yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] varcor:
Their sales and support remain in place only for PH-1, if you consider that business as usual so be it, but one thing is certain, you'll never see a second smartphone from Essential which is why I acquired it as an investment. If anyone has an Ocean Depths device for sale I'd love to hear from you!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] themirrorstruth:
According to my source, me, who gives a ****ola. This is a great phone. You don't like it, get rid of it. Other than Googles own branded line, nothing receives updates faster. I'm on a $5 a month a lease and my buyout from the beginning was a whopping $140.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] autosurgeon:
Oh no he will keep it in it's sealed box next to his limited edition Luke Skywalker action figure also in it's sealed box lol
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] p51d007:
According to the laws of The Big Bang Theory...that's "Mint, sealed in a box".
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] varcor:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/...le-phones-that-are-worth-a-fortune-today.html

No doubt about it, unopened in it's original packaging is ESSENTIAL to collectors.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] p51d007:
I keep my phones in a protective sleeve, never use a screen protector, but have never banged up, dented or scratched one yet (knock on wood). Wish I still had my Dyna-Tac my boss bought for us back in the day!

I've still got my PDA's, my analog & digital Star-Tac phones, and my Dell Streak 5, although as unpopular as it was, probably not worth much LOL.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kboya:
This thread is all about speculation on the PH1 being a collector's piece. That seems pretty unlikely due to the niche nature of this phone. Were essential to go on to make a ph2 without selling many more of the PH1 it might make sense, but otherwise? Great phone but with nothing to really hold it out against the rest. Ceramic? Done before. Titanium? Done before..etc, etc. In other words, the Simpsons did it!

The Jakarta post article actually demonstrates how unlikely this is to be a worthwhile investment in the long term (other than enjoying it as a great phone of its time). Look at the examples and then what they draw in.

Good luck OP, be sure to let me know how wrong I am.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] 7eregrine:
And I sincerely doubt that PH1 even if they fold and die with ever be worth more then what you paid for it. You're just wasting money, bro.

The Ocean Blue commands good money BECAUSE it was a very limited quantity in the first place. In 2 years it won't be worth anything. Hell in 12 months...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] :
I do not believe it is cancelled. Nor will I until there's a press release stating that the ph2 is cancelled. They have learned the market is too saturated for that high of a price point, and they see that they could regroup and try again, but with the knowledge they have now. Hence, all the support, at the rate of Google's regarding updates, etc. They are going to be here for a while. They are liquidating stock to increase revenue, and I would bet, have a new handset in the foreground ready to launch by the 3rd quarter. So many things are taken out of context and people run with it. Many smart phone purists for whatever reason, dogged this phone since the first few issues were reported and never let up, regardless of all the resolution provided. I had used my Nexus 6 for a long while before this phone and when I was pricing them, I was going to pay 400 for a brand new one, OVER the fan boy one plus 6, then I found one used for 160$ and it's the best 160$ I have ever spent. The lot of users fail to see the potential in this phone and the brand as well. It's shortsighted and naive to say the least. Everyone should stop speculating on what this company is going to do and just wait and see. We all know nothing. Myself included. One leaked email and everyone jumped on it. Did u guys see the other one that followed after the reprimand by Rubin that said they were simply looking to inject more cash flow to help the blowback from the phone not selling as much. Seems like they either a, found investors, or b, decided to stay in house and liquidate stock to free up the cash. Either way, we know nothing and if we look at what we do know for certain, they are on their A game with support and updates. For a company allegedly going bankrupt, they seem to be staying afloat enough to never miss an update, or an AMA on Reddit, or miss any important releases such as an official pie release, at the same time as the release from Google. No other oem's came out swinging as fast as Essential. So, there's some thoughts to provoke one's mind, and get the hope back flowing but, We know not much, if anything. I'm just sad to hear all the hate, especially from users who are IN the thread for this device..if you are so sure of them to fail, then go be like the rest of the sheep,sell your essential, and get a one plus, a Sammy, or a shiny used mido to flash your brains out to. Lord knows there's a surplus of that garbage everywhere.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] varcor:
With regard to value on a collectable there's basically two types. First is established value, where an item has a track record and the purchaser acquires it because it has steadily increased in value and they want to profit on it or just keep for their collection. These are typically items which have at least doubled their value from original cost. Second type is speculative value which is the case with the PH-1. Common sense diticates it be hard to acquire in a few years and it be unique and have a story as well. I'm speculating the device won't be available in new condition much longer. If Essential is cash strapped, and I believe they are, they won't have much inventory left. Andy Cohen's comments also are a strong indication that the PH-1 will he company's only release. Total sales are likely to fall short of 200,000. That may seem like a high number but in today's market, it's minisqual. In 5 or 10 years, new unopened PH-1's will be close to impossible to acquire. The fact of the Ocean Depths edition selling at close to $1,000 is a good indication a new device will continue to increase in value. It is also a unique device, there's really nothing like it on the market. And the story of where it came from is compelling as well. It has the metrics I look for in a low dollar collectable acquisition. The Jakarta article barely touches on the collectable cell phone market, it's much bigger than most realize. How much will the PH-1 increase? Hard to say at this time but kept in it's original packaging there's little doubt it will increase in value. I am buying more of them in the $300 - $350 price range. Still looking for the Ocean Depths, I'll pay a whole bunch more for that device.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kboya:
OP: do let us all know when your boat comes in with this.

I think your analysis is flawed, as are the cited examples from Jakarta Post etc. The blue might be worth something in a few years or decades, but less than you seem to think.

However, you're convinced and that's all that matters. I'll be really pleased if you do make something exceptional from it.
[Oppo Find 7 and 7a] xghst:
hello guys, i seriously need help with my oppo find 7

idk whats the current phone condition

no logo

bootloop

can still fastboot

no recovery

screen not showing anything

vibrations when power button is pressed

actually this problem happen because i originally installed LOS15.1 and got some storage problem

i didnt check thoroughly and use the fastboot erase modemst1 , fastboot erase modemst2

and after that my mac address is gone, no cellular service, and probably my IMEI was gone too

and after that i tried to flash some firmwares

none of them worked and 1 of them got my phone into this condition right now

i tried using the oppo unbrick tool but cant get it to work

im beggin anyone to help me with this problem as i really need to use my phone. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Dem_Fridge:
Hi guys,

A new version of good lock has been released some time ago, but the problem is that I don't live in the UK or other but I'd like to test the app out,

I tried installing it from services like apptoide, but I always end up with a network connection problem that seems to be appearing because of this particular reason (not living in Singapore, US, UK and other).

I'm living in Poland so it does not seem like I'm going to have this thing supported where I live, so I'd like to ask if there is any workaround for it to work, I've seen some posts about installing and using the old version of goodlock, that required you to install activity widget app but that's not the case
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Tipatch for TWRP • Backup internal storage at last

by kdrag0n​

Use at your own risk. Note that

wiping Data WILL also wipe internal storage

, contrary to normal behavior.

Introduction

TWRP Data backups do not include Internal Storage, which is the emulated SD card that stores your photos, videos, downloads, and more. This means that in the event you transfer phones or completely wipe data, all of that is gone! Eventual data loss is inevitable here.

Tipatch patches TWRP to backup contents of internal storage (emulated SD card) as part of Data, thus preventing data loss. Internal storage typically includes items such as photos, videos, downloads, game data, and other assorted files.

The app supports patching an image and saving the result anywhere, as well as patching the currently installed recovery in-place on rooted devices. It has been confirmed to work on Exynos, Snapdragon, Kirin, and MediaTek devices.

Note: internal storage is the same thing as emulated SD card. They are both referring to the /data/media path.

Compatibility

As far as I know, this works on every device. It has been confirmed to work on Exynos (Galaxy S8, Galaxy A8), Snapdragon (Mi A1, Galaxy S9+ unlocked), Kirin (Mate 10 Lite), and MediaTek devices. Let me know if there's any device it does not fully work on.

Downloads

Download the app on Google Play or XDA Labs.

Alternatively, downloads can be found here on GitHub.

The first release listed is the latest version, currently 1.6.

If you don't want to use the app, programs for Windows, macOS, and Linux are also available at the link above.

Instructions

If your device is rooted, you can patch your current recovery (both slots on A/B) with one tap.

If your device is not rooted, download your device's recovery image and patch that. Then flash or boot the patched image as usual.

How do I know if it worked?

"Data (incl. storage)" on Backup screen

"Backups of Data include…" while backing up

Bigger Data size on Backup screen

A side effect is that wiping "Data" will also wipe internal storage. This cannot be fixed.

If you use a theme or a language other than English, the text will not change. Revert to the default theme and/or change to English to confirm.

Restoring backups with internal storage does not require a patched recovery.

Tipatch does not affect your external SD (if present) in any way.

Problems?

Reflash your recovery image. If you used in-place patching, simply tap "Restore backup" in the option menu.

Special thanks to @tytydraco (Draco) for suggestions and extensive testing.

Donate to support future development

Join the Telegram group

Translation positions are open! E-mail or PM me on Telegram/XDA to register for a language. Currently taken are Portuguese and Chinese.

Enjoy!

XDA:DevDB Information

Tipatch, App for the Apps & Games

Contributors

kdrag0n

Source Code: https://github.com/kdrag0n/tipatch

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1.6

Stable Release Date: 2018-09-18

Created 2018-08-19

Last Updated 2018-09-24
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Changelogs

v1.6 • September 18, 2018

Older releases:

v1.5 • September 8, 2018

v1.4 • August 23, 2018

v1.3 • August 22, 2018

v1.2 • August 19, 2018

v1.1 • August 18, 2018
[Android Apps and Games] tytydraco:
Great work here. I saw this app evolve from a little program in Go to a fully released app. Cant wait to see it blow up.
[Android Apps and Games] Reffter:
Great work here! Will give this a try!
[Android Apps and Games] mountaser halak:
Keep up the good work boiiiiiiiuuu???
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Tipatch v1.2 has just been released to fix a possible crash and revise some wording. Get it on GitHub, XDA Labs, or Play Store.

It may take some time to roll out to everyone in the Play Store.

Changelog:
[Android Apps and Games] Shaunlia22:
Is it possible to separate the formatting of data and internal, in the future fixes?
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
No, because of the nature of binary patching. That would require adding functionality, which is not possible without introducing massive consequences, not to mention the work required.

However, it's possible that I'll be able to modify the theme to add an UI to quickly patch/unpatch the running recovery in-place without reboot, from inside TWRP.
[Android Apps and Games] sanguinesaintly:
Certainly useful with two provisos:

You only backup to an external SD - that probably goes without saying, as it would make no sense to backup internal storage to internal storage ! I assume the patched TWRP would prevent such an attempt.

The side effect - wiping "Data" will also wipe internal storage - is more than a "side effect", but since it can't be fixed, maybe that point should be made in very big letters at the top of the OP.

Good work though.
[Android Apps and Games] smartymcfly:
Great App, is there any way a blacklist or whitelist can be added with a useroption, blacklist, or whitelist file placed on sdcard or in gui, just thinking an option to add list qouldbe easier to add to app. Would be willing to pay for this option as an in app purchase or as a seperate pro version.
[Android Apps and Games] Culego:
When I tried to patch it I get an error saying...

"Oops...

Patch #1 failed: could not find /media' in

image. This is probably not a TWRP image."

I'm on a Samsung Galaxy S6 rooted with magisk and twrp 3.2.1.0.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
It's not possible to prevent that with patching - the best that would be possible would be a manual toggle in recovery.

Will do, thanks for the suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
That's not possible with patching.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Please send me your TWRP image for examination.
[Android Apps and Games] Lurien:
Kinda confused.. it wipes the internal backed up to external SD also??
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Wiping Data will truly wipe /data, which means all the internal user data storage on the device. That includes apps, app data, and emulated SD. Normally it excludes emulated SD just like backups.
[Android Apps and Games] Shaunlia22:
Im really confused to wiping data will include all like apps, apps data and emulatex SD? but your telling now that normally IT """EXCLUDES""" EMULATED SD???
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Wiping "Data" will simply delete everything in /data. Apps, app data, and emulated SD (internal storage, which is what Tipatch is all about) will be deleted.

The normal behavior is that wiping Data will wipe apps and app data, but NOT emulated SD/internal storage. Backups also EXCLUDE that.

Your external SD will not be affected in any way by Tipatch.
[Android Apps and Games] Shaunlia22:
Thats it! I think you should breifly explain your app to avoid mis understand what your app talking about. Because not all of us undrstand all the terms used by android developers. Explaining breifly and direct to point explanation will us understand the point and purpose. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] vmurali69:
Hi,

The patched twrp didnt work for backing up emui in honor 7x.

it gave the usual "createtarfork" error which it used to give whenever it tried backup
[Android Apps and Games] Urnyx05:
Fantastic idea, I have just a question. If I update the patched recovery, will I need to patch it again?
[Android Apps and Games] brunopio:
I got:

Oops...

An error occurred decompressing the ramdisk: Method 'lzma' is not supported..

How can I solve this?
[Android Apps and Games] RMarques:
Thanos for your work man, it was really needed!

Sort of a workaround to wipe data wiping internal storage should be:

Patching TWRP

Performing a full backup

Unpatching TWRP

Would it allow me to wipe data only, keeping internal storage untouched?

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
That sounds like a problem of your device's TWRP. Tipatch won't fix issues you already have, it just adds to the backup.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Yes.

I'm working on support for LZMA compression. It'd help if you could send me your recovery image for testing.

Yes, unpatching will revert the side effects as well.
[Android Apps and Games] A$ApFlako:
I have this problem, method 'izma' is no supported, in my samsung galaxy s4 mini 3g, any fix?

This is my recovery:

https://dl.twrp.me/serrano3gxx/twrp-3.2.3-0-serrano3gxx.img.html
[Android Apps and Games] bggold:
Patched twrp-3.2.3-0 on a pixel 2 xl and when I boot to reocvery I just get the teamwin splash screen.

I have let it sit for up to 30 mins.

Thanks

Edit:. After a couple reboots to recovery it finally loaded. I see the data including storage.

Will give it a test.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] culiacanazo:
I can't seem to trigger su so I can't patch in one tap, am I the only one?

I'll do it manually, though. This is the next best thing after not having sd card slot ever since I lost my otg!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
LZMA is coming.

Strange, probably a one-off.

It checks the same way as Magisk, so your root is probably a bit broken.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Tipatch v1.3 has just been released to fix several crashes and bugs. Get it on GitHub, XDA Labs, or Play Store.

It may take some time to roll out to everyone in the Play Store.

Changelog:
[Android Apps and Games] Urnyx05:
Ok, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] culiacanazo:
What can I send you to help decipher the enigma?

And btw, manually, it just hung forever, created empty images.

Obviously, it is me, as noone else has reported any problems :(

Edit: can I request thru a shell? I'd just need to know the command.

PS 2 I tried 1.2 and 1.3
[Android Apps and Games] RMarques:
I downloaded it earlier today and it's backing up internal as intended. I haven't tried restoring yet though.

Anyways, the about says it's version 1.1 but the Google play don't show an update option. XDALabs app link seems to be down.

Should I still try to update it or the about V1.1 is some sort of a visual bug?
[Android Apps and Games] :
[MENTION=7291478]kdrag0n[/MENTION]

it worked for me the first time, thanks bro

download it from the play store
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
It will take a few hours to show up on Play.

XDA Labs is working for me and on 1.3, here's the link: https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.kdrag0n.tipatch
[Android Apps and Games] Tianhe:
Patched successfully with v1.2

Device details: Stock rooted Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (build v323) 6GB 601KL variant with TWRP 3.2.2.0
[Android Apps and Games] bggold:
Job well done much easier than my previous process of having to pull and push after each backup the complete sdcard while still in twrp.

I just did a backup of my primary pixel 2 xl and did a successful restore to my backup pixel 2 xl.

Running v1.3 so not sure does the app prompt to repatch on upgrade or is this something you will add.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
I don't plan to change the actual patch, so no repatching is necessary. However, if the need arises, it's possible to add such a prompt.
[Android Apps and Games] Hellsbend:
What about Knox triggering on Samsung devices if I Patch stock Recovery?
[Android Apps and Games] DerSammler:
Works Huawei Nova CAN_L01.

Thank you very much.

Before

later
[Android Apps and Games] Bogeyof:
Don´t think it´s working with Stock Recovery? Anyone knows?
[Android Apps and Games] urgali:
As you can easily see in OP:

TWRP only
[Android Apps and Games] gregoritto:
I hit thanks, but also want to thank developer personally. Very good program!
[Android Apps and Games] brunopio:
Version 1.4 worked (LZMA)!

Until now I don't find any error...
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Good to hear! I actually forgot to announce v1.4 here.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
Tipatch v1.4 has just been released to fix several crashes and bugs, as well as add LZMA compression support. This should now work for almost all devices. Get it on GitHub, XDA Labs, or Play Store.

It may take some time to roll out to everyone in the Play Store.

Changelog:
[Android Apps and Games] tablord:
WOW this was so overdue! Thanks for finally making it happen [MENTION=7291478]kdrag0n[/MENTION]

I can confirm patching with root works on a LG G6 H870 with TWRP 3.2.2-0
[Android Apps and Games] maqo314:
I really like the app kdrag0n! Just one day before it was featured by XDA I looked up some awkward way to backup internal storage with TWRP. Just out of curiosity because I can't read code: The app does not work by renaming /data/media/ and then reverting this change, does it?

I've done some screenshots which some of them you might want to use in the entry post?

Backup

[IMG="Backup"]https://i.imgur.com/EOImUC9.png[/IMG]

Backup Log

[IMG="Backup Log"]https://i.imgur.com/6qsZOP7.png[/IMG]

Restore

[IMG="Restore"]https://i.imgur.com/WlKAdLP.png[/IMG]

Wipe

[IMG="Wipe"]https://i.imgur.com/PjAh6RB.png[/IMG]

Advanced Wipe

[IMG="Advanced Wipe"]https://i.imgur.com/bmOskQM.png[/IMG]

- The description for "Wipe" (4th image) should be patched as it's misleading!

- I think for "Advanced Wipe" (5th image) it should mention for "Data" that Data includes Internal Storage (like 1th, 2nd and 3rd image). Remind the user just another time that Internal Storage is a subset of Data. The ordinary user might think they have the choice between A or B and not between A+B or B. In my opinion all the info sould always be derivable from the UI.

Where does tipatch app store the backup recovery image?

What's behind the name tipatch? Why did you choose it? I couldn't remember the last few days over and over again and some mnemonic aid might help users to remember your app.

EDIT: I get it, it's like T-Shirt (/ˈtiː ʃɜːt/ = ti-shirt). T(WRP)patch = tipatch :).
[Android Apps and Games] kancrutt:
not works on MIX 2 running ABC ROM 8.1, when I wipe all (not format data type "yes") in TWRP my internal storage also wiped
[Android Apps and Games] maqo314:
This is referenced twice in the entry post:

Wipe all includes Data (see 4th image from my post above) and this confirms my statement that this change of behaviour should also be mentioned in the UI once again. Edited my post above to be more readable.
[Android Apps and Games] sanguinesaintly:
This is working exactly as advertised - wiping data will wipe all components of data, which means internal storage. as well.

This is mentioned in the OP.

[MENTION=7291478]kdrag0n[/MENTION] What would happen if there wasn't enough space on the external SD card that you are backing up to, and you also had space checking turned off.

Personally, I back up the phone's internal (and external) storage to my PC. That way I know it's done properly without any potential side effects, and so it's also saved again when I do my normal PC backup..

It's all down to risks and benefits. It can be a useful patch, but it carries significant risks.
[Android Apps and Games] kdrag0n:
It actually makes TWRP ignore /data/.twrp instead of /data/media. No moving/copying is necessary.

Thanks for the screenshots, I'll add some of those into the OP.

Wipe description changed, will be in the next version.

Looking into changing the Advanced Wipe Data description.

In the app's backup-free private data - /data/data/com.kdrag0n.tipatch/no_backup/parti_backup.img.gz (parti_backup_a.img.gz and parti_backup_b.img.gz for A/B devices). I chose to store it here instead of standard /files data because it doesn't make sense to backup this. I avoided cache because if the backup gets deleted by the system and becomes necessary in the future, it'd be inconvenient.

Thanks for the insights!