yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSnizz:
Samsung Knox is an underlying system that enables personal and business data to exist on the same Samsung device, while keeping the data isolated.

As for Bixby, it's supposed to be your personal assistant ala hello google or alexa, but with more functionality hardwired into the system with gestures and mapped buttons. To me this is bloat, and I do not need a personal AI assistant.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] physwizz:
[MENTION=10079764]TheSnizz[/MENTION] I use Titanium Backup to create a backup and then use it for uninstalling.

Before a custom ROM, we need a custom TWRP.

https://xdaforums.com/android/help/twrp-samsung-galaxy-a20-custom-recovery-t3955271
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
[MENTION=10079764]TheSnizz[/MENTION] Thanks for the explanation of Bixby and Knox.....definitely a bloatware/spyware combo in my opinion.

The pm uninstall -k --user 0 technique is a good one while we do not have a working TWRP.

I have damaged the Samsung Camera app by removing / disabling something totally unrelated.... have to backtrack now to find out what it was. In other Samsung threads, it appears there are many traps set to punish those who just bought Samsung hardware and do not want to leak their entire life to be onsold to all-comers.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSnizz:
Heres a big list of debloatable packages from the a50 forums, most of these apply to us so i'll be updating my list as I go

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-a50/how-to/heavy-debloat-ui-lag-ota-t3929189
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheSnizz:
Does anyone know what these packages do?

Duckduckgo searched them, and couldn't come up with adequate explanations.

com.sec.android.diagmonagent ?

com.samsung.android.app.omcagent ?
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
[MENTION=2884042]The s[/MENTION]nizz A clue to unknown apps function can be found if you unzip the apk and look through the individual files using a suitable text editor. This is how I find some of the (not so) cleverly disguised adservers, data harvesters etc. The more important the name sounds, the more likely it is to be stealing your data;)
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
Possibly the safest option for now until we can get a fully functional TWRP that can back up data partition is to disable apps via adb or directly in a terminal app. This has an advantage over uninstalling apps in that it is easy to reinstate apps if there is some weird dependency that breaks something you need.

From a PC running adb, the commands look like this:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable> to disable app for user 0
adb shell pm list packages -d to view disabled apps
adb shell pm enable <package_to_enable> to re-enable an app
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spaceminer:
I created a debloat script that you're welcome to adapt for this purpose. I wouldn't be surprised if many of the app names are still the same. It's from the Galaxy J727p for Virgin Mobile. Any line with a # in front of it will be ignored. Just don't try flashing that as is.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
[MENTION=7718083]Spaceminer[/MENTION] Thanks, funny that almost every Samsung forum has so much effort going into debloating. It is sad that we have to go to such lengths but Samsung has certainly raced to the bottom (and won) with their entire range of newer phones. As every day go by, I am less impressed with my A20.......a severely crippled phone in every way possible:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spaceminer:
I feel the same way buddy. If you buy it, you own it. And if you want to change anything about it, that's your right. The manufacturer can get bent if they don't like it. Making something that you own suit your needs, shouldn't be such a hassle. One day I think someone will make a blank phone that you can install any OS on, just like a PC. Something modular perhaps with standardized slots for ram, ssd, and gpu/cpu upgrades. (Just like sim or sdcard slots.) This is the future I'm hoping for anyhow.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidzer1:
You would think that with over 50 million downloads of Magisk that they would get the message that a lot people want to have their phones their way. I don't actually find it that difficult though with Samsung once root and TWRP have been successful on it to have it my way. Grab ROM Toolbox Pro by J.R. Rummy and you may see how easy it is to Freeze Apps and make a lot of changes easily. Easy alphabetical search on all Apps - Frozen ones are grayed out and a whole lot of tools all in one App.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] dodo34:
is it possible to debloat permanently without root ?

I want to root and then make a factory reset. Will this bring the apps back ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] dellmitch:
How do you disable the A20 SM-A20YN 'phone function to make / receive calls / SMS and

only

have Data Active ?

i.e. Person can only use data and not make / receive calls / SMS
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] LamMinhThien:
Samsung Galaxy J8 Debloat 226 Packages - NO ROOT

github minhthienmap/j8y18lte_stable_packages
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Idea

I have an idea, we could use the debloat module from Magisk to debloat the system as much as we can and to export the list for the others to use on their phones with the same module.

I've tried debloating myself, here is the list.

Removed:

/system/app

- AutomatioTest-_FB

- Chrome

- Chrome customizations

- Facebook Stub

- Facebook app manager

- Game Optimizer

- Game Optimizer Service

- Gear Manager Stub

- Gmail2

- Google Maps

- Netflix Activation Carriers

- Netflix activation Samsung

- Netflix Stub

- LinkSharingV10 (from Samsung)

- PacProcessor (Knox VPN)

- PlayAutoInstall-config (means bloatware)

- Samsung Pass auto fill

- Web Manual

- YouTube

/system/priv-app

- Beacon Manager

- BixBy Service

- FBInstaller_NS

- FBServices

- Finder

- FMM

- GalaxyApps_OP-EN

- GalaxyAppsWidget_Phone_Dream

- GameHome

- GameTools_dream

- GooglePartner Setup

- Hearingdro_V7-P

- knoxanalyticsagent

- KnoxCore

- KnoxGuard

- KLMS Agent

- OneDrive Samsung v3

- PhoneSky

- SamsungAccount_Star

- SamsungBilling

- SamsungCloudClient

- SamsungDeviceHealthManager-Service

- SamsungDigital-Wellbeing

- SamsungExperienceService

- SamsungPass

- SamsungSocial

- SecureFolder

- ThemeCenter

- ThemeStore

- Velvet (Google app)

Though after doing this I got a message saying that the "authorization payment services" has been removed and because of that I could'nt unlock my phone. So DO NOT use this list.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
Yep....don't touch anything to do with Samsung Payment services!

Unfortunately Samsung has set nasty traps in app dependencies and fiercely protects it "right" to plunder your personal data by forcing you to leave certain apps intact that provide their backdoors. Each update brings different traps so there is no simple answer to "what can I remove?" It is more a question of "what must stay" and are you O.K with that!

After a few brickings trying to find a satisfactory solution, it became obvious to me that there is only one course of action......install a GSI ROM and put up with the minor losses in some hardware functionality. I don't mind loosing some camera functionality because, quite frankly the camera is crap (2 crap cameras do not make a single good camera).

Fingerprint sensor is a bit dodgy too so don't really miss that either. I am not a fish in a barrel waiting to be shot and I don't play nice in "walled gardens" so no more Samsung garbage for me.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] silksong23:
A20s

I just got this phone yesterday A20s

Is it safe to use debloater to remove "Android system webview"?

I'm planning to install "Bromite System Webview" but I need to remove ASW because I'm not rooted.

also anyone know how can I double tap = off/sleep?
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
[MENTION=5952980]jajk[/MENTION] I understand what you mean, I also gave up on this de-bloating idea and I have been using Lineage for quite some time without google Apps and my phone is better than ever! The battery now lasts 3 days with average usage.

However I found an OneUI GSI from this guy and its size is smaller than the stock rom's, indeed half the size. When I get some time I will try it out and see whether it's bloated or not.

If it's not then we found the solution for our problem.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] physwizz:
Looks good

I'll give it a try

I debloated my own using Titanium Backup and my TWRP backup was 629mb less than the stock backup.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] physwizz:
I couldn't get the gsi to work.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] jajk:
Me too......no luck with any Erfan builds :(
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
[MENTION=5952980]jajk[/MENTION] [MENTION=5440376]physwizz[/MENTION] Thank you for testing it out, now we know that we can't count on Samsung to provide a clean operating system. I have noticed that early builds from 2019 never worked on my phone either even if they are GSI A/B partition styled. Weird isn't it?
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] physwizz:
It would have been good if it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy A20 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Agreed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] alex0615:
Hello.

I'd like to update my S8+ 955U AT&T to android 9.0.

My phone is currently running 8.0 Oreo.

The OTa update system seems to be broken or something. Some people says that it is because i am outside the US.

I was wondering if this file would work for the 955U as well

https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model/?record=2E77B192601A11E99F15FA163EE8F90B

It is suposed to be for AT&T but, the model number says "955U1"

Will it work? if not... what can i do to get 9.0?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] liquid286:
I would recommend downloading the 955U software, you can follow the steps in this thread https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/sprint-released-oreo-s8-s8-flashing-t3915872 and instead of using SPR in the Region section on SamFirm use TMB, this is the way I was able to update it to 9.0
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Torben67:
Dear all,

I just installed Galaxy Wearables, but has big problem with my phone. It is now extremely sluggish and uses battery in an upspeed tempo.

Any advice?

Everything should be updated.

Thanks.

BR

Torben
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
Hello,

I totally screwed up my phone. I recently unlocked the OEM on my phone in order to download TWRP and to download Tomatot Debloater. Long story short, EVERYTHING is gone and not working. I tried to do a factory reset but it didnt work. Can anybody please let me know what are my options to restore my phone back to normal factory settings?

Many Thanks,

Sam
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Raol3k:
1. Install local update

2. Reboot your phone

3. Factory reset in settings your phone

4. Lock OEM etc
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
Could you be more specific? Im very new to this. How do you install the local update?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] liam_davenport:
Download the full zip for your Model/OOS version and copy it to your internal storage where all the folders are Android, Music etc..

Settings > System > System Updates > Click The Settings Cog (Top Right) > Local Upgrade > Select The Zip And Install It (When It's Finished Installing Reboot).
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] djsubterrain:
You need to give us much more info:

What will your phone do at the moment? i.e. Can you only get fastboot, recovery or will it boot to the rom but not accept pin/pattern?

Which recovery do you have available to use at the moment? Stock or TWRP?

Have you tried changing the active slot using fastboot? i.e. fastboot set_active a or fastboot set_active b then restarted the phone?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
1. I can still access fastboot mode. It is still unlocked. When i go to regular mode i can still use my PIN to go into phone, but everything is gone.

2. Stock. Looks like i deleted TWRP by trying to factory reset it.

3. How do i do that? Do i have to use my command prompt from my PC?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
Will try this by downloading the oxygen OS zip file from the oneplus pro site. Ill put the file into my computer then copy it to my phone. Maybe it will work.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] blackknightavalon:
1) Download an earlier Fastboot update from this thread

2) Unzip the file

3) Reboot phone into bootloader

4) Click on the "flash-all" bat file and wait for the operation to finish

5) Reboot into bootloader when the phone itself reboots

6) Unzip the "images" file

7) Flash boot into both partitions via Fastboot

8) Relock the bootloader

9) Let the phone boot normally this time

10) Once setup is complete and it's confirmed that the phone is 100% stock and OEM Unlock is deselected in Developer Settings, update via OTA normally
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
Thank you. Sounds complex. Is it ok if you can provide me more specific guidance on how to do this? I am going to try the other options above first so ill let you know if those work beforehand.
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] djsubterrain:
There's not much more we could tell you, those instructions already provide a step-by-step guide on how to restore the default partitions to the phone. After you do that then change the "Unlock bootloader" option in developer settings that you changed originally and run "oem lock" from the console the same way you unlocked the bootloader originally. That's only if you want the phone back into the state you received it in,
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] blackknightavalon:
The only step I think I missed is relocking the bootloader, but Google can handle that
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] samdaman91:
Thanks it worked. But i didnt have to do steps 6 and 7. I got it working without the steps. Am i potentially missing something or is it fine?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] cridus:
I need to ask because I can't find the answer anywhere.

Yesterday I enabled zRAM with a Magisk module, but I think what I actually wanted to do was disabling it. Now I can't even tell if it was enabled in the first place ?

Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] pdappcgeek:
My phone is trying to force me to update to: G973USQU2ASG8 (i have sprint snapdragon).

Is it ok to allow this update and still be able to unlock bootloader later?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Player04:
Lol silly
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] pdappcgeek:
Why?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] highaltitude:
There is no unlocking of a bootloader on a Snapdragon Samsung S-Series phone since the S5.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Silver Wx:
There is but only for China and hongkong snapdragon.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Mcakolade:
I have gcam cam2 enabled on my mi a2 lite using pix3lify magist module. I notice anytime I have Riru-exposed module on, camera 2 API disappears making installed gcams to stop working. I need Riru-exposed to get gravity box to work. I have tried using other modules to enable cam2 API but to no avail. Presently I could only choose between having gcam work or having Riru-exposed on. What im I doing wrong? I have searched the internet for similar case, I got nothing. Or can I get another alternative to gravity box?

Thanks for your time.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] ncar123:
Happend to me, try using selinux switcher, and playing with it somehow worked to me
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Mcakolade:
Please can give me abit of explanation or is there a post I can read on this?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
PixelExperience for Redmi 7 [onclite]

What is this?

Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 9.0

Whats working?

Wifi

RIL

Mobile data

GPS

Camera

Flashlight

Camcorder

Bluetooth

Fingerprint reader

Lights

Sound / vibration

Facelock

Encryption

IR Camera

Hostpot

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

Download from Pixel Experience website

Donate

Liked my work? Give me a beer

Translation

Help with project translation

Stay tuned

Our Telegram channel

Our blog

​

Android OS version: 9.0.0_r44

Security patch level: July 2019

Build author/Device Maintainer: ErrorNetwork28

Device Source code: [url]https://github.com/PixelExperience-Devices[/url]

Source code: [url]https://github.com/PixelExperience[/url]

ROM Developer: jhenrique09

XDA:DevDB Information

PixelExperience Pie, ROM for the Redmi 7

Contributors

: RenaRyuuguu

Source Code:

ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

ROM Firmware Required: TWRP, Unlocked bootloader

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: BETA

Created 2019-08-09

Last Updated 2019-08-09
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
I want to present you the first Pixel Experience test build for Redmi 7!

I have not personally tested it myself, since I do not have this device. Build has build on my device tree and a vendor. Please - who decides to flash (with vbmeta) - test and report bugs with logs. Let's make the build much more stable. You can thank for the work for a small donate - https://www.paypal.me/zshamilov. Maybe with this money I’ll buy a phone to improve the quality of builds. Thank you all

Download: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IlECuUdhK9LcIz57e3mMHl2WBqf48n3C&export=download
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Please - don't flash ROM. We need a normal recovery. I and my friend working on it
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ekoyanto:
error

this is for onc devices not for onclite errors for redmi 7
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
This recovery issue. Wait new recovery. Very soon!
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niko3132:
I got excited wayyyy too much! Can't wait to try this ROM.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heetshah:
The install fails every time with the message E2001: Failed to update vendor image.

I tried completely wiping off the device, but nothing works. PLEASE HELP!!!!
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] melles.android:
We have problem with recovery. Some time we fix it and download new rocovery
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] H4nYcz:
Can't wait for try it :eek:
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] HEKER510:
[MENTION=9806262]ErrorNetwork28[/MENTION]

This link is rom ???

How install this rom (miui 10 rom and flash this rom or how?????????????)

thankx for small info

Download: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IlECuUdhK9LcIz57e3mMHl2WBqf48n3C&export=download

Please reply instructions
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Oh yeah the time has come!

Pixel Experience booted! (Screenshots from my tester)
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] JulianJenner:
You need to delete first row from updater-script.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
This already fixed
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Please guys - wait stable build. No need flash beta build
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] JulianJenner:
If you do not share beta version, we will do not try it.

What I wrote, please, don't feel insulting. Here on XDA, if you post a ROM, we will try it out immediately. So, next time, then share your ROM link once it is stable. In the meantime, just write about it or post pictures.

We are enterprising and have the courage to help developers.

Please tell us, what new recovery did you use to get the system up and running?

...as you posted on

#12
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niko3132:
Has the link been updated?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] JulianJenner:
Nope...

...link will drives you to the beta

(at the moment, yet)

小米8青春版4/64国际版MIUI10.3.2.0
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niko3132:
So it's working now? Even if it's still in the beta stage, I really wanna try it. So did you update the gdrive link already?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jianyue666:
My God, I brushed the system prompt error 7 Why? Is there something wrong with me?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] JulianJenner:
You unfortunately did not read second and later posts.

Dev. have shared this ROM too quick...

Our available TWRP is not combatible this ROM.

It have an updater-script issue and a vendor-installing problem.

小米8青春版4/64国际版MIUI10.3.2.0
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Hrishikesh2498:
Thank you maintainer and developer for this pixelexperience rom i was waiting too long for it and now I'm very happy ??? to see this rom.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mylove90:
The Rom is working very good...The only bug i can see right now is the brightness control...To anyone who is facing Error7 while installing through twrp....replace vendor in rom zip with vendor from miui 10.3.1

Best regards
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Yes, maybe. But I need this phone first
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niko3132:
Can you explain the step by step process?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] JulianJenner:
Therefore, the Alpha / Beta stage is dangerous and difficult. ... and that's why it's better for the developer to only publish the finished, stable system.
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Guys, be patient - I'm working on improving the source of the device. Give some time - it’s hard without this device

So guys. I announce a fundraiser for Redmi 7 to further develop this device and improve the quality of my work. For my part, I have done a lot and continue to work - it is difficult without a device, but doable. Much I'm not asking as much as they can; my 5 cents too, will make. The device costs 144 dollars US. A full accounting of spending of the funds will provide and I will note everyone who donated in the post with gratitude. Thanks

Yandex.Money - https://money.yandex.ru/to/410015775572059

QIWI - https://qiwi.me/redmi7

PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/zshamilov

Sberbank - 40817810360321970198
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] kairusds:
[IMG="bruh"]https://i.ibb.co/gJ9P2xG/Screenshot-2019-08-10-22-45-56-948-com-android-chrome.png[/IMG]
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Try with PayPal app
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Try with app
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] kairusds:
what your email?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
zidan23.05.2016@gmail.com
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] oka1:
From the Moderator oka1

When you get the rom working correctly and have a couple of beta testers verify it is operational, I will reopen

Just PM me ....until then ............

..............THREAD CLOSED .....................

~~~ oka1
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] renascape:
Pixel Experience Pie-Plus

Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_FT7sgpJASpmdDW5lZd1WMDYuGTCO5k9/view?usp=drivesdk

Bugs: video playback

Install: ROM > LATEST VENDOR > GENOM KERNEL > MAGISK 19.3
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Klr0:
Good Job! it's working perfectly
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Deekshit Suthar:
Is this Stable Build ? or beta ?
[Xiaomi Redmi 7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Klr0:
Beta