yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Here's everything you need to know about unlocking the bootloader. https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418

Once you read and learn about the process, you'll then know how to downgrade :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] roobs4jesus:
Thank you so much.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] {davros}:
Hmmm updated yesterday... Only complaint I have is **** battery life.... Lol..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Sounds a bit too soon to say battery sucks. Isn't there a settle in period after updating?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] {davros}:
Let's hope so... Lol. I hate carrying a charger. I'm sure it can't be that bad. It cut times in half.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jdisco1:
Just curious, what stock firmware and what rom did you end up going with?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] cd993:
I actually really liked the last 8.1 Oreo rom of Resurrection Remix and in ways tempted to go back to it again. But the thing keeping me on Pie is the Night Sight camera port!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] senthilrameshjv:
Hello,

I have been thinking to go back to Oreo as Pie gives me bad battery life. One thing I am concerned about is the camera.

1. I hope the 6.1.* camera of Pie is better than Oreo's. Do you find any differences?

2. Is night sight available for Oreo devices?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] raghus.id:
Do we still have to use bootloader_critical even on Pie?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Not according to Google.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] JerichoAbles:
you don't have to use it

---------- Post added at 10:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 AM ----------

More people wanted to control media from the get-go
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mike390:
You buy a pixel phone to get the updates, if you didn't want them you should have just bought a Samsung. Things change, software moves forward and companies are always trying to make their user experience better. Sometimes you have to give things a chance to realise why its better instead of digging your heels in and going in deciding that the old thing was better no matter what. I disliked Pie at the beginning but now that ive gotten used to it, its clearly a step forward. A few of your points ' even that relevant and you come off as someone who knows it all. You should apply at Google since you sound so smart.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Grimm-reaper:
I am Xperia user and the same like you I am facing Android 9 disaster without any way to escape so I had to sell this mobile. However I didn't came here to complain. I consider brand new Pixel 2 XL. Can I buy this mobile without any risk that mobile was already updated to Pie in the past for example in Google store before dispatche or in warehouse? The only one reasone why I must change mobile is Android Pie so I need to be sure before pay for any device that it will come with Oreo or Nougat. I was trying to use Android 9.0 but for me new Android is totally broken crap without proper brightness control, volume control, proper toggles and many other terrible disadvantages. I am as well scared of forced nightly update during my new mobile life so maybe will be better to buy older/Chinese phone just to be sure.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nergal di Cuthah:
My, ordered from google a few months ago, 2XL came with Oreo. It suggested that I upgrade to Pie, but I told it "no".
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ChronoReverse:
Even if you upgraded to Pie, you can downgrade again if you unlock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trusty_old_GalaxyS6:
This thread inspired me to go back to 8.1 Oreo on my Pixel 2 XL and I did it and could not be happier. It's just so much better and I missed the settings "cog" on one pulldown which was absent on Pie.

I flashed my device to Oreo 8.1 July 5 update. Is this the very last Oreo 8.1 security update for Pixel 2 XL? :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Prattham:
Yes i think

You can flash rr oreo if you want to get September security patch
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Juzman:
I can't really complain about Pie. Runs smoother, better battery, latest updates. Isn't that the reason you get a Nexus/Pixel device, to have the latest?

Havoc-OS + Caesium Kernel is running flawlessly also. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] daniel4653:
I would agree with you. The biggest selling point on the Pixel series is the camera and the updates. So why roll back months after Pie has been out. Pie made my Panda feel new again and battery life improved .
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Didit_Anshari:
Just wanna share this here, nothing against all the pie roms out there they're certainly maintain by the best devs and i appreciated it but having tried resurrection remix 8.1 is just a heavenly experience. Its blazingly quick and with features..the only downside is i can't get rapid charging to work lol and its not updated anymore
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kmry:
Thank yo this post i reverted to otro 8.1 and its so much better, the ram management, the battery life, the volume controls, the quick settings, almost everything is better on oreo, only thing i miss are the notifications but i can live with that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Trusty_old_GalaxyS6:
Oreo is the best. I can't believe they still don't have the settings gear icon in the quick pulldown menu yet in Pie. They just decided to remove it and that's it. No option to restore it nada.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
That settings cog wheel is that much of a deal breaker to go back to Oreo? You could just two finger swipe down. I'd rather adapt to change than regress in updates.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xampy05:
Hi there, can you tell me how to go back to Oreo without rooting? I'm on Android 9 Pie.

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
You must be bootloader unlocked, and on full stock, then fastboot the Oreo factory image you want. This will wipe your device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Xampy05:
Woah! Ok, thank you. I think this is the one I need for my Pixel 2 XL (not T-Mobile): https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/taimen-opm2.171026.006.h1-factory-57328312.zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GohanBurner:
This is why I use custom roms
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] bythelaw:
Can you tell me what version of twrp and magisk work? and how to flash them on oreo?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I was actually on CarbonRom (Oreo then Pie) for the longest time, basically my entire Pixel's life until a month or two ago. I moved to Bliss 10, only because of my field, and security level, I have to be running the latest OS with the latest security patches or I cant use my phone legally with my company (border gateway protection). I sign NDA's and agreements and this is one of the clauses (security patches and latest OS). I was able to hide it for the longest time using MAGISK hide and ROOT (changed build.prop and security levels through ROOT), but this wasnt truly right, it was only tricking the systems into thinking my phone is something else. This worked until I change the border protection (I did it myself as I am the Senior Sys Architect, and yes I screwed myself) but I had to for security and safety. I do like Bliss though, running 10, its not horrible and has lots of customization and its stable, plus with ROOT, I can and do change anything and everything I dont like. I re-code anything I cant stand, and leave other things I am OK with (but am not in love with), meaning some things I dont really like, but its not worth it to spend hundreds of hours to rewrite something that I dont hate.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] divzzen:
Hi all! I bought my s7 edge in late 2016 and have been enjoying a truly premium experience till now. There was never any glitch till now.

I appear to have dropped the phone from my bed (a 2 feet drop) post which there is a persistent dark area about 3x2 mm near the right edge of the screen. It stays dark even on camera mode .

Any way out?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yaro666:
yes, new amoled
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] uniacidz:
Yep

Ain't no other fix then a hardware replacement

Sent from Samsung S7 Edge [Oreo]
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] anudeep123:
Need a supported google camera mod for lenovo k8 plus...with portrait mode working
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] Sanyam.007:
Gcam for Lenovo k8 plus

Even i need a latest supported version of google camera for my lenovo k8 plus and even supported version of google photos with adjustable bokeh control plz anyone can provide it soon
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] Sofiyan shaikh:
Google camera

Yes possible Google camera mod APK working
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] Atharva C:
Google Camera K8 Note / Plus

:p

Waiting:silly::rolleyes::confused::cowboy:
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] anudeep123:
Give me the link
[Lenovo K8 Note Questions & Answers] Siddharth_Sarkar:
Bro I've already posted Official Google Camera for K8 Note!! I hope it will work on K8 (XT1902-1 / Brady) and K8 Plus (XT1902-2 / Marino) too!!

https://xdaforums.com/k8-note/themes/official-google-camera-v4-t3868225
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] souvikghosh915:
Anybody porting Samsung Experience 10 ?

Looks stunning !!! :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sirgawain123:
It's already usable by downloading the APK!

I did it from XDA, don't know where. Xda News pages I believe.

You have to be on 8.1 and set Samsung experience10 as Launcher

Enviado desde mi SM-N950F mediante Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] souvikghosh915:
Yeah I saw that. But actually check out that news. Android Pie looks stunning af on note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sirgawain123:
Currently running S Experience 10 on J7 Duos running on top of stock 8.1 Oreo

Enviado desde mi SM-N950F mediante Tapatalk
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arisend:
I own a Fire HD8 running 5.4.0.0 (Not rooted because I think root doesn't work for my version) and I really want to safely remove the Fire Launcher and replace it Evie Launcher as the default one. I've read a bunch of threads that I don't know if they're outdated or not about how to do this but I remember reading something worrying in these forums about the Home button bar disappearing if you removed the fire launcher which would definitely be a problem.

So my question would be, how exactly do I remove it and replace it with this launcher safely without messing anything up or having the home bar disappear on me? Thanks.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hackermssharma:
As the title suggest my phone redmi 3s drains 10% battery in just 8 hours of night. When i see cpu states it shows that it only goes 1 hour deep sleep in night. Using Havoc oreo. I think the Problem is with stock kernal so i tried chimera kernal. But the problem still there. Tried greenify but still deep sleep problem. Now how to detect which wakelock wake the device ? And how to block it. Yes remember i have magisk root as well as exposed installed.

Please help!!!
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] krishna_jm:
*removed*
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hackermssharma:
Is there any chance of that these zips can brick my device ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] guyz_ahead:
Renice Kernel

Hello frands, [MENTION=876486]adeveloper[/MENTION]79 #derpgang brings you this exciting kernel for oreo roms.

Below i attach downloadable links for both New trees and old trees.

P.S. This is not my work, I am just sharing it with the forum. PLEASE DM me for respective credits/post take down.

OLD TREES

View attachment 4614616

NEW TREES

View attachment 4614617

NEWTREES :- for roms based on tree of [MENTION=8078618]DD3Boh[/MENTION] eg. Lineage OS, Cosmic, Aosip, PE, Aex etc.

OLD TREES :- for roms based on tree of [MENTION=7732631]MR.HACKER5476[/MENTION] eg Omni, validus, du
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] JanLezterGrate:
New Kernel Nice work dev
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] guyz_ahead:
Yes, please try this kernel and review it. Devs would like to know more about their works...
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] Isaacjohn:
How do I know that i m on old r new trees based ROM ?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] anbinhv:
Non-treble?
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] Venomous Guy:
Nope, It says Treble in the Title.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] guyz_ahead:
Newtrees :- for roms based on tree of [MENTION=8078618]DD3Boh[/MENTION] eg. Lineage OS, Cosmic, Aosip, PE, Aex etc.

Old Trees :- for roms based on tree of [MENTION=7732631]MR.HACKER5476[/MENTION] eg Omni, validus, du
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] JUNNOHEART:
I have tried this kernel..

It has good battery back up..

The only problem is app FC when device gets hot
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] guyz_ahead:
Thanks for reviewing it, will ask the Dev to fix this ASAP.
[Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Plus) Guides, News, & Discussion] JUNNOHEART:
Hmmm... No update yet
[General Questions and Answers] mr.b00tl00p:
With the move by some governments to legislate the requirement to provide a device password upon request (https://ab.co/2Rxgob8) is there any move to develop phone hardware/OS to circumvent this requirement? Simple encryption doesn't work since you face harsh penalties for not providing the password, but something like an anmesic operating system that forgot all configured accounts each time the phone was rebooted should provide adequate protection since the legislation doesn't require (to my knowledge) disclosure of 3rd party accounts.

Obviously this would require extensive data transfers and/or use of removable storage to separate files from the device to be realistic, and the current phone hardware specifications would ideally change to reflect this model (ie. lower internal storage and better removable storage options).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Yerry:
Is there somewhere a list of the different radios's

Their advantages and disadvantages?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Do a search on the Wiki

There is a list of all radios available there

Cheers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] mehrzad42:
where is it

whereis it?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] catch-22:
Check orb3000's Subject!:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Yerry:
Where could I download 1.09 is a better question :-)

The link in the wiki seems to be invalid.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] MrMmmkay:
www.maxstegi.de
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Here you can find it:

ftp://xda:*****@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal/Radio/

Cheers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Yerry:
says just login incorrect...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] lorgem:
The link below might help you !!!!

If you can't find it in XDA forum try DF website. Just a simple 1-2-3 step to register you can get all types of ROM or try google it!!!:D

http://www.darkforcesteam.com/showthread.php?t=117
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] naughty6t9:
hmmm

tat site doesnt works properly...

i mean 1 cant download
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] leffetripel:
I've uploaded some radios (n'stuff) to my RS account. enjoy :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Yerry:
also 1.09 is missing...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] MrMmmkay:
and again www.maxstegi.de -> download
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] pulkitj:
I've been using a SM-G930FD(India).

While updating to a newer release of Oreo my phone stopped booting successfully and was stuck on the Galaxy S7 logo.

Since the recovery mode was inaccessible(Installing software update screen came up while trying to access recovery mode, followed by error and reboot),

I flashed the version of firmware I was upgrading to via Odin v3.13(stock firmware from Sammobile),

but the phone still does not boot(still gets stuck on GS7 logo.)

Recovery Mode is accessible now, with a long list of errors.

I tried Wiping Cache and did a factory reset too, doesn't help.

Someone please help.

Sorry if the language is not precise and short.

P.S. While accessing recovery mode, it shows the same Installing update screen with error and fallen android bot, but recovery mode is accessible now.

I am attaching a screenshot of the recovery mode errors.

[IMG="Recovery Errors"]https://i.imgur.com/7Q3rOqK.jpg[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
This is the known working TWRP that supports encryption (no need to wipe data) & also it can root the pad within itself.

The root is achieved with Magisk 17.1, no need to flash any encryption disabler or anything, it simply works!!

I present you: [LR. Team] TWRP

Credits to original devs & authors, not me.

Download in my folder: https://mega.nz/folder/cMAT3Q4b#7CbPV7sbEuSEdP7cehXJ-w

Enjoy!!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] psyblade:
Thank you for presenting us. But I'm still waiting for the bootloader to be unlocked. I will try it after my phone's damnable bootloader is open.

But I have something to ask,

You said:

I don't really get it. Do you mean we can't use this recovery to flash Xposed, if we want it, we must use Magisk to install it. Or do you just mean Mi Pad currently has no way to access Xposed Framework, installing Xposed will cause bootloop regardless of installing methods (direct flash and Magisk)?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
You're welcome...

You can flash anything just like normal TWRP, but the ROM (I'm talking about MIUI 9 latest stable) isn't compatible with Xposed (zip/magisk)..

No matter what you do (recovery zip / magisk), it'll give you bootloop..

I heard the xiaomi.eu ROM can use xposed but I'm sticking to official stable.

Yes, all you say is correct. The question is the answer.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] lidl11:
we understand but what are the adb and fastboot commands. If you do not explain how to install it and you can install any rom or just a Chinese

---------- Post added at 07:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:47 AM ----------

it's not the same as that? if yes you have to do a single post or more complete with adb and fastboot

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77774124&postcount=228

https://xdaforums.com/mi-pad-4/how-to/mipad4-deverouille-t3849488
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
ah yes, same...

as for flashing procedure, it's the same as any xiaomi phone/pad....

I'll update the first post....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex2017Germany:
Hello!

Question: After flashing TWRP successfully, the tablet does not start TWRP. If i reboot and start Recovery with the button combo, the normal Mi recovery starts. What i have to do?

I have the MiPad4 LTE
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] psyblade:
Thank for your answer. I'm going for Xiaomi.eu ROM, hope that the Xposed will work.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
You're welcome....

My experience: just use LR.Team's TWRP....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bloodlust:
If I enable root do I need to do it before flashing the rom I want? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
of course lah...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] LenAsh:
Posts relating to OTHER TWRP versions removed...

Please open another thread rather than hijacking.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Newryt:
Will this also work for the Mi pad 4 plus?

edited:

never mind just read that it does support it. sucks we can't delete posts on here
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] RolLz ALoT:
What are the exact steps for permanently removing encryption? If I format data in TWRP, will I be able to boot back in to the system without having to reflash the rom?

Encryption is really annoying, I'm currently on the mokee rom with this TWRP installed. Any help is welcomed, thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
AFAIK just reformat /data, that's all.... no need to reflash ROM....

but you'll have to reinstall your apps....

xposed also needs an unencrypted /data partition, or it'll just bootloop....
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zylam Marex:
Thank you for this. Much appreciated my friend.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tomek0000:
Does it work in mi pad 4 ? If the /data will be reformated without encription will the exposed correct work on AICP or others custom rooms for mi pad 4 ?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] mcdull:
I have a problem, whenever a load a rom with twrp, there will be no keyboard. thus I were not able to activate the device nor connect to WiFi.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
Dunno for custom ROM as I use MIUI only...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] kipue:
Hi, I've been trying the recovery, but it does not seem to stick ?

The command line returns a successful process, but then I turn off the tablet, and try the buttons combo, but it just boots to the system.

Is there any requirement for the system version ? What could I be missing ?

Thanks for any help :)
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
you could try this command after succesful flash: fastboot boot name-of-recovery-file

then try to reboot > reboot to recovery inside the TWRP to see if its sticks... ;)

you're welcome ^^
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] kipue:
Hi Friend,

Thanks for your reply.

I actually tried that command right after posting here, and the returned error was something like "recovery not a complete file", which lead me to think that it was a bad download.

Tha fastboot flash recovery command did not return any error, but I guess it just did not get actually flashed. Lucky I did not f* up anything with a bad download :)

Long story short, redownloaded, and then all went well, running a custom rom all good :good:

Should have updated my post !
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stoffl_:
Thanks Op - used this twrp version to flash xiaomi.eu 8.12.6 and root via Magisk after waiting 2 weeks for the bootloader unlock.

Worked like a charm!

Question though - any clue if its save to update to Magisk 18.0 via magisk manager ?

*edit*

Apparently it does. :) Updated to Magisk 18 via direct update from magisk manager - no issues.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] milanelo:
Hi guys, need some help - tried to flash TWRP from page one through cmd - wrote the command fastboot flash recovery [name of the file] and then the screen was stuck on fastboot, pressed vol up + power button and the pad turned itself off and now i cannot power it up. Any help will be much appreciated...
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Andro_Nicus:
Try to press and hold the Power button for ~ 30 sec. Repeating a few times.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Crescendo Xenomorph:
you missed the last step: fastboot boot [name of the file]
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nuhro:
Did someone have the new TWRP Version of LR Team? Cant download ist from baidu via Mokee ROM :/
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] cubakaa:
will it work on miui 10.1.1.0 stable?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] sacca25:
Here you go: https://yadi.sk/d/4Feat3me6Rm5Tg
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nuhro:
Mercy
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tomek0000:
This version is not able to decrypt access using the same code used in previous version and in android. The previous version has much more options. This new seems to be from other team...?