yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JCstr8Killn:
Quick question

Will this root method work for debloating this device I'm working on my mom's phone she's not got enough storage space even with a 32gb sd card any help is highly appreciated thanks.

The steps to root your device with Magisk:

First you'll need these tools, Magisk apk, stock boot img/tar, 7zip software and Odin software.

The steps

1-install the last update of magisk in your device.

2- From a Stock firmware extract the boot img/tar and copy it into your device via USB/MTP.

3- Connect to the internet and open Magisk app, click on download Magisk 18.1.zip, then you will see 2 chooses click on patch boot/file, and select the boot.img file.

4- After Magisk finished patch boot img, go to Downloads folder and backup the patched boot file and put it on your desktop.

5- Use 7zip and select the patched boot, to make tar file to be available to flash with Odin3.

6- Put your device in download mode and connect to pc, and flash the patch_boot. tar.

7- Start up your device and it will be rooted successfully.

Good luck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noidodroid:
I might mention you want to set the tar as store else you risk the possibility of it not working (shouldn't work). 7zip isn't the best choice either anymore or really at all. There are a few great tar/md5 scripts on here that work 10 times better and I still don't see how you guys are getting anything to flash that isn't signed. I have the sectools I got from rootjunky to sign these but I just haven't fooled around with it yet.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidHelp2020:
i have a Samsung J3 Achieve - SM-J337p (2016) can't open recovery mode, it just shuts off the phone, any solutions?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noidodroid:
Flash the recovery in it in odin.
[Amazfit] galwayguy:
Is there any way to log the changes in barometric pressure, for example to show the progress of a storm ?
[Amazfit] GreatApo:
You can make an app logging the pressure. You can get pressure value like normal android sensors. Barometer's sensor number is 6.
[Amazfit] galwayguy:
I couldn't :) But it would be a useful feature even if it was only an up down arrow to indicate rising or falling pressure.
[Amazfit] GreatApo:
You can see a working code about pressure measurement in my GreatFit project in this class.
[Amazfit] usoska:
Hi, since then, did you find an app doing what you were looking for ? I'd like such an app too (when sailing atmospheric pressure changes are essential)
[Amazfit] galwayguy:
No. It's such an obvious, useful feature. Seems strange that no one has written an app for it. Maybe because people assume that the "weather" app provides accurate local forecasting.
[Amazfit] anox:
Not that strange. :)

Not that simple to write an app to run in the background to log pressure readings. And a graph on Pace!

Sounds like a lot of work to me, but let me see if I can do something.

Nah, not an April fools joke. ;)
[Amazfit] galwayguy:
It's already been done & works on the Pace.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghsoft.barometergraph

But the measurement interval is too short. It needs to measure pressure every 30 mins & simply show if the reading is higher or lower than the previous reading. It's the trend that's important so a simple up/down arrow would do. Suunto manage it really well.
[Amazfit] anox:
Yes, I know, have used it.

That's a built-in system app.

Let's hope Amazfit watches would have something like that from some firmware update someday.

Of course, it can also be done for Pace.

My point is that it's not so simple & takes lots of time. So, it's not strange that most devs won't have much free time to do it for free.

But like I said I will see what I can do. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/taimen-ppr2.181005.003-factory-f0a1d2c1.zip

Magisk still working?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bd177:
Yup.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
No issues here...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Pkt_Lnt:
Massive changes!! :rolleyes:

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-10-01
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xclub_101:
I tried a quick update to test some stuff and the final magisk install does not seem to work on mine :rolleyes:

Will investigate further and report (but it might be something from my stuff - I might have forgot to disable substratum :( )
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] DIXZ06:
Magisk 17.2 working as expected!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] nomisunrider:
I cannot get it to boot with magisk 16.7, 17.1 or 17.2 and latest elementalx kernel =(

Just sits there with the scrolling load bar under the G logo.

Edit: reinstalled OTA and magisk worked this time. Odd...
[Android General] Deleted member 7271932:
Hello. The app called "Game Tuner" on the play store made by samsung had an update that forced you to update the app in order to use it. The older version had so many great features including being able to use hardware acceleration for any app, an FPS counter, and more. Now samsung removed pretty much everything, so now the app is just about useless. This was the closest you can actually get to making apps faster without having to root. My question is, is someone able to modify the older apk to either bypass this forced update, or somehow reactivate the old features on the newest version?

This is the app of concern. Version 3.3.11 Is the latest version to include all features described above.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin

Much appreciated. :)
[Android General] xanthrax:
[MENTION=7271932]SULkiller[/MENTION]

please provide a different link, the one you posted was from a well known warez website and , you know, we do not allow warez on XDA

Forum Rules

thanks

Dan - forum moderator
[Android General] Flyer.michael:
https://www.sammobile.com/apk/samsung-game-tuner/samsung-game-tuner-3-3-11/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] brackett5:
Does anyone know if you lose the play store and Twitter with magisk 17.2? I know it doesn't hide root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] murphyjasonc:
I'm not sure about Twitter because I don't use it. I have magisk 17.2 installed and play store is working fine. Magisk 17.2 will also hide root. I'm not sure about an unlocked bootloader though but there are several Kernels out there that will do that. My setup is Magisk and Flash Kernel with everything else stock. Magisk hides root from Android auto, Directv Now, Android Pay, my banking app and the play store also shows my device as certified.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Nergal di Cuthah:
Both playstore and twitter work for me on Oreo 8.1 and magisk 17.2
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] spider_j:
I know that this is daft, but I am just looking for a bit of reassurance before I do this. I have checked the wiki and searched, but cannot found a specific answer to the question, probably because it is too basic.

If I hard reset my device, which is a O2 Stellar branded model with the stock ROM, will it reset to the condition in which it was shipped to me as new, with the software that O2 preloaded onto it?

I found it to be fast enough out of the box, but have since filled it with all kinds of software. I know exactly what I want on there now, so wish to reset it to it's "virgin" condition and just install what I need.

I know that I need to back up any personal data such as files and contacts, but what about settings for the O2 network? Is this data on the SIM, or part of the ROM, or will it vanish with a hard reset?

Thanks in advance.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] MikeChannon:
Yes, hard reset takes you back to the way it came from the shop. If it was originally O2 customized then that will re-install if you let the hard reset fully complete - you'll see a screen that says installing operator customisation fairly far through the process..

Mike
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] spider_j:
Thanks Mike, much appreciated.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GSLEON3:
You can also use the "Clear Storage" exe located in many, if not all Kaiser ROMs.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alessioacri:
Hi everyone.

Yesterday evening I was tired of my Galaxy S2 (i9100) being slower and slower so i came back to sammy based light rom based on Android 4.1.2 . The ROM in the specific is SL_VIVEKROM_V4 (but I don't remember the name of the developer) and this ROM runs quite smooth and fast but there aren't some fondamental apps like browser, music player and video player, and THE GALLERY. So I used Via browser (the best Android browser for me) and VLC as my apps, and I flashed AOSP Camera and Gallery as system apps. I use stock Camera 'cause AOSP one doesn't record videos (and I've hidden the last one from my launcher), and the Gallery find every kind of image like a system gallery. The problem is that I want to change my wallpaper with a .png file that I already have, but when I hit the screen and the phone asks me from where I want to pick my wallpaper it shows nothing. So this is the problem that I need to solve.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ofir8672:
well, before i did the upgrade everything was totally fine!

after i upgraded the firmware via odin I saw the "samsung dm services" notification, my device cant complete the hands free activation process...

i tried everything online, resetting to factory, reset network settings and provider from the dial app..

i even flashed a new firmware (xas) but no luck...

i understood it is something with sprint, but in my country (israel) we dont even have sprint!

all the firmwares were taken from sammobile..

can my service provider do something about it?

if anyone can help me that would be awesome!
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Questions & Answers] suraj051:
Asus released a new update for 5z. For more details please refer below blog:

MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Questions & Answers] Xadus:
First things first, what is point of this thread in this section? Neither does it ask a question nor does it answer anything.

Secondly, If you wish to shed light on something that already has a thread, kindly go there and post. The link of this is posted below:

https://xdaforums.com/zenfone-5z/how-to/zs620kl-fota-update-links-update-20-08-t3831794/page4

Also, a word of warning, XDA doesn't allow personal advertisements.
[Asus Zenfone 5Z  Questions & Answers] the Doctor:
Per the forum rules:

THREAD CLOSED
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
I've had the option attached enabled. But notice none of my new apps that I install are showing on my home screen. I'm not using any launcher's. I've also got add apps to home screen enabled.

Cheers
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ahasverus:
Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidenKalle:
Thank, you to provide the firmware.

On another thread (https://xdaforums.com/g5/how-to/final-official-oreo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chekm8Qc:
I believe the two threads are separate updates. One being OTA and this thread being fastboot firmware. I was wondering if this would work on my Moto g5 xt1670 (137-93-8)?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoa:
Woooow

Thanks
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] freeZbies:
no need to unlock BL to flash this. If you're on stock Nougat just make sure you're on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 (July security patch), then grab the ota here and sideload or flash it using the stock recovery

if you're not on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 then you'll need to flash it before flashing the ota.

if you're going to install it from fastboot there's no need to be on NPPS25.137-93-2-5
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroidenKalle:
TWRP v3.2.3.0 for Cedric: works

Magisk v17.1: works (don't use safetynet)
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] usucapiao:
Thank you very much for this! I've been using the soak Oreo and could not be happier until this thread, time for the final Oreo for my beloved G5.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] JoeDoe0:
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!

I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.

How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?

Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsyClip-R:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.

Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] achintyakv:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] slsmaster:
Hello,

the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] JoeDoe0:
I don't think so since this is definitely a retail version.

BUILD REQUEST INFO:

SW Version: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keysM8937_22.29.02.70R

MBM Version: B8.31

Modem Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R

FSG Version: FSG-8937-02.65.33

Build Fingerprint: motorola/cedric/cedric:8.1.0/OPP28.85-16/0400:user/release-keys

CQATest App Version: 6.0.6

VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:

System Version: 28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US

Model Number: Moto G (5)

Android Version: 8.1.0

Baseband Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R

Build Id: OPP28.85-16

SW Display Build ID: OPP28.85-16

Build Date: Wed Sep 5 09:46:09 CDT 2018

OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:

Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_d_default_v1.0.nvm

Regulatory Info (eLabel): regulatory_info_default.png

Blur Version: Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US

Version when read from CPV: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keys
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).

Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one

fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8

Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:

fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot

Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.

Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] slsmaster:
Thank you very much, worked like a charm. :)
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] tapan8914:
need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] freeZbies:
never heard about this command before, I have never used it ever and I flashed this firmware without any problem so far

As I said above, I and other people I know who flashed this didn't have any problem by flashing without typing "fastboot erase DDR" and in fact I'm curious to know what does this command do.

I think it's very unlikely anyone has this OPP25.85-16, otherwise it would've already surfaced somewhere.

(edit)

seems like I was wrong, I just reflashed the firmware and managed to keep my data by not using fastboot erase user data.

(/edit)

regarding the "fastboot erase user data" it doesn't matter if you use it or not, since once you flash all sparse chunks you'll lose your data partition anyways.

what I'd suggest you to do is

1.backup your data partition using twrp and your internal storage to a pc/sdcard/whatever (twrp doesn't backup your internal storage)

2. flash the firmware just as described on the main thread

3 fastboot boot twrp.img PRIOR to the first boot

4. restore your data

5. connect your phone to USB cable with twrp still open and copy back your internal storage through TWRP's MTP(or use twrp's file manager/aroma FM in case you backed internal storage to sd card)

5. boot your phone.

I never tried backing up internal storage but I already did this when fastbooting and managed to keep my data (settings, apps, etc) .

I just advice you to remove any screen lock prior to backing up your data since your previous pattern/pin/password generally won't work after restoring a twrp backup, but in case you forget it use twrp and go to /data/system and delete locksettings.db and your

lock screen protection will be gone

I don't know, this could brick your phone, but I'm not sure

as I said idk what'd happen if someone did this. the best you can do now is to find some old amzin firmware and fastboot it (do not flash gpt.bin or bootloader.bin, so as not to hard brick your device)
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] freeZbies:
many a thanks, I'll put this on the main thread
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alecegonce101:
Currently on OPP28.85-3

Currect me if I'm wrong, but by what I have been reading,

I cant go from OPP28.85-3 to OPP28.85-16

What I've read, I can't be on bootloader B8.31 (which I am) and since this isn't a "full system" image, just a "patch" for official Nougat to upgrade to offical Oreo, I need to be on Nougat.

If this is the case, could I go back to nougat through a TWRP Zip, or would this need to be done through fastboot commands. I know I need a downgraded Bootloader and I don't think ROM flashing affects anything else but /system

PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong. Just a curious guy who loves learning.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] freeZbies:
Man you got it all wrong, where did u come with all of this?

I made sure to be as clear as I could be and still you understood nothing that I wrote, damn, is attentive reading that difficult?

if you're on B8. 31 just skip bootloader and gpt.bin, flash all the other files and you'll be on the final release.

by the way the thing about needing to be on Opp25.85-16 before updating is only valid for OTA's, I didn't mention this anywhere on this thread since, since this is a guide on how to Fastboot the firmware to your phone, which has NOTHING to do with OTAs, AT ALL.

gosh, why make such a confusion?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] rosel11078:
Hey broth how about you battery life in this version??? I install "cedric-twrp-OPP28.85-13" and drain my battery fast when 3g movile data is active
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmedAZ:
did you try ?

i have same problem
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] achintyakv:
Not tried bro but definitely try in some days. My internet sucks at downloading large files. Plus the google drive link is non resumable.

---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:08 PM ----------

I think this might work since fastboot method does not depend on the software channel. My Moto G5 has still not received the update though. ?

---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:15 PM ----------
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] takoa:
why is it necessary to reblocate the bootloader?
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
It isn't necessary, if you are updating through fastboot (it isn't even if you are updating through an OTA also, but system, boot and recovery partitions must be in completely unmodified state to make the OTA update successful).

There's a simple reason, why is locking bootloader mentioned in this thread - to lock bootloader of Moto G5 (and most probably other Moto smartphones too), you need to flash signed oem, system and boot. Unfortunately, most of the firmwares that you can find on the internet have unsigned boot.img which prevents from successful locking of bootloader. However, this firmware seems to be fully signed. It makes bootloader locking absolutely possible - I did it with success (as you can see few posts above yours).
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chekm8Qc:
I checked my bootloader version and its 8.25.. Can I skip flashing bootloader and gpt partition just to be safe? I'm on stock nougat right now.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
Yes, you can, but nothing will happen if you flash them too.

However, be extremely careful, if you decide to downgrade to Nougat later with gpt and bootloader updated. Flashing Oreo bootloader updates its version to B8.31, but since you can't downgrade gpt and bootloader, you have to EXCLUDE both them when downgrading using fastboot. Otherwise, you will end up with hardbrick.

I would also recommend you to skip erase modem commands when downgrading from Oreo to Nougat to prevent loss of IMEI.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chekm8Qc:
Thanks for the response, just one more question. I see that some people have a 3gb ram version of the g5. Does it make any difference for this firmware? I have the 2gb ram.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
I have 3GB variant too, so I can't tell you if this firmware works with 2GB variant also. Sorry.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chekm8Qc:
Hmm I see.. This is why I'm kinda scared to start this process. I don't really have a confirmation from other 2gb users.

Maybe this is an answer :)

https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/help/64gb-4gb-32gb-2gb-ram-models-share-roms-t3650356

Edit: I captured the ota on my wife's Moto g5 (she's unmodified) and the version is Blur_Version.28.41.12.cedric.retail.en.US which is 28.85-13 so I guess it's the same as the ones we see on this forum.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] ahmedAZ:
really i want to try :D

anyone help us please
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andrej_SK:
Downloading now from mirrored link. Hopefully I won't brick my G5 that has bootloader and gpt from OPP28.85-16 build.

EDIT: Downloaded, flashed all the parts of firmware (including bootloader and gpt). Testing now.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chekm8Qc:
The final release?? I don't get it, which one is the latest.. 85-13 or 85-16?