yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
It'll come to light. Somebody has it. I specifically recall having trouble installing it on the TB3-850F, because it was originally ported for the 850M model. So some code needed altered in the updater-script file to make the installer work on the 850F. I was wondering also, would any of you guys know how to contact the OP of this ROM thread? I am currently doing some work on the LOS 14.1 ROM and I'm interested in maintaining it on a limited basis. I've sent PMs and emails but nothing.
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
To update I still haven't ran across any info on the LOS 16.ROM. At this point it'll be much simpler to start porting it than to keep searching. I can't believe it's nowhere to be found. Yet I've ran across two LOS 14.1 ROMs for the 850F, and some TWRP flashable stock ROMs based on MM.
[Android General] pndwal:
Sorry, no and doesn't look promising:

"Joined Feb 2, 2019

Last seen Sep 10, 2019" PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Yeah I had noticed that on his profile. Oh well, it's all open-source work. I'll take the base files and rebuild the ROM. I've actually already started. I think the best avenue might be to begin another thread for a LOS 14.1 ROM. It'll be an entirely different build when I'm done and with no GApps. I'll post a recommended GApps package, but will leave installation at the prerogative of the user. Also, I think a rooted and non-rooted build shouid be listed, with the rooted build having insecure boot image support and adb shell as root (adbd). I'm all ears for input here guys. I got one of these tablets a year or so ago and I love it for tinkering. I am no expert dev but I love to tinker around on custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries and such.
[Android General] pndwal:
I respect such ROM devs who respect Google's directive and concession (that originally saved CM) that proprietary GApps should be loaded separately by end user (with licensed device) and not distributed with any ROM.

I'm not sure if there's any benefit from pre-rooted builds. They often cause difficulty / issues updating Magisk / ROM (see Magisk Discussion thread) especially when unpatched boot image is not available, and because John didn't design Magisk to be part of system.

It'll be very happy to see / interested in any development you produce! Many thanks in advance. 👍 PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
I dislike pre-rooted builds myself. When I say a rooted build, I am speaking of a build in which the TWRP ROM installer includes a script to install Magisk systemless root as soon as the ROM installation is complete. That way, boot image patching takes place at the time of installation and future Magisk updates won't be buggy or problematic. It's an option for the lazy guy more or less. I always like to make builds without GApps, without root, and without any modifications not already baked in. You and I are on the same page there. The rooted build with Magisk script installer included is nothing more than a lazy man's/woman's convenience, but never technically a pre-rooted build. As you pointed out, those are always problematic in some respect.
[Android General] pndwal:
Interesting. Does script allow user to choose unrooted? PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
I'll post a bare-bones, GAppless and unrooted ROM this week, with a more current security patch level. From there I can release builds as bugs are ironed out and instabilities are improved. For the most part, the ROM seems to be pretty stable. I see from the source code that it was originally ported to the 850M by the guys at 4PDA. Good group of devs over there. So, some WiFi-only changes need to made and the telephony settings layer removed.
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Sure. It's based on an Aroma installer. Root or non-root. If rooted is chosen there is an insecure boot support option, init.d support option, adbd option, su.d, BusyBox, etc. You can opt for exactly what you want. But the top default option is simply unrooted and unmodified.
[Android General] pndwal:
Thanks for enlightenment. All sounds good if can be implemented w/o issues. 👍 PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
If you have ever installed any ElementalX custom kernels on Android devices, the TWRP installer is outfitted in Aroma format. The installer walks the user through multiple options like Overclocking, DT2S, Thermal Control, CPU Governor, Fast Charging, SELinux Permissive, etc. The kernel is installed with all of your choices preset. Some custom audio installers like some Dolby Atmos builds use Aroma installers as well. They're very handy.
[Android General] pndwal:
Sounds great!

I've read about ElementalX, but only in relation to old fixes for f2fs loopback bug etc.

I use Xiaomi devices currently. Are there ElementalX implementations for these now? PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Good question. The dev maintains a website that lists all supported devices. I'll check it out. I've been interested in Xiaomi for some time, but to date I've never owned one. What is a good solid Xiaomi you wouid recommend for an affordable price?

I checked the ElementalX site. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is supported for the ElementalX kernel.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – elementalx.org

elementalx.org

Three kernel builds are available for the Redmi Note 3, one for Marshmallow, one for Nougat and one for Oreo. The build is chosen in accord with your Android version.
[Android General] pndwal:
I use Redmi Note 8T and older Mi Pad 4, both old but response enough for me.

Great hardware for pricepoint, easily to unlock, just not a fan of MIUI. So check specs / XDA custom support, choose Qualcomm soc and take a punt.

Be aware Emergency download mode is only available for a few agents with "authorized account" if you hardbrick, but this is generally only an issue on MediaTek models which are extremely easy to brick - I did it twice on Redmi 6 just flashing a TWRP and was able to pay a technician in Vietnam to fix via Team Viewer (@ $20 a pop). Haven't modded those MTek devices since as that tech service and most others first had to start paying Xiaomi per use (requires users account and techs authorized account to be logged in to Xiaomi server while performing Emergency Download flash), and later lost or let authorized status lapse. They're like hen's teeth now.

But I've never Hard Bricked Qualcomm. 😉 PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
So on a development standpoint and the less common phenomenon of hard bricking, go for a Qualcomm SoC. So does Xiaomi provide official bootloader unlocking support? Thanks for the info. I'm.also not a MIUI fan.
[Android General] pndwal:
Yup. In fact development on Xiaomi MTek devices has often ground to a halt / not started because of this fixing issue. You can appreciate Devs want to recover brick w/o paying or visiting Xiaomi service dept. every time. 😬. Unmodified SP Flashtool simply won't work in power off or battery disconnected (Emergency Download) mode on Xiaomi devices.

It's the same for QCom in fact, but in practice seldom an issue.

Xiaomi cite security concerns (correctly in fact) as hack tests have demonstrated that using certainly vulns, the wipe data requirement when unlocking bootloader can be completely bypassed and then data is accessable on stolen devices, hence their insistence on logged in emergency download flashing use.

Bootloader unlock is easy and official using their unlock tool. Requires registering device with a Mi account and logging in for unlock ticket, then generally a 168 hour mandatory wait period, log in again after this expires and you can immediately unlock. 😜 PW
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Hey @pndwal, I was just looking over the bootloader unlock, TWRP & root instructions for the 850F. @comfortable brought my attention to it as he is preparing to root his tablet. Looks like we could be overdue for an updated thread. The guide still uses SuperSU. What do you think? I think Magisk should be used on current root guides since it's technically the only supported and maintained root strategy nowadays.
[Android General] alexanderq1:
Would it be possible to install LineageOS 18.x on this tablet?
[Android General] FabioSan:
Hello there! Is there any rom for the TB3-850M ?
[Android General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Updated TWRP v3.6.0_9-0 for the Lenovo Tab3 8/TB3-850F/M.

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-recov...ecovery-for-lenovo-tab3-8-tb3-850f-m.4380925/
[Android General] TheTalkingGrasshopper:
Hello, does anybody have a mirror link to this ROM? Thanks in advance!
[Android General] emgi2:
Yeah, I would like link too... It's ask for access only and I doubt that the Google account it is on is anymore active.
[Android General] TooManyDevices:
Another request here for a TB3-850F LOS ROM image (either 14.1 or 16). The few I've found are either behind a wall, for the 850M, or both. It would be nice to keep what should be at least usable hardware out of the landfill, but I don't want to start my exploration of custom ROMs with building a whole new 16+ fork. Thanks very much for any help - and thanks collectively to the XDA community, this is a great place!
[Android General] ayna.gaming:
How to get support for sim card

Lenovo Tab 3 8"/TB3-850M
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[General Questions and Answers] Rexkh:
Dear all

I would like save battery life on WiFi. Is there a way I can schedule WiFi on/off at certain interval? Example: Turn on WiFi for 1 minutes then turn it off for 10 minutes and repeat these 2 steps indefinitely.
[General Questions and Answers] VidJunky:
There are several automation apps on the play store that should be able to do this but using an automation app will cause you problems. The problem will be that when you want to turn it on for an extended period of time it will turn off at the next interval, so you might be in the middle of something and then it turns off. Have you looked at how much battery your WiFi is using? Settings>Battery>(and for me I touch the battery at the top) It shows my battery usage, charging spikes, how long it's been since a full charge and below that everything that is using battery and at what percentage by group. i.e. Apps, Mobile network standby, System, Phone idle, Bluetooth and WiFi. My WiFi is on 24/7 and is currently sitting at 0% 6 hours after being taken off the charger. Just saying. Tasker is probably one of the best automation apps, but it's a paid app and has a bit of a learning curve. There are some that are simpler for free that will likely work.
[Android Software Development] HemanthJabalpuri:
After so much searching, I found a method to extract .pac files easily even in Android device....

https://github.com/divinebird/pacextractor

From above link we can compile a binary file that can extract the .pac file that is found in Spreadtrum Firmware devices....

Place *.pac file and pacextractor compiled from above in a directory of storage and type the following commands in Terminal

Usage:-

cd <path of directory of .pac file>
~/pacextractor <name of .pac file>

After finishing you can see the extracted files in the directory of your .pac file....

Linux Users:-

git clone https://github.com/divinebird/pacextractor
cd pacextractor
make

By using SuperR-Kitchen also we can extract .pac firmware https://xdaforums.com/apps/superr-k...-kitchen-v1-1-50-v2-1-6-t3597434/post79213974

Android users:-

Eg:- I placed a .pac called Lava.pac in /sdcard/Music

and compiled the pacextractor.c with CPP-N-IDE app in android... and placed pacextractor binary in Home folder... and typed following commands in Terminal Emulator app

cd /sdcard/Music
~/pacextractor Lava.pac

I made a post here because may be some dev see this and improve this pac extractor...

Enjoy..!

Similar Guides:-

https://xdaforums.com/general/general/how-to-extract-pacspd-file-micromax-t3039709

https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-6236.html

https://androidmtk.com/extract-spreadtrum-pac-file
[Android Software Development] HemanthJabalpuri:
For all users who are using Spreadtrum devices and want to extract .pac file, I made a JAVA version of above post pacextractor for portability.

Usage:

PC Users

java -jar PacExtractor.jar pacfile outdir

Android Users:

dalvikvm -cp PacExtractor.jar com.sprd.pacextractor.PacExtractor pacfile outdir

Source:

https://github.com/HemanthJabalpuri/pacextractor
[Android Software Development] Dip_007:
Hey bro if i want to re-pack the extracted .pac file after editing, then what to do ?
[Android Software Development] wangyiling:
good job
[Android Software Development] LMAO-guy:
Sir how to extract pac firmware using extractor.jar I have bit confused I have never tried using jar files

:confused:

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Sir how to extract pac firmware using extractor.jar I have bit confused I have never tried using jar files

:confused:
[Android Software Development] HemanthJabalpuri:
We can also extract the .pac firmware using this guide.

https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-6236.html

If we want flash only some partitions like TWRP, magisk_patched_boot.img then you can use this guide, if you have stock rom .pac file.

https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-28774.html

If we want to redistribute the edited or modified partition within a .pac file, then you can build or re-pack that using below guide

https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1232.html

A full detailed videos done by Hovatek for Spreatrum are at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_0hlHNXjuXu16Q6857dnt61zMKCBIEk
[Android Software Development] son.minz:
Please help, i'm using android phone and tried to unpack a .pac rom of my phone and doing with your tut, but you said you put your pacextractor binary after you complied it to the home folder, but where is the home folder? And when i complied the pacextractor.c file, it runned on the complied program, it doesn't give me any output file? Can you explain?
[Android Software Development] HemanthJabalpuri:
See these instead

- https://xdaforums.com/t/spreadtrum-pac-file-extractor.3900323/post-83794395

- https://xdaforums.com/t/spreadtrum-pac-file-extractor.3900323/post-81593301
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] hocuspocus69:
Hi I'm on Miui V10.2.1.0.PDGMIXM for MI mix 2s and trying to use wireless display...

but doesn't work on three device one samsung Tv and other two china cast receiver (they all three are working with my nexus 5)

when i try to cast everything is ok while i'm connecting but result is only a green screen!

Is Miracast working on your device? or there is problem? What can i do?

Thanks for your replay
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Mheca:
Try this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tuxera.streambels

I'm on miui 10 chinese version and it work well for me.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Mheca:
Did you enable "Wireless display" on settings>more-wireless diplay ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] hocuspocus69:
Sure as i said i can connect through wireless display but when i watch on tv i see only a background green screen and my smartphone became very laggy...did you can cast on tv ? Which miui version?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Mheca:
Im on miui 10 chinese version and I use all connect (and it works). You can found the app on the play store simply tap All Connect
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] hocuspocus69:
the problem is not the connection ( i really can connect with my tv) but what i see only green background on my tv wait for next release
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] hocuspocus69:
Sorry guys solved i'm using extreme kernel v6 and it have some problem but after install v9 wireless display work again !!!!

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] CherryFarmer8:
Texts in odin mode

ODIN MODE

DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST

PRODUCT NAME: SM-J730G

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung OFFICIAL

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

RMM STATE : Prenormal

FRP LOCK : OFF

OEM LOCK : OFF

Secure Download : Enabled

WARRANTY VOID: 1 (0XO30c)

AP SWREV: B:5 K:2 S:3

This is the phone of my friend, i had installed TWRP and was on A7 rom, It all started when the battery of the phone reached to 0% it switched off, and after charging and turning it on, It said only official binaries can be flashed (Not exact same but similar) and i tried to boot to twrp but it dosen't boot, so i treid to install twrp by odin mode, it failed saying same error. I treid to flash stock rom it shows error on odin

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1205)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> FAIL!

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

and in phone it shows KERNEL REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE:2, BINARY:0

and when i tried to install stock recovery it says

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

and same error on phone.

Can anyone help me with that, i want to install stock rom and magisk.

Solved: I have tried different Odin and Odin v3.13 helped me out as other version doesn't support .lz4 compression format.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] darkiiwi:
You can't downgrade if you flash stock firmware, try latest official rom
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] CherryFarmer8:
Downloading, Hope i works:mad::mad:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] CherryFarmer8:
Update: I downloaded latest official firmware and it is stuck in shoot.bin.lz4

I have attached photo of it
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Tomjerryrocket:
if you stuck at sboot.bin.lz4. It means you need to use higher version of odin or try to install higher version of samsung drivers, hopefully my solution can help
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] CherryFarmer8:
This issue is already fixed and i have also edited this post already, i wonder you didn't noticed.

Anyway thanks for your attention.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] raysound99:
i cant fix my SM-J730G/DS

HOW DID YOU FIX IT CAN YOU TEACH ME? im hoping that you could help me.. keep on failing on flashing

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can i ask what firmware did you use, can i have the link?

when i power on, my phone says at the top of the screen " only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed" and then turning off again. Hoping for help.. God Bless...
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] vindicated27:
Hi i have the same problem now, can you tell me how you fixed it? i have the exact same error as you. Thank you i hoping for your response
[LG V40 Questions & Answers] Hi-Fish:
Hi

I've bought an international and unlocked V40 (LMV409N) which was delivered with branded firmware from "Telekom Korea" (V409N10y_00_KT_KR_OP_0109.kdz). Expect of the problem that my download and upload bandwith stucks @ 3MB/s the phone works well in Switzerland. Now i did some research and saw that my provider often uses LTE Band 7 (2,6 GHz) wich not seems supported by Telekom Korea.

Another provider in Korea SK Telecom supports that band and i found it's firmware (V409N10y_00_SKT_KR_OP_0109.kdz) on lg-firmwares.com.

Is there any way to flash this firmware on my V40?

I've tried with LGUP, but i miss the LGUP_common.dll for the V40. I've also extracted the driver out of the kdz firmware file, but the software does not accept that driver.

I've tried with the LG Flash tool 2014 and 2016, but there is also a driver needed. The 2016 flashtool shows error " (s) failed to load", com port is changed to port41....

Thanks in advance

Hi-Fish
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] evronetwork:
Hi there people,

In the past people just needed a rooted device and an app like adaway, well things evolved and we're here having annoying ads from any app or website, any proper method to eliminate this?

I know yandex and ad guard works great for just websites, but I'm not very happy with yandex browser overall

P.S. Adaway and adding tons of extra hosts doesn't work, in the past adaway was the best solution(when android was around 2.3 version)

EDIT: Some of the hosts(I did add plenty) I've added in adaway seems to stop a few ads but not all, if someone knows a better way feel free to discuss it here :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] ales_x1:
Try adguard.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Mheca:
Try Via, the browser is freaking great and totally free. And since it's not base on chromium a lot of ads/pop-ups will not work. I use it with ad away and so far so good.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] evronetwork:
Well for browser I prefer opera especially for FB messages as others would ask to install messenger, now about an overal blocker I'd be more interested. In the past(Android v2.3) an adaway app would do the trick on a rooted phone, now? it's not enough, which worries me. I don't want d$m^ ads using my data and I don't want to be annoyed :p

Who thought it was a good idea to put ads in apps, websites etc ...lets drink his blood :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] dxdy:
adguard is good for ads blocking (and cheap, 9$ for lifetime licence :D)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] evronetwork:
adaway does better job but still, some do slip away. Whoever thought it would be a great idea to put ads in phones was a big *******, it's your phone unless they pay you, you don't need these cr** :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] rivethead23:
I use brave browser... No root needed. I was using Samsung internet with the adblock plugin. Also a good choice.
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] -deadpool-:
Done a nice work mate ...
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] henri_p:
Wondering if this could run on the Aquos S3 6/128 .. it's basically the same hardware
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] hikari_calyx:
No you can't, as I've tested it on Sharp Aquos S2 SS2 and SAT.

FIH already abandoned both S2 and S3 and they even don't release Android 9.0 for them unlike Japanese Sharp Android One devices.
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] henri_p:
Pretty much sucks, I have an S3 6/128 with locked bootloader, seems it sadly going to stay at Oreo with that silly UI on top of it :crying: ... too bad, the device looks great and is of a good quality built
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Faisal kacho:
can i flash at without bootunlocked i have nokia 7
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] k3dar7:
No
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Faisal kacho:
Thankz If i use ost tOol then
[Nokia 7 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rahul387:
In my nokia 6.1 plus it couldn't install .. when i try to flashing system img file its eror volume full ..

Can anyone fixed this problem?