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[Xiaomi Redmi S2 Questions & Answers] 2816Stephan:
I already hat tried any setting or slider or option.

After all the failures a factory reset and setting up the phone like a new device solved the problem.

Advertisements are gone for now.

Nevertheless Xiaomi is no longer an option for me as I know all these advertisements are built into their MIUI. It seems obvious what future MIUI will have.

Thanks to everyone who tried to help.
[Xiaomi Redmi S2 Questions & Answers] c-0513-11:
A custom rom will help all issues,

*No ads

* A 64bit os

*In built root (lineage os & others)
[Xiaomi Redmi S2 Questions & Answers] phantomhell:
Root it and use adblock, if want olay safe without root, flash Xiaomi.Eu
[Nokia 7 Questions & Answers] Bambalam.x:
Hello,

It seems I've been getting in ever deeper trouble with my new Nokia 7. I received it from an Asian vendor with the 'multi-language China ROM' pre-installed. I noticed there were no updates available so I started investigating and (mainly through this forum) found out that this ROM is bad and that I should flash the stock China ROM.

The first thing I did was boot into Recovery Mode and do a Factory Reset, naively hoping this would get me to the stock ROM. Prior to this I did

not

enable USB Debugging

nor

the OEM Unlock from the developer settings.

After restarting I got to the setup wizard and indeed noticed I could choose many languages. A few steps ahead through the wizard I got stuck at the 'Checking for Updates' screen. I was unable to get past that screen and posted about that problem in another thread. I tried the Factory Reset and wipe cache data options a couple more times without results.

After that I installed OST LA 6.04 and downloaded the stock ROM (from here). I knew I would be unable to unlock the bootloader from within the OS (because I couldn't complete the setup). Yet I tried to flash the stock ROM anyway to see if it would improve anything. It didn't. Then I tried all possible options and combinations from the OST LA 6.0.4 app.

After that, stuff got worse. I'm unable to enter Recovery Mode and the device automatically restarts when I shut it down. No matter what key combinations in whatever way I use (with and without USB plugged into power and pc) I cannot shut the phone down (well..I can shut it down, but it automatically restarts after 2 seconds) nor can I get it to boot into Recovery Mode. Holding the Vol+ & Power key for example just restarts the device to the 'Powered by Android' screen where it stays in indefinitely (unless I hold the keys, than it restarts again after 15-20 seconds).

What I can do is boot it into Download Mode. From there I can interact with it through the OST tool (though I can't seem to flash anything since it's locked) and Fastboot. ADB isn't responsive since I hadn't enabled USB Debugging. I did find out that with Fastboot I at least can shut the phone down with

fastboot oem HALT

and unplugging the USB cable. Even booting with Vol+ & Power from there won't bring me to the recovery screen.

So, yes, I've been quite stupid at more than one point. But now what are my options?

1. Can I still unlock the bootloader with an unlock.bin file and the Fastboot commands?

2. What do the automatic restarting and unreachable Recovery Mode signify? Is the one caused by the other? Or does it imply hardware problems? I haven't been able to find much, if any, information regarding these issues on the webs. (And I've searched, a lot, believe me.)

3. Could anyone share the 'multi-language China ROM'? Since I figure that maybe the device will let me flash that so that I at least will be able to unlock USB debugging.

I hope some expert could shine his/her light on my situation.

Thanks. Bam.
[Nokia 7 Questions & Answers] Bambalam.x:
Someone messaged me the solution to the above problem. For anyone that might later be interested:

I had to reflash the (locked) bootloader following the exact steps shown in the below youtube video. It's in Russian (I guess), which I don't speak, but it's well possible to perform the same steps as the guy in the video. Good luck!

youtube dot com /watch?v=-I1BlyzPeZk
[Nokia 7 Questions & Answers] Agussusanto.idn:
Saya tidak menemukan videonya di youtoube. Mungkin sudah di hapus. Saya memiliki masalah yg sama
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU MIGHT INCUR TO YOUR BELOVED PHONE. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

**formalities lul

Requirements:

Root. You can check this rooting tutorial guide by [MENTION=5474836]BubuXP[/MENTION].

Camera2 API Enabler by P1N20. Check [MENTION=6039818]otaconremo[/MENTION]'s thread here.

Google Camera Ported APK. You can get one from here.

Update: The version [MENTION=7164610]adriakus[/MENTION] shared is the least buggy so far. Its front cam works with HDR+. Im using this one.

Steps:

First, root your phone by following the aforementioned guide.

After rooting, you should have Magisk Manager installed in your phone.

Tap on the hamburger icon (three bars icon on the top left of the screen).

Tap Downloads.

Tap on the search icon and type

Camera2 API Enabler

Tap on the download icon of the result to install the module.

After installing the module, reboot your phone.

Install the Google Camera ported apk downloaded from the link above.

NOTE:

On Arnova's 8.2 Google Cam, sometimes after taking a picture it takes forever to process HDR images.

Front Cam with HDR on force closes when you take a picture.

You can provide feedback here to help other users determine what version works best. :good:

On this version, front and rear camera works fine even with HDR+ ON. Im currently using this one.

CREDS:

[MENTION=5474836]BubuXP[/MENTION]

[MENTION=7164610]adriakus[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION]

[MENTION=7177145]jashancheema[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] phentem:
i use google camera mode for front camera with hdr+ not work.

Google Camera version for front camera + Hdr+ ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
What happens when you use HDR+ on front camera?

Edit: Im on Arnova's v8.2
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] il_fabio:
hi,

I have tried several settings using GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk and:

- app stops when switch to front camera

- if not crash immediately, app stops when I tap to take a photo

- only with HDR totally disabled camera shots a photo but it is BW with some stripes

Any suggestions?

Fabio
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
Edit: Nevermind mine wont take front cam pics too with HDR+ on lmao
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] adriakus:
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk

So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.

Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).

Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
Gonna give it a try. :good:
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] Samt434:
Works perfectly with Camera2 API Enabler by P1N20.

Thanks a lot for sharing ! With HDR on quality seems better !

And Google panorama feature is a must :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] elvinguitar:
Thanks for this guide. :)

I'm currently using Arnova's v8.3b1 Google Cam, and I also noticed that sometimes after taking a picture it takes forever to process HDR images. The front cam with HDR on force closes when you take a picture as well.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] ncar123:
What gcam is it?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] adriakus:
This one: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog225/ Based on https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog223/ which I believe is based on BSG or Arnova version.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] Benik3:
Thanks for the tip, this one really works better then the Arnova cam!

Tested all photo mods, no crash :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] elvinguitar:
Tried this one. But the portrait mode of the front cam isn't working. It's not capturing anything.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] adriakus:
It's working for me. But if it's not working, I suggest (,reinstalling or,) trying the one it's based on (check my previous post). And if still buggy, try others posted here. Or go for the arnova ones. They act like regular apps, so you can try and try.

Also, I've noticed they treat the colors in a diferent way. If anyone with time wants to compare the actual pictures, it'll be nice :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] hossman:
Could someone that has followed this guide and enabled camera2 API download this app from play store. Camera2 probe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.weis.camera2probe

And post your screenshot please

I have not enable camera2 API yet and was curious if that physically changes the hardware level support.

Thanks in advance
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] BubuXP:
Here it is
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] hossman:
Much appreciated.

I will be following your guide tomorrow for root and looking forward to to playing with this device. It's good to see a bit of a community starting.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
For the front cam, the flash thingy (white screen of death) causes a crash. Disabling it will let you have a front cam that doesnt take pictures lol
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] fake__knv:
[MENTION=7164610]adriakus[/MENTION] thanks for the report bruh. Tried the one you shared and front cam works! Updated the post for others. Thanks man! ;)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Guides, News, & Discussion] adriakus:
[MENTION=9468118]fake__knv[/MENTION] Thx for the credit! I'll keep trying other versions from now and then and I'll post them here if I find any differences.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ivoto88:
hi I need some help with the update on the phone its from verizone i think this is in us but im in eu and it is not finding the updates so maybe i need the software to download or i dont know?! it is the quad core version. thanks a lot
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] futiless:
About to attempt first root/twrp install of G955F ; Still on R16NW.G955FXXU1CRB7. This phone almost broke our bank and I don't want to loose functionality. I would assume that being still on U1(CRB7) is a better option for rooting / unlocking.

Simply put in your most discretionary answer what is the present best practice to ; root, unlock, and gather a backup that I assume would retain everything except Knox?

I know it is sort of cheating to not dig though available information and spring for a question. But my previous phones were always UN-optimally rooted the first time and I would like to employ what ever the consensus is today and allow for mild debate before I take the plunge. If someone asked or maintained a thread on this it would need to be recommended as best practice for me to retain confidence I am not loosing DRM, or something other.

Thanks in advanced
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quintuple:
As of Sep 20th 2018, mine came with Amazon OS version 5.3.3.0. There is NO root for this version yet (not kingroot or any other sketchy chinese utility, I tried a bunch in a VM). There is hope, considering the stupid-low price ($35) can get it into many developer's hands.

To disable packages via ADB, some commands you find while searching don't work, as they are formatted incorrectly. The correct way to enable or uninstall packages is:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.vendor.packagename

or

adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.vendor.packagename

Source: https://www.addictivetips.com/android/remove-ads-bloatware-from-the-amazon-fire-7-tablet-no-root/

The Google Play store install method featured here works as well.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
This is well covered territory. A few comments:

- FireOS builds for 32-bit architecture have been resistant to root exploits for 18+ months; few (if any) true developers are working on cracking this trailing edge gizmo

- on an unrooted device 'pm uninstall' simply deactivates packages located in the system partition; target app remains installed and still consumes space

- once deactivated via the above method there is no way to reactivate the app short of a factory reset or reload of FireOS (reinstalling app won't work)

- on an unrooted device 'pm install' is only useful for packages resident in the data partition

- thanks for confirming the Play Store installation method used by hundreds (possibly thousands) of individuals and featured in several predominant publications actually works...good to know
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quintuple:
I apologize for posting if I'm not contributing anything.
[Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DB126:
There is an entire forum dedicated to this device populated with dozens of threads and thousands of posts. Even an index. Suggest digesting some of that material before opening a thread. New info is always welcome.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Matt_7:
I've an older LG GPad III with lower specs than my newer LG G6. (Edit: I also tested on my 5 or 6 yrs old Samsung Galaxy S3 and no whatsoever buffering issue, perfect playback!)

While streaming over WIFI on my home local area network (2.4 GHz/5 GHz/Auto on Linksys E4200 V1 running TomatoUSB) the LG G6 is having buffering issue on all players (VLC/MX Player and the default LG video player), but NOT on my GPad III/Galaxy S3, what can I do to fix this? (my internet speedtest is showing download 82.5 Mbps, upload 20.9 Mbps, Ping of 3 ms and Jitter of 2 ms).

Already did Network Reset, but no go!

Thanks.

Update:

- Even after a hard reset....still the same buffering issue!

- but eventually I think I solved the buffering issue in both VLC and MX Player (no settings are available in the default built in video player).

- For VLC, disable "Hardware Acceleration" and increase "Network Caching Value" to 3 secs.

- For MX Player, select SW decoder (network).

but I still don't understand why my lower specs phone/tablet do not need these special settings and how on earth hardware acceleration could cause buffering over home network?

P/s I can stream 4K videos over WIFI from youtube with no whatsoever buffering issue, its only WIFI over my home network that's giving me the buffering issue.
[Huawei Mediapad M3 Questions & Answers] konradsa:
So I got a new M3 incoming from China to the US, it's the 32 GB Wifi model, presumably C233.

I have been reading a bunch of threads now, but confused on what to do first once I receive the tablet.

1 ) Let the tablet upgrade to the latest Chinese firmware, and then install the C100 oem info files? Will that work or brick the tablet?

2) Or should I install the C100 oem info first, and then upgrade the firmware from there?

Planning to use the C100 version to get the 5 Ghz network activated. Or is it better to use the US oem info and then manually enable the 5 Ghz supprt?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] florinfr:
Hi all,

Is there a way (piece of software, etc.) to enable system call tracing on a wm6 device like Polaris?

Thanks,

F
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] cory733:
I have a very strong magnetic phone mount in my truck. It's tricking my phone into thinking that it has a quick cover case on it. The screen randomly goes black and shows the enlarged version of the time and stuff you see on the lock screen.

Anyone know if there's a setting to disable this? Or maybe something to freeze in Titanium Backup?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] KingFatty:
I'm also trying to solve the same problem. I hope there is some app or software that could expose the setting for whether to ignore the magnetic sensor that is used to trigger/detect the cover case.

I believe that LG says the magnet sensor is *NOT* something you are supposed to be able to disable. But, they said the same thing about knock-on/knock-off, yet we found out we could find the hidden setting to disable that. If it worked for knock-on/knock-off, then I hold out hope that there is a similar approach to solve this problem with the magnet sensor.

I recall long ago there was software called QuickShortcutMaker that could be used for the knock-on/knock-off and many other settings, have you tried that?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djcal1985:
how enter to flash mode o recovery mode download mode
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ncdub:
I have spent all weekend trying to figure this out... ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Project Fi Pixel 2 XL.

Came from Google with 8.1.

I took the OTA to Android 9

Fastboot Unlocked

Flashed TWRP to stick no trouble.

This is where I am having an issue, every single time I try to flash Magisk , after I reboot, I get stuck on the G screen with the loading bar. After about 60 secs, phone reboots to TWRP. I have been running the Magisk uninstaller and it will let it boot normally. I have tried flashing Flash Kernel then Magisk, same thing. Tried flashing Magisk then kernel, same thing. I have tried beta and stable Magisk. Even tried old Magisk zips. I tried pulling the boot.img and patching it and then pushing it back, same thing..... Do I need to roll back to 8.1, root, then upgrade to 9?

Any help/guidance is appreciated.....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
9.0 was a bugger for me to root as well at first, so don't feel too bad. I tried many of the combinations that you stated without success. And then it just worked for whatever reason. So lets try something you haven't.

1. Fastboot into twrp, flash your custom kernel, then magisk 17.1 but not twrp and see if it boots up.

2. Fastboot into twrp, flash the twrp zip, then kernel, and see if it boots. Then go back to twrp and flash magisk and see if it boots.

3. If #2 didn't boot, go back to twrp, flash the magisk uninstaller, then immediately flash magisk again and see if it boots.

Hopefully one of them works for you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ncdub:
Thanks! I'll try that now and report back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ncdub:
[YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE]

So, 1st off, THANK YOU! #1 worked perfectly! Flashed Flash then Magisk, booted right up!

You think I am ok to go ahead and flash TWRP now? Again, thank you! I have had many phones and I was bout to beat my head into a wall over this one!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Badger50:
Congrats! Yeah, your fine to go ahead and flash twrp now. Several other users had to do it that way as well. Make sure to flash magisk again after twrp and you should be good :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] UnicornHub:
Do you use substraum, theme galaxy, or swift installer. Or a mix? Trying to fund the best one to use.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
A bit of all except I don't use theme Galaxy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] TonyGzl92:
I'm currently using Swift installer and I love it. The thing that I like the most I being able to apply a pure black theme system wide with any accent color I want. Even in notifications
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] UnicornHub:
I have been using swift installer and good lock. I'm trying to figure out if substraum themes theme more than swift installer
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] TheUndertaker21:
substraum because it's not half a**
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] MeltdownSpectre:
Only Swift Installer. Very easy to use, tons of customisation and doesn't require a PC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gil Smash:
Can you use substratum without root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jionny:
Yes you can but you will need sungstromeda for Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] NvWatts:
I use some of all
[Zenfone 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrsiri:
I got 2 Zenfone 5's. One is for general serious stuff, like whatsapp, work, etc and the other for gaming and experiments:p

Since I heavily modded my second phone, SOME apps started to not work on it, like PUBG Lite and Helix Jump. It crashes immediately as soon as i open it.

Could someone help me fix this problem, so these and other apps work again?:confused::(

Some play store apps installs and works fine, others don't.:crying:

Tried clearing cache and data and reinstalling system. None worked.:(

I JUST flashed ViperOS, and also the battery drains a lot, which I think causes the freezings almost everytime there's 50 - 60 percent.:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Klbgr:
Hi, i need some help

I was on carbon rom 8.1 then I decided to switch back to SLiMM but I got infinite boot animation.

I did a clean install (wiped system, cache and data) and I also tried with a custom kernel (elite kernel) but nothing happened.

Should I restore stock .291 FW with flashtool or there something else to do ?

Also I got an "error creating fstab" on fist flash of SLiMM but not anymore now

Edit : same thing with stock .291 and now TWRP has some graphic glitches

Edit 2 : tried to reflash SLiMM over .291, resulted same fstab and infinite boot animation

Edit 3 : fixed by itself, I don't now how lol
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Masterton:
I have factory reset my OS and install the app. However the app knew I used it before.

How could the app manage to detect me even I have reset the system?

What method(s) does the app use?

How could I prevent it from detecting me?

Thank you. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Masterton:
I'm using another Google account after factory reset.
[Galaxy E5, E7 Original Android Development] maruf8:
I have a e5 running rr5.8.5. Now i wanna use cosmic os 2.0. Both roms are android 7.1.2. So tell me do i need to flash stock rom first?? Or can i shorten it by just flashing stock boot.img?

Also tell me which rom is better for galaxy e5?
[Galaxy E5, E7 Original Android Development] BusuDD:
Wipe data.

COS Have some bugs:

Qmuxd may drain battery

Sound bug
[Galaxy E5, E7 Original Android Development] maruf8:
Yeah..
[Galaxy E5, E7 Original Android Development] mtadao:
RR is best
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gigamaximus:
Hi!

!Total Newbie Alert!

I have a Galaxy S5 Active, SM-G870W. It was with Bell, but I unlocked and have been using another provider for some time now. I recently needed to install an app that needs root access, and figured I would be able to do the same.

In the distant past I had rooted some ancient android devices, so I read a bunch of pages, and feeling far too confident I pulled the trigger and tried to root my phone using the CF-Auto-Root tool from the firmware dot mobi website.

I entered SM-G870W, selected the only device option, hit Submit, Selected Android 6.0.1 (Build MMB29M.G870WVLU1CPF6), and continued to download a file:

cfar_samsung_sm-g870w_kltevlactive_mmb29m.g870wvlu1cpf6_t0.zip

I Extracted then launched the root.bat batch file, Odin Launched (Ver 3.12), I pick the AP as specified, and I get the following:

The phone stays at "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"

I pulled the battery and rebooted into download mode again (Vol Down/Home/Power) and retried with the same file, and the same results.

I also tried powering up in recovery (Vol Up/Home/Power), but I get a message

At this point I am trying to get my device at least usable, I can restart in download mode no issue, but even after regenerating and redownloading, I am not able to get past this error.

I spent the last 6 or so hours going over posts here and elsewhere, with no luck, I tried Kies (Version 3.2.16084_2) and it says "The connected device is not supported by Kies 3" and the link to view supported devices on Samsungs site does not lead to any information. I also read somewhere that you can't root Android 6 images, but that post was 2014, and I found contradicting information elsewhere.

I would appreciate help on where to go from here, my priority is getting the phone working, rooted or not.

Thanks in advance!