yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
I'm struggling with something that never happened to me, I'm unable to restore my database to my recently upgraded Samsung J3 2016 - is running LineageOS 14.1 now

The phone was running stock Android 5.1.1, version J320FXXU0AQI1, nothing fancy here.

Made some research about what ROM to use and decided to upgrade to LineageOS 14.1, I'm really sick and tired of Google spying my steps, my contacts and the number of times i take a piss every day, and so on. Right now I don't have any Google account associated with the mobile (could this be the problem, since this is a custom ROM?)

Everything ran smoothly, backed up my contacts, call logs, SMS, pictures and the ENTIRE Whataspp folder. This method always worked fine on several phones I've upgraded or simple swapped equipment to a more up-to-date hardware. Everytime worked like a charm, restored logs, contacts and so on, in what it concerns to Whatsapp i simply moved the ENTIRE folder to the new phone (or upgraded phone), installed the Whatsapp app and is just straight forward for the app to ask me for a SMS code to activate the software and then asked me to restore my backed up database. It has been very simple so far, but not this time:

When it reachs the point to detect and restore my database Whatsapp states that can find one Database from 1970 (???? WTF) with 0 bytes, and after that it fails to restore my data (not strange, 0 bytes is no data). I've already tried earlier versions of Whataspp, tried different databases (there are 7 in my folder, i don't believe all of them are corrupted). I'm reaching 0 ways to explore. BTW, i dont use Google drive to store my backups because its enough for Google to know how many times i take a piss everyday, i rather have the backups with me, on my phone (thanks any way Google), but the files are safe in my desktop and on my phone for now, inaccessible so far but their're there.

Can any one point me some way to try to revive my database? Just a note, i have an older phone that still have Whatsapp there, i didn't erased it, maybe it's there something of interest for this situation?

Thanks so much in advance for everyone that can help, any hint can be helpful.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
Update!

I've managed to get another phone, exactly the same, Samsung J3 201 J320F.

I've sent my whatsapp folder to the phone, signed in to my google account, installed whatasapp and, like 98% of the times my backup is ok and is restored. Now I have two phones:

1- one with Whataspp working fine (the one with Stock ROM 5.1.1 J320FXXU0AQI1

2- another one, the main phone, where i want to put my whataspp backup working but it simply doesnt work (previous post). Everything elese is settled and working just fine. Maybe whatasapp doesnt like Custom ROMs??

So, I'm sure that my backups are fine, right now I have access to anything that i may need i guess. I don't believe that Im the first person not beeing able to restore whataspp backups in LineageOS.

Please help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
New developments.: I've installed Ressurection 5.8.5, the latest available for this phone. It runs ok, but Whataspp problem is still there, the backup is marked to have 0Kb, somehow Whataspp simple doesn't want to recover my backup if I'm using a custom firmware (I receive a warning about no support from them if I have problems at the beginning of the startup process).

So far this method didn't work (Whatsapp shows my Backup with 0Kb):

1) Copy your latest crypt 12 file to /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases/

2) Install / Activate WhatsApp

3) WhatsApp will retrieve the key from their server and restore your backup.

I've tried this method that appeared to have some success in same cases. Followed everything but no luck, Whataspp detects a 0Kb backup also.

Meanwhile I still don't believe that I'm the very 1st person that this happens, I'm still very impressed with this. If the OP thinks I'm in the wrong Topic please feel free to move it to the right place, maybe there I'll have better luck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] musschrott:
Not that I have much knowledge in that direction, but the issue sounds more like it is about the file than Whatsapp itself. Maybe some permission issue? If you use a filemanager app like total commander, can it read the file fully? I found a topic that had 0 byte filesize issue and a simple reboot apparently fixed it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
Hello musschrott, and thanks for replying.

I've tried moving the database file, erase it, changing it's name and the android system allows me to do it, i think the file itself is free to be read by Whataspp, but your other tip, the permissions in system made me google around (even more..) about it and I found here on XDA this. : "The privacy protection in the drop down menu and the permission in the app settings." (credits to LegoTechniker). On the privacy protection is all ON but in the Permission is all OFF and Whataspp nor the System ask me to turn it ON and it can result on whatasapp reading files with 0Kb from 1970.

I'll give a try but only tomorrow because the code/phonecall from Whataspp have a 48h delay and keeps increasing everytime I try a different method to solve this issue.

musschrott, thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
For everyone and specially those who helped (musschrott).

This has worked for me: giving full permissions to Whataspp in "Settings - Privacy" and in "Settings - Applications" worked like a charm, you have to do it BEFORE you start Whatsapp.

Best regards to everyone and thanks once more!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mango9:
Make sure the WhatsApp backup file is in internal storage, and rename the backup file to msgstore.db.crypt.

After upgrading to LineageOS 14.1,install WhatsApp.When asked to restore from backup,choose the "msgstore.db.crypt" file.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalamix:
Yes,

Those are the basic steps, but BEFORE running Whatasapp for the 1st time you have to give permissions in the system to Whatsapp because these are all OFF and the system doesn't ask to turn them ON when the permission is needed, simply presents you a file with 0Kb from 1970 and that's it. Again, you have to do this BEFORE the 1st Whatsapp startup and everything should run well.

Best regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpoverlord:
My issue is I gave full write permissions but then it goes straight to the Google Drive restore and does not show my local backup.

When I followed this by Rahil:

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsapp/comments/np2zjp

It works but then it shows my local backup as 0k and from 12/31/1969

This is Driving me wild and now I have to wait 12 hrs to try again. Has anyone solved this ridiculous error?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepantcoat:
Did you find a solution to this? I have the exact same problem
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] marvi0:
hie guys i have managed to download a lot of cabs on this forum and am afraid my laptop is begining to show signs of ageing and might die on me soon so i am wandering is there a good website were i can store all my cabs so that i can just load them up again on any computer i get thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] cvilleholdem:
I'm just a n00b but I've seen a lot of the veterans around here using this site:

http://www.4shared.com/

good luck.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] marvi0:
thanx

thanx a lot mate had a look at it and it looks good i just want a sight that is really reliable not a sight that works today and the next day its shut so thats what am looking for the biggest name in the bussiness if you know what i mean
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] ekksman:
i use windows live sky drive http://skydrive.live.com/
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] lifanus:
You can get a cheap webspace, one I use to host my web is 1and1.com , they are a german company that's very reputable and reliable.

Once you have your very own webspace, download a free ftp program and upload all your files to the space.

Cheapest plan they have is 3.99(1.99 for first 3 month)per month with 10gb of storage space, or 4.99 for 120gb of space... That's plenty for any kind of backup..
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] hirst89:
Hello all, i thought I'd set up a simple free file host for you all to use as a thankyou for all the help all of you have given me and all the great ROMs and software that have been developed.

Just thought it was my turn to give something back

HTTP://UPLOAD.PUSH-IT.CO.UK
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jibon4u:
Hi, I have samsung J4, I set pattern lock, I used in five dots of first six dots. I know my gmail, but I cant enter the phone. I used google device manager and locked my phone to set password, but unfortunately new password not setting up. Now showing my credentials in my phone as like stolen phone. But what should I do? Please help me to guide how to rid of this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Questions & Answers] sublimaze:
My wife uses a live wallpaper from the Play Store, but every time she applied it to the lockscreen, it always reverted to the stock "blooming flower" live wallpaper. I finally figured out how to enable her favorite wallpaper and retain it.

1. Download your favorite live wallpaper

2. Install Good Lock from Galaxy Store

3. Open Good Lock and install LockStar

4. Open LockStar and tap "Edit lock screen"

5. Tap "Wallpaper" on bottom left. The active wallpaper is already selected (far left). Select one of the other static wallpapers and make any other changes to the lockscreen as desired, then tap "Save" at top right.

6. Now go to main phone Settings > Wallpaper

7. Tap "My Wallpapers", tap the 3 dots at top right, then tap "Live Wallpapers"

8. Tap your custom live wallpaper, tap "Set wallpaper " and choose "Home screen and lock screen"

Now your favorite live wallpaper should appear on the lockscreen.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] sniktaw:
Hi.

Now on EMUI 10 after OTA update.

Can access SD Card but cannot copy or move files to it. Have tried various apps including Solid and MiX Explorers. Access granted but action fails.

Any ideas?
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] dangerhouse:
i think it's a problem with 3rd party apps, the inbuilt file manager works
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] sniktaw:
Fixed. As posted elsewhere I used FX Explorer to perform a copy to SD Card. I got the OS request to access the card, which I granted. Now, 3rd party apps (Memoria, MiX Explorer & Solid Explorer) can copy/move to the SD Card again ;o)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Questions & Answers] Treach95:
Hello. Can someone compile Lineage OS Kernel with wireless card ath9k (exactly TL-WN722N V2 card) support for Chiron? I tried to do it, but I have got a lot of troubles and errors with it. I'm tired. All I would like is someone, who will download the source, in menuconfig include wireless ath9k support and compile it. Thanks a lot.

Source: this is my first post, so I can't put there outside link. Hope you understand.

GitHub LineageOS android_kernel_xiaomi_msm8998
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] quicksite:
NOTE: I posted this previously to the accessories forum but got no answers.

So I just wanted to run it by this forum since many users here are specifically into problem-solving. thank you.

1. I have a T-Mobile WING

2. I want to use the Etymotic "hf2" headset with my WING. It's much higher quality than the HTC headset supplied with the WING.

3. But the "hf2" only has 3.5mm connector.

4. I'm looking for an adapter that carries the whole set of wire-connections, just like the HTC supplied headset.

This looks like the closest thing.

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=15783&cat=2338

But so far I cannot find the adapter I need. I have written to GOKI company, no answer yet. Full details re all the adapters I have looked at are here.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] OpieServus:
Whenever I try to use the command

fastboot boot [whatever].img

I get this message

downloading '[whatever].img'...

OKAY [ 0.699s]

booting...

FAILED (remote: unknown command)

finished. total time: 0.699s

This is a brand new (to me) device from Amazon, listed as renewed. No idea if that makes a difference or not.

My goal is to set TWRP as my recovery and then install LineageOS, however I am stuck at this stage, and everything I've found to try has achieved nothing. I always get stuck at this portion.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] 0x0null:
Check to see if 'oem unlocking' is still checked.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] OpieServus:
I'm not sure what you mean by 'checked' but yes, the bootloader is unlocked.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] RXPFREE22:
Hi bro, can help me?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] croperas:
Which twrp version and which android version are being tried?
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] kreuzschnabel:
Which fastboot version are you using? (Type fastboot --version)

I had an issue two weeks ago with an outdated fastboot (v.28), updating to the latest one (v.33) solved the problem.

--ks
[Android Apps and Games] devrookie:
DeepDream is a computer vision program created by Google engineer Alexander Mordvintsev, which uses neural networks to create dream-like hallucinogenic, psychedelic artifacts in images.

This project allows users to generate DeepDream images offline on their phones, using the camera of selecting an image from the gallery. It is a project for R&D in On-Device Deep Learning.

While the core functionality is offline, a one-time download (around 90 MB) is required.

This is a very early alpha build. As such, it has very limited functionality. Feature requests are welcome. You can also contribute directly on GitHub.

Some Results

[IMG="Original Image"]https://storage.googleapis.com/download.tensorflow.org/example_images/YellowLabradorLooking_new.jpg[/IMG]

Download links:

DeepDream-arm64-v8a.apk

DeepDream-armeabi-v7a(untested).apk

DeepDream-x86(untested).apk

XDA:DevDB Information

DeepDream, App for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

devrookie

Source Code: https://github.com/Susmit-A/DeepDream

Version Information

Status: Alpha

Created 2020-03-28

Last Updated 2020-03-28
[Android Apps and Games] Mr.Ak:
Nice :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pipoxv:
I have a J7 PRIME SM-G610M Single, I would like to make Dual Sim possible without damaging the cell phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KIBS2173:
Hi there,

It is impossible to convert a single sim device into a dual sim device as the IMEI is coded on to the motherboard and adding another sim slot will not work.

Regards

KIBS2173
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] bigmacc9:
Looking to sell my device but obviously I have modified the boot loader so it says the data may be insecure when booting up.

How to get rid of this annoying message??
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] pranacrockz:
You would have to lock bootloader for that.

To do so you can use msm tool.

An alternative would be to flash oos to both the slots. Make sure it boots. Also make sure that the recovery is stock. Then in fastboot type fastboot OEM lock.

But this method is a bit unreliable as it might brick your phone
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] lufc:
how do you know if your backup battery is dead my blue angel is dead when i put it on charge with no battery the red light is on but if i connect a battery the light goes out its not the main battery cos i have tried 3 does the red light show that the back up battery is flat if you do not have a main battery fitted hope you understand that thanks
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Willuknight:
put a fully charged battery in it and leave it overnight

then charge it for another 4 hours, then take it off charge and check what the battery pane in the settings panel shows.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Deleted member 9129634:
Hello guys,

i am thinking about buy the FDE.AI App. There is a lite version which is free. But there you can't adjust settings. I would switch force doze on and set ai to power safe. Is it worth to buy it for power saving?
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] gaww:
Am on 20.3 - has anyone let Magisk update it to 20.4 ?
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] wissam802:
Yes, i have a Samsung galaxy s8 plus with project pixel rom.
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] gaww:
I meant on these phones.

On my S9+ I don't worry about it, easy to fix

But not so on OnePlus 7T's.
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] Armageda:
Yes, I updated to 20.4 and it works fine on my 7TP Mclaren
[OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers] gaww:
Thanks - read the changes, and got nervous about all the basic system ones.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] putti71:
Since latest update to ui 2.1, my Bluetooth is not connecting to my Samsung watch anymore
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Vogal:
No problem here.

S10 with galaxy watch.

Hate to say it, but hard reset time?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] putti71:
On which firmware are you?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Primetime_de:
Is your S10 rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Tel864:
Have you updated the Galaxy app lately, there was a recent uodate. If not, check the Galaxy store for the update.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] AprilAr:
There seems to be a numver of issues with the S20, and nothing has really tempted me to upgrade aside from this phone.

My phone is becoming useless though. It's very slow, has a terrible screen response, and the battery is shot. This phone has disappointed me more than any other Note, and I don't even use the S pen often.

I'm not waiting on the Note 20, so would you upgrade to the S20 from the Note 8?

My husband and I are discussing the options for which one, I'm probably going with the ultra so I can have the camera, but we will never have 5G anywhere we live so that part is useless.

Does BK package disabler or a similar program work with this phone? I know never being able to root the Note 8 drove me nuts.

Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] samlazaz:
I have an unlocked note8 and bought the AT&T S20 plus.

For me, the answer is yes - it was worth it.

I debated a long time about the Ultra - I think both the plus and ultra models are wonderful.

"zoom" camera even on the regular S20 is objectively better than the Note8.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Bee101:
The Note20 will be better and faster than any S20 model.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] BlazeBot:
Upgraded from note 8 to S20

I myself upgraded from a Note 8 to an S20.

Mind you it is the S20 and not S20+ or ultra.

Both are exynos so my experience will be biased for exynos markets only.

1. Screen : Not much different in terms of screen quality but that refresh rate, IMO is the best thing for me as I can scroll endless pages of instagram and youtube and website scrolling is so amazing.

2. Camera : By far the biggest improvement from the Note 8 is the camera modules here.

I am not much into 8K gimmics but using the ultra wide, the Smooth 60 fps in both 4k and full hd are phenominal. Pictures come out very good.

3. Battery life : Using the 120hz leaves very little room for better battery life than the Note 8 but I am sure if in a pinch, dropping the screen refresh rate to 60 will easily give me a couple extra hours. So it will be good for those long road trips.

4. The best part , THE SMALL SIZE : Well, not really a small size at 6.2 inches. However, it is a huge difference between the huge note and this little handy yet powerful phone. The note 8 is roughly the size of s20+ and beleive me the note feels cluncky as hell now that I am used to the size of s20.

5. App opening speeds and basic day to day performance is far superior to that note.

Note: You may feel like the s20 heats up like crazy if used in continuation a lot or if some high end game is played for long, well I faced that problem a lot and I have already opened a thread in the discussion sections to talk with other owners about the problem. I found out that restoring from my note 8 using samsung switch was the biggest mistake I could do. I then cleaned the phone by doing a factory reset and set it up as a new device and I must say, I could not be any happier.

I would say go for the S20. You will not regret it.:fingers-crossed:

Thanks,

Kunal
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] Marius_Sheppard:
Hello there!

I have a Xiaomi Redmi 4x device and a few days ago the WiFi started to act up.

I decided to take a look at the logs and this is what I've found:

pastebin.com/w6VXqCWA

I use HAVOC OS 3.0 Android 10 (Q)

The device seems to work in very close proximity of the router but as soon as I move, the connection drops.

(I tried to re-flash the stock ROM and other ROMs, but the problem won't go away)

Thanks in advance, have a great day!
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] himu_joy:
My known someone gave me his 4x to troubleshoot same problem.

I also using same phone too.

At first I have exchanged all hardware between two devices to find its a hardware issue or not (noob)

After that I put back all module to respected phone.

I really don't know what happened... the wifi issues gone!! ?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] Marius_Sheppard:
Do you have any pictures, I wouldn't want to break my phone by messing up with the hardware when opening it up?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] metelhammer:
have you tried connecting to different wifi network?

while writing this comment latest havoc os build is 3.3 20200401, please try this build and see if you face this issue?

also see if other device connects to wifi correctly or not?

try turning off router for few seconds and start again and check if it works?
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] Marius_Sheppard:
Hello thank you for your tips but I have tried complete wifi reboot, changing of wifi channel, connecting to a different network (same issue), others devices work fine; I tried multiple ROMs including stock firmware.

I'm starting to think the hardware is failing. :eek::rolleyes:
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] metelhammer:
Oops! then it is a hardware issue.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] himu_joy:
Currently I dont have any picture captured that time. But if you need, I can reopen my handset to share picture with you. you can also google to find motherboard picture of 4x.
[Xiaomi Redmi 4X Questions & Answers] Marius_Sheppard:
I found a new perspective of the WiFi log but I don't quite make anything of it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] bebz:
any1 have a external link to this update???pls...
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] TI1002539352:
install a custom rom for my xiaomi redmi note 8 and when the installation is finished my device does not turn on (turn on and turn off) attached video.please if you can help me I would appreciate it.

PD: my pc doesn't even recognize it, ATTACHED 2 VIDEOS.

https://mega.nz/#!QtEH2A4L!UOzCSjwxSs22bjsLJE9ZsJRZzD0FcEaOCti9RUn8nLw
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] arshy:
What ROM are you flashing?

What device are you using? Ginkgo or Willow?

Can you access recovery or fastboot mode?
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] TI1002539352:
1) pixel experience

2) willow

3) I can't get into fastboot mode it turns off instantly.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] SubwayChamp:
- Try to enter to recovery.

- Try to enter to fastboot BUT with device connected to PC.

- if none works be sure that you are proceeding with device totally/really off; for this connect to your PC then press the 3 buttons for aprox. 5 seconds and when you see that your device is shutting down press vol. down + pwr to enter to fastboot.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] TI1002539352:
I'll try