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[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
I have mixed feelings. I rooted all 45 different Android phones I owned prior to my last 3 (essential, OnePlus 6, and more pixel 3A). I feel like these days there are way fewer reasons to use custom roms. Base Android has gotten really good, stock roms (for companies like OnePlus and essential) are stable and add lots of useful features, and the good manufacturers are doing updates multiple times a month anyways. We don't see crazy innovation like we did back in old paranoid Android days with projects like Halo and pie controls. And a lot of the real kernel developers like sultanxda moved on to other non-Android projects. It's a shame, but it helped push Google and it's partners into making better software. God knows how many features Google copied from custom roms. Kind of makes you wonder where we'll go from here now that roms are less of a necessity.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Yeah, I was on Android from day one and had been flashing the old windows phone before that. I've stopped installing roms on the last few phones however because I perceive them as worse than the stock software. I came here from a 6T which had a fair few ROMs but none that had the fingerprint sensor working correctly. I want that fingerprint sensor. There are other things but that's the idea, I used to see roms as a proposition where I gave up a few things but gained more than I lost. Now I don't see myself gaining much of anything that I'm not getting with a quick trip into Magisk with everything still working, but I do see things like that lost fingerprint sensor. It's kind of sad to me in a way because it was a bit like a hobby.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] asdf002:
I agree with you. I haven't rooted my past 4 (6, 6p, pixel xl, pixel 2 xl) probably bc they all ran "pure Google."

I do also have a note 9 att variant and I wanted to root and install custom on that device the 2nd day in.

But to have options is always a good thing. Keep it up devs!!!

Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spiralspirit:
I can't get excited because I tried to figure out what features this rom has that would entice me to get into unlocking/etc and I can't find any sort of place where they actually tell you why you should install their mod. Their website still lists g+, to give an idea of how good their user communication is.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmcandrews83:
Is there any way I can get hotspot to work without having to use a custom rom
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PhoenixPath:
With magisk and Xposed, ROMs just aren't as necessary to me as they used to be, especially now that Google has made a good bit of functionality Pixel-only that isn't always replicated as well in ROMs.

There are still plenty of folks looking forward to them though, so this is definitely good news!
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vandyman:
I stopped using custom roms when Marshmallow came out.

But I still use EX for the kernel..
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
Yes, there's a build prop mod that pretty well known and works on any phone. Unfortunately you need an unlocked bootloader and root so no OTAs and you'll have to keep magisk updated to keep safety net working (it gets updated pretty often)
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Archangel:
Heck I dont know why anyone would not want a custom rom. More options and features. Yeah stock has gone far these days but I will always welcome more development.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sbth_:
I can totally understand why people feel there isn't a need for root access or custom ROMs anymore. Stock has certainly improved a lot. I find it useful for a few things, though:

Limiting battery charge to 80% so it prolongs the life of my battery. It's important in a world where you can no longer change batteries with ease.

Swapping my back button on the nav bar to the right side

De-Googling my phone, i.e. installing LineageOS without GApps.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Hold on just a sec, for my part I didn't say anything about root, that's a must have for me. I also didn't say that I don't welcome the development, just that it probably wont be for me. Despite that I'm always glad to see it happen whether it is applicable to my use case or not. I certainly didn't mean to imply or say that ROM development is bad, I apologize if that was the connotation people got from my posts.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sbth_:
Hey, there! If you're replying to me, I'm sorry if I mislsed you. I didn't quote anyone because I was just referring to the general discussion from everyone.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jiggs82:
Same here bro ...i love more options and features cuz then it feels like i have 3 different phones in 1 lmao ;)

Stock is getting better but still a little boring for me
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Archangel:
I just hope this isnt another one of those Pixel XL things where all of the development goes to the XL and nothing comes to the regular Pixel 3a
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Geo411m:
Looks like they released a release candidate.

http://download.dirtyunicorns.com/?device=bonito
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
I would think that would be the case - especially given the massive availability in North America alone. (I had a Galaxy Nexus and ran DU on it starting with Marshmallow and through Nougat - DU on a Pixel 3a XL would be - literally - Old Home Week and a good thing.) The ONLY reason I'm not running DU *now* is that I left the GNex for the Galaxy S7 Snapdragon - and not long after, the GNex croaked - it's now a paperweight.

If anything, the Pixel could be bigger than the Nexus line *ever* got to be - here is why:

1. First off, it can go to any carrier in North America - it's not restricted to Verizon Wireless.

2. Wide retail availablility - online my foot! I don't HATE online - I just prefer retail for things like phones (and that is despite being in the front yard of Amazon HQ2). And that is just the availability end.

3. Sane pricing - even, if not especially, in retail. ($479USD - as I stated before, that is the 3a XL - *half* the price of the S10e.) The S10e is pricier than the Note 9 - which is bad enough; to have the 3a XL undercut the same S10e by that much? Why would - or should- I buy an S10e? (And I don't hate the S10e - before the 3a and 3a XL came along, I was seriously considering the S10e, and I had actually seen it in retail and gotten some hands-on time with one - I haven't been able to do that with the 3a XL yet.)
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lazycow:
The XL has been Google's AOSP build target with all the Pixels including 3a.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jmtjr278:
So, I should return my 3a and get an XL for the dev support, you think?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] lazycow:
I suspect the XL will get more support. But I don't know enough about either device to be sure how development will progress.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
I Get the Mixed Feelings - But.....

I get the mixed feelings (I with stock on my S7 Snapdragon because I had no choice); however, I went AOSP on the Galaxy Nexus the S7 replaced (Dirty Unicorns -starting with Marshmallow, in fact). I have a seemingly-silly question concerning AOSP (and DU in particular).

DU supports the original Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch): does the 3a XL support crosshatch-targeting (original Pixel 3 XL) ROMs, or does it require a different build tree? (As far as TWRP goes, it already exists for the 3a XL..). It's called "having options" - and the 3a XL has a truckload of them - and it's a position I haven't been in - not even when I was still using the Galaxy Nexus as my daily driver. How much is your reticence due to not being used to having the option?

---------- Post added at 07:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:12 PM ----------

In my case, it is not boredom - I got the "maintainer itch" back when I was rocking the GNex; however, I couldn't scratch it then (too many flaws in the GNex as a platform).

With the 3a XL, that is so NOT the problem. Price-wise, it is practically the Galaxy Nexus Remade, but without its flaws in terms of development. The original Pixel 3 XL is out there (crosshatch); where I am, in fact, curious is what differences, if any, are there that impact ROM development vs. the original Pixel 3 (the idea that there aren't any is silly - the passage of time, and the differences merely in terms of hardware wreck that argument), still, the question does need to be asked. It's easily rootable, it's also easily TWRPable (last true of the Galaxy Nexus among hardware that I have owned), and the maintainer itch is the easiest it has EVER been among hardware I have personally owned (thank you, Google). If anything, the 3a (both of them) are ideal for those that get the Maintainer Itch - but are on a budget.

---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 PM ----------

They did - dated 23 May (downloading it as I type this) - and it's not based on crosshatch, either.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Wickidmasshole:
Do we have TWRP yet? I've scoured the world wide web to no avail.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] spaceman860:
TWRP isn't available yet. You have to use fastboot to flash. Instructions and support can be found in the DU discord server
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zonedgold:
Do you know if DU will be available for sargo aka 3a non-XL?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
I'm wondering what the story is on Q, supposedly DU has closed up shop and support ends with Pie. Couldn't figure out exactly what that means for this device, someone has bothered to work it up now, you'd think it wasn't just for the few months between now and Q. Anyone heard anything about that?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] xxBrun0xx:
I wouldn't. Pretty sure they'll get nearly identical support.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] PGHammer:
Where did THAT rumor come from?

And especially since DU 13 just came out.

Yes - some devices are not suppported by 13 yet (bonito is one of them); however, that does NOT mean that DU itself is going away.

One issue that HAS been the base (all of AOSP - not merely DU) is that there are fewer maintainers - I am actually hoping that the 3a and 3a XL's wide availability increase the number of maintainers for AOSP globally - not merely DU.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Well, he didn't say going away in the tweet that came out after the one about support for this device; he said they are going to stop all weeklies, monthlies will be security updates only, the Git will stay up for the time being, you get the gist.. It' sounded a lot like DU is done in it's current incarnation and I didn't really pull up much in a search about who will be continuing on, and it what fashion, down the road.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zurny:
I just finished installing it, everything seems to be running great so far. The guys are a great help on discord.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Phreaker47:
With my new 3a XL, I too am surprised at how satisfied I am with stock at the moment. It seemed that in the last couple years, the hassle of dealing with the cat-and-mouse game of root detection and cloaking was becoming tiresome (samsung pay especially), not to mention some things that were just flat out broken in custom roms... for example I couldn't use the Playstation Vue app on any Pie ROM on my last phone, despite Magisk Hide appearing to do its job. I've always appreciated the work devs put into them (and have donated before as well), but this go-around I may at the very least wait until the scene has matured significantly for this phone rather than jumping in right away.

The only things I miss at all is the ability to properly spoof my location (for getting around blackout restrictions, not cheating in games!) and of course nandroid backups and Titanium Backup. Practically everything else hardly matters to me anymore.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] comptonhubbard:
any issues with gpay not working?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oranget:
Dirty Unicorns is not coming to this device.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skittles9823:
It actually is. [MENTION=7299508]ZVNexus[/MENTION] is the maintainer.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] oranget:
Just looks like development for this phone is at a standstill.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Yeah, the last du pie build is probably all we'll get until 10 rolls out(if we get du for 10). Just bad timing rt now with a new os that just came out...it happens sometimes.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Skittles9823:
Rom development for all phones is at a standstill. Whenever a new Android update is released the cycle for the old version is generally dropped and the bring up for the new version begins. They gotta make everything stable before releasing anything.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ZVNexus:
ayyyyy
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Marky__Mark:
Ill flash a custom Q rom if it brings back the ambient display that was removed from Android 10.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] travy:
du sargo

I am running Dirty Unicorns 13.5 unofficial on my pixel 3a its smooth and no issues bother me.

You just have to search cause theres a DOT OS build i was running as well.

Statix os and decendant rom all run really smooth.

I like options ive tried them all.

Happy Flashing
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ZVNexus:
I really do not recommend running those builds anymore. They are no longer supported and insanely out of date. Stock is your best option at this point.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] travy:
Thanks

Thanks I'll roll back and download if sargo gets DU 14.

Thanks ZVnexus
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
What build (and where located?) would you recommend currently??
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] thatsupnow:
None of them. The last build was from Aug 9.
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zackptg5:
DU official is out for bonito
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] hauckk@sfreserves.org:
Ive loved this rom on every Android phone I've used since KitKat :victory: glad it's finally official for bonito
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sapphirecoupe:
How do you install this? There's no installation instructions?
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dryspuri:
Same here, there discord servers link is also not working
[Google Pixel 3a XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alin919:
Is easy , for all Bonito ROMs , wipe , install boot .img , and ROMs via adb sideload .
[About XDA developers] GoodSoul:
Hi all,

I noticed in a lot of threads that the YouTube BBCode is not working anymore. A lot of posts/threads now look really ugly and became unreadable. Instead of the Video you now see the BBCode tag.

Example:

[youtube]abcxyz[/abc]

Is this a bug or a feature? If its a feature why did you remove the YT BBCode and not convert the old Tags to links?

Another example thread: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1178307
[About XDA developers] GoodSoul:
Hello? ANYBODY?!
[About XDA developers] woodman:
I have asked the person responsible for this. Waiting a reply :good:
[About XDA developers] GoodSoul:
Thanks for the update.
[About XDA developers] bitpushr:
Youtube embeds are working again:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ[/youtube]
[About XDA developers] GoodSoul:
Thanks for the fix!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] pj123:
I only use my XDA for GPS navigation and I sometimes find that I need to do a restore because the unit has gone flat sitting in the car. If I upgrade my O2 XDA II from WM2003 to WM2005, will this fix the dead battery - lost data problem? I read elsewhere on the forum something about WM2005 having persistent memory.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] likecookies:
Has anyone installed the Android Q Beta? Thinking about trying it out.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] GoodSoul:
The question for me is where to get it?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] misiokicio:
I would say don't bother chaps, using beta on the 2xl( backup phone while waiting for 7 pro) finding it a bit annoying with few things, and keep in mind nothing really OP is implemented in Q beta, tried it on 6t and most of the things dont work, just sayin,, otherwise OP said that beta be available within a week
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] likecookies:
Here is the link to it https://www.oneplus.com/developer-preview/androidq?awc=10855_1558177297_54711a9a84713f87a5aa59969d70ead9&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Sub+Networks&utm_term=78888&utm_content=0
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] t2jbird:
It's not yet available for the 7 series. It will be released next week.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Reuben_skelz92:
#teampixel :laugh:
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] tech_head:
Beta is not a daily driver.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Not in a hurry for Q beta, since it needs to shake out a lot of bugs...
[Moto X4 Themes, Apps, and Mods] FizzyAps:
OVER 200 BOOTLOGO'S

FOR ALL KINDS OF MOTO

AND MOTO X4

I POST NEW ONES DAILY ALMOST

TWRP FLASH ZIP

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[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] euphore:
Hey Guys,

Im currently on LOS 16. No Gapps installed. Im trying to get microG to run and im out of luck..

Im using Ale5000 MicroG self-installing script 1.33 (for PIE). Youtube is running fine. But I cant get Gmail to work?!?.. Always asking for mail, and therefore the mail ist registered and nothing happens.

Anyone with a solution?

I did already a complete factory Reset and did all steps from the beginning.

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerr1:
[GUIDE] f2fs for stock, developer and custom - roms

This is my first post in xda, im a silent reader since years.

Just registerd to post this because so many people always asks the thing with f2fs and if the rom have f2fs support.

Dont ask again, make it support on your own! :)

its not magic, its just format the partitions, editing two lines in fstab and flashing the right kernel.

Caution! You will lose all data from internal storage so please backup your files!

What you need:

1. unlocked android device, i´m on Redmi note 5 Global 4/64

2. pc or notebook with adb and fastboot

3. custom recovery solution, i use original latest twrp

4. off course a rom of your choice, in my case xiaomi.eu latest developer (MIUI 10.4 / 9.5.16)

5. a kernel that supports f2fs, i use KangarooX r4.4 with OC but ice cold etc. works also

6. a texteditor, i use the windows notepad

7. time :)

Ok, lets go:

All this things must be done in a row, without reboot!

1. remove fingerprint, face and pin unlock on your running device

2. boot into twrp by pressing vol up + power button

3. go to wipe > make a factory reset

4. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Cache > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs

5. go to wipe > advanced wipe > select Data > repair or change file system > change file system > select f2fs

6. connect your device to pc

7. transfer your rom, kernel and all your files you need to internal storage or take your sd card (i prepared my sd card)

8. flash your rom

9. flash your kernel

10. flash your other stuff (i flashed magisk)

11. check your cache partition, it should be f2fs if not, change cache file system again (Point 4)

12. mount the vendor partition

13. on your pc, go to your adb folder and check in terminal if device is listed

14. type in terminal without quotes "adb pull /vendor/etc/fstab.qcom"

15. edit the fstab.qcom with your editor, search for the data and cache lines

16. edit the line for the cache partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/cache /cache f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,inline_xattr,flush_merge,data_flush wait" without quotes

17. edit the line for the data partition that it looks like "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata /data f2fs nosuid,nodev,noatime,discard,background_gc=off,fsync_mode=nobarrier wait,resize,check,crashcheck,quota" again without quotes

18. save the file and push it to your device with terminal "adb push fstab.qcom /vendor/etc/" remember without quotes :)

19. set permisson of the file in terminal or twrp, i use terminal "adb shell" > "cd /vendor/etc" > "chmod 644 fstab.qcom"

20. now you´re ready to reboot the device and have a lag free gcam pixel3, etc.

After reboot, check your partitions with diskinfo or similar.

This guide should also work with other devices.

Happy flashing and i hope you enjoy :)

PS: my english is not so good as it can be :-p

Remember: if you flash the vendor partition, you have to edit the fstab.qcom again!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] raptorddd:
its easier to convert to f2fs data and cache and flash datafix-fstabs cachefix-fstabs in twrp
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] RubenPCA:
JA

but not work for MIUI
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] raptorddd:
yes it does. i am using in xiaomi .EU
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerr1:
Both methods work.

Let me explain why i posted this tiny Guide.

For people who are not familiar with operating systems in this case android, its allmost tricky to find the right solutions or files without any clue what they need.

If you do things from ground, you understand what you´ve done and are able to fix it or remove it by yourself.

I personally prefer the way to do things on my own and not spend many hours to search for the right files, to download and flash without any clue what they do or how they work.

When i decided to change the filesystem of my devices, i started to search and found fragmented solutions over the net.

Btw. doesn´t found the 2 zip files easy. Heard the first time as you commented this tiny Guide. So i started to search and found the hint in a different comment from you, it can be downloaded from a telegram group.

Anyway, i doesnt had this files but knowledge in linux, so i decided to change the lines quickly by myself. It isnt much work and its always the same so you can copy and paste the two lines.

To make the choice and search for the peoples easy, here ist the link to the thread where you can find the telegram group to download the files https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-5-pro/help/f2fs-miui-pie-roms-t3922370
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] sushuguru:
Do you need to reflash cache and data fix after every rom update/dirty flash?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerr1:
it depends on the rom that you want to flash.

The file that needs to edit from hand or the two zip files is on the vendor partition.

In short, the file tells the System witch partition with attributs, names and filesystem is automatic mount during the startup process.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] sushuguru:
Xiaomi.eu in my case, wonder if the rom will replace the file has been fixed after flashing.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Gerr1:
Dont know, try it out. If the phone doesnt boot, go to twrp and flash the zips again.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] raptorddd:
yes. rom-kernel-datafix-cachefix.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] devansh8:
Do I need to do steps 12 to 20 for HavocOS or AOSiP? (Both these ROMs support f2fs)

Also, do I need to do these steps again after I update the said roms?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] sushuguru:
Nope, just format data and cache partition to f2fs and you're good to go.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Ziggy003:
Can you pls make tutorial for exynos chipsets also? Pls pls pls🙏🙏