yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] NightFox029:
Non gapps version?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
Its non gapps.

No NFC support for now.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] B A T M A N:
Bugs:

- Hidden and protected apps option doesn't work.

- Adding things on power menu doesn't work.

- Changing to personalized theme (custom self made) under styles and wallpaper section led to crashing the app everytime when trying to open it (clearing the app itself and trebuchet didn't work)
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] sferalotus:
Cannot set APN manually. It will not store it after we click save
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] mrigendra pratap:
Bro, change the gapp package u using, try with flame full. It's working flawless for me.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Fucgly:
What about Battery and general UI performance? Any major bug?

I wanna try 11
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Nomore251:
Perfect!

But note everyone that: For Android 11, I must flash both rom and NikGapp at the same time then contacts sync work .

at the first time, I flashed Rom -> boot in -> restart and flash gapp -> contacts sync do not work
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] VocalAll0y:
So I have a question if I flash the non Gapp version of project sakura then flash gapps, when an update comes out do I have to reflash gapps again?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
Thank you for this ROM!

1. Fingerprint sensor working - check

2. NFC working - check

3. SafetyNet passing - check

4. Android 11 - check

5. LineageOS based - check

6. Open source - check

7. Maintained - check

8. Without embedded GoogleApps, allowing me to install the bare minimum - check
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
There is just one bug, which is actually present in a lot of custom ROMs. After a reboot, if I don't use the touchscreen immediately, it disables itself completely until another reboot. The phone literally becomes unusable until a next reboot and then using the touchscreen for about 5 minutes. I'm talking about this bug: https://xdaforums.com/t/touchscreen-is-going-to-unresponsive-after-restarting-the-phone.4032113/

Attached a logcat in hope it somehow helps...
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
Google Pay with NFC - works

Android Auto - just hangs and doesn't work (doesn't connect to the car head unit). That's kinda important for me, that's a shame...
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
I managed to pull the logcat of what is happening when connecting to Android Auto (attaching)

It seems to crash on UID: 10317 does not have permission com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_VENDOR_EXTENSION

where UID is being Google App, and the stacktrace is in the depths of GMS. I wonder if the permissions are somewhat incomplete?... I wonder which ones though.

I might be mistaken by the cause though

EDIT: it seems to be a bug of Gapps, not of the ROM.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
I'm still unsure it is not ROM related. It seems like noone else is having similar troubles... Every version of NikGapps I tried have this hang during second (the next after the initial setup) headunit connection. The first works fine though, only the second and subsequent one make the whole phone freeze and then a soft reboot after a while.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
Waking up the screen in sleep mode with gestures does not work Touch screen gestures
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kapoyav:
Thank you for wonderfull ROM. I have one small question. is it real turn on swype input method on builtin AOSP keyboard? cant found it in settings

sry my bad language :-)
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Radik36:
Mod edit - translated by https://www.deepl.com/translator and quotation repaired to show it in English:

Pixel reloader software will be more stable, there is nfc. Some apps sometimes stop working on sakura, only rebooting helps.

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ПО Pixel reloader будет стабильнее, есть nfc. Некоторые приложения иногда перестают работать на sakura, помогает только перезагрузка.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] MEYS0N:
Mod edit - translated by https://www.deepl.com/translator:

Good afternoon, I would like different ringtones for (for) SIM1 and SIM2.

*******************************

Добрый день, хотелось бы разные мелодии (ringtones) для (for) SIM1 и SIM2.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Oswald Boelcke:
Spoiler content hidden.

Spoiler content hidden.

@Radik36 @MEYS0N Please use the English language!

XDA Forum Rules (excerpt):
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Bhavesh135:
Can you please send link for Gapp micro? I installed os but Gapps were not there and i tried searching gapps but i could not find proper one so ultimately i have to try different os. I really likes this os.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] osmosi:
Working great
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] chenjohnliu:
Do you mean OpenGapps Micro? There is no opengapps official build for android 11 now. I think the alternative is flamegapps (full version) or nikgapps (stock version).
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
Magisk does not grant root rights to ES File Explorer File Manager. Please correct this error.

In other words, it is impossible to get root access.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] osmosi:
I am facing UI lag when using picture in picture
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
Sakura-5. R

Firmware excellent, thanks to the developer !
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] MEYS0N:
SUPER ROM
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
The developer doesn't want to respond.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] srepole:
@Bhavesh135​

OpenGApps - Browse /arm64/test at SourceForge.net

OpenGApps daily releases

sourceforge.net
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] PatrykM13:
After encyption system is unstable
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] MEYS0N:
Звук затих...

Звук стал тише...
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] MEYS0N:
The sound faded... от 12.04.21
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] somaanggoro:
So i should use the 087 firmware right? and which version of TWRP i can use?
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
I was away from XDA for sometime, So couldn't update the thread but here is the recent update of Project Sakura.

====== 10/May/2021 Update ======

Detailed changelog in my blog post: https://projectsakura.xyz/posts/5.R-May-2021-update.html

Download link: https://projectsakura.xyz/download
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
You can have separate ringtones. So, you should update to the latest build.

I "DO NOT" recommend using ES file explorer simply because it had some major vulnerabilities and have been removed from Play store itself. So, wanted to grant root access to such an app is really a stupid step.

If not ES, then which file manager? I would recommend using CX file explorer ( free, ad free and very simple)

You can use any firmware above 063.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] checksamir:
@LordShenron

Thanks a lot for the smooth ROM. I'm using gaps version and it works flawlessly. IOU a beer... Cheers..
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
==== 24 May 2021 Project Sakura Update ====

- Unblocked OTA installations

- Switched to ElectroPerf as default kernel

- Heating and charging issues are solved

Download / Changelog -> https://projectsakura.xyz/download.html
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
LordShenron . Do you test what you post yourself ?

Je pense que non, vous ne testez pas.

Avec le noyau ElectroPerf, les gestes de l'écran tactile ont cessé de fonctionner, déverrouillant l'écran du mode veille avec un geste.

Maintenant, l'appareil n'est pas certifié et c'est mauvais.

Et enfin, pourquoi avez-vous inséré ce bouton de nettoyage de notification pas pratique ?

Ne Gâchez pas la Note du firmware ,retournez tout comme il était de corriger les erreurs.

Désolé pour le mauvais Anglais.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
Lemme answer point by point.

1. I test and use it myself for weeks before releasing.

2. Touchscreen gestures are broken and It is known to me and the developer for electroperf is working on it.

3. The device is perfectly certified. Use magisk v23 if you are checking safetynet status from magisk manager and do enable magisk hide.

4. How is the clear all button inconvenient? It maybe inconvenient for you but it is pretty useful and nice for me and It is going to stay this way.

5. I am not messing anything and this rom is what i work really hard for.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Jaroslav.100:
Thank you for your answer and good luck with your work !
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] cbendot:
simple rom with minimal customized, and I like electroperf kernel without 300mhz frequency. .best combo
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
Project Sakura 29th May 2021 update. I pushed it to fix some important things, here goes the changelog:

- Fixed Touchscreen gestures

- Fixed performance slider in Battery settings

- Blur is more smoother

Download: https://projectsakura.xyz/download
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] AVinaSh_S:
Great rom .. Thank you for your work.

Two minor issues if you could give a look.

Native root checker shows error for dev and non release keys.

Battery light is not red during charging it is mostly yellow.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] cbendot:
flash magisk, edit your build.prop change dev-key to release-key, uninstall magisk check your native root checker. .
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
Dev and non release key issue is because I am not yet signing the zips. But they won't cause any major issues as all your apps will keep working just fine. I will start signing zips by default soon.

Battery light remains red until the charge remains under 15% after that it will turn green. You cannot change the colors.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] AVinaSh_S:
Thanks for clarifications. (y)

@cbendot thank you for the work around.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] AVinaSh_S:
ROM is smooth and stable as a daily driver. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Extremly minor issues.

Sakura Config - Lock Screen - Blur slider has no effect

Privacy - Trust - Alerts option cannot be enabled.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
- For Lockscreen blur you need to enable system wide blur from Display Settings first. If already enabled then if you have same wallpaper on your Home screen and Lockscreen then it will blur it.

- I acknowledge the trust toggles, will check them.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] rielgrunge:
I tried with the geekbench 5 application ,,, after the last update it dropped dramatically
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
Benchmarks DO NOT matter to me and if your daily tasks are getting done without pain then you should not care about em too.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] rielgrunge:
ok thanks bro,,,,
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Cpt.Cross:
Hey bro, first off, thanks for your work on this ROM, I've been daily driving it for quite a while now.

Though I recently (dirty) flashed the new update and it has been quite a bit laggy for me since. Even daily tasks and switching from app to app has major lag to it (not games, social media and even Gmail)

Anything you may suggest?

Device: Max pro M1 6gb (Indian Variant)
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] cbendot:
try clean flash lite.

1. wipe cache dalvik

2. wipe system

3. wipe vendor

4. flash rom + magisk done.

if you find issue, full clean flash
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Cpt.Cross:
Clean Flash Lite worked fine for me, ROM is back to as intended.

Thanks you so much 💜
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
Couldn't boot into latest version (20210714), just stuck on boot animation forever. Logcat shows Audioservice crashing.

Can't test with full reset, too much configured. Reflashed the previous (20210623), working as expected.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
A clean flash will do the trick.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
That's the problem, there's way too much to reconfigure after a clean flash, can't do it rn. Previous updates worked OK though, so a bit weird that this one failed.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
After a full wipe, I now have troubles connecting to wifi with the latest Sakura build - failing at "Authentication" while the Wifi password is 100% correct.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
...Apparently it is related to the SkyWalker kernel... I'll just try to downgrade Sakura for now.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
Well indeed after reverting to the 20210808 version WiFi works fine.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
You can just switch to some other kernel too.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] LordShenron:
ANNOUNCEMENT: I HAVE SWITCHED DEVICES NOW. MY PRIMARY PHONE IS THE POCO X3 PRO NOW AND SECONDARY IS THE XIAOMI REDMI 5A. SO, THE SUPPORT FOR X00T IS NOW OVER. I HAVE PUSHED THE FINAL UPDATE TODAY.

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED MY WORK. GOODBYE AND TAKECARE X00T.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Evengard:
That's really sad =( Would be cool if someone took over, but the chances seems to be slim...
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] srslye:
Unfortunate, but thank you so much for your excellent work, I appreciate you.

Anyone know of a ROM with native individual app volume control?

I need it for practising music while listening to tracks and metronome at the same time.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] jeanova:
so sad...best ROM ever, but in latest build i cant connect to my wifi router, whats wrong.?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
I've got firestick 2.gen and it's not working.

I've plugged it to working HDMI port in my TV and apply power to micro usb port, but there's no signal on tv. Tried on other TV but it's the same. Stick is hot after couple of minutes.

Is it hardware failure?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skel40:
Have you tried unlocking it before this occurred? Mine did the exact same thing that I literally had to buy one. It appears there's a hardware revision with the tank that clearly prevents people from unlocking and maybe the clk component Amazon revised makes it hard brick? For some reason while unlocking it, it wouldn't get passed the "waiting for bootrom" after I tried countless number of times unlocking it with foil, some jump wire, and a wrapper. I would recommend just buying the 4k mantis instead the tank. That's what I did and its much faster.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
I didn't try anything, it came to me like this so I don't know what happened.

Is there anything I can try to unbick it?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Idk if it helps for hdmi problems, but the unbrick thread is here:

https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/unlock-fire-tv-stick-2nd-gen-tank-t3907002
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
I tried that, with live Debian, but PC won't recognise the stick at all when I plug it with USB cable and shorting CLK and GROUND.

Is that means it's a hardware failure?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
In lsusb you should get the mediatek phone message, in case you short correct and steady.

Besides that, if its a new stick, lets say up to a half year old, it could be one of the bootrom patched sticks.

What messages in lsusb showed up without a short?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
There is no message at all, like I did not connect anything.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
There isn't a message at all, even if you don't short the stick? The CLK resistor is fine?

You said it gets hot after a few minutes, so it should say something I guess.

Maybe check for cold joints at the usb port and measure the power level somewhere near the emmc (1,8v).

If you have an USB to TTL Serial adapter, you can take an UART serial console log. The UART pads are mentioned in the unbrick thread, see the picture.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
Short or no short, no message at all, CLK is fine.

It gets very hot after few minutes.

I have USB to TTL serial adapter, have seen the pads and will try to connect that way and see what will happen.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Ok. As you know, connect RX->TX and TX->RX.

A power connection isn't needed, GND is enough.

Baudrate bootrom is 115200.

After bootrom the boot process switches to a higher rate, I would try 921600.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
I just connected the stick to TTL adapter, but there is no log at all. Double check connections but no log, done this before so I know how to do it.

I think this means it's dead beyond repair.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
I think the same way...

If you like, you can use the stick for read/write tests with your e-MMC adapter... ;)
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
Haha, you're right, will try that, thanks ?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Take a look here , in order to find DAT0 and CMD on the board.

You can desolder the whole e-MMC chip with hotair from the board too.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snebojsa:
Ok, thanks.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dictorclef:
I wonder if you could do that and solder in a new e-MMC chip with more storage? Is there anything hardcoded about the 8gb internal storage limit, or the type of chip that can be used? Though I lack the tools needed to accomplish such a job
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Maybe some things gets checked at boot, like the Disk identifier (GUID), idk. Technically it should work. May be a bit undue for such a cheap device^^
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dictorclef:
Ik, Gotta spend more money to avoid spending less money on a better device XD
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] @soka:
Something I just want to clarify, I own a GM1910, China version. So in order for MSM to work so I need to use only the GM1910 China version of MSM? Or will any MSM version work

Apologies I have searched. New to Device
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Didit_Anshari:
You only have to worry about what oxygen version does msmtool flash to your device. Just choose here https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/op7pro-collection-unbrick-tools-t3956595
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] @soka:
Thank you very much,
[Realme X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Repsol123:
Hello..

Root with Magisk v20.3

on the rom.

? PixelExperience Plus Edition for RMX1901.

? Evolution X 4.3 for the Realme X[RMX1901]

And on the Rom haven't tried yet, you guys will try.

Link ?

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=10iVmejARqDED4kkVbu80CRNPqxWKYvPA

Wish you happy listening music ?
[Realme X Themes, Apps, and Mods] Repsol123:
I have tested every rom ok thing ?
[Realme X Themes, Apps, and Mods] mandar91:
Download Link is dead please update it
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] imjeetmishra:
Hello, I have updated my max pro m2 to latest version provided by asus. However, i have came across various telegram groups claiming that the latest update is creating problems and device is getting stuck into bootloop. Some are stating it as a buggy update and some are saying it is caused by problem in motherboard. Can i get some insight in this matter. If this is caused by the software then what should I do now as i have already updated. Should i switch to any custom rom?

*

Software Version WW-16.2017.2002.073
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] Anubhav_singh:
Yess, we have seen around 20+ cases in which devices were bricked, the device stuck at splash logo, and flashing through fastboot mode is also restricted.

I would recommend you to switch to custom roms, or use stock version 072 or previous ones.

Most of the user's had the same 073 stock rom who faced this.
[Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Questions & Answers] Shubham2898:
Mine one also got same problem this morning but it is able to go to recovery mode. so should i attempt factory reset from there first or directly go for flashing the rom into it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] stainlesspc:
Had to ditch the tilt as AT&T Coverage sucks where we moved to.

I have an

Black Aluminum Monaco casewith only minor wear. Rubbed off a bit og the black anodize on the hinge and normal scufs on the window but works great. New $40 Sale $15 plus shipping

Also A Seidio ruberized ultra slim case in nearly perfect condition.

New $40 Sale $15 plus shipping.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] stainlesspc:
Come on

doesnt someone want a deal ?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kareeem:
Doesn't look like a great deal to me :|.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ChumleyEX:
you mean this case?

http://newpdacases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=325
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] oo74:
sent you a Private message.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] 2007HHR:
$17.95 sounds good! :D
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] thangktv:
I had the same problem with you. You can try to flash Magisk 20.3 instead of 20.4, it will bring the Magisk hide function back. After that, you would update Magisk if u want
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] selvalive21:
Noo it is the magisk module not updated to android 10 ... Redmi note 5 pro...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MCarbo:
I purchased a new Fire HD 10, 9th edition, with 32GB of internal storage. I wanted to expand that so I purchased and added a new SanDisk 16GB card. All went according to plan and data and apps moved to the card. But after seeing it quickly filling up I purchased a new 32GB card. I turned off the Fire and removed the 16GB, then popped in the 32GB card. The Fire formatted the new card. It should be an easy process, but for some reason I'm unable to move data and apps to a new micro card. The option to move apps to new card is now greyed out. Also, neither card is now recognizable in any other device. What did I do wrong and how do I correct this? Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeldf:
Did you take the card out while the apps you moved to it where still there? Or did you go through the procedure needed to move or delete the apps off before removing the card? There is a way in Settings.

You may have just screwed your tablet. The OS still thinks apps are on the SD card, but they aren't anymore.

You did the very thing most people use as a reason NOT to install apps on the SD card. It's too easy to just take out and mess up the system.

When apps are moved to the card, not everything goes there. Part of every app is still in system memory - it's the part that lets the OS know it's there. Then it looks to the SD to run it when you access it. Now, you've lost that connection as the OS still thinks those app are installed, but can't run anymore.

Wanting to move over apps to the SD card does have legitimate value, especially for devices with limited on-board memory, but one must know the risks, and how to handle it.