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[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] hartleyshc:
Magisk will keep SafetyNet valid.

If you're unlocked but NOT rooted, you'll need to use a custom kernel.

If you have an unlocked bootloader without Magisk and without a custom Kernel, you will fail CTS and in turn fail SafetyNet.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] mattisdada:
Oh no. Unlocked bootloader, ran an update and got the attached images.

Looks like unlocking the bootloader kills off Google Pay and CTS

[MENTION=1459374]hartleyshc[/MENTION] seems to be correct. Might have to lock it again
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I'm not currently rooted on any device,but,shouldn't using Magisk fix what you're concerned about? (At least in relation to this particular phone).

The one reported thing w/unlocking the b/l is Widevine Level 1 is downgraded to Level 3,preventing video playback at HD quality on some streaming content.

AFAIK,there is no Magisk or Xposed module that fixes DRM on b/l unlocked phones.

That's been shown to be the case with this phone,YMMV if this is an issue to you:

https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...ix-amazon-prime-video-other-services-0181603/

Here's the app to check/verify:

https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...ix-amazon-prime-video-other-services-0181603/
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] mattisdada:
Main thing I want is just Google Pay and certain games, Widevine I'm not terribly fussed about. Right now Google Pay is complaining after just unlocking bootloader, no other modifications

Magisk does fix it, but I'm trying to be more hands off now, I don't want to have to install something after each ota, do manual updates, etc
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] hartleyshc:
Install and stay on the latest version of Magisk. If there's any apps that complain about being rooted, you can use Magisk to hide itself from that app. (Pokemon Go and banking apps seem to implement this most frequently).

Especially if you don't care about widevine, I'd suggest just rooting. It will be easier to install some sort of mod in the future than having to unlock your bootloader again.

Go into Magisk settings and toggle the options to download and install the latest beta of Magisk. That way you can always stay current and always pass SafetyNet.

I was rooted on my Nexus 6p and I can't remember the last time Magisk failed SafetyNet for me except when I wasn't current and I'm a very frequent Google Pay user.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] vichao.s:
From what I understand if he has Magisk his device should be rooted. Since I have valid SafetyNet check with stock kernal. I would share my Magisk hide.

P.S. Make sure that "Logger buffer sizes" under "Development tools" is not "Off" otherwise Magisk hide will not be triggered. View attachment 4671491View attachment 4671492View attachment 4671493View attachment 4671494
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] vichao.s:
SafetyNet check result.View attachment 4671510View attachment 4671511
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] hartleyshc:
But that's not what they asked. They said they only wanted to unlock the bootloader. You will fail safetynet that way.

Safetynet checks against unlocked bootloaders. There's currently two ways to bypass this check. With magisk, or with a custom kernel.

Also this thread was almost 2 months old. No need to bring it back up. Their question was answered.
[HTC Excalibur] funkydude101:
Anyone else have issues with the battery cover? Mine just slips off at the slightest force. For example if I pull it out of my pocket by the back of the phone the battery cover will slide off. Sometimes the cover just decides to stay in my pocket.

It's annoying!
[HTC Excalibur] vwgtiron:
ditto get the silicone cover for it holds it all together well

http://www.thecellshop.net/Shop/Control/Product/fp/SFV/31796/vpid/4514011/vpcsid/0/rid/126605
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
You can also try the business card trick..... cut up a business card ( or other similar piece of paper) to the size of your battery cover and place it over the battery and slide the cover over the top. It will create a more snug fit and should resolve your slippage issue.
[HTC Excalibur] funkydude101:
hey! that worked! thanks for the idea!
[HTC Excalibur] RyanVan:
Sorry I dont post but this might help

Take 2 pieces of black electrical tape the with of the back cover. Place one piece at the top an dthe next right before the cover curves. That will latch on to the brackets on the inside of the the phone ...

Try it ; it is better then having a business card floating around in back of your $300 piece of equipment
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
$300 ?!? Damn.. you got ripped off. LOL!

Besides.. what's wrong with a piece of paper on the back of the battery ?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
Yes he did....go back for your change :D
[HTC Excalibur] Svoms:
I used ticky tack! works amazing
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I've seen somebody use double sided tape before... Needless to say he almost broke his battery cover trying to take it off!!
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
BUBBLE GUM!!!!
[HTC Excalibur] Bupahs:
Clear snap on shell thats what I use. I dont use the included clip since I just put the Dash in my pocket.
[HTC Excalibur] djnutz:
scotch tape on the sides work fine also.
[HTC Excalibur] Se7eN43:
heres a crazy idea...

buy another cover!
[HTC Excalibur] Bupahs:
Ha ha. That wont "fix" the issue. Covers are all designed the same. Its an on going issue with the Dash, seeing how it does not fit exactly in the first place (the infamous gap at the top), simply buying another cover wont correct the issue.

Personally I have not had the "slippage", but then I always put my devices in a case as soon as I buy them.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Why wont that fix the problem ? The cover gets "loose" and it bends out a little. This is why it slips off. A new cover will always fix the problem! lol
[HTC Excalibur] epersons:
I am confirming a combination of two fixes. Cut a business card 1-1/4" x 2". Lay card on inside of back cover and use electrical tape, overlapping about 1/4" around entire card. Problem solved, very snug fit.
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Haha good invention man... :)
[HTC Excalibur] shenfy:
what's wrong with bussiness card attached to battery is that it might burn...
[HTC Excalibur] stylez:
Shouldn't do as the batterys only get to about 35°C @ hottest, infact i would say it's near possibility or a fluke if you get the card to burn, this trick without the gaffa also works for if you have an extended battery and want to use the smaller one as a back up but not carry the other battery battery cover with you :)
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] Diazz72:
Hey guys, is it even legal for Huawei to sell its devices in EU with out an option for consumer to unlock bootloader?
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] panman1964:
"The Free Software Foundation Europe argues that it is legal to root or flash any device. According to the European Directive 1999/44/EC, replacing the original operating system with another does not void the statutory warranty that covers the hardware of the device for two years unless the seller can prove that the modification caused the defect"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_(Android)

However just because it is legal to unlock (there are other sources of the above, that was just the easiest to link too) without invalidating your warranty doesn't mean (IMHO) phone manufacturers/carriers(especially if you have a phone under contract) legally have to make it easy for you if they choose not too.

It's a subtle distinction :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] masterismos:
I didnt expext that from the premium series of Xiaomi. This happened without droping or hitting. It happens from my jeans pocket. The paint went off. Any tricks to permantly fix it-paint it?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] madhavmarri:
Quite sad to see the paint chipped away. Hope the Aluminium frame is an anodised black coating on a 7000 series aluminium. Ideally it would not come off that easy . Do you have warranty? Check with Xiaomi first, if not, you need to do a delicate paint touch up.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] goxthak0:
Just use cover

You can always use cover to hide the dent..
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] masterismos:
I have warranty but i bought that from a chinnese store. So i dont want to have 2 months my phone traveling the world. What kind of paint i should i use?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] masterismos:
Im not a case guy. I was using leather skin stickers and was beautiful. But for a small period i took it off and i loved the ceramic but this happen and from a jewel became a piece of $*** .
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] madhavmarri:
I would suggest any good quality matt Black spray paint can, Try to cover all the phone and just let the scrapped area exposed, Try to spray it on any other metal surface before doing on the phone and check for its color match. I Can assume, how bad it could look with that patch of paint scrap, try this out, if you are not satisfied with the results, you can anytime undo it by removing the paint before it is fully dried.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] mattisdada:
I've been trying to hunt down a RUU for Telstra to do a full test back to stock as I'll be giving away my HTC 10 to my sister shortly.

Does anyone have one? Version doesn't really matter

And secondarily to that, if I cannot find one, what should my next best option be? Change CID and flash unlocked US, switch back and hope OTAs can upgrade the firmware correctly?

Device details:

modelid: 2PS620000

cidnum: TELST001

Firmware: Oreo

Thanks guys!
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] mattisdada:
Oh wait, I think I found a solution, if I use santod040's full wipe firmware, that should bring me back to stock safely without RUU, should be able to OTA from there if any available updates

Link to file:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657590257

Link to thread:

https://xdaforums.com/htc-10/how-to/8-0-htc-10-oreo-firmware-t3756126
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Ninja X:
Did this work?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bergfex2:
Hello from Antwerp.

Can someone help me please? I am contacting you, because my phone does not start anymore. However I can get into TWRP. But TWRP (v. 3.0.2-1) asks a password. In former days I have crypt my phone. But I have done this with a 6-pattern. But now TWRP only accept numbers (or letters). Does someone of you maybe know, how I can enter a 6-pattern code as a numeric code? Or is there a possibility to change the password prompt into a pattern within TWRP? Maybe then I can get further afterwords.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Bergfex
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 115ek:
Hi.

There are a lot of questions open. What firmware are you using? What TWRP version exactly? What do you want to achieve with decrypting /data?

If you just want your phone booting again the easiest way would be skipping the password prompt, wipe /data, /system, caches and reinstall your firmware.

If not:

Pattern-->Numbers works as described here https://twrp.me/faq/openrecoveryscript.html (Scroll down to Specific pattern decrypt note).

The thing now is, that you need to have 2 things:

TWRP capable of decrypt /data

Android version < 8

Decryption in TWRP for Android >= 8 isn't working right now. But you can tell me if you find a version capable of doing so.

If decryption worked that doesn't mean you'll be able to boot again. You can save your data but that's it. Are there known problems with decryption on your firmware?

You can try to backup /data after successful decryption, do a clean install and import backup afterwards.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Hello, I have disabled adaptive brightness and when I open some apps, the screen starts automatically dimm a bit. When i exit the app, the brightness returns to normal. For example it does in Chrome, messenger, stock message app, stock dialer, youtube and many more. It does not do in Gallery, weather, camera. It's absolutely useless when im going to type in messenger and screen dimms so i can see it worse. Also i am watching youtube and screen dimms. I cannot understand what is this supposed to mean such nonsense feature.

I want to ask you if somebody of you has faced with this and if he figured it out somehow.

Ive already written to honor support , they answered nothing to the piont.

I was figuring out that when i turn adaptive brightness on, this doesnt do, the screen doesnt dimm when i open any app, but adaptive brightnes randomly fades my brightness setting after switching off the screen.

All i would like is what attributes i have to set to some app that i dont want to dimm. I cannot find this out.

Any suggestions thankfull.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] Zyfe3r0:
"Online videos and games consume a significant amount of power and may cause your phone to heat up. As a result, your phone automatically decreases the screen brightness to prevent your phone from overheating. The brightness will return to normal when your phone cools down.

Some apps automatically adjust the screen brightness for better readability. For example, when you open Contacts or Messaging, the screen brightness is adjusted automatically even when automatic brightness is disabled."

" This function cannot be disabled"

"The screen changes color in direct sunlight.

When the ambient brightness reaches a certain level (such as direct sunlight), the screen brightness and contrast are automatically increased for better readability. This feature cannot be disabled."
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Yes and this is bad. Something like answer from honor support. But also messenger goes darker and it has nothing to do with overheating. When i switch on the adaptive brightness this dimming doesnt do with any app. Also with adaptive brightness off some apps do not dim as if they'd have an exception of this. It is very bad that it cant be disabled this makes this phone completely useless for everyday use because readability goes worse when it goes darker.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] qlers:
Same here

Yup, I have the same. I just keep the Automatic adjustment "on" so it stopes dimming. Which is anti-intuitive. You would expect this dimming beeing caused by that Automatic setting not the opposite. Let's hope they will sort it soon.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Unfortunately its the special feature implemented in firmware called "eye care" as they replied me from honor support. It needs to tell them to switch it off at honorglobal@hihonor.com
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] Dossy1:
It seems that Velis Auto Brightness app from Google Play Store does the trick (Honor 10 Stock Pie).

Settings:

Automatic brightness: ON

track light in graph: ON

SETTINGS: (advanced):

Automatic brightness: ON

Disable system handler: ON

Start when screen turns ON: ON

Interactive notification: ON

All other settings off/default.

When you turn off the screen and turn it on, go for the first time in notification area and set your desired value in Velis.

Turn off automatic handling of this app in battery section (app start).
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] _a!:
Check in the developer settings for the current value of "Increase readability under sunlight".
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Hello, that setting in notification area really worked for me, thanks. But the slider Is in steps 66% , 73%, 80% I cannot adjust it per one % but nevermind, at last this helped me.

edit: after one day testing I noticed that it doesnt work. It still dimms the apps.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] Dossy1:
Hi, it's a pitty that it does not work.. Maybe Velis app is killed by app manager? As i wrote, try to disable any battery management for Velis app. Do you see after that 1 day Velis slider in notification area? If not, it is likely killed by system app manager.

And yes, it is true that the screen can be adjusted only bys steps.

In my case more than a week for honor 10 (EMUI 9) with Velis and still no any screen dimming issues in any app.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Velis was running but the apps start to dimm anyway I dont know what happened. Even when I set brightness in notification area in Velis, apps dimmed.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Download Lower Brightness Filter :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nu.lower.brightness&hl=en_US

Enable the permission and set brightness to 100%.

Then select brightness in phone to auto and restart the phone.

Then select desired brightness.

edit : it doesnt work....
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] Spark Lee:
Turn on Advanced visual effect.

I used to have the same problem too. Simply just go to setting>smart accessibility>accessibility>Advanced visual effect>turn on.

If it doesn't work go to developer option and make sure the window animation, transition animation and animation duration are set to 1x.

To enable the developer option, go to setting>about phone>build number>tap until it shows u are now a developer.

Hope it does help u.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] bohusk:
Hello, I had it already turned on , in developer options I have all animations set to 1x, but it dimms the screen on my Honor Play with android 9.
[Honor Play Questions & Answers] jotade:
Before we can fix that via ADB but now is not possible. If anyone has a better fix please share
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Themes, Apps, and Mods] yosol:
Hello everyone,

I'm here again to present a new Theme .. this theme made by ThemeGalaxy app,

Credits belong to me, Vivid Projekt and A1 Design ...

I tested this Theme on my Phone (J7 2016) with custom Oreo rom (Oreosama S9+)

Insatll process:

As normal to install the Theme .. just download it an d install it .. all done :)

But if anyone faces a problems with the installing or that the theme doesn't appear in the samsung Theme store , then do plaese the next:

Download the Theme file

Open the Samsung Theme store

Press the Home Button

Go to your File Browser and install the Theme, wait till the installing finished

Reopen the Samsung Theme Store from the Recent apps

You are going to find your theme in the Themes window

Here you can see some Screenshots from the Theme

Hit Thanks if you like my work :D

Download link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLDZmhjOxWv1UtxzTnTArCCv1g2Tz0aS/view?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nathlynn22:
Are there any things your not happy with since changing. I've been having weird instances with my new note9. Things just dont seem as smooth. And doesn't seem to work as smooth in some apps. I find sky bet Facebook and Google me 3 most used apps dont seem to function properly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] geronemo:
I've had the OnePlus 5, 5T, 6, Note 8,9.

The note 9 will always feel slower than OnePlus 6, 6T. OnePlus is always the fastest android phone on the market, is pure android with very few modifications.

The only phone that's that fast is iPhone.

Note 9 will have Samsung app plus carrier apps on top. Plus it has all the S Pen functionality, all these things will slow it down a bit.

My daily driver is Note 9 atm, it feels more complete with S Pen (that I use), one of the best cameras in the business, IP68 and wireless charging.

Apps should work fine, I would recommend deleting their data to see if that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] skinnytoo2:
I have had them all. OP6T is by far fastest Android out there. But like geronamo, N9 is my daily driver for work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Amd4life:
I have owned most of the last four OnePlus devices and I still have my 6. The One plus devices are definitely snappier in opening apps, the ability to keep all apps in memory is preferable. Battery life is very good. PIE is super quick on the OnePlus.

I wish Samsung would release a Google Edition, stripped Android with the Samsung Camera and Spen controls.

The N9600 has the far superior screen (dimensions and colors), the audio is better (speakers and headphone jack output), camera is significantly better, battery life is easily all day. The Spen...is bananas, the remote control function is worth every penny. Also the wireless charging is great.

OnePlus has more applicable bands, especially the 6T, if you run a US carrier.

Development on the OnePlus side, but WETA's rom really makes this device fly, if you plan to root. So I'd call that even, unless you are a flashaholic.

The N9600 price is under $700...I don't think the OnePlus offers enough $$ break, to sacrifice all that the Note 9 offers anymore. OnePlus has increased the price too much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] pacherecords:
Oneplus, Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung... We are talking about phones, just phones, nothing essential for life, why people take a lot of time just to decide a phone purchase?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] iceepyon:
Because people want to know, which is the best phone for them. Which is why they ask allot of questions with regards to phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nathlynn22:
Dont believe anyone was questioning about buying the phone. I have had the Note9 for about 1 1/2 months its actual usage I've had problems with. Things not working as I expect things not loading properly or opening as expected. Etc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nitin_ko:
migrated from OnePlus 3T

miss the stock gestures of Oxygen, tried a few from play store with Note 9 but none are as slick as OP..Switching on / off torch , taking screenshots was such a breeze in OP.

Also using Note 9 feels like your using a vintage phone, OP was more fast and OS UI better. let me give you an example - u switch on BT on note 9 and unless u click done ( thou the pairing is automatic say with my music system or car ) the box wont close unless u click done. what a waste of effort. There are many more such examples.Cant understand why Samsung makes their OS experience such a dull affair. .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fabioplata:
Hello,

Its possible root that version? How?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PoochyX:
Open up your mind and the answer will become clear

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fabioplata:
I dont have knowledge

:confused::confused: my mind it's dark for this days, have you the answer? can you help me? I dont have knowledge, just follow tutorials
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PoochyX:
The answer you seek lies in one simple question [emoji137]

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fabioplata:
and...

:confused::confused::confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PoochyX:
Bootloaders are unlocked on international models and locked on one's from the state

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fabioplata:
I have a international model.. G950F
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PoochyX:
Then yes you can...... You need odin

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] fabioplata:
Is it the same process as with the previous version, I mean before updating?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PoochyX:
Yes flash the recovery

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rodrigodornas:
little help please?

hi.

i have an g950fd on 8.0

with this new firmware... 8.0 G950FXXU4CRKB

when i install "twrp", "RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa" and "magisk 18"

then it boot ok. BUT, when reboot.. BAM!

soft brick with the message "only official released binaries are allowed", even twrp i cant access...

ive gotten on download and flashed the firmware again and its on; but i really want my root....

so my rmm didnt worked.. how can i bypass this?!?!

anyone has a new rmm? please!!

b4 k3 s3

what i think is that i get oem unlock --> twrp-3.2.3-2-dreamlte --> rmm + magisk + samsung-antiroot-removal-2.4

and at some point the firmware reblock oem

what can i do? thanks!