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[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] foamerman:
I have a few questions I'm new to the a/b partitions thing I've read the page on a/b partitions. But I'm still in the mud.

1 I'm on Verizon bootloader unlocked twrp 3.2.3-23 and magisk installed I have 9.0.11 installed twrp and magisk in slot a/b

now is it necessary to backup stock rom? If I install lets say crDroid in slot A install twrp installer I know twrp goes into both slots reboot back to recovery making sure I'm still in A install gapps and magisk reboot back to recovery making sure again I'm still in A slot then reboot to crDriod that should work yes?

2 Now If I wanted to go back to my stock rom witch is in B slot can I not reboot back to twrp and switch to slot B and go to stock?

Thanks guys this A/B partition is still clear as mudd
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] phillymade:
Making a back up is always recommend, but it's up to the user to decide if the want to or not. The down side is loosing all your data, so there is that.

The short answer to your 2nd question is no you can not dual boot ROMs on this device. I posed the same question in a different thread and you can read the explanation from Dark Nightmare here.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78375631&postcount=988
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Nsane457:
I'm new to A/B as well but have been flashing quite a bit. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong. From what I've observed, ROMs are designed to flash to the slot you're not using and, on reboot, switch slots. TWRP zip installer is designed to install to both slots. Magisk and Gapps, however, install to the current slot. This means you should flash the ROM (which flashes to the non-active system and boot partitions and possibly others), flash the TWRP installer (which installs to both boot partitions, including the one that was just flashed). Then reboot back into recovery (which will be the other slot that the ROM was installed to), and then install all the other zips needed (i.e., Gapps, Magisk, etc...).

Switching A/B partitions in the TWRP reboot menu also triggers the partition switch after reboot, if needed. It doesn't seem to immediately switch before a reboot however, even though it gives that impression.

The data partition, which contains user apps and system and user app data, is not slotted. Moving back and forth between slots that share a common ROM type and are close in version might not pose a problem. But A/B slotting wasn't designed for switching Roms back and forth. It was designed to try to ensure that there is always a valid bootable ROM without regard to use data (i.e., potentially, after a factory-reset). Don't expect to boot up an AOSP modded ROM using the data and apps from an OygenOS ROM. Do a backup of all partitions to be safe (with the exception of system and vendor since system_image and vendor_image give a bit-for-bit copy, instead of file-for-file copy). Copy the TWRP directory to a computer afterward, if possible. Make sure to wipe data if flashing a ROM of a different type, not just a different version (after flashing everything but before initial system boot).
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] foamerman:
OK I understand what you both are saying my understanding is that data is still there in both slots yes? so If I want to go back to my 9.0.11 stock rom I should be able to just reboot to twrp and select slot B and go back to to stock yes? guys I'm sorry this is my first A/B partition phone I'm just trying to figure it out
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Nsane457:
As long as it isn't wiped, yes.

No. Except for the possible exception that both slots contain different versions of the same ROM, the data will work with one ROM but not the other.

When flashing a ROM in TWRP, just mke sure to make a nandroid backup first and follow the installation directions. If you have to switch back, you will need to flash the nandroid backup.

It is a pain and there are pitfalls. This phone is relatively new and this is the cost of flashing a custom ROM/bootloader.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] foamerman:
No. Except for the possible exception that both slots contain different versions of the same ROM, the data will work with one ROM but not the other.

When flashing a ROM in TWRP, just mke sure to make a nandroid backup first and follow the installation directions. If you have to switch back, you will need to flash the nandroid backup.

It is a pain and there are pitfalls. This phone is relatively new and this is the cost of flashing a custom ROM/bootloader.[/QUOTE]

OK one more I think lol If I have 9.0.11 on my internal storage can I not go into slot A and wipe it and install it back on there and be OK?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Nsane457:
Internal storage is an encrypted folder in the data partition that is wiped separately from data. As long as you don't wipe internal storage for any reason it should be ok, in theory. But it's not in practice.

Most of the problem with this phone is maintaining encryption back and forth between ROMs. Honestly, if you can't afford to lose data, don't try to flash ROM's yet. I have had very little luck flashing back and forth and, after reflashing data, being able to avoid a bootloop. TWRP has only supported encryption on this phone for a month or so and IMHO it's not ready for prime time. I have relied on Titanium Backup and moved it's backup folder back and forth between my phone and computer.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] foamerman:
Well the mud is starting to clear up a little. Yea I've been a little leery about trying to install roms yet. I have read all the post in the Recovery thread mauronofrio is getting a 6t soon so maybe he can figure it out. But again Thank you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liborio99:
hello guys. i bought a galaxy s5 sm-g900m yesterday. the guy who sold said hat the baterry drainage wold be solved by buying a new one, and even got me a discount to cover that price (i asked for). but now, im afraid that just a new battery wont solve this.

the baterry drains 2% every minute while the screen is on, and more or less 1% screen off. stock marshmallow and no apps installed.

do anyone passed trhough a problem like this? any advices?

ty in advance!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingsAlex:
Hello everyone! I have a problem with my

Samsung s5 G900M, the battery is 100% all the time and never unload, I already wipe, I already changed the ROM and nothing has changed, thank you.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] itscoolertime:
Hello guys, I just bought phone recently and would like to know which custom ROM is the best to have in terms of features and bugs. I would like a ROM that is stable+has IR face camera working+no touch issues. And which version of the official MIUI should I have installed? Should update it at all?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Akhil@1208:
Please poll your favourite rom..
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Akhil@1208:
If anybody vote option 4 please comment your favourite rom name..
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Akhil@1208:
My favourite rom is SYBERIA OS and after SYBERIA OS my rom is MIUI.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] mohaahma:
Miui
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] pingufanpoy:
Stock rom so speedy =)

33 percent faster than custom
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] vishalpal555@gmail.com:
on any given day any odd phone i will pick lineage over any rom
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] DarkAce5691:
Getting my McLaren 6t very soon and since i don't really want to cover up the looks of this phone, but i still would like some protection for it, considering getting a clear case for it.

Does anyone have any experience with a good clear case with decent protection yet with minimal bulk and would still show the great build of this McLaren edition ?

There are several clear cases i am seeing in Amazon. Just trying to get some people with experiences if any. Thanks in advance.
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] skyo12:
I also have the McLaren edition and wanted to ensure I get a clear case for it. I got this case from Amazon based on recommendation from people on this forum and I do like it.

Pros: For the amount of protection it provides, not much bulk and it's relatively inexpensive

Cons: The hole on the USB-C port works great for the OEM charger cord, but any other charger cord may have trouble fitting the tip in the hole. I can also tell already that this will probably turn into a yellowish hue within a few months... It's also a bit of a chore to keep it clean
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] hondasforlife:
vrs has a clear case, ive had great experiences with those cases.
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] astracd:
I order two brands will let you know when I receive them... estimated delivery is mid feb :(

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/113459269915

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/372516967643
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] wickedesires:
I have these two and they're both great. Fairly scratch resistant and Crystal clear with no yellowing. They're both fingerprint magnets though, but that comes with the territory.

OnePlus 6T Case, SUPCASE [Unicorn Beetle Style Series] Premium Hybrid Protective Clear Case for 1+ 6t 2018 Release - Retail Package (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFWD894/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TgPmCbG3VMN4R

OnePlus 6T Case, VRS Design [Transparent] Clear Dual Layer Heavy Duty Protection [Crystal Chrome] No Yellowing PC Body Bumper Compatible with OnePlus 6T (2018) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXX1177/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gjPmCbARK21VM
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] H4X0R46:
I can vouch for the supcase being a great one! I'm using it as well. Only gripe people had was that the alert slider is recessed a bit deep, needing you to get your fingernail in there to use it sometimes. Small gripe though, I don't use my alert slider enough to care. The case itself is awesome!
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] wickedesires:
I don't use the alert slider often so it hasn't been an issue for me. I haven't used that one as much as the fully clear one but my only complaint is that the volume buttons are flush with the case and not distinguishable by touch (no obvious pattern) which makes them hard to find in the dark. Usually when I reach for one it takes a couple tried to find them at all then I often go the wrong way for a couple clicks. Pretty minor issue though and I've contemplated slightly melting a bump into the volume up button to locate it easier. The other case has pronounced buttons so I use it more often. And they both show off a dbrand skin nicely (still too nervous to rock just the skin for more than an hour or 2 lol).
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] H4X0R46:
I agree with you about the flush volume buttons! Yeah I have to take a hard look at the left side of the device sometimes when trying to raise or lower my volume. It's a bit annoying actually. The power button has a distinguishable enough feel, but the volume rocker lacks it.
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] DarkAce5691:
Just wanted to update everyone on the case I decided to use for McLaren edition phone. I bought several clear cases from Amazon and found most them of poor quality. I finally decided on the VRS clear case as recommend by others here. It is a great case for daily protection of the OP 6t and still shows the beauty of the McLaren edition. Highly recommended to those looking for a case for their McLaren Edition phone. Buttons on the case are tactile and build quality is excellent. I also tried the Rhinoshield bumper for the phone and found it slippery and buttons were hard to press and not tactile as the VRS. Thanks everyone for their opinions and recommendations.
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] darbylonia:
I just ordered this last night. I'm glad to hear of your assessment of the case!

Just got my McLaren yesterday and it's too sleek to cover up in a case! :good:
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] gnabtib8:
Would you kindly upload a picture of the McLaren in the VRS clear case if possible. The Amazon listing has mixed reviews with entirely different photos from the actual product
[OnePlus 6T  Accessories] DarkAce5691:
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[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Artmuzz:
I am having problems with my HTC 10. This morning I charged the phone but it told me fast charging isn’t working so it was charging slowly. By the time the charge got to 20% I decided to unplug the charger from my phone and switch it on.

When I switched it on I expected there to be 20% on the battery but instead it was only 1% charge left. The phone then switched itself off so I connected the charger back to the phone but the phone switches itself off halfway through the boot and I notice sometimes the battery charge icon appears then goes off. I also notice the red light on the top of the phone flashes then goes off.

I then switched the phone into download mode and selected TWRP to factory reset the phone. I rebooted and it goes into Android and I get the message that it’s starting android as if I am booting into a newly installed android.

The phone then switches itself off when it’s halfway through loading android. The strange thing is that the phone stays on when it is in download mode. What could be the problem? Please advise.
[HTC 10 Questions & Answers] Artmuzz:
The phone has now switched itself off from download mode probably because the battery is dead. It looks like it’s a connection problem with the charger or the battery is needing replace because when I connect the charger to the phone the red like on the phone flashes for a few seconds then goes off then the battery charger icon appears for a second briefly then it switches itself off and nothing happens. Any ideas.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DarkAgent:
Anyone else notice that Google Play Services is regularly using GPS location, even when you have no app open? Why? Is it Google, OnePlus, or some rogue app? How can I find out who is tracking me?
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] five40:
I get the same thing also.

Even when my phone is not being used I see the notification pop up and wake up the phone.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DarkAgent:
FYI, I think it may be the Google app*. I've disabled it and I have yet to see this happen. Will update if I learn more.

Disabling that app means you can't use Google's smart assistant or quick search features... but I don't care for those anyway.

*The app that is literally called Google.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] iaTa:
Play Services checks GPS on a regular basis and then feeds that info to other apps when they request it.

Just disable the notification.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DarkAgent:
Disabling the notification does nothing to solve the problem.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] iaTa:
It isn't a problem, it's by design.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DarkAgent:
Maybe you are okay with an app constantly pinging your GPS. I'm not... especially when I don't know what app is doing it.

Update on disabling the Google app: I have yet to see Google Play services using GPS after I disabled the Google app. As an added bonus, battery use by Google Play services is down, whereas it typically is in the top 3.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Jager:
I get this too. It's most likely related to Location History.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] DarkAgent:
Maybe, but Location History is disabled for me across all my accounts.
[OnePlus 6T  Questions & Answers] Koont:
You guys that don't like Google should check out NanoDroid. It uses micro G and a lot of Google alternative apps. Think of it as a Gapps without the G.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] arobles:
Hi. I know that the Tomcat face that came with the watch have the second hand move in dim mode. I wonder is there any more faces that can do that. I have Watchmaker but I thing it can't be done with it. Does anybody knows other faces that have the seconds move in dim mode or knows how to make a watch face with it?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] Tel864:
I know a lot of the developers like using the second hand for battery level in dim mode but I don't see why it can't be made to work normally. I don't use dim mode in WatchMaker, but I'll take a look at a face and see if it's possible, although it may be next year before I do. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] limduldk:
In dim mode the watch only update once every minute so a second hand would just stand still anyway
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] arobles:
I know but I thought that because the preloaded watch faces don't do that maybe there were more watch faces out there that have the seconds hand move in dim mode or someone knows how to make one.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] tuckersmission:
My Day that comes as a default face has second hand sweeping in AOD mode. If that's what you mean.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] arobles:
Well, I know that the preloaded watch faces have the second hand sweeping in AOD. What I have found is that maybe with Tizen Studio it is possible to design a watch face with the second hand sweeping in AOD using programming.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] tuckersmission:
Ahhh. Got ya. Need to try out the studio. Good luck
[P3600 ROM Development] carl2222:
Hi All,

I just bought a HTC 3600.

I have flashed it with the Hard SPL 1.20, Radio 1.50.08.11 and latest ROMS (Schap's 3.2,FInixNOver_3.1.1 etc..) .

The unit seems to work fine but after a while and I think this is random or when I use wifi the OS just crashes. When I reboot I am stuck in the boot up screen not matter what. I have reflashed with 5 different roms and the same result after a while the OS crashes.

I am currently downgrading the radio to 1.46.0 to see if that has any effect. I hope it isn't a hardware fault.

Any input would be helpful.
[P3600 ROM Development] svetbg:
Try to downgrade to original WM5.
[P3600 ROM Development] ervius:
or try to use DES hspl...

never I had a problem whit it! ;)
[P3600 ROM Development] sickboy555:
How old is your phone? Was it OK before the ROM updates?

Did you follow ALL the instructions e.g. typically performing a hard reset before update, not allowing vendor "customisations" to run at first start up, performing hard reset after update??

Get back to the original ROM to check it still works.

Good luck
[P3600 ROM Development] carl2222:
Thanx for all the replies.

After a hardreset and loading DES SPL.

I have successfully ran ADW ROM 1.2 and radio 1.38 without any problems for the last 2 days. Hopefully it stays that way.

I wasn't aware you had to perform hard reset and then load up the hardSPL, ROM and radio. There was no mention of performing a hard reset in the trinityguides.info.

If this is the case then that was probably why the OS started to become corrupt after half an hour. I was probably loading up bad ROM images.

I will continue to monitor unit for the next couple of days.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nandrei24:
Hello. I have a Huawei P8 Lite 2017 brand TIM c55

How can I root it or unlock its bootloader?
[Samsung Gear S2] osolosada1:
hello I have a problem on my screen of my guar s2. I have two black circles on the screen. I have the latest version of software. I did a hard reset to fix it but nothing

* any idea how to remove them

I try to upload the image but it does not let me place the link for a new user[IMG="ge"]https://i.imgur.com/BOmM4WX.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="pi"]https://i.imgur.com/BOmM4WX.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Gear S2] adfree:
Variant A

These circles maybe not complete black... and you see pixels inside...

Then mabye battery swallowed... pressure on display...

Variant B

Display really halfdead...

:(

IMHO try to open Rear Case/Back Cover... with Y Screwdriver...

Maybe this is enough to lower pressure on Display... to check theory A...

Best Regards
[Samsung Gear S2] osolosada1:
thanks, I will try
[Samsung Gear S2] adfree:
My theory based on this:

https://xdaforums.com/gear-s3/help/to-gear-s3-frontier-black-smudge-screen-t3702161

https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/samsung-gear-s3.2914/ploetzlicher-displayfehler.852663.html

Best Regards
[Samsung Gear S2] osolosada1:
nothing of the battery looks good. confirmed is the screen that fails. Thanks for the help
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] G5-User7080:
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[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] woozie.2007:
ok friend, thank you for this. I think you dont need to flash twrp 64, i only flash official twrp 32, which indeed doesnt have the option for backup persist, but only efs. Maybe is someone else that will try your method to decrypt, I will try next time when I flash the stock, maybe to the next patch update. Good luck and A happy new year !!!

---------- Post added at 01:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 AM ----------

LE: You cant root without format data partition, because flashing twrp, when twrp decrypt data you cant see anything on data partition, so you need to format it even if dont need to decrypt the phone
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
Nice guide [MENTION=9201508]G5-User7080[/MENTION] .

For me everything seems to be correct, I can´t say anything device specific as I own a potter but there shouldn´t be big differences.

There´s one sentence I´m not sure about:

It´s clear that downgrading the bootloader can hardbrick your device but why should there be any risk in flashing the same bootloader?

If I flash the fastboot firmware I´m on shouldn´t it be ok? Where did you get that information from?

I´m about to do that on a device of a friend of mine , he is rooted on 7.0 and wants to go the way to flash the firmware he´s on and after that take the OTA up to Oreo.

He could flash the Oreo firmware directly but he prefers to use the firmware from which he knows it´s working and is the correct one.

Very careful guy.;)

Edit: I just recognized that the part you called steps incl.the part I quoted isn't visible in XDA Labs, I'm only able to see it in mobile browser. Also some download links aren't there, on XDA Labs there is only the one for the 64bit recovery visible, not the one for 32bit. Maybe it's some kind of format problem, bb codes or else.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
Some screenshots from XDA Labs and Chrome mobile to show the differences.
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] G5-User7080:
I read this more then one time, although i could just find one source for now: "Flashing bootloader of equal or minor version will hardbrick your device" from Oreo Fastboot firmware.

I dont know why flashing bootloader of the same version would do lead to a hardbrick, but didnt want to try it out myself, also i see no problem in not flashing the bootloader when you already have the same version.

Thats weird, i dont have XDA labs (thats the mobile app, right?), i wrote it on XDA desktop version and only used the size, code, color and list tags, hmm maybe it has problems with the sorted list, for every other part i used the unsorted ones with dots instead of numbers.

Quick test:

Test One:

this is made

in an unordered

list, using

list tags

Test Two:

this is now made

in an ordered list

counting from one to four

using list=1 tags

Can you read both lists with each four points?

And thanks for mentioning the bootloader thing,.. i realized i forgot to paste the lines in to flash bootloader in case you are below b8.31 ehee..
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] G5-User7080:
wtf, it just skips random parts ?!!!

I have no idea what could cause this.. ill better add a note at the beginning of the post...wow
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] woozie.2007:
To flash the same vers of bootloader is not a problem, only the below one will hardbrick the phone
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wolfcity:
Your lists are both readable.

I took a look at the BB codes as it's known that some of them are not working on XDA Labs like SIZE or HIGHLIGHT. In that case the BB codes are shown in the text but there's nothing missing.

Maybe it has something to do with the use of

[*] in your text?

Edit: Have you changed something in your text now? It seems to be complete on XDA Labs now too...
[Moto G5 Guides, News, & Discussion] G5-User7080:
the [*] just create new lines for a list, and yes, i edited it two times, first, i added that one should use the bootloader commands in case of being below b831 and then i added the info about missing things on xda labs, but i didnt change anything on the lists itself,...