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[Samsung Galaxy Tab E  Questions & Answers] HyperChick:
Here's all I know about my tablet.....

Android version 4.4.4

Kernel version 3.10.17-1172664

Build Number KTU84P.T113XXU0AQA3

Security software ASKS v1.2_161011

Patch 2017-01-01

Computers, I run circles around people. Android..... I'm not so good with yet.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab E  Questions & Answers] r0n0c:
Did you ever get an answer to this? I am looking at buying a refurbished one, but I'd like to run something newer than KitKat.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] eighty9sid:
Hi,

Phone: Moto G4 Plus(32GB)

TWRP + Magisk + Xposed + Elementalx : Is this a gud idea?

Is Magisk Hide effective enough to use Banking apps in rooted phones?

Whats safetynet exactly. What does it mean that its pass?

Its expected that Moto G4 Plus will get Oreo Update.

Will the Update be available if device is rooted with Magisk?

Is there a blog that any body has used to do this on their Moto G4 plus and has successfully worked with everything working without any issues?

can you give me the link to that step by step blog/forum which you used?

There were too many blogs/forums about this and there is a reply in each one them saying that their phone is bricked now. Dont want to take that risk.

Does anybody have a perfect/absolutely amazing blog with step by step guide.

This is my primary phone.

Your help will be much appreciated.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
Not good idea,

Correct order,

TWRP > Custom kernel > Magisk . (Done.)

Don't flash Xposed if you want to use banking apps, it will break safetynet.

Personally, i don't use banking apps, but Magisk Hide works fine on other similar apps. So, it will be fine there..

Safetynet is term that is related to safety,

If your device passes safetynet then it's secure, banking apps and others will work fine,

But if safetynet fails, then your device is unsecured, banking and related apps may not work..

Even Lenovo/Motorola don't know when OREO will be there for Moto G4 Plus. No other comments :p

EDIT: If update available in future, you will have to be on stock unmodified ROM, that meams it will fail if magisk or any mod installed..

Check Guides section for Unlocking and flashing TWRP,

And follow LATEST guide for rooting (older thread/information for rooting can brick your device)

And if you are finding XPOSED + Safetynet Pass + Banking apps, then not possible..
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] pkdon123:
Hello there,

I too am using Moto G4 32GB Dual SIM (XT1643) as a daily driver and I am using a Custom ROM i.e. HAVOC which is an Android 8.1.0 Oreo based ROM. I am using Magisk and TWRP and banking apps like SBI anywhere, Kotak App are working flawlessly. I have not tested Google Tez though.

Even when I had the stock ROM, I rooted it using Magisk and Installed ElementalX Kernel via TWRP. I followed steps from XDA itself, used this link:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/themes/g4-g4-plus-how-to-install-magisk-pass-t3551896

And as per your question on SafetyNet, it is basically a security check for android developers so that they can verify that the phone is not rigged or rooted or modified. In order for every developer to write their own code to go through various checks to check the integrity of the phone, google provided SafetyNet an easy to implement feature for developers. For more on SafetyNet, visit this website.:

https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2017/08/03/android-apps-google-safetynet-attestation-api/

And as far as Magisk is concerned, I personally prefer Magisk over any other rooting solution, there are more than one reasons for that. Mainly I that I play Pokemon Go, so Magisk does it's job very well hiding my device status from Pokemon Go.

For difference between Magisk and SuperSu, here is the link:

https://www.xda-developers.com/magisk-vs-supersu/

You can install OTA updates with MAGISK easily, just need to install STOCK kernel and Uninstall Magisk.

I've never used XPOSED on my device, so I cannot help you with that.

And you may know this already, but I will tell you just in case you don't, In order to root your phone or install custom recovery, you need to unlock bootloader and then install custom recovery like TWRP.

To unlock your bootloader, visit:

Motorola - Unlock Bootloader

And Finally, I hope you know what you're doing. Follow the steps carefully and always read comments and user reviews before doing anything at all.

Happy Rooting :)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] eighty9sid:
Maybe Wait till OREO OTA comes

I asked this because these two links kind of suggested that it was possible.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/5wdb27/does_elementalx_kernel_break_safety_net/

https://www.xda-developers.com/systemless-xposed-android-oreo-available-pass-safetynet/

I may be wrong.

Maybe i should wait for Oreo OTA to come and then decide.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] nice_guy75:
Magisk Xposed is not working, I tried both the version of Xposed but phone doesn't boot at all. So in short, Root with Magisk + banking apps is possible, but root with Magisk+Xposed (even Magisk xposed)+banking apps is not possible as of now.

I tried Sandhook and Yahfa, both are not working.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] glennlevi:
Hi, my phone is currently locked to carrier smart. Before flashing my first rom, as long as I had 1 smart sim card on any sim slot, the other one can read any other carrier. After flashing rom, if I insert 1 smart sim and another one from a different carrier, I get the network lock notification. It works fine though if I just use 1 smart sim only, or smart sim for both sim slots.

Any ideas on how to revert this? Or are there any unlocking apps I can try for free? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Salazar33:
Got that same phone few days ago, and as far as my knowledge goes the F and FD version shouldn't be network locked as they ship world wide (international model with exynos chip). From what you saying, its after you flashed the ROM you got the second card locked, so my first question would be what ROM have you installed ? and can you link me to it. 2nd idea or question.. Did you flash the FD ROM or the F one? the F is a single sim version, it does have the second slot in there actually but its disabled or locked, so it might be that the 2nd slot is disabled or something. 3rd, have you tried other ROMs ? or even stock firmware, you can confirm if the ROM is the issue.

And my advice is to not try the apps, most of them are either outdated that only work with exploits in old android versions, or a complete scam. Waiting for your reply.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] glennlevi:
Hi Salazar, thanks for answering! I already forgot what rom it was - that was about 6 months ago. I remember then I had a backup of my EFS and baseband using TWRP. I remember restoring those when I first encountered the problem - that's how I got my 2nd sim slot working again. Problem is I've already lost that backup, and when i reformatted my phone yesterday, the 2nd sim slot wouldnt work anymore. Just tried flashing a number of custom and stock roms earlier today - problem still persists. If you happen to have the same device (G930FD) - mind sharing your TWRP backup for baseband and EFS?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HemanthJabalpuri:
I found an app called package signer from https://xdaforums.com/android/software/tool-package-signer-1-0-t3533073 to sign the zip files in android to fix signature verfication error in some recoveries....

Developer stopped development of that app...

and also that thread is closed...

It signs correctly but one issue is, it can't able to sign zips that are greater than 20mb ......

It force closes when working with large zip files...

It is open source is github....

Sir osm0sis i have seen you are helping in zip signers..

Can you please help....

I hope some developer can fix this and post below.....

Please help by fixing that force close error of signing big zip files......

Thanks in advance...!

Edit:-

See https://xdaforums.com/t/app-android-no-pc-sign-apk-zip-within-android.3835975/post-81324327 for solution.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osm0sis:
Nope, you should use zipsigner.jar from my Complete Shell Zip + Signing thread.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HemanthJabalpuri:
Since I dont have pc... i am using that sir...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osm0sis:
It should work on device too if dexed, I'll add it to my thread and post instructions soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
Ordered what I thought was a Samsung alcantera case. It's clearly a crap fake in a poor Samsung box. Buttons barely exist so it's difficult to turn on and use volume controls. As usual Chinese copies. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mMifVHzojQyAxjEdA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] gsrrr:
How much was it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] BigMosley:
Says Album is empty.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
Oops try now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Looks more like a woolly mitten than alcantara.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] @rbiter:
What'd you expect? Alibaba.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] sandeeppathak007:
Which tempered glass are you using looks like you got a good one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
Whitestone dome. Easy to fit and perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] BigMosley:
If you're getting a curved edge device like the Note9 the only option is WhiteStone Dome.

When you think of tempered glass screen protector, think of WhiteStone dome.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] sandeeppathak007:
Actually whitestone is not available in India and ordering via amazon.come mean it will cost about 60$ including shipping charges with a wait time of 15-30 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] lK0N:
I ordered two cases and two tempered glass off AliExpress. I will let you know how things pan out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
Aliexpress have refunded! :)

It was clearly marked as 100% OE Samsung but the buttons were non existent and the box said made in Vietnam and the case had made in China! And it was fluffier than my note 8 alcantera case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bonerp:
what?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] edwardenglish:
Hello

Can you recommend a custom ROM ideally oreo based that features screenshot scrolling like in MIUI to capture a whole website or chat?

Would like it to have it system included as I refuse to use an external app.

Thank you
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] BK☑️:
Longshot

install Longshot app from playstore its easier , i never used any custom rom with screenshot scrolling, i dont think theres any available...
[Other SmartWatches] yosito75:
As I got many help from this forum, I wanted to share the files I gathered from many sources as it was not always easy to find a download link.

this includes :

flashtool_v5

LogoBuilder_v1.6

Image_Search_Editor

Mtk_Res V1.3.exe

MTK_MCT_v6_Setup.exe

Readback Extractor mtk 2.4.exe

MTKMediaEditor.exe

CPFFE v1.2.exe

mtk_6261D_reader-writter.jar

MultiExtractor.exe

romdz09_b.jar

h t t p s://drive.google.com/open?id=1o2LF0gHSgNny4iAOQx7mUnhpahGodyFE
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Quigley:
I feel like explaining this somewhat more extensively as it was not clearly documented somewhere. In the case of a totally new and different ROM (so not an upgrade to a newer version which the ROM developer stated as safe for upgrading), you should wipe the following partitions:

/system (where your ROM resides)

/data (without /data/media if you want),

/cache (probably not needed though as it does not contain a whole lot usually).

When upgrading, if deemed possible, you don't format anything, and flash the new ROM over the old one. In many ROMs, /system will usually still be erased/formatted by the flashing procedure. However, most ROMs automatically reinstall Gapps, root, F-Droid etc. through an addon.d script specifically designed for ROM upgrades, which is convenient when upgrading. When flashing a totally new ROM, erasing /system yourself is hence not strictly necessary, but to make sure the old ROM packages do not interfere with the new one through addon.d, it's best to erase it before flashing.

In TWRP, this formatting for a new ROM goes as follows:

You can simply perform a "factory reset" in TWRP (which deletes most of /data, the Dalvik cache in /data and /cache). Now your settings and apps are removed. Your user data in the internal storage is untouched, which is actually at /data/media, a.k.a. /sdcard where it is mounted too. Then format /system via advanced wipe.

For the same result, you can also just via the "advanced wipe" wipe data, Dalvik cache, cache and system.

Alternatively, choose "format data" (which then wipes /data completely, including internal storage (/data/media) as well as Dalvik cache) and wipe /cache and /system) via "advanced wipe".

For the same result, you can also just via the "advanced wipe" wipe data, Dalvik cache, cache, system and internal storage.

You can leave the other partitions (such as modem partitions, persist, preload (unless your new ROM uses it), EFS, boot (since the kernel is updated by your new ROM) and a few others). In fact, most of these you cannot even format using TWRP.

Note that a factory reset in a custom recovery is usually different from the factory reset in the stock recovery (confusing, I know): it only deletes /data (without /data/media) and cache. In the original recovery it formats /data completely (similar to the "format data" option in TWRP).

See also here and here.

BTW some people on this forum seem to think you should wipe things several times, like wiping the floors :o ... :eek:

Of course, that's nonsense. Flashing too: it should only be done once. These bits are digital people!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ps0q:
Hello, my name is ps0q! I am having several issues with my Kindle Fire HD 10. When I try to remount, I get "Remount: Permission Denied Remount Failed" and when I try to do the following: Root, Flash boot images or recoveries, system roms, etc, I get "FAILED (remote: the command you input is restricted on locked hw)" If you know how to fix this, Please help me. Running FireOS 5.6.1.0.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ps0q:
Nevermind!! The fire has bricked.
[General Questions and Answers] drog27:
Hi, i tried so many ways to edit my gps.conf without success.

What i do:

1. copy my gps.conf to /sdcard/

2. boot to twrp

3. mount /system and /vendor with write permissions

4. cp /sdcard/gps.conf /system/vendor/etc/gps.conf

5. cp /sdcard/gps.conf /system/etc/gps.conf

5. reboot

6. nothing changed!! WTF??

Phone: xiaomi Mi 5

ROM: Miui global dev 8.8.23

TWRP: twrp-3.2.3-0-gemini

Others things i tried

1. install magisk

2. go to solid explorer and copy my gps.conf to the system files

3. uninstall magisk

4. gps.conf system files reverted!! WTF?

Also i tried to push my gps.conf with adb without succes.

So i think the easiest way is with twrp right?

pd: i dont have root because i play Pokemon Go

pd2: sorry for my bad english
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Silvers91:
I'll be able to unlock my bootloader in less than 24h, and the first ROM I want to try is the Pixel Experience ROM (android P). I'm currently on MIUI 10 8.8.23 Global version. Can I just unlock the bootloader, flash RedWolf Recovery through adb, do a full wipe and flash Pixel ROM without worrying about ARB or anything?

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] LeekGeek:
8.8.23 has arb4
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Silvers91:
So I will brick my device if I flash Pixel ROM?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
yes ..

just make sure that if ever going back to miui that it be a ARB4..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Silvers91:
So what do I need to do to avoid bricking?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
if going back to miui 9.5 dont flash 9.5.17.0 or older roms.. from 9.5.17.0 and older they are ARB3..

if miui 10 dont flash 8.7.5 thats ARB3..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Silvers91:
Umm dude read my post again. I said I'm on MIUI 10 8.8.23 (which is the latest one), I don't want to flash MIUI, but I want to flash Pixel Experience ROM. How will that trigger ARB? I understand very well that if I want to go back to MIUI, I need to flash the latest version of MIUI available.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] raptorddd:
and i did said YES.... to pixel experience...

but i wanted to kindly let you know about ARB.. in case you didnt know..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] SunilSuni:
Just flash pixel ROM

For other custom ROMs do not flash any firmware file recommended by custom ROM developer, because those firmware files are 8.7.5 MIUI firmware. If you try to flash firmware files then you are going to brick your device
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Silvers91:
Not yet, still 2 hours to go.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] chaoscreater:
I'm on the latest MIUI 10.0.0.1 stable Chinese.

I just want to flash the latest Global. Can I do this by just unlocking bootloader, flash RedWolf Recovery, then flash the latest Global recovery.zip file? Or do I need to worry about ARB?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] Zanr Zij:
If you want to go back, make sure you will flash these version or higher

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
Hey guys! Posting here will be my last effort into trying to save my phone. I've tried everything... But before I get into that let me give you a little bit of background:

Phone is rooted with Magisk, I have a ROM on it (RENOVATED ICE 13.1). I had Xposed Framework on it with a handful of modules. Phone was running smoothly but I restart it to apply a Magisk module (WhatsApp Emoji) to systemlessly replace the stock Android Emoji with WhatsApp Emoji. When the phone restarted I no longer could interact with the screen, meaning that the display ins't registering my touches or reacting to them. Tried to unlock the phone with fingerprint but I can't because I have to put my 4 digit pin because the phone just restarted. Can't put my 4 digit password because the screen is not responding to my touch, swipes or anything. Power button + Vol down, battery disconnect and phone reboots. I try to access to TWRP just to realize I no longer have it on my phone for some strange reason. Which means it got deleted somehow or most likely it got corrupted and doesn't want to pop up. So.. No access to TWRP. I can't clean dalvik cache, format the phone or reinstall the ROM. All that is a perfect recipe for factory reset from Odin but my computer doesn't recognize my phone. :)

Things I've already tried:

Try to unlock the phone with Bixby voice (Sends me back to putting my pin).

Connect a mouse to try to click the pin numbers (Mouse doesn't turn on).

Connect a keyboard to try to put my pin from there (Keyboard also won't turn on).

Tried booting in safe mode (No difference at all from normal mode, same problems, same everything)..

Tried to access to TWRP (No TWRP access).

Tried to factory reset from Odin (Computer won't recognize the phone).

PD: I'm aware that Odin can be picky with cords and ports and the possibility that my computer may be missing some drivers and because of that won't recognize the phone but that is not the case.. I just successfully factory reset another S8+ from a friend and my computer and Odin recognized his phone instantly, so I know for a fact that my computer is alright. I wish I could say the same about my phone. I suspect the unresponsive screen is a software problem, the screen has zero damage, no falls, no reasons to believe is a hardware malfunction. To my eyes this phone is dead and have no foreseeable repair. I know there isn't much to do but feel free share any possible via of solution.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] adewfaw:
This will not help you. My phone, S8+ UK version, has periods of unresponsiveness, similar to yours. My phone is stock, never been rooted but screen was repaired 1 year ago. No problems until 10 weeks ago. Unresponsive for few minutes daily. I always get, 'System UI isn't responding' at least 10 times a day.

I'm just waiting to get more money. My next phone is not going to be a Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
Maybe it's an app you unintentionally installed. Do you have a theming app or something similar?

---------- Post added at 07:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:46 PM ----------

Did you try to uninstall the drivers then reinstall. Try to reset straight from stock recovery if you can still get to it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
I reinstalled all the drivers before I realize my computer wasn't the problem because as I said, I successfully achieve a stock reset with my friend's phone (also an S8+) and Odin recognized instantly without any hassle. I can't reset from stock recovery because I don't really have it, TWRP must be there, corrupted. I can't access to any form of recovery from the phone. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
I'm sure you tried to go into download mode then connect it to Odin right?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
Your case sounds like a software malfunction, try to stock reset everything with Odin and you should be good! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
Try this odin

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4446947&d=1521037501
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
Yes sir! My phone goes into download mode perfectly but Odin doesn't detect it. That's my main problem, I wouldn't be here If I could stock reset from Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
Yeah I'm sure. Had the same issue before I'm trying to help out. If you don't need it then good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
Thanks a lot for taking your time, I just tried you Odin and didn't work, I've also tried all these:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
I'm curious when you do Power+Bixby+Vol. Up what does it do in place of taking you to TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
It does nothing, it just perform a normal reboot that takes me back to where I'm stuck: the lockscreen.. I can see my wallpaper there, some notifications.. I can access to the camera by double pressing power button, I can access to Bixby, powermenu.. All that stuff. :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eddyo1993:
I'm wondering how were you able to get into safe mode if the touch screen wasn't responsive. You can reset your phone through the maintenance menu by doing the Power+Vol. Down for 10 seconds wait till it goes black hold power button again till you feel a light vibrate.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
I didn't have to use the screen at all to go into safe mode. You can enter safe mode by rebooting your phone, pressing Power until Samsung logo appears and quickly release Power button while press Vol Down until the phone finish the reboot. Unfortunately safe mode does nothing for me. I understand that Power+Vol Down virtually disconnect the battery to make a reboot, I didn't understand very well the part of accessing into the maintenance menu. I tried what you said but my phone but performed a normal reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bluheart:
You may have to repartition and install the latest stock via Odin. When nothing works, repartition works well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
Can't use Odin because phone doesn't get recognized by Odin nor the computer itself.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Just a stupid thought and may not help

Have you tried logging into your Samsung or Google account and tried to use the ' find my phone' feature. I believe you can unlock or at least wipe your phone using this. I've never used it so don't know if it will work or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] vulkhead:
I didn't found such feature :confused: