boot down? and once its at the black screen then hold the two soft keys? and will this reset my eT9?
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
Well it will hard reset the phone to the original settings for the ROM you installed and i mean all of the settings, not just the et9
[HTC Excalibur] RussianSolja:
thank u it fixed everything but now i have to reinstall everything all ova again lol.
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
No prob. anytime.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel2_user:
I have some troubles when I was rooting the PIXEL 2 XL

I installed Android P Beta, but when I installed TWRP so I could install Magisk, the phone rebooted and showed me this message:

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Android Recovery

google/taimen/taimen

9/PPPP4.180612.004/4838310

user/realease-keys

Use volume up/down and power

Can't load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory reset and erase all data stored in this device.

Try again

Factory data reset

(below)

Supported API:3

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I chose the two options but the PIXEL 2 XL just repeats the same message over and over.

Please, I need support to complete the factory reset

Any suggestions welcome:)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] DuckRuckus:
Can you get into stock recovery from the bootloader? If so, try sideloading the latest 8.1 OTA.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel2_user:
Android Recover google/taimen/taimen

Yes, I can to enter the initial boot mode , but when I choose "Recovery mode", the cellphone returns of same menu that means:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Android Recovery

( Message below )

Try again

Factory data reset

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please, I need to obtain factory reset of the Pixel 2 XL phone.

Regards,
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Download the full factory image, boot into fastboot mode and flash it with the flash all bat file. Edit the file first and remove the -w from the file so you don't wipe data.

Edit: Actually leave the - w in there, you need to wipe data.

Also, sometimes of you reboot a few times with that message it will just wipe it for you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel2_user:
Thanks for your support

Sorry, I can not to enter using adb terminal, because the PIXEL 2XL Phone is not recognizing the device when I put "adb devices" the PIVEL 2XL Phone not show serial number, but the in Device Manager shows "Android Bootloader Interfaces". Please I need support, if is possible with more details. Thank for Advance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] DuckRuckus:
Nope. You need to type "fastboot devices". ADB is when you are in the system... fastboot is when you are in the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] faz712:
since you can get into bootloader, just reflash the original boot.img from factory image zip, then do fastboot boot <twrp-filename.img>

if you want to actually install twrp, you have to fastboot boot twrp, then install twrp from that temporary twrp, not directly flash twrp from fastboot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel2_user:
Thank you for your support, please if you have some examples for to carry out the 2 methods, Because when I am applying "Factory data seset", the Pixel 2 XL phone reboot, the menu come back to the same menu (one, another and again.), that's means,

----------------------------------

Android Recovery

google/taimen/taimen

9/PPPP4.180612.004/4838310

user/realease-keys

Use volume up/down and power

Can't load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory reset and erase all data stored in this device.

Try again

Factory data reset

----------------------------------

Please, for me will be more friendly if you explain me showing tutorial videos (like youtube videos). I need reborn the Pixel 2 XL phone, is mandatory.

Thanks so much for advance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Pixel2_user:
New Videos

Please Guys,

Here I can uploading the videos with the failures showing the failures symptoms on Pixel 2 XL phone. Thank for advance for your support, We highly appreciate your support.

Video 1:

https://youtu.be/4btXGWVPgEQ

Video 2:

https://youtu.be/uqFjMJegbPk

Thanks,

Rodrigo.

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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] yan74s:
Hello

Do someone know how we can access to AR emoji with the google Keyboard ? In such application than Whatsapp, with the samsung Keyboard you have a shortcut to access and insert the phonemade AR Emoji .

But with the gboard you don't have the key/shortcut to access AR emoji, but only to install Bitstrips and stickers...

For the SMS it's not a problem, It doesn't depend on the keyboard but the app Itself...

If someone has an idea ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Fellow Z2 Plus users,

We have always seen discussion about best rom..with features x,y,z etc etc. Now when one says best, which is quite subjective depending upon user, mostly focus is around all the features/customizations of the world and not to mention best battery, best performance and what not.

Here I am flipping the question and seek feedback & suggestions from fellow Zuk Z2 users on the ROMs which they find :

1) Least buggy - given some bugs will be always there

2) Stable - suitable for daily use with no surprises

3) Battery Optimized for performance but with priority being battery

4) Suitable for Daily Regular Use - wallets, bank apps, sync, 4G / wifi, good photos

So while the suggested ROM might not have few missing features (like ViLTE) and might have only limited customizations, but it remains overall robust and stable enough to be used regularly for next few months.

I agree that regular updates are good to have but then with development moving to P soon, the current build of suggested ROM should be such that without updates it should work fine

Request if fellow users can suggest their preferred ROM(s) on above criteria with at least minimum details of ROM like

name, version and the build.

If further details can be provided like what is missing (say ViLTE etc) it will be wonderful for others! Thanks in advance to all for their feedback.:)

Sorry if this is a repeat but think at this juncture when the transition is about to happen to Android P we should have a list of stable roms handy.

EDIT 16th July 2020 :

It is close to 2 years since thread was started and discussions are still ON thanks to loyal users. Also if I may say, part credit also goes to phone's good build quality that it is still worth using for many

When this thread was started, we were in initial days of developers transitioning from Oreo to Pie ROM and today, we already have loads of Q ROMs.

Having said that, general preference, if we need a stable balanced ROM is to continue on Pie ROMs versus Q ROMs - no surprises here !!
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] sanjay.2704:
Thank you for the work around.. I tried the non root method in adaway but wasnt that good.. changing DNS works much better.. I even updated this in my router..

I also don't like hole punch.. water drop notch is ok..

Hope all cameras are able to use GCam..

Your trick for miui worked as well.. Thank you again for that.

Stay safe and keep modding
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Feedbacks Summarized

Thanks to all for sharing feedbacks/experiences. I am summarizing below, with focus on Oreo ROMs!.

EDIT 16th July 2020 : in last 2 years, we have also seen good development in terms of Pie & Q ROMs. So now we have some recommendations on stable and good for daily use Pie ROMs too

OREO ROMs (update basis discussions till Nov'18)

Resurrection Remix RR 6.2.1 Oreo is considered good by most - received feedbacks from [MENTION=2492890]seking[/MENTION] [MENTION=8641210]Thisisaarush[/MENTION] [MENTION=8783489]Z750z[/MENTION] [MENTION=8686014]NaXal[/MENTION]

One open issue: No auto call record

It has loads of Customizations, the final build released updated with Oct'18 security patches.

MIUI 10 ROM seems to be a good choice too as per feedback from [MENTION=8515673]sivaramareddy[/MENTION] [MENTION=8066183]sidS6[/MENTION]

It is stable and has good battery life

AEX 5.7 Oreo seems quite good as per feedback from [MENTION=7502812]Vishwanath01[/MENTION] [MENTION=8515673]sivaramareddy[/MENTION] [MENTION=8081729]suvankar.smart[/MENTION]

They have not shared much details but what I see is that v5.7 is recommended by all even when the latest is v5.8. This ROM not updated after Aug'18

Download from versions availablehere

Jaguar Oreo is recommended as per feedback from [MENTION=5551474]sanjay.2704[/MENTION] [MENTION=2492890]seking[/MENTION] [MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION]

There seems to be battery issue/lag after couple of weeks of use. But with the entirely rebased ROM released, there are lot of hopes. Finally VoLTE working too - was broken since June build.

Hopefully the battery issue is resolved after few builds of the Rebase ROM. Having said that - this ROM is worth watching for!! The best thing is that dev is updating atleast once a month. With issues being reported, he updated within few weeks too!!

Pls note that have considered only those comments which had some level of details. Also there were more recommendations but since supported by only 1 user not included in the summary.

PIE ROMs (update basis discussions till Jun'20)

[Official - k4.4 // Beta - k4.9] AOSiP Pie is considered good by many and am [MENTION=719438]mGforCe[/MENTION] using for last few months.

One open issue: Think Miracast doesn't work. The final build released has Sep'19 security patches. Link here

[ROM][9.0][TREBLE] SuperiorOS is also recommended one and we have [MENTION=6596602]vuckovic_stefan[/MENTION] using in on and off (when not trying other ROMs :p)

The final official build released has Oct'19 security patches. Link here

There is also an unofficial build released with Apr'20 security patches. Link here, credits [MENTION=6596602]vuckovic_stefan[/MENTION]
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] anbinhv:
Bootleggers and Cardinal lastest. I have no idea about Volte because we don't have it here.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] Vishwanath01:
AOSP Extended 5.7 latest
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] himanshu.devsah:
Aosip rom is a clear winner, It's the best in every sector.. !
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] sivaramareddy:
For me, as of now... Latest AEX 5.7 seems pretty stable and Recently I have tried one ROM that totally amazed me.... MIUI 10 ROM. It's very stable, considerably less heat with great performance and great battery life (6.5 -7 hrs SOT with Normal to Medium usage which include Browsing, Streaming, Instant Messaging etc). Coming to Gaming especially PUBG is a lot less laggy when compared to other ROM's when played with HD settings.

So, apart from the latest AOSP Extended(AEX) 5.7, I would recommend to try the latest MIUI 10 ROM too...
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks for sharing feedback :)

Thanks for sharing feedback. So you mean below ROMs:

BootleggersROM 2.3 (8.1.0) dated 08-07-18

Cardinal-AOSP 5.7 (8.1.0) dated 14-07-18

Any issues/bug noted at all? This will help in collating feedback with known issues etc.

Thanks for sharing feedback. Regarding AEX 5.7 (8.1.0) have you noted any bugs at all? Or everything working well.

Thanks for sharing feedback. AEX 5.7 (8.1.0) noted. As discussed, any known issue here as per your experience?

MIUI 10 ROM - hmm, interesting. For my own Redmi Note 3 always moved out from MIUI to AOSP / LOS roms :). Will be interesting to try. Again, for completeness, any issues/bugs noted/known here?

Between MIUI / AEX which will be one you choose?

Thanks for sharing feedback. So you mean Android Open Source Illusion Project (8.1.0) - AOSIP right?

Any bugs/issues noted here? Or all perfectly working. It will be helpful to note of even 1-2 small issues to have right feedback.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Bump, request users to pls give feedback
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] sidS6:
Miui 10 by narshi shukla.. best overall in terms of stability and battery life
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
MIUI 10 ROM - hmm, interesting. For my Redmi Note 3 always moved out from MIUI to AOSP / LOS roms :)

Again, for completeness, any known issues/bugs with MIUI?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] Z750z:
Reserruction Remix ,,,==> the best and most stable from all other roms ,,,???

---------- Post added at 12:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 AM ----------

Reserruction Remix os, the best and most stable rom from all,,,,???
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] imarco.box:
Having a blast with #oxicOs since Viper and dot died

Enviado do meu Z2 Plus através do Tapatalk
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] NaXal:
Hello,

Most of the ROMs here are pretty stable as daily driver. Some are little better with some aspect of usage, like for example, in general, non treble ROMs better with heavy games like PubG compare to Treble. Now that doesn't mean treble ROMs suck with PubG, its just marginally lower grfx details for smoother playing exp.

Ever since introduction of treble, for last few months, I have been only with treble, so I can only comment on Treble ROMs. I have tried PE, AEX, AiCP, RR (Treble), crDroid and let me tell you all are equally good. However, having said that, few lose their edge time to time with some random update and it happens with all. So as an user, you will find your self switching between few time to time.

All these ROMs easily offer 6 hours 30 mins or more SoT for daily use (except heavy gaming). Game on them and SoT will come down based on how hard you are playing. Usually for heavy gamer, SoT is around 4 hours or bit less. All these ROMs have everything function, from finger print to Bluetooth.

At present, I am with RR 6.1. Switched from AiCP since at this point, for few previously weekly, AiCP is having some performance issue. Not that its slow, but RR feels little better compare to AiCP. Who knows, may be with next weekly, AiCP may out perform anything else.

Biggest point is, thanks to all these hardworking devs, I am spoiled with choices. So many of them. All are equally good but with some many options, I am spoiled to write comparison even for these slightest issues.

So its really hard or would be unfair to name single ROM to sum up the answer !!

Thanks.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Thanks, any specific version which is most stable?

Thanks, any specific version which is stable?

[MENTION=8686014]NaXal[/MENTION] appreciate you taking out time to write a detailed reply.

Which build of RR? Can you elaborate what specific improvements do you see?

Indeed, very true :p:good:
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] NaXal:
Consider me a typical dumbass phone user. I strive for a functional device which allows me fast performance and all features should work fine. I don't like poking with things unless they are broken as like your question, I am looking for stability and I am willing to sacrifice bit of performance edge for that.

Now regarding improvement, what to compare with is the biggest question. If you want to compare this with Stock Indian ZUI 2.5 (Indian), its a heaven and hell of a difference !! But if you talk about other contemporary ROMs, there isn't much to separate them. It would come down to your personal choice of flavor .

Consider this buying a litter class super bike or super car in India. Anything you buy would be light years ahead of what average Joe is riding but when you want to chose between similar option, it would ultimately come down to personal preference !!

Regarding my setup, I am with the latest Version of RR 6.1 Treble (without any extra mod or kernel) + Open GApps Nano. Running Apex Launcher v3.3.3 along with Pixel Icon Pack (from Play Store). I have mentioned my issues or liking in that respective thread !!

Thanks.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] imarco.box:
Latest toxycOs.... 3.0

Enviado do meu Z2 Plus através do Tapatalk
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] seking:
I am using Liquid Remix [8.1] [v9.1.4] [OFFICIAL] [08/10/2018][NON-TREBLE]

I listen to music and after installing viperfx magix module and modded you tube my requirement is met. Along with this I also use on application called "The Raging Beast KA" , see screenshot, which allows kernel level tweaking of sound ie increasing sound of left channel and right channel separately and it gives excellent sound. I also require volte as I use jio sim and net speed should be fast.

So the above are my requirements and everybody has their own requirements. All ROMs stable. But they differ on the following

1 heat. Some ROMs heat up

2 performance.

3 tweaks. Some ROMs contain more tweaks

4 volte. Some ROMs will not have volte

Installing ROMs are individual preferences and all ROMs are stable.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] mGforCe:
Latest View ?

Guys,

Thanks for the feedback earlier. Bumping old thread to see if any update / revision in choices basis past 2-3 months?

Now that we have more or less final version of Oreo (though fortunately, some O ROMs are still getting security updates), the options are not likely to change further.

So far, have been using Jaguar Aug'18 build - worked quite well but in last few weeks seeing 10-12% battery drain overnight. Today am going to flash Oct'18 build to see if any changes.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] sanjay.2704:
CrDroiD is Best

i have used all oreo except RR..

I find CrDroid the best Rom of all times.

no issues at all.. be it SOT.. consistent 7-7.5 hours with moderate usage.. BT music play for 2-3 hours daily, phone calls for hour or so 1 hour of game play A8 & tekken.. all banking apps running including Tez..

Tons of customization. Built in adaway as well .. i dont think any feature is missing in this Rom. except 2.

1. Pocket detection - causes many failed FP.

2. auto call record - call record is present but u have to enable it in each call.

if some one with rom build knowledge can include this and update security patches then this would be a complete rom.

planning to try RR as dotos is giving very low SOT.. staying on that coz it has auto call record and pocket detect.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] shriaakashtav:
Which version?
[Android Head-Units] Squirley709:
So, I was given a JY-UO134N4PX5S head unit and don't know much about Joying. I had xtrons prIor to this one. I dont know where to begin with rooting and custom ROMs. All I really want is root and viper4android. I have seen a few threads mention anything that is PX5S can't be rooted. Here is all the info I could find on it.

OS: Android 8.0

CPU: Octa-core 64bit Cortex-A53 1.5GHZ

Radio IC: TEF6686

GPU: PowerVR G6110 GPU

RAM: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM

ROM / Flash: 64GB
[Android Head-Units] m2maynard:
I did a write up on rooting the PX5S devices. The below link should get you started down the path. the Px5s can be rooted via the outlined procedure.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78207536
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] MohRez:
hi

which one of the fonts in below link is the default font of Galaxy S9 ?!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6XgEtS48fvxQnVtZXRjZXZPWTA/view
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] atomaz:
I had in my samsung s5 activated the option that every time they call me tell me the name of the contact, as well as I reproduced the alarm. How is it configured in the galaxy s9 plus?

From already thank you very much
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] lucianus_luciferus:
Settings, accessibility, vision, voice assistant

Switch it on then go to the settings above the switch and chose the option you need
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] atomaz:
Thks, but i need only that tell incoming call, don't need that voice indicate all things.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] nanoteam:
Hello guys

New vulkan driver with ver 1.1.66

http://www.vulkan.gpuinfo.org/displayreport.php?id=3597

http://www.vulkan.gpuinfo.org/displayreport.php?id=3603

But i couldnt find rom mayde it is official alpha not released yet anyone has news please post info here thank you.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Rockmins:
Does their driver 511.1023.4095 android version suggest the google android version? because then that driver is meant to android 8.1? Confused here?
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] nanoteam:
One link for 8.0 and the other for 8.1 both with vulkan 1.1.66

So in both oreo.