yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] lazostat:
I need some explanation to make things clear..

1) First and most important. If you want to make a clean install, what you have to wipe? Should you format data also, and why? Format data affects system? Can you format data and still boot into rom? When you format/wipe all, is there something left in the phone? If no, then why still i can see in mount settings, that the folders still have Mb/Gb inside them? What are they? I guess you can';t delete everything from the phone? For example now i am stuck on custom animation bootloop. So there is still data left.

2) Format data make your encrypted or decrypted? Or just removes all encryption and if a) you install a rom you go automatically encrypted, b) you install a rom and flash no_verity you go decrypted?

3) If i go decrypted, the only way to go encypted is to install stock OS and why?

4) When is necessary to have the stock rom flashed in order to flash custom rom afterwards? If you want to install a different android version from the one that you have? Any other reason? Is it necessary to install the whole stock image, or just enough to install firmware + radio?

5) If you wipe/format all, the phone has some firmware,radio,vendor etc stored inside or it's empty 100%?

6) Is it 100% safe to install a TWRP through TWRP?

And now let's say the problem i had. But i think i know where was the problem.. I had installed android pie + xXx no_limits on my oneplus5 and i was decrypted. Some months later i decided to try something else, so i installed an AOSP android 10 version. I just wipe/format system,data,dalvik,cache then flashed rom, gapps, magisk. But i had some bugs on this version, lags and huge battery drain. Also whenever i was booting into TWRP it moved me on Mount --> Decrypt screen.. And i don't know why?

Now that i try to figure i know that the problem was i install a custom android 10 rom, without first installing the android 10 stock rom? In order to get the proper firmware etc? Or what? The instructions for installing the rom are the following, which i followed them 100% :

The only system app i restored was the Vanced youtube, but i don't this is the source of my problems.

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] lazostat:
Guys i think i cleared some things on my mind..

When you install a rom you go encrypted. So you have to FORMAT data RIGHT AFTER installing the rom and then flashing no_verity? Am i right? When you format data do you lose Magisk also?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] MDA_Junkie:
Hi all,

is there already an original HTC WWE WM6.1 available for our Athena?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Tadeusz:
If you mean, a rom for AThena X7500/X7501 released by HTC, then no. You can only count on devs here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LondonVirus:
Hi all,

I am looking for a solution to achieve the following, I have a NAS which does not in itself support encryption, I would like to encrypt all the file on it with some sort of application, and then use an explorer app on each android & Windows based device, which will allow me to decrypt the file upon me opening them, what's the best solution, if I was to encrypt the files via Windows with a software of some sort, is there an app for android which, once the decryption key is entered, allows you to browse the files as normal, I currently use solid explorer as a file explorer on my android devices and for NAS access, your help will be much appreciated

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1890170:
Use 7zip what is available for both Android and Windows: It allows to encrypt and password-protect files & folders.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Gizmo123:
Can anyone confirm that the Pixel 4 has the option to share an existing WiFi connection through tethering? I am talking about this https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/11/03/pixel-3-3-xl-support-wi-fi-sharing-devices/
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] stevexyz0:
Yes it does. I have used it on mine and it works well.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Spookymyo:
I can confirm as well
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Gazza76:
My Moto G6 play failed to boot. Have now idea how to fix or if can be? It just happened while the phone was on sitting idle. Tried to connect to Software Upgrade Assistant but it didn't pick my phone up. Went through the menu and tried factory reset even and it still brought this error up.

Any thoughts? Error is summarized below

Thanks

failed to validate boot image

ERROR: failed to pass validation, backup to fast boot
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Gazza76:
Now got it connected up to Software Repair Assistant and it's been running for 15minutes stuck on below. Any ideas?

Start Up Failed:

Your device didn't start up successfully.

Use the Software Repair Assistant on computer to repair your device.

Connect your device to your computer to get the Software Repair Assistant

AP Factbook Flash Mode (Secure)

USB connected

cmd: getvar:product

cmd: getvar:secure

cmd: getvar:version-bootloader

cmd: getvar:cid

cmd: getvar:ro.build.fingerprint

cmd: getvar:ro.build.version.full

cmd: getvar:ro.build.version.full

cmd: getvar:serialno

cmd: getvar:imei

cmd: getvar:sku

cmd: getvar:ro.carrier
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Gazza76:
Tried to re-install the Software with the help of Smart Assistant Tool but it kept failing halfway through with no meaningful error message. Any thoughts? Is it now a brick?
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Paulista666:
Hey dude! It is a little old, but do you get a solution for your problem? I have the same issue, and now that I´m willing to lost everything on my phone it does not allow to do a factory reset. Damn phone...
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] Paulista666:
Gazza76, I don´t know exactly why, but I just charge my phone all the way, and try again expecting that was some battery protection. Maybe if the battery is below some threshold it stop the boot to avoid issues. But no, keeping having the same problem.

But, I pluged in the computer with LSMA installed and it let me reinstall all firmware. It recommends the right firmware, you download it through the app, and install it really fast in my opinion. Could be a solution for you if you are with the problem yet...
[Huawei Nova/Nova Plus Questions & Answers] Ahmedde99:
Hi

Just got Nova 7i out of the box and I'm aware of the Google Huawei issues.

Installed microG and vanced APKs (latest versions) but when I log in I get infinite "just a sec" screen right after I enter my Google details

Is it because of my device itself or it's a bug that can be fixed?

Thanks
[TouchPad General] pbirah:
Hi,

Having dug out a touchpad running CM9 android I think, on turning on I can't remember the passcode.

Is there anyway of resetting it ?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] toots9900:
i would like to change the startup pic on my htc diamond,managed on htc touch,don't know how to on the diamond
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] dude010:
Hey guys

Just saw that the first Miui 12 from xiaomi.eu for many devices is out. Quite exited and going to install it.

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-4-30-first-miui-12.55390/

Have fun! :o
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
I have the file and can upload it if anyone struggling to download it. It took me all day.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vieira19:
Do you have the file for the MI MIX 3? Can you please upload it?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] thefiqs:
Yeah I do. Sure, give the upload some time.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0Mw_cYBCiI2sU57l89enndWBCLEtAZo/view?usp=sharing
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Znuf:
Work pretty well for a first beta, i have some freeze and have to reboot once a day, but it's daily usable :)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] patp:
Dirty flash over 11?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Znuf:
Yep
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Znuf:
New version work like a charm ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nikola_zr:
Hi, is there some tutorial, or youtube video, or some guide, on how to instal Xeu on Mix 3? Would be much appreciated, cause i never tried doing something like this.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rockmadeofrock:
I'm sure there are videos out there but it's actually not relatively difficult:

Unlock bootloader (Google Xiaomi bootloader unlock, it's an official thing Xiaomi offers) [THIS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR PHONE]

Install TWRP custom recovery (you can find guides on this forum)

Boot to TWRP

Go to Wipe > Factory Reset & Format Data (if coming from a non-Xiaomi.eu ROM)

Copy Xiaomi.eu ROM (from https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/20-5-14.55760/) for the Mix 3 to internal storage

Go to Install > Flash ROM you just copied

(Not sure if this is necessary but I did it to be safe) Back > Wipe > Format data again

[Optional] Go Back > Reboot > Recovery to boot back into TWRP (you NEED to do this before attempting to flash Magisk, not entirely sure why but it will bootloop otherwise) > Install > Flash compatible Magisk .zip for root access

Reboot > System
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rockmadeofrock:
Just flashed Xiaomi.eu MIUI 12 beta 20.05.14 and it runs like a charm. They changed up the way permissions are granted so all my apps are prompting to reallow certain things but that's nbd. Also you can turn off the new iPhone-ripoff notification shade thank god
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nikola_zr:
Tnx for reply, I will apply for bootloader unlock, and check out this steps. Some follow up questions, i see you put the link to "weekly" rom, does than mean it will be updated every week, and is there some sort of "stable" version that gets update monthly or something like that, and also does Xeu get OTA updates, is that possible, or its always done with PC? tnx
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Asf Hayabusa:
Actually yes we have stable version. However since MIUI 12 isn't officially go global for Mix 3 (yet) then these versions are being made based on alpha/beta once let's say
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rockmadeofrock:
Yes it is a beta ROM that's updated weekly. There is a stable global version of MIUI 11 (Android 10), but a stable MIUI 12 hasn't been released for the Mix 3 yet. Should come eventually though. I update weekly through TWRP, it's not exactly as easy as an OTA update but it only takes a few minutes at most and you don't need a computer to update.

If you're going to go with the weekly beta, I suggest the 20.2.27 update (it's MIUI 11) because it felt the most stable. Didn't find any animation hitches or weird issues or anything. The latest MIUI 12 beta is good too but the animations are a little wonky at times.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] lentm:
On the latest changelog, it says the beta will end for Mi Mix 3 from September 5th. Does it mean EOL for Mi Mix 3 or only stable builds will be updated?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Guides, News, & Discussion] gruniu78:
in version 11 I had a problem with the sensor during a phone call. it turned off the screen but didn't turn it on.

in version 12 there is this problem too. Do you have that too?
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Aghora7:
[IMG="ION ROM"]https://img.xda-cdn.com/QxUyLaUkusDPoU5OLfVGE8ETdhk=/https%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2Fion-OS%2Fdocs%2Fmaster%2Fimg%2Fbanner.png[/IMG]​

ion

For

Realme X2

ABOUT:

Ion is an AOSP based ROM with Pixel feel and some useful customizations.

Focused on Stability along with features.

Based on Android-10

INSTALLATION:

You All Know Very Well

DON'T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED

Download LINK :- ION-OS

REPORTING BUGS!

As soon as the problem occurs, take a logcat!

for more READ THIS[/CENTER]

Known Issues :-

❉ Screen-off Charging Animation

❉ Screencast

❉ Some Manual Gestures

❉ FingerPrint Not working Properly

Don't report about known issues, It will be ignored

CREDITS:

AOSP

Dirty Unicorns

Havoc-OS

LineageOS

Pixel Experience

•Build author: Aghora7

•Source code: https://github.com/i-o-n

•ROM Developer: pranavkpr

*Kernel Source: https://github.com/dev-harsh1998/android_kernel_realme_sm6150

XDA:DevDB Information

ion-OS, ROM for the Realme X2

Contributors

pranavkpr

Source Code: https://github.com/i-o-n

ROM OS Version: Android 10

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 2.5.A

Stable Release Date: 2020-05-27

Credits :-

DevHarsh,Sukrut,THE_GUNN3R,Krzysztof Janeczek,Dhruv,Siddharth Bharadwaj,mauronofrio

Created 2020-05-02

Last Updated 2020-05-27
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Aghora7:
Reserved
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Munna434:
Omg
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Aghora7:
:):):):):):)
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Ely87:
can I install this rom on my Realme X2 1993EX with Realme UI 1.0? X2 European version
[Realme X2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Devel] Aghora7:
You need to unlock bootloader first and later you need to follow instructions as it stated. and be careful when doing that because realme UI to downgrading is a risky to single mistake can brick your device so be careful when doing it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Waseem6409:
Hi everyone i have a s7 edge as you know sprint version i do update it whenever it is available,I am right now living in PAKISTAN and using the sprint version everything works fine but it has few problems first of all the hotspot problem i cannot share with more than one person and even to share i have to use a quickshortcut app and second main frustrating problem is samsung dm service i have to force stop it every time when i restart my phone and i hate it and for this reason i avoid restarting it for weeks or a month,I want to ask if i can replace the ROM with the PAKISTAN version,is it safe and possible and if i cannot change ROM can i root it and as i told earlier it has the latest update from sprint,help me
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] orangecrush:
I had done tweak #1 which sped up TF3D. I do notice that when I'm on "home" and click the contact icon, there seems to be a huge lag before the "all people" icon comes up for instance.

I've tried to read all the posts about speeding up TF3D but they seem to make TF3D move faster in general, as a whole.

My TF3D moves quicker from icon to icon (ie. home->people->messages->mail, etc, etc)

The lag is the softkey button on each icon (ie. home has phone/programs... people has all people/menu...messages has all messages/menu)

Are there any other tweaks to speed up TF3D?

Thanks,

Mark
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] joemax:
Yeah noticed this too. Maybe lag is due to it effectively waiting for the animation top complete under the old performance ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pedmond:
About a second or less, when I click from Home on the People button and All Contacts becomes available...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Huey85:
the lag is most likely due to loading up the contact photos of ur favourite contacts. however, after flashing the lqtewt cooked roms based on 1.93.xxx.x there is no longer any lag.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Fetsman:
Hellp i am in Southern Africa i bought Lg g8 sprint bad esn can it be unlocked i want to usw the phone for mobile calling and mobile data not wifi can you help me guys
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Sekhno:
No, He never replies on such kind of things.

If someone knows, is there possible that one day our sprint locked G8 will unlock like G7 is unlockable via unlock service?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] antintin:
It can only be unlocked though Sprint and possibly some third party websites. Next time don't buy a bad esn phone
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
I have a bad esn G8 too. I use an electronic chip that goes under the SIM card to unlock my carrier. Phone calls work perfectly but data doesn't.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] antintin:
Yeah but that's not really unlocking esn and isn't the greatest solution
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
That's true, especially in my case for the no working data.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Fetsman:
Ca i DM u

Can i dm u sir i could use this phone for calls no problem
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
Alright
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Fetsman:
Where can i find the electronic sim sir?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
I got mine from a local dealer. But you can find it online on ebay or many other sites. Just google "unlock sim" for more info. Here's a picture to know what you're looking for:

[IMG="unlock sim"]https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61xCM3iVqrL._SL1500_.jpg[/IMG]
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] dvs_15:
Thank you for that hope. But could you help us a little more? I just found these adapters specifically for iphones. Would it really be these? Because I could not find any that were said compatible with android devices.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
It's true those sims were initially made to unlock iphones, but used to unlock many recent android phones now too. I guess you will have to contact the sellers before buying. I checked my chip but it has no brand name.

Good luck man.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] antintin:
You should look on eBay for an esn / imei unlock service for Sprint. If you want to search more specifically put in for lg too. As long as you're not blacklisted, those services are very cheap and good
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] dvs_15:
Thanks again. I asked several sellers on ebay if their Rsim served to unlock android devices as well, unfortunately none of them told me to be possible or did not have the knowledge. In fact I am in an unfavorable situation, because I live far away from the United States or Europe, I live in Brazil. The only way I have to get good technological products at the best prices that those practiced within my country is by import.

I bought in an auction of ebay an lg v40 with bad esn, hoping it was possible to use it normally in another country, but unfortunately it was not possible. Two years ago I imported an LG V20 blocked by US cellular, according to the announcement, which worked normally in Brazil, but the V40 did not.

I would like to ask a favor of you and anyone who reads and has a chance to make confirmation. If you could test any of these advertised rsim for iphones (Rsim 12,13,14 ou 15), while passing somewhere selling them, just to make sure any of these work also for bad esn or blocked android or just some specific models.

And one more question, do you remember if it was necessary to do some specific configuration or use some unlock code, just when you started using your rsim?

---------- Post added at 04:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 AM ----------

Thanks for your advice! I came to consider this option right when I received the device. From my research I saw that were not yet succeeding in the period 2018 until 2019, and some people saying that it was not possible to remove the locks on the latest Sprint devices, besides that my drive besides blocked has bad esn. But anyway, I appreciate your good intention.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
Update: I changed the e-sim today and data worked instantly. Turned out the one I've been using is used to unlock audio calls only. Now my G8 works perfectly.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] dvs_15:
Ok, thanks for this good news. But... my friend... I need the model name sim, and the place where you bought it. As I said earlier, I live outside the United States and therefore can't buy locally. So I need to know which specific model I can buy. I need the model to search and buy over the Internet, then send to my address in Brazil. It would be very useful if you could post a picture of the product packaging and another of the adapter itself.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] dvs_15:
Thank you very much again for your feedback. I understand you're being as helpful as possible. But as I said before, I live outside the United States and I usually get things online, by import, and so I would like to ask you a special favor, you could not buy this e-sim for me (the same as you bought recently) and send to the address of the order redirection company that I use, located in Orlando Florida? I could pay you for the e-sim and the cost of shipping + a bonus for your work and help, via Paypal, or even you could sell on ebay if you prefer. If you can help me again this way, you would be solving my problem and I would be very grateful.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
I don't know man if I can do that. You see I live in Yemen and with the current civil war going on there are no postal services available. Wish I could help though. Here's a picture ot the working e-sim.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] antintin:
I think I found it with reverse image search, thanks
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Fetsman:
Was your phone locked to a certain network mine was bought from ebay lg g8 sprint bad esn will this e sim help me
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
That's the same as mine. LG g8 sprint bad esn baught from ebay
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Fetsman:
Can you tell me what exactly you bought want put an order right now please quote it for me
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] fwz247:
Sorry can't help with that. Please read my earlier replays in this post.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Tech_Savvy:
would you share where you find it or what r sim to use?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Erickonce:
Hello I need a photo of the other side, looks like a heicard copy
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Erickonce:
Please attach photos of both sides,

a photo of the upper part where the ic appears to be able to identify it, the photo of the back part looks like a copy of the heicard.
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Kakanman:
anyone have tried the R-sim yet?
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] francescocy:
Made an account specifically to reply on this thread.

I came across a v50 with a Sprint lock, anything else on the device is "clean" (clean IMEI/no balance due to Sprint, called them to check), but Sprint will not unlock it because I have no access to the account it was originally activated with.

I decided to experiment with heicard/rsim/similar cards. I got a heicard and managed to get this screen to show up, sadly I physically damaged the chip and had to order another one, I'm now awaiting delivery.

The card is intended for iPhones only, but makes the hidden "sim tools" app appear on the v50 and no "unsupported SIM" showed up when I put in my SIM, so things look promising. Any idea on how to set this up?View attachment 5207257
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Kakanman:
I've also ordered few different cards, still waiting for them.

How the menu appeared, like a regularly installed app? And which heicard have You inserted, can You give the link?

I've ordered those ones View attachment 5207901 View attachment 5207899
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] francescocy:
Yup, mine is also an heicard, this is the link:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_9fVymS

The menu will show up as "SIM TOOLS", a hidden app that's already installed.

The heicard comes as a foldable circuit, half of it must be cut, so that only the side with the chip remains. That is the part that must be used, I'll take pictures when I receive the new chip.