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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Murachacha:
Hey, I generally don't care which rom I'm using as long as everything works and it's at least Nougat or Oreo.

So all I want to know is, what's the best rom when it comes to power usage?

I would guess it's either the stock unstable or Resurection Remix, but I would love to hear your opinion.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xringo:
I did a clean reset and installed a fresh android 9. So no root, nothing.

Anyways I install magisk 5.8.3 and then tried to patch the boot.img from the android 9 factory image.

But every time I select the boot.img and try to patch it, it says "Failed! ! Installion failed!".

How has everyone else tried to install magisk on android 9?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
Not the way you are doing it. I boot to TWRP, without installing it and have TWRP install the full zip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xringo:
Hm I'll try this. Used to the boot patching.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lorax70:
Just dirty flashed 9 over dp5, booted to twrp and flashed magisk. Rooted, and all appears well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] newyesor:
You can give link file magisk for use on android 9.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lorax70:
Fwiw. I've been using this magisk version for dp3-5, but there are newer versions, but 16.4 works for me...

https://thedroidarena.com/download-magisk-16-4-beta/

I may try a newer version at some point, but I'm in no rush.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Got this from the Flash kernel thread. It works fine on Pie :good:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/106ZiqeQxNYtCHkOEc6niuHRcWiCzG_eA/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bigv5150:
Make sure your using 16.7 you have to change in setting to beta. Same thing happened to me trying to use 16.0
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] madmuthertrucker:
I get updater error :2 failed to install every freaking time. No matter what zip i use. 1600 1671 1674
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lssong99:
After dirty flash (remove -w) Android 9 PPR1 then install Magisk 16.7, it seems I am not able to set PIN or any security... Anyone has the same issue?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Airpil:
I have the same issue TWRP also can't decript the phone. I am going to wipe everything, and fastboot erase userdata.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lssong99:
Don't wipe your phone! Just flash the new boot.img from the image file (not OTA file) and you will be able to go back to your Android system and disable the pin. After disable the pin, boot into TWRP and flash the Magisk from here https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77240449&postcount=2832

Hope this helps!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jlokos:
Use magisk uninstall first and this should solve the issue.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Brakiss:
I have flashed ota from dp5 and fresh install of 9 and I cannot use security with 3.2.1_2 or 3.2.2 TWRP
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
There's a 3.2.3-0 out as well. It's reportedly able to decrypt using alphanumeric codes. However a straight 4 number pin still isn't working for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Brakiss:
Where did you see this? I have pattern and would like to keep it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
One of the other threads. Here's the twrp version though. https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pr1vate piles:
Been having issues myself since updating to Pie yesterday. TWRP installed working fine. Installed magisk manager, set to beta channel. Rebooted into TWRP and flashed magisk 16.7, phone hanging at the lovely google logo page. I then have to run the uninstaller back in TWRP or i cant get the phone to boot. Anyone had this?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Yeah, rooting on P is a little tricky it seems. You'll likely have to run the uninstaller, then boot up. Then go back to twrp and flash this version of magisk. It's the 16.7(4) version found in the Flash kernel thread :good:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/106ZiqeQxNYtCHkOEc6niuHRcWiCzG_eA/view?usp=drivesdk
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pr1vate piles:
Your not wrong there. Tried it as you suggested, same thing, hanging at the G logo page with the bar animation under it. Had to run the uninstaller to get back into my phone. Very odd :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Sometimes you've got to wait 5 minutes or so for first boot up. Then again, you may have repeat that procedure a few times as well. Might try a custom kernel as well. Here's a little guide to help as well.

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/quick-2xl-upgrade-reference-8x-oreo-to-t3826330/post77269862
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] def-g:
How do you find the Magisk uninstaller?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jlokos:
Here. https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] madmuthertrucker:
That did it thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pr1vate piles:
Easy to follow guide. However still getting boot loops. Been at it 10 minutes, will leave it going a while to see if it does boot up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Don't feel bad my friend. I had to fastboot the factory image with the -w removed about 4-5 times before I was able to achieve root with these procedures. This device has a mind of it's own at times :eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pr1vate piles:
Finally sorted. In end I performed factory reset, then install magisk by flashing the patched boot image. No clue what went wrong. Cheers for your help though and for the flash kernal :).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xflowy:
has anyone of you encountered wifi and mobile data issues on pie and magisk? (dont know if it has anything to do with magisk tbh). but i lose wifi connection after a few minutes and have to reboot, and mobile data doesnt work at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] KaneHusky:
No wifi or mobile data issues here, nope. Been running smooth since flashing OTA update and Magisk patched boot on release day.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Oakley707:
Another way that I have found useful is to fastboot boot recovery, ignore the decryption and go to advanced, ADB sideload. Then ADB sideload the Magisk installer. It has worked for me a couple of times now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] me_droid:
This was a comedy of errors (or terrors maybe!) for me. First, I had cable problems. I had been using a cheap Samsung usb cable that I got from walmart for $9. It worked for all the O updates so far but not this one. I wasn't able to successfully flash the full P image (without -w to keep data) and received all kinds of errors on restart - slot b boot problems, switched to a, reflash, same problem - thought I was bricked. Then went home and got the cable that came with my pixel 2. Flashed the full P image successfully. Magisk manager indicated that magisk was still installed so I went through the process of modifying boot.img and flashing patched_boot.img. Looked like it was going to work - got to the G symbol but then it went into android recovery with only two options - try again or factory data reset. No amount of retries worked. So I reflashed P again and gave up for the day. Interesting but after this magisk manager reported that magisk was NOT installed.

I decided to try again today but this time uninstalled magisk manager and then sideloaded Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip after booting to twrp-3.2.2-0-walleye.img. It found and removed modifications that must have remained from earlier magisk installs! So even though magisk manager reported that it wasn't installed, there was still something there. Then I rebooted back to system and installed MagiskManager-v5.8.3.apk. Then again booted to twrp-3.2.2-0-walleye.img and sideloaded Magisk-v16.7-1674-.zip. As soon as I rebooted it came up with no errors and was rooted!

So for me the lessons are:

1. Use a quality usb cable, preferably the one that comes with your phone. I don't know why it mattered this time.

2. If you had magisk installed under O then you need to uninstall it via Magisk-uninstaller-20180719.zip after flashing P (or maybe prior to that even) - do not attempt to modify boot.img and flash patched_boot.img with your previous magisk install. Uninstall then sideload a fresh install.

Hoping that the September update is not as problematic. If it is then at least I have a plan b.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] docluv01:
Has anyone else had issues with MagiskHide on ver 16.7? I had several issues with apps detecting root. I had to go back to the July Update with Magisk 16 to get everything working again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] rsnyc:
I have. I jumped from Oreo to the final release of Android 9 (I never installed or used any of the betas) and everything was working fine for me until a day ago. I don't know if it was an update that I did for Google Pay or what but now I can't pass safetynet. I was personally using Google Pay just fine a few days ago.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cowbell_Guy:
What is the best way to tether?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Youngbloodx:
https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/sprint-hotspot-method-t3703205
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] me_droid:
Android P September Update with Magisk

For the September update I decided not to follow my own advice and try updating by flashing the full P image with Magisk 17.1 already installed, including Magisk Manager 5.9.1. Thought I would root via Magisk Manager (modify/replace boot.img) which had worked for all O updates. The flashing completed with no errors but when it rebooted, it rebooted to the bootloader with this error highlighted in yellow at the bottom: LoadImageAndAuthFailed:Load Error. Tried it all over again with same result. From that screen I couldn't get into recovery or power off the phone - it would always result in the same load error. However I could get back to bootloader. My only access to the phone was fastboot. I thought that I had finally bricked a phone after 6 years experience rooting my phones. Out of desperation I went to basics - different cables, different usb 3, usb 2 ports, updated drivers - no luck, same result. Tried switching slots again too. Finally I decided to try a different version of platform tools - platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip. That worked to flash P again!! Then I took my own advice and went through the process above to make sure that Magisk was uninstalled and sideloaded 17.1 (using the latest twrp img file for walleye).

This is really frustrating though I have to thank topjohnwu for making root possible on my phone. Unless it's shown that updates can be done without having to uninstall Magisk first then I will go through the process of uninstalling it prior to the next update. Hope my repeat experience is useful to someone. I want to say it's my own fault but hope the dev figures out how to make it work as designed with P.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
That's definitely interesting. I fastbooted the factory image to both slots with the -w removed, then fastbooted into twrp, flashed the twrp installer zip, custom kernel, and magisk 17.1 and it booted up fine with all modules intact and full root for all my apps. I did not remove magisk before I started as well. The P2XL is definitely a unique beast for sure! ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TonikJDK:
I flashed all minus the -w once to whatever slot was active while still rooted with Magisk. Booted to P and all was good. Then I booted to TWRP and installed the zip. All was good. It took 9 minutes not counting download time.

I wonder if people with issues are not booting to P first and the active slot is still in limbo?

Or not updating fastboot? There is a new version this month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] pvtjoker42:
This is how i've done all the monthly updates, flashall.bat without -w, boot once, reboot to bootloader, boot twrp, flash twrp zip, reboot to recovery, flash preferred kernel.zip, and magisk and reboot.. :cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] me_droid:
Definitely could have been my version of fastboot as it worked after I updated to the most recent version. Seems strange though that there was no issue reported after the initial flash. Never was able to boot to P until I did that.

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Why did you flash to both slots? Not sure I understand. Maybe for some reason the flash on my phone was flawed somehow even though reported successful.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I always flash to both slots just to avoid any unforeseen errors. If you've ever watched the read out during a fastboot update, not all the system files flash to both slots, which is why I do it. It's probably overkill, but it works for me :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] _Crypto_:
It's possible the question was "how did you flash both slots?" as most people use the flash-all scripts which does not seem to have an option to flash slots and just runs without an issue although mine complained of missing images, yet boots normally, but does not root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
I manually switch the slots in fastboot mode with......fastboot --set-active=a(or b).....depending on what your current slot is :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bkdodger:
I've finally joined Pie... I figured let me get a taste for when DU is ready... running smoothly with root.. though I can't do this gesture nav... as I was discussing on another forum it's just not polished.. Let's get with it Google..

Pixel 2 XL using Tapa
[HTC Excalibur] torontotytn:
Hey all , I just picked up a S620 on the Rogers network and I was wondering a few things.

1. It currently has WM5 installed - will WM6 increase the speed of the device?

2. When I have apps or screen open - will using the back white arrow close the screens to elimiate memory usage of the phone.

I've just noticed it laggs a bit - still a great phone from what I have seen - but would be great to see what I can do to help it speed up a bit if possible.

Any ideas?
[HTC Excalibur] theformula:
I think just abou everyone here would recommend installing ricky's remade Kavana 6.1 rom, its the single best upgrade to the Excalibur platform thus far.

Speeeeed is increased tremendously and the slick homescreens don't hurt either. If I were you I would start by thorougly reading through this thread.

Good luck, and welcome!
[HTC Excalibur] rydr1:
pressing the back button will not close the application just take you to the previous screen.
[HTC Excalibur] torontotytn:
Hey man - thanks again for the help last night. I appreciate it.
[HTC Excalibur] theformula:
No problem man, hope to see you on here helping others out soon!
[HTC Excalibur] sabeRz:
Be prepared for a lot of work in getting Ricky's rom to work the way you want to, it's not very intuitive but after you get it set up it does work much much smoother than the official 5.0/6.0 rom, not to mention that it looks much nicer too.
[HTC Excalibur] torontotytn:
...

saber - so far so good with Ricks rom's!

Another question - how can I be sure 100% that my provider won't charge me for any usage over my regular talking plan?

I asked Rogers to place a ban on my Data Signal to avoid getting dinged extra for data/internet charges.

Is there a way I can check in my phone to make sure I have disabled the use of the Rogers Data Network?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
i would guess delete it out of your connections -> Gprs menu??
[HTC Excalibur] torontotytn:
Hey Mikey - thanks man - I had gone in and removed them all out of the GPRS Section.

On my actual device - would I see an icon along the top IF I were using GPRS / Data from the Rogers network?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
depending on the provider...yes and no. If you removed the settings though, you should be fine
[HTC Excalibur] torontotytn:
In GPRS Settings I see:

1. GPRS Authenticiation

2. GPRS Attatch and Detach .. when i go into this one I put Disconnect and Uncheck Both Boxes.

In my GPRS all i see is :

1. New ....

so nothing in there.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
good, then you're all set.

Dont worry kid :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EzioNight:
Hello this is my first post and I would like to know if they could provide me with the correct way to extract a mtk6735 kernel to see and modify it in code or in its files ie the zram file I think that's the name I would like to know how I can modify that file?

I hope you can help me thanks :):)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NikosKont:
I have been using Samsung ever since my first phone, until now. This time I decided to go for the Huawei P20 Pro because I was really tempted by it. In contrast with most people, I actually like Samsung's software, including the default apps which many think are unnecessary/annoying. I even think some of them are of the best in their category, mainly the music app. So by now I have realised that Huawei's music app is really lacking and wanted to install Samsung's one, but it's just not possible to successfully install the apk, because I get an error. I know that there are very good third party music apps out there, but before resorting to one I would like to know if there is any way to install the Samsung one, because I am used to it and I think it's great.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] specd_out:
Cliff notes: rooted/unlocked xl on stock 8.1 ota. that I sideloaded. Phone installed 9 ota, requested restart, now im on 9. I honestly do not remember accepting update.

How can this happen? and will there be issues?

More Details:

So an odd thing happened to today. My phone, a rooted/unlocked running stock rom, got a notification for an update to 9. I have had my phone since 1/17, and I have been rooted unlocked since day one. This is the first time I have received a update notification. I ignored it figuring ill just get the ota and sideload it like i have done previously. Later today my battery was low and I get a message stating the update install is paused due to low battery. Once it charged enough it told me to restart phone which i did, then quickly realized it may have been a bad idea. Phone booted, told me i had an unlocked phone blah blah, then I noticed my custom loading screen was replaced by the standard google screen. 30 seconds later android 9 boots up. everything works fine, lost root though.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] brightjh01:
my phone is still on 8.1 and a check say's up to date, I have downloaded 9. ppr ota , would like to know before i side load, have you got root back ? I use magisk .
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] specd_out:
I have not attempted to get root back.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] YTSec:
Did you have TWRP? Honestly, I'm in a situation where I'd like that to happen. Unfortunately I don't have access to my PC and would like to take the final OTA to Pie, but I'm rooted with Magisk, and.have TWRP installed, I'm worried about a bootloop.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pihrana:
I'm just trying to figure out if there is a way to force my phone to get the OTA update the normal way. My Pixel picked it up as soon as I manually checked for an OTA Update. My daily driver Pixel XL has been saying that I am up to date for the past 22 - 23 hours since the update went live, so I'm still stuck on 8.1.0. Does Google drip feed the update out in blocks based on IMEI to limit the impact on the download server?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] adityach:
Hello,

i purchased a s9+ the other day on Craigslist, its originally from sprint and the guy said it was unlocked, i popped my t-mobile sim in and its been working fine (ive texted, called and used date) although i haven't seen it go to LTE and today i noticed that i cant send any MMS, is there a firmware i need to flash? ive already made sure that the APN was set to T-Mobile US LTE, also if i can get rid of the preinstalled sprint bloatware that would be great, especially since i cant use them

Any help would be appreciated
[Android Head-Units] Tobz1:
Hi, I've got an eonon g1250f which is looking pretty outdated in terms of the icons and screen layouts.

I was wondering is it possible to update to 6.0 or higher?

I've spent a while googling youtubing and searching this forum, I can't seem to find the relevant info. I have sent an email to eonon but I don't hold much hope...

Thanks!
[Samsung Gear VR] ynag:
Is it possible to "load" an existing, non-VR app ("app1") into a "shell" VR app ("app2") and navigate app1 ? For example, you have a calculator app. Can you load this app into a "blank" VR app and use the calculator app from within the Samsung Gear headset? Can the calculator app receive events (button clicks, head movements etc) from the Gear/shell VR app?
[Samsung Gear VR] JaguarXT:
Samsung PhoneCast VR Beta - Not perfect (after all it is beta). But there are many Android apps that work with this app. "Go to Labs" is where you can see many apps that you can use (most will work) in Gear VR. I use this to watch CBS all access, Amazon Prime Video, and more. The Samsung calculator didn't show for me. I did find that Office Calculator (paid version) did work great with this app. Also couple of calendars that I have in my Note 8 worked good with this app. Also email app, Gmail app, messenger apps, Hangouts app works too. Viewing events, making appointments, responding to emails and messages, writing emails and messages, etc.

You can get Samsung PhoneCast VR in Oculus Gear VR online Store, in the Oculus app store that you can access from Oculus Home while using the Gear VR headset, or from Oculus app in you Samsung device.

This currently works with S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 8, and Note 9.

Here is more info:

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/gear-vr/1239896026125279/
[Samsung Gear VR] 587.saboor:
Who the hell buys a calculator app
[Samsung Gear VR] JaguarXT:
It is the virtual tape. Anyone that has done accounting knows how valuable calculator tape is. You can even copy the tape and paste it into another app to save and print later. As well as do calculation corrections just by long pressing on what you want to correct on the tape and make the correction.

I personally don't want ads on productivity applications. That means No ads on business applications for me. So I pay $1.95

Office Calculator Pro

https://market.android.com/details?id=net.taobits.officecalculator.android.pro

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BTW - Who in the world asks about looking up "events" in a calculator?

I figured you mean "calendar". So I put in my experience with couple of calendars with Gear VR. Still just to be thorough I added my experience with calculators too with the Gear VR.

Interacting with an app is an "action". With that answer only with your remote controller and headset controls. No head movement and looking would trigger an action in Samsung PhoneCast.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] David7878:
Hi guys.

I'm wanting to buy my partner a 2017 version of Amazon fire HD 8.

Before I do so, I'm wanting to know if it had the option of adding "unknown sources", and also, if I can mirror anything from the fire tablet which is seen on screen, to her TV, which is able to receive devices.

I know there's quite a few fire tablets over time, and they differ, but I want to know this tablet is good enough, before I purchase it. Thanks in advance