yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] sofiakubo:
where is the link twrp
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] spyjoshx:
You mention in the OP that this has Oreo kernel sources only and not Pie yet. Does this mean that I can't flash a Pie rom with it? Or does that mean something else?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] thesprintster:
The ROM kernel matters in that case, recovery kernel is irrelevant. Also Oreo kernel can boot pie without any modification.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] spyjoshx:
Thanks! That helps.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] JohnnyA7X:
I formatted my phone two days ago and internal Memory became available, but After a reboot it turn encrypted again.

I installed this new version (2.9.0) but Is Stil encrypted.

Dunno what to do, i don't even set up any lockscreen method
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] wahidiut:
miui ota support.

I saw miui ota support in OP. can anyone help, how could i update through OTA in this recovery?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries,] DarkCod3r:
Hello.

So i flashed this recovery, after that i flashed dm-verity and Magisk (in built in recovery). but after that phone is not booting, it's just stuck on Mi splash boot screen. any solution for this.?! i ran magisk uninstaller but keeps getting Error 1. so how to fix this issue.?! any solution.?

Also Encryption problem not fixed. i formatted data. but after reboot same Showing. Enter Decryption data password.

Thanks
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] minty95:
Hi

I was running stock European android, unlocked bootloader and rooted with trwp

I decided to install lineage 15.1 plus gapps which I have up and running, used adb push to install

What I can't do is reinstall trwp, neither image or zip as always getting error messages, endpoint something or other... Tried fastboot, adp push... Lineage recovery..

I reckon this might be down to the fact that I didn't format before the install getting rid of the encryption

So any ideas how to install trwp so that i can start correctly all over again

The lineageo recovery doesn't give any real options concerning formatting

Running a moto force z2
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] tinydynamite00:
What command are you running to send the TWRP image to the device in fastboot? You should be in bootloader mode and you cannot flash the TWRP image to the device. Rather, you should use

fastboot boot twrp-3.x.x-x.img

Once you boot the TWRP image, you can install it with more persistence using the zip installer from the TWRP website. Since this will alter the boot image, you need to flash Magisk after TWRP if you want root.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] minty95:
Hi

did this

adb devices

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.img

booting into trwp, wiped all - ok

Flashed from trwp lineage 15.1 - ok

Flashed Gapps - NOT ok

Flashed Magisk -NOT Ok

booted into lineage, installed Magisk app and reflashed TRWP using

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.img

Flashed Magisk from trwp this time - Ok

Now what do I do to get TRWP to stay inplace as still only lineage recovery, though I flashed the image using the Magisk app

then I did

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.img

installed mindthegapps using trwp, cleared dalvic et cache, but when booting stuck on verification google informations and can't get into google play

rebooted into recovery, again lineasge, cleared cache and system, when rebooted Gapps worked just nicely

so still no TRWP in permanent place (can live without if need be, but would like it) otherwise all is running

This is long winded but might be of use to others as see many questions like mine on various forums

thanks for your help
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] doubledragon5:
These are the steps to follow to get lienage 15.1 to work flawless. I went through this so follow closely.

1) Start out with full stock again.

2)Power off phone, and enter fastboot

3)Fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.img

4)Go to wipe and Choose format data

5)Go back to main screen, choose wipe, choose advance wipe, and wipe system only nothing else

6)Go back to main screen, choose install. Install Lineage 15.1 Once finished do NOT reboot.

7)Go back to main, Install and, flash twrp3.2.3-2.zip

8)Go back to main screen, choose reboot, reboot back into recovery.

9) Next this is important. Flash MIndTheGapps first then flash the SprintFix.zip (If you do not do it this way, you will only get 3G not LTE)

10)Go to reboot, reboot back into recovery, the boot system..

If you follow this it will work no problem.. If you don't flash the twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.zip First reboot back into recovery. Then MindTheGapps, and SprintFix won't work. What ever you do, do not skip the flashing the twrp3.2.3-2-nash.zip, or you will enter Lineage recovery, and it dose not work worth a dam.

After all that, enable Developer Option in setting, turn on USB debugging, Then reboot back to recovery and flash the addonsu-15.1-arm64-signed.zip. When back to system go back to developers option, scroll down Root Access and choose your option.. I choose Apps and ADB.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] minty95:
Si I tried again,

Still can't get TRWP to stay

adb devices

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-2-nash.img

booted into TRWP recovery

installed TRWP from zip filet 'twrp-installer-nash-3.2.2-2.zip'

No error message said installing in, slots 1 &2

rebooted into recovery , TRWP gone again recovery lineage by default again

Now I really lost.....

any ideas ?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] mikiemc73:
I just unlocked my Z2 Force, and when I try "fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-0.img" it just sits there.

It shows:

Sending 'boot.img' (33504 kb)

and it will sit there for literal hours.

Any ideas?
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] 41rw4lk:
Use oem cable, change usb ports. Use 2.0 ports if you have them.
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Suryavardhan666:
I'm in the same situation as you

please help if you've found any solution
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] 41rw4lk:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot '(drag n drop twrp img here)
[Moto Z2 Force  Questions & Answers] Suryavardhan666:
no use, it says downloading 'boot.img'

And says FAILED in about 40 secs and the phone gets disconnected.

Am I missing any step in the bootloader before executing command??

or anything else??

Please help
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ivorytasticspoon:
Is there a way to get a double-tap to wake up 6P without a need for a root or TWRP presence?

Maybe some app and ADB permissions? I would not have a problem with that.

Thank you for any suggestions, so far I found only rooted or TWRP-including solutions.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt1733:
Everything requires root for what I've seen
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Gleison lima:
Rom Mi A2 Android PIE Netherlands - Amsterdam

V10.0.1.0 PDIMIFJ

NEW POST
ota update IMG : https://tinyurl.com/ycjaxdjz

By Gleison lima

https://imgur.com/a/gtrTefm
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] J.D.M:
The canceled beta ROM is the same officially released.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Gleison lima:
the ota update appeared on my device and I copied the update file to the system folder
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Neel@1234:
Thanks a lot.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] rafik25:
Thx how to install plz ? No ota in France
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Gleison lima:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/enable-update-ota-mi-a2-android-pie-t3868327
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] alyssonbarroso:
Mano, baixei o arquivo que você disponibilizou. Como faço pra instalar? Serve se meu telefone estiver no segundo patch de novembro?

Obrigado
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
This worked flawlessly man, thank you !

Flashed with .bat files, and even preserve all the data, it works guys ! :good::good::good:

Just choose option 2, when asked at the end of flashing with .bat.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Gleison lima:
O seu bootloard está desbloqueado? Se sim execute 1 arquivo modo fastboot.bat ao entra no modo fastboot execute o 2 arquivo instalador.bat no final da instalação vai aparecer a opção de formata o aparelho escolha a opção 2 NÃO
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] carloandreaguilar:
will that break ota?

my bootloader is locked
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] bootzfat:
so just enter fastboot and flash the installation bat file? then wait until it finish?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] Pqp.le:
It will work if Im on a custom rom based on Wayne? Im on CarbonRom Pie. What I have to do to install this one?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
Yes, just don't touch and do not close until it finishes, it will take a while.

When it ask for an option 1 or 2, pres 2, and that will preserve your data, there will be no reset, like a real OTA update on your phone.

No, it should not break OTA.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AzFar94:
2 times try to flash. But it stuck at boot for 1 hour. I guess already bootloop.

3 times trying nothing happen. Also auto restart. Hurmm
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
Do you have unlocked critical as well ?

Did you wait for it to finish the first time, about 30min of flashing... ?!

It worked for me in first try.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AzFar94:
Already unlock bootloader and i wait until it finish. Until choose 2 at the end of flashing.

Wait... How to unlock critical? It is different with unlock bootloader?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
Command is

fastboot flashing unlock_critical

Some users said that is the reason why for some flashing of PIE worked, and for some don't.

Try it, but I should worn you, that when you unlock critical, it will delete the phone all over again, just like when you unlocked OEM for the first time.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AzFar94:
Ohhh. Now i get it. That's why when i flash pie i saw a few text saying that error and bla bla bla ??
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] nnexuss:
Thanks M8 ;)

Work perfect here :)
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AzFar94:
Fastboot flash or via vpn ota?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] nnexuss:
First a clean install: https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824849

Then ... Fastboot flash #1
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] AzFar94:
I need your help. I try to unlock critical.

When i type fastboot flashing unlock_critical and hit enter there's just some list of command. Nothing happen
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] nnexuss:
Can you check if yours GPS works well ?

Mine is buggy....
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
You adb is outdated, you need to download latest adb and it will work. ;)

You have the link here

https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2/how-to/how-to-enabling-cam2-gcam-android-t3868766
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbocraftXD:
Is this stable ota?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] nnexuss:
Can you test please?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] cenzawake:
hai bro, you flash using adb fastboot or flashtool ??
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] minnuss:
fastboot, this bat file is for fastboot.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] hugopg:
My phone was rooted and unlocked.

Just for safety, I've unlocked critical too (and the phone was wiped in the process). So I executed both .bats sucessfully and the phone rebooted with android P, NICE!

I've noticed that wifi wasnt working, So I did a factory reset and voilá, everything working as intended! Thanks a lot mate!
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Guides, News, & Discussion] hugopg:
I had this problem... I was using windows powershell instead of CMD... Use CMD (with admin rights) and it should work!
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eelsymbianers:
Can anyone convert rom rom meizu mx5 to redmi note 2.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] brainysmurf:
Assuming I was an expert user who knew every single Note 9 device option, samsung account setting, and google account setting.... If I were to configure EVERY single one of them to limit the data it collects, set every app permission to be in its most restricted state, disable every usage access setting, and configured my google and samsung accounts to be the most limited data collection accounts as possible, .... it is even possible to get to IOS level privacy on my Note 9? Is Android just sending everything it can back to google's servers as possible, such as when i turn the phone on, when i walk, move, open an app, browse the web, or whatever? I know some have already setup network analyzers to see the traffic going out, but I can never tell what configuration they do that with. I want to know if getting the privacy to IOS levels is impossible, or is it just a matter of very careful configuration....?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] ErebusRaze:
It's impossible. I'm not a fan of Apple devices, but I applaud them from a business perspective and that trickles down from the fundamental ideals of Steve Jobs.

Numerous studies show that Google sucks up information 10x as much as Apple which relies in differential data that doesn't exactly pinpoint the person, but more so the general interests of the person. Google identifies the person and their location. Unless you're walking around with your phone off or granting no permissions to every app, you can't match the security of an Apple device. The doesn't only include Google. Remember we have to deal with our specific manufacturers that are collecting data on us as well since Android is open source. So we just have to hope Googles intentions are good or move to an Apple device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
No fanboi of any company/mfg/OS,but,they all do virtually the same thing with your personal information/usage habits.

The differences are mere semantics & they collect/sell user information.

The following is a 2yr old article,but,I'm guessing the points they make still hold true:

https://decentralize.today/apple-vs...company-handles-your-data-better-a7022bd452b1

Arguably,Android users can control their sharing of personal data usage,but,that has its caveats,such as limited functionality on some apps/etc...

Best advice I can give is the following:

1) Carefully comb through every setting on the phone,most are self-explanatory.

2) Go to every apps internal settings & the phone's setting under SETTINGS > APPLICATIONS & fine tune as best as possible.

Even after all of that,Google/Samsung (or most other mfgs) have settings that are inaccessible or cannot change (greyed-out),so,you're still not in the clear as far as total control/privacy.

This is one of the major attractions to rooting/ROMs for your Android device.

A rooted &/or ROM'd Samsung device is the ideal for gaining control of privacy/permission control,but,it breaks KNOX & Samsung Pay,no going back once rooted,even if restored to a stock state.

You gain more granular control of such permissions & if you want to go all-in on privacy, a ROM such as Lineage gives you the best you can hope for in personal security/privacy. A brief summary,but,that's the gist.

Outside of root/ROMs,If privacy/security is of utmost importance,I'd dare say a Blackberry would be a decent choice. I myself only briefly owned a Blackberry (Android device),so,I can't attest to how private/secure you personal usage/data is,but,I've rarely,if ever,heard of any major concerns in the matter w/Blackberry.

[MENTION=8957451]brainysmurf[/MENTION]

Another step you can take to regain some control of your Samsung device is using a package disabler app & the nice thing about these is no root access is required (AppFreeze/Package Disabler Pro/Adhell3).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakasoftware.appfreezer&hl=en_US

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powermanager.batteryaddon&hl=en

https://amp.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/8nmrfq/how_to_install_adhell_3_a_video_guide/

Use the XDA site search feature or Google for more info on the above mentioned disabler apps.

You can also use ADB Commands to disable apps as well,but,please read the following link carefully before proceeding:

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] that_same_guy:
I have never had an apple device, But I would like to say that android as a system is opensource and the google apps that are put on top are non opensource and are probably where you lose your privacy but as a system it is transparent which attracts devs and rooting (i.e. getting access to the system partitions) is what makes android so customizable. Versus apple which you have to blind trust ios and trust that these options are 100% do what they say..

Yes it is more secure because it is closed source but at the same time For actual privacy you never know. Saying that how do you get your privacy with android needs some setup which koliosis did good explaining. But the difference between the two OSs I believe is because of (opensource)ness of android the amout of customizablity with android is really deep. To which I believe if you invest good time researching, you can get a way better state than iOS. Again not an expert but putting my opinion

For the rest

Koliosis said it all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] 6thtry:
Have to correct that one. That is a myth spread by some big companies in order try to gain some customers over from the cheaper/free competition. In reality, open vs. closed source has no other effect on how secure the result is than with open source there can be more eyes looking at the code (for both good and bad intentions). As an example, simply compare a decent linux distro (from which only similar applications are installed that would come with corresponding Windows installation) to M$ Windows. Open source (and free at that) wins many times over in overall security (while neither is free from issues).

The biggest effect on the code quality (thus often also how secure it is) is on how many (real) experts work on it, and this in turn depends on popularity (open source) and/or money (company's/organization's income and policies/ideals). For the last part 'policies/ideals' just compare M$ and Apple, both have the money to throw at development if they choose to do so; former makes mostly insecure crap, latter makes half-decent stuff. (And note, I'm not a fanboy of either, or pretty much of any company, except one little local camera shop, so do read the previous with some weight on that "half-" before the "decent".)

As for small input on the privacy squeezing on Samsung devices:

I have so far managed to avoid to use a samsung-account, and that might help a tiny bit, although some features of the phone are then not working, but mostly useless features. Though there are some seemingly useful features that require Samsung-account for some weird reason, but I've manage to live without them. Like the "protected folder" (or whatever it is in English), why on earth would that need an account or anything external for that matter?!?

(Well, technically, I do have a Samsung-account, as that was required to get the phone cheaper, but after that order, I've not used that account anywhere.)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] brainysmurf:
This actually goes to my point... If indeed I did remove all permissions from all apps, does this mean Android tracking would be completely disabled? Or if I removed google play services, or disabled it, or removed all permissions from it? Technically, would that give it an IOS level of privacy? I'm just wondering if the OS itself is prone to just phoning home and letting it know everything I'm doing, or if it's possible at all to tame it....

Thanks for your repsonse.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] brainysmurf:
Yeah I saw those same studies. And they never seem to provide specific configuration data. For instance, the study showing that android gathers as much as 10x more data specifically mentioned that Chrome was constantly phoning home sending data. However, what if the user didn't log into their chrome account? I think it's much more limited in that case... Or what if the user disabled chrome, and perhaps all google apps? Is it android doing the privacy damage, or google apps/play services? If I disabled those, or removed all permissions from those, would it be equivalent to IOS? I'm an engineer in the business working at a major silicon valley company, and even with high expertise in the design of these things I'm finding it impossible to get basic understanding of what it actually going on. It is either trying to read through legalize of privacy agreements, or reading blogs and studies with claims such as 10x more data, while not providing specifics...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mpadhu:
Hey guys,

Anyone installed Magisk Manager without Root and custom recovery? If yes, how did you get the stock boot image file for Samsung S7 edge?
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] Robin18721:
I want to install the AOSP on the x compact.

I unlocked the bootloader but when I type

adb devices

no devices is recognized. I installed the fastboot tool too. I booted into fastmode with holding the volume up button when connecting but no device is recognized. I also factory reset the phone without luck to run the

fastboot
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] evilorb:
Maybe you need to allow your computer when it's asked on the phone.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] Robin18721:
what you mean when is phone is fast boot there has no display controls
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] evilorb:
Do it when the phone is ON, just after the USB debugging option is ticked, put your cable and the box for computer authorization will appear on the phone.

Don't know the way to do it when a phone is off.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] Robin18721:
I authorized the phone but still not able to run fastboot commands when I go into fastboot mode with the blue led
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] evilorb:
But now you see your phone in terminal when you type "adb devices" ?
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] Robin18721:
in the normal system mode then I can see it but not in the fastboot mode
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] vofferz:
Adb won't work in fastboot mode. Try "fastboot devices" when in fastboot mode.
[Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers] Ketrab8:
When phone is turned off and connected via usb (vol+) to pc then type:

fastboot devices

When phone is turned on and connected via usb to pc (usb debugging on) then type:

adb devices
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jutley:
Does anyone know what app to use to sideload to the newly released 4k fire tv stick 3rd gen all apps have problems sending apk files to the new stick now.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cwtv:
Do Search for either of 2 methods:

1. Using ES File Explorer and its network function

2. Use an OTG cable so you can use a USB stick to load apps using any file manager
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markiejones:
I've found the easiest way is install apps2fire on your phone/tablet. Install the apk you want on that - then it will upload/install directly to the stick (turn on adb in dev menu on stick) - I tjhink it might require the fire tv remote app as well. it can also copy files.also, do a voice search for "downloader" on the firestick - the challenge is typing urls.
[Touch Cruise General] habs101:
my phone was working fine for a good month now.

no modification nothing.

and today i sent out a sms, and that was it.

the signal dropped. and keeps searching and searching.

sim card works in other phones, even my other sim card when i put it back in the htc says the same crap!

i dont get it :(