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[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] menyeh:
How to install the gcam (with camera2 api enabled) on mi 8 se non root and locked bootloader ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] daniyal62:
it,s working thank a lot man

i am on the stock china rom

but sometimes app crash
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
which twrp?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] soreldc:
3.2.3 wsz150 https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...Camera_5.1.0.18_R5Plus_v.5.1.17_fix_crash.apk this work for me now
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
how is the battery backup on xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] soreldc:
For is good 5- 6 hours screen , mobile data , wifi and bt always open calls around 40-60 minutes and 1 1/2 - 2 days of use , miui 10 eu 8.8.9
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
similar like china stable?? then i would love to move to xiaomi.eu and do i need to do any backup before moving on? and do i need to wipe only system, data, dalvik cache and flash the 8.8.16 zip?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
heii i got stuck at mi logo with three dots loading for 40 minutes on my mi8 se ....what to do now...please help me...xiaomi.eu flashing caused the problem
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] soreldc:
When i installed miui 10 eu i have bootloader unlocked and i format data
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
thanks and formatting data worked for me too
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Elitarius:
6-8h sot on china stable, 4h sot on 8.8.16, 4h on 8.8.9. I want previous xiaomi.eu with better bettery results but this is topic with google camera.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Elitarius:
crashes on my phone. 8.8.16 xiaomi.eu

but gCam from the first post work :D great photo quality but it could make photos faster :P
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] acus123:
which version of china stable..?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Elitarius:
Latest

Wysłane z mojego MI 8 SE przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] fkloznica:
Nice topic. Will report back
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] busano201:
Anyone tried using the new mod on xda news? I get an error could not connect to camera
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
Same here
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] aashimul:
Lag too much and portrait doesn't work!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] fkloznica:
This gcam works better, just turn off use hexagon in settings.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] vhtrindade:
The photos work really well, but when I try to switch to video recording it gives error. Work fine for you?

Use MIUI 10 8.8.30
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] keirth1:
Is there a port for gcam on our phone?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] keirth1:
No portrait?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ydraulikos:
Early nearly bug-free version (except video) by BSG

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mdZW7POPPCuMFYCwoJksl9f2lfePqTco
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
no hdr?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ydraulikos:
HDR+ functions normally, but parameters are not adjustable.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Plabon7:
i don't see any option for hdr or hdr+ or off!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] kakiyomi:
settings > advanced > hdr+ control = on

or use lastest :: MGC_5.3.015_MI8_V1a.apk

celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.3.015_MI8_V1a.apk

it worked too, but have not hdr+ quality [very low <> very highest].
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
For me, this GCam app on MI8 SE does not work. After turning it on, it immediately the goes to the menu android on my Xiaomi MI8 SE 6/64. Why so?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] fkloznica:
Download this version. Best so far for pics

MGC_6.1.009_MI8_V1a.apk

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
On my Mi8 SE, this GCam 6.1.009_V1 camera app does not work. After switching on, it immediately finishes off. Why?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] nemo07:
Should I Unlock my phone to install this or the camera2api is enabled by default ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] cazaboom:
Works for me from Mi 8 SE - EU Rom (8.10.25), excellent port, works portratit, photo sphare, panoramic, Glens, back and front camera, everything works for me..
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] MiUser38:
Anyone has find a good setting for the front camera ?

This one doesn't handle the brightness correctly...
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
In general, the app works on my smartphone. In addition to one bug.

The "night mode" does not work for me.

When I turn it on "night mode", the GCam application (6.1.009) turns off immediately.

Why?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ydraulikos:
There are newer builds by BSG for Mi8, Poco and similar devices. Xiaomi updated the camera firmware in latest update and everything seem to work. Hopefully when the update for Mi8 SE is released we will be able to use the latest version.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] saiojitsu:
Did you use pixel fix? for me don't work this version.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] PhamTheThao:
Link error?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
I did not use any pixel fix.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] saiojitsu:
i've really lag...for me don't work. Why, second you?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
Me version 6.1.009 works. Outside the night mode. And this is not ok.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] kudykam:
For me 6.1.009 works (except night mode) but 6.1.013 doesnt (lag is too big)

Also I have "Hexagon failed" notification after every shot.

Previously I had 5.3 (dont see any difference in image quality)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] busano201:
go to google camera fix on this forum. flash the fix in the link and install the latest bsg mod. night sight works no lag
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] adonim1985:
There is no usual app (apk.) for this GCam with active night mode?

This version apk. file is only for android 9?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] VincAlastor:
The mi 8 SE has the same camera setup as the poco f1. So we use these ports and can say, they are working very good! For exapmle for MIUI 10 Oreo (stable) this new port:

https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.009_Poco-oreo_san1ty.apk
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] semhsp:
I can't find this fix where is it?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] SkubiDoo:
Can anyone provide the fix and latest working version of Gcam for Xiaomi Stable EU ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] kudykam:
I use version 6.1.021 v2e and sometimes its randomly very slow during making picture. There is loading circle for about 10-20 seconds and it make picure somwhere in the middle. Other times its like 1 sec quick.

Anyone have same problem?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] marcusasdrubal:
Give me the link for the best stable for Mi8 Se stock rom with MIUI 10.2.2
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] marcusasdrubal:
Best version until now. Everything work on stock chinese 10.2.2 miui 10 stable.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] CoizSola:
Do I need to unlock bootloader and root to make it work with chinese stable?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] thaonct:
No need but I recommend making the future.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] CoizSola:
okay, btw there's a newer suggested version which is V2e. Why not use that instead? does it not work well with Mi 8 se?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] thaonct:
Last version V2e just for MI 8 or Poco F1, not Mi 8 se

There are currently no mod teams for mi 8 se

Pls follow the solution https://xdaforums.com/mi-8-se/themes/fullyworking-google-camera-xiaomi-mi-8-t3877714
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] saiojitsu:
Sorry, whta's the best version that use in mi 8 se?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] thaonct:
Miui camera with AI :D

There is no official version for 8 se.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] saiojitsu:
gcam that i used is better than miui camera. now i used last bsg for mi 8 (v2e).
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] marcusasdrubal:
How did u solved the lag in night shot ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] marcusasdrubal:
Any hope?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] Elitarius:
There is solution to install magisk fix...

Wysłane z mojego MI 8 SE przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] virganda:
For npw the best gcam mod for mi 8 se is the one from BSG for mi 9 se. But it has bug too when we take some photos it will freeze... And eis too didnt active. We need help from some dev here to fix this problem
[Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Themes, Apps, and Mods] shadowstep:
Thread closed -- kindly use the existing thread for further discussion.

Link to existing thread: https://xdaforums.com/mi-8-se/themes/ultimate-guide-to-gcam-t3931978

Have a nice day!

Regards,

shadowstep

Forum Moderator
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AnierinB:
Reserved
[Nexus 6P Android Development] nuaadz:
thk,backup and flash.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] akg2002:
Thank you very much for another rom
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mihnoi:
Don't know how much time it's supposed to take to boot, but it's been 30 min and i'm still at boot animation. Don't think it's looping either because i can see some dropped frames from time to time.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] videotape74:
Did you wipe davlik & cache after flashing?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] mihnoi:
yes

I also do a full wipe (including internal storage) every time i flash a new from. Flashed it a second time and it's now been a hour and still at boot animation. I'll try with other gapps, maybe that'll work.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] akg2002:
Really beautiful rom. Android p style rom. Thank you.

Whoever facing boot problem.

Please press restart button if booting take long time...
[Nexus 6P Android Development] videotape74:
*confirmed*

that worked, if stuck on initial boot just restart your phone and it will work! thanks.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] xterminater07:
what version of google camera is included.
[Nexus 6P Android Development] Bobbaloo:
I'm just happy to see a new rom to try out. Instead of asking which version of apps the dev included, why not ask something sensible like, "What is the Square Root of a Round Object?" Now, THATs a decent question. Thanks [MENTION=7125966]AnierinB[/MENTION]
[Nexus 6P Android Development] ZuneYT:
Nice rom! Rom itself is really good smooth and i'm liking the fact you got the android p inspired theme going on nice thought to put that in. Just got one question though how come when you boot up the phone the loading animation goes from buttery a smooth animation to super laggy. I've noticed when you restart the phone you have to restart the phone AGAIN to get into the phone not a huge deal but it would be worth fixing in the next update. Overall this rom is really good! Keep it up Dev :)
[Nexus 6P Android Development] beto669:
Thank you to the developers for this great rom, i have a question: Does anyone know how to install magisk? Or is not necessary?
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AnierinB:
I'm looking into some fixes at the moment. Sorry about this guy's, it should be fixed with the next release
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AnierinB:
You don't need magisk to use this rom. If you want it just flash the magisk zip from twrp. You can download magisk from it's respected xda thread here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
[Nexus 6P Android Development] beto669:
Thanks for your reply, I have flashed it from twrp but I have no root access. And the root selection in developers is grayed out
[Nexus 6P Android Development] AnierinB:
When I'm off work I'll look into everything that's going on with this build. I have a feeling I know what's wrong so it should be an easy fix
[Nexus 6P Android Development] beto669:
Thank you very much
[Nexus 6P Android Development] akg2002:
I have been using so many roms. Tilll now this is the most featured stable fast and battery efficient rom. Thank you sir
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
hi guys

we know the huawei close page for unlock bootloader, the question there are another way to unlock the bootloader or flash the root without unlock the bootloader
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
Depends on which firmware you're on.

If you're on May patch or earlier you can use DC-Unlocker/HCU, if you're on June or later you can't unlock bootloader.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
i can downgrade to old firmware?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
What firmware are you on now?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
8.0.0.138
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
And cust? BLA-Lx9CxxxB138
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
BLA-L29 8.0.0.138(c185)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
It's possible you can use DC-Unlocker/HCU (If it hasn't been fixed...)

Most likely it has, but you can test before continuing below as you'd need DC/HCU anyway.

Since you should be on XLOADER 01 now you can downgrade to XLOADER 01.

You can downgrade to B135 (Or earlier, check http://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ as C185 has weird builds, lower builds released after higher ones :eek:) using an USB C to USB A female OTG cable and sd adapter + microsd card (8GB minimum) or a USB Stick (8GB minimum).

Download dload package from http://androidhost.ru/search.html (Search for BLA-L29C 8.0.0.135(C185) and extract downloaded zip. Place 'dload' folder on sdcard/usb stick and either reboot to DLOAD mode (Vol up + down + power + otg inserted in phone) or through ProjectMenu (*#*#2846579#*#* in dialer then tap on SD update, it will say PT Failed but this can be ignored. It worked fine for me). Verify package will take a while so just stay on that screen until it's done.

You may have to factory reset after it's done.

When you are on B135 you can use DC-unlocker/HCU to get bootloader unlock code.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
thanks bro i will try
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] energiez:
I am on BLA-L29 8.0.0.145(C432). Any chance to unlock the bootloader ?

Thank's for your help.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
Yes, but using the B142 dload pack from androidhost.ru.

Use same description as I typed above, but search for BLA-L29C 8.0.0.142(C432). This is the version I downgraded (from B148-SP1 to B142) to when testing.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
Hi

I can use this on my mate 10 ALP-L29 8.0.0.138(C363patch1)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
If you're on a 01 xloader and you download dload for C363 (I assume C636?) you can. I can't find Patch1 OTA so I don't know what it contains.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
I'm a new in mate 10 and how i know if I am on a 01 xloader i was on b138 then OTA update to b138 patch01

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[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
........ Delete
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] mr.mgmg:
thanks bro it's work with me
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
It *should* work. But since there is no patch01 available for download from pro-teammt.ru I can't check xloader to make sure it's 01, so it's risky if you are on 02... It can end in a hard-brick which is unrecoverable
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
Patch01 it's only patch for PUBG games and size is 100mb only., and the main rom is still 8.0.0138 nothing changed, i mean I was on b8.0.0.138 then OTA update (patch01) and size for this update was 100mb only.

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[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
Question please,, can i use FF to updatd to b139 then to b141?

Thanks :good:
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
You might using: https://xdaforums.com/mate-10/how-to/firmwarefinder-dns-method-updating-c432-t3830476

In June the way FF works was fixed by Huawei, so the in-app proxy itself won't work to send update to System Update.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ums1405:
Hi there friends,

I got several questions to ask but i'm not sure if this is the right thread and it could be its been answered. My apologies if that is the case, so please bear with me.

I've got a Mate 10 ALP-AL00 that was rebranded by the online shop to ALP-L29 currently on build ALP-L29 8.0.0.136(C636). Before I force stopped the update service on the phone, its been prompting me to update to 8.0.0.138 sp1. I've never been able to get an official bootloader unlock code from Huawei as i'm always redirected to the Chinese unlock page. Even if I input the imei from the box (and on the phone which are the same) nothing happens. No code given.

I read somewhere (I think on xda) that when you rebrand with the funky rebrand service it changes something thus Huawei can't generate a code. not sure.

Basically, i'm still on .136 if use DC-unlocker would I be able to get a vaild unlock code? and how long does it last?

also please could you steer me in the right direction for a stable and noob friendly solution to root my phone.

Also....I've noticed that the wifi does not pickup 5ghz band anymore after update to .134

previously when I got the phone the 5ghz band work well and you could use your hotspot and cell data at the same time. any ideas.

very sorry for the noobish questions. I just trying to be extra careful as I know if I brick this phone, there virtually no means for me to repair it.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] enroad:
hi. i'm on build 135(c185).can i unlock via dc unlocker? is there a tutorial available here in xda?
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
Your phone 128gb and 6gb ram?

I've exactly same situation and i can't unlock it because huawei closed bootloader unlock site in 25 July.

I post to huawei for unlock but no luck, I've b138 was b136 i contact with DC with my version and said not support 8x.

You can contact with DC unlocker and asking them about your build No.

You can't root with bootloader locked, no way,
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ums1405:
Thanks for the quick reply.

So it safe to assume that .136 is still android 8.0 with xloader01 and .138 and up is android 8.1 with the new xload02 and unlockable bootloader?

(another noob question sorry, but just was to be 100% sure)

Thus if i'm on xloader01, Magisk and unofficial TWRP will still work once or if I get my unlock code from DC?

Again, thanks bearing with me as I'm more used to Sony a platform than Huawei.

(No such thing as a hard brick on a Sony :good:)
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hamadazh:
I'm new here in mate 10 section too :)

B138 not 8.1 it's 8.0.0.138 and i think 8.1 is in chinese version and for this i want debrand it again to ALP-AL00 :good:

I hope DC unlocker did it for you, contact with support in DC site.

---------- Post added at 03:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:34 AM ----------

Thank you for replay.

Can i debrand my phone to chinese version without unlock code, because i bought this phone from china and it was ALP-AL00 and seller changed to ALP-L29 i think the seller debrand this phone to ALP-L29, my question is how he did that without unlocked booloader!! Or he have that code :confused:

Sorry for disturbing
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
You will most likely have to downgrade before you can get unlock code. Not sure if dload exist for ALP-L29C636

You will most likely have to downgrade first, then you could use FH rebrand tool.

Seller could've unlocked, rebranded, then locked again by flashing a repacked firmware that locks bootloader.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Platinum1986:
Hello ante0,

Do you think i can still unlock bootloader then root my huawei mate 10 from this version :

Thank you. :good:
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] ante0:
Probably not.

And no downgrade exists for it either as far as I can tell.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Platinum1986:
Thanks a lot for your reply. :highfive: Do you think someone will find a way to unlock bootloader on newer firmware in the future ?

I'm sad to see that Huawei behave like this towards his customers. Since when we need a code to unlock bootlader ? It was so easy with my Nexus 7... :crying:
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Xavind:
Huawei is a POS. I wished I bought a Xiaomi

If Iwanted this kind of struggles I would have bought a iPhone.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] hyborian:
Right on, an iphone for those who don't want to do much. My wife had and Iphone 8 Plus, I gave her a new unrooted Pocophone, and inspite of its speed, she couldn't stand Android and all the good stuff, complaining too many things to do.

So she got an Iphone X, I gave her unrooted Pocophone to my kid, took my kid's Huawei Mate 10, eagerly wanting to root it.

I then find out one can't unlock bootloader without paying, argh. I think I'll sell it away for a Xiaomi Mi Max 3, would love the big battery on it.
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] Xavind:
Right on. We need customizations I'll never buy a Huawei device again, I don't feel like I own it. I also think Huawei doesn't want us removing the stuff they put in the phone to spy on us. Anyway, the MI Mix is another Xiaomi steamer. Enjoy!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Pyper70:
I have a Dell x50v A01 that I just upgraded from WM2003

Where can I find latest ROM upgrades? My friend told me to get A12 but he is confused and thinks that his x51v can take the same as my x50v.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] pabhisek:
I have bought the gear sport but unfortunately, I am unable to connect it with my honor pro. After installing the gear app, while I am trying to pair it with my phone, the app is asking to install gear s plugin and samsung accessory app. After installing both the app, the main gear app is crashing instantly. My smartwatch is now a fitness tracker only, can't connect with my phone get use any smart watch feature.

Any solution will be very much helpful. I have tried resetting the gear, reinstallation of all the app, clear data/cache .. nothing worked. :crying::crying:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] wafflemaster:
Hey all,

Recently got an S7 Edge that was working fine, until it crashed suddenly at about 10% battery on the camera app, the screen went black, and the phone is now completely unresponsive, even after charging for a while. While charging there was also no response, no light or vibration. I used the Samsung Fast Charger. Please advise on what I can do, any help is appreciated. I am now leaving it for a while and will try to charge it later.

Thanks

Salman
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ilikered:
Did you ever get this issue fixed?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] uniacidz:
I had this once

I pressed either power + home + Up or down. Can't remember which worked but worked but think was in recovery I got to and rebooted

Sent from Samsung S7 Edge [Oreo]
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ilikered:
Mobile came back to life last night. One of the post suggested that the phone may switch on once the battery is completely drained. So I waited till last night and plugged it in and it started charging.

It was fine till 10 AM. I inserted the SIM cards and then connected to the laptop. I thought I would backup the data using smart switch before doing a factory reset. The backup went fine till 75% and then boom again turned off. This time there's a lot of battery left, and I might have to wait 4-5 days before it can be drained completely. But I'm now hopeful that it'll eventually turn on and when it does I'll immediately do a factory reset before doing anything else. I'm suspecting that a rogue app might be causing it. This time it might have happened while that app is being backed up. The LED is constant Red this time indicating the state it was connected to the laptop at the time of incident.

Is there anyway to drain battery quickly at this stage?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sizzlechest:
I have a rooted FireTV (Gen 1) with adblocking on the hosts file. This used to block all ads when using Youtube, but not anymore. Are there any other options that block ads?