yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincebox:
I have read the article on A/B system update on this forum too. Good information for anyone interested to know how A/B system update works.

I like to know whether any of the custom roms provided in this forum uses A/B system update feature. If custom roms doesn't use them, then is there a way to safely clear the system image partition without bricking the device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
If flashed Custom ROM is based on A/B-system-partition layout, and you didn't erase the existing /system partition before flashing as it's recommended to do, then I guess it should be safe to erase the leftover default inititial /system partition.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincebox:
Yes, there's a "System" and "System Image" partition . When flashing custom roms, we would usually wipe System, Dalvik, Data & Cache partitions before installing. It seems like System Image partition has no use, and I'm wondering if it can be removed. I'm not sure about mounted as emmc instead of ext4.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidriven:
That is not correct. When you flash a ROM, all you are really doing is installing a new system.img over the old one, this means that the system.img is not untouched as you seem to think, it is actually overwritten with the new system.img from the custom ROM. The only way you can flash a ROM without "touching" the system.img is if you have a device with A/B partitions that has your current system installed in A partition and you flash the new ROM to B partition, or vice versa. On a non-A/B device, the existing system.img will absolutely always be overwritten with the new system.img from the custom ROM.

---------- Post added at 10:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:23 AM ----------

The core of your OS is the system.img. if you obtain a copy of your device's firmware and extract it down to its separate .img files, you will see the system.img, that .img is what gets flashed to the system partition.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidriven:
This explains the purpose of /system and /system_image. It is part of what makes TWRP and Orangefox work. I would not suggest removing it, if that is your intention.

https://android.stackexchange.com/q...ystem-should-i-back-up-system-image-or-system
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincebox:
Thanks for reply. I'll leave system image partition alone then.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] LastQuestion:
Hi,

I have a G950F with Bootloader version at 5. I'm wondering if I should fully update to the latest security update/ROM prior to doing TWRP and Magisk, or if I should keep my phone at BL5.

I'm wondering if the latest updated ROM/Bootloader might prevent loading TWRP or Magisk.

Anyone know?
[Touch CDMA General] Peaches:
I regularly check my plan options waiting and hoping for the day that the XV6900 is included on the lower priced unlimited smartphone plan. On a whim I decided to call Verizon yesterday and asked to have my unlimited data ($44.95/mo) plan changed to the unlimited smartphone plan ($29.99/mo) - even though I had called several times before and made the same request. I explained that my company did not have Exchange mail, and I would like to save a little money. The rep was very friendly, took a few minutes to find the plan. Lo and behold! I now have unlimited data for the lower price.

:)
[Touch CDMA General] willmatic08:
i've been on that plan 4 couple of months now and it's a good thing u know,u end up saving bout 180.00 a year
[Touch CDMA General] TheChampJT:
What's the difference between the two plans?
[Touch CDMA General] Peaches:
The smartphone plan does not allow Exchange mail and it's cheaper.
[Touch CDMA General] ron-tx:
How awesome that I found this thread! I just called and changed to the smartphone plan...saves $15 a month! I am kinda disgusted that Verizon doesn't tell you this upfront.

Oh well. Thank for the info!
[Touch CDMA General] 1loudsvt:
just switched yesterday thanks :-)
[Touch CDMA General] Peaches:
They not only don't tell you - they don't have it listed as an available feature. The only way to get it is to call and ask for it specifically.

Spread the word!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
My friend has a fire tv 2 box sloane.

we've tried everything to update including contacting Amazon support for remote assistance and factory resetting multiple times.

We can't use YouTube TV without updating.

I'm good with Android and kkow how to use adb.

Can I force flash the stock firmware to update past 5.2.6.0? If so how?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bertonumber1:
I had a box the other week that was on 5.2.7.3 so the issue isn't if it only updates to your current version.

There may be a corrupted ota update apk in your build, have you made sure that ota updates are enabled in >settings>my firetv and tried the adb commands to make sure they are actually enabled?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
I haven't run adb commands on it yet nor any fire device only android phones. I don't physically get the box in my possesion again until this weekend.

That's why I'm asking though...

Can I simply flash firmware in the stock recovery? Like via USB?

Whats the gist of recovering this aftv besides factory reset in settings?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bertonumber1:
Sorry to hear the factory reset process didn't work for you, I suspect there may be a problem with the update protocol (either system or the ota apk). Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong?

Please Note :This method requires a Linux installation either on a pc or live USB.

To flash firmware to your device you will have to unlock it first as per OP unlock instructions.

Here:

https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/unbrick-fire-tv-stick-2-anti-rollback-t3986303

This will unlock your box bootloader and install TWRP.

After TWRP is installed you can then choose what ever firmware(s) pre rooted you want for the box.

The general unlocking process is quite simple. If your friend is game for it being opened, shorted and unlocked that is.

You will first have to get acquainted with adb and boot your pc from a Linux installation or Linux distro Live USB to complete the amonet script process.

(This is the amazing program that flashes the TWRP custom recovery to your device)

All of this may sound quite daunting and bewildering but this box is easy to unlock.

It is totally upto you but this is the only way I can see for you to gain control over your friends box and upgrade the firmware.

The guys here will be there should you need help at anytime.

Regards

R.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
Bummer, so the new methods referenced here in below link dont work then ?

AFTVnews is saying that i can root with new method?

Is this fake news? lol

https://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-2-box-running-latest-software-version-has-been-rooted/

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[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
No, it works up to 5.2.6.9 ;)
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
I dont understand. Are you saying method WILL WORK for 5.2.6.0 or WILL NOT WORK for 5.2.6.0?

I am very familiar with Ubuntu Linux and adb..
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bertonumber1:
As stated by [MENTION=5213625]Sus_i[/MENTION] the diplomatic mediatek exploit will only work upto version 5.2.6.9. Any higher version of fireos then you will have to use the hardware root, twrp method from the thread I posted above.

Good you are familiar with Ubuntu/Linux as the commands for the script will be run through terminal with the downloadable amonet script in the thread.

After you've installed/updated adb+fastboot py serial through command line of your Linux install. You're ready to open up your device, and refer to the dat0 located in the photo of OP
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
Thank you. I get a little confused on version numbers with this thing. Does fire tv sw/fw go up like normal fw? Like does it go 5.2.6.0 then 5.2.6.1 and so on?

I have:

5.2.6.0 so this one can be done with software method?

5.2.7.4 this one has to be done by shorting internal stuff+linux right?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bertonumber1:
Yes I had to edit the post there as i got confused myself, I had wrote 5.2.7.0 lol.

So just to clarify 5.2.6.9 and under you can use mediatek software root.

5.2.7.0 and over requires the hardware short method.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Lets say, it 'should' work :good:

I don't know if someone tested it on your OS version, because it's much older than the exploit itself.

The most current OS version back then was 5.2.6.8, the mtk root method came up and everybody was happy, finally a new root method for the second gen box ;)

Big A patched it with 5.2.7.0.

Needless to say that most people tested it on 5.2.6.8 and .9.

It may be that the exploit isn't adapted to your OS version, but who knows.

Let us know what happens.

Good luck
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
Perfect thank you for the clarification.

One last question?

I messed up, I factory reset ftv 2 box using my tvs remote and now cannot set it up because my ftv remote is broken/or this particular ftv2 box doesn't pair with Amazon remotes.

Is it possible to somehow setup fire tv (from setup screen after factory reset) without a fire tv remote?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Ok, I see. You could try it this way:

-remove the batteries, then press 30 seconds the home button.

-Put new fresh batterys back in.

-Try to pair the remote again, but keep pressing the home button for at least 30 seconds.Do that again and again...

Could be that it takes some time (and attempts), until the remote connects.

If it won't work and you don't know someone with a remote near to you, take a look for a guide with a usb keyboard or so at www.aftvnews.com or xda forums search.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
THANKS!

NOW I NEED URGENT HELP

Rooted ftv 2 with short method now stuck at twrp.

Can i simply now install prerooted rom from within TWRP via rom on SD card?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dovedescent7:
edit

so I rooted aftv 2 box with shorting method then got into twrp. Then flashed prerooted fire tv image but when I rebooted it gets stuck on amazon fire tv splash screen and won't move.

I tried clearing cache 1x in TWRP afterwards, then reboot but still hangs at Amazon boot.

What am I missing?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sus_i:
Have you flashed this way, first the 5.2.6.7_v2 and then a later 5.2.7.x one? It's mentioned in the prerooted thread.

Wipe cache and dalvik before you reboot.

If it won't boot, you probably need to wipe data and internalsd too. Best is to use the 'format' data tab in TWRPs wipe section.

After that, the box should boot, but you need to log on at the setup, pair the remote and so on...
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hannover2k:
I just did this on a used device I purchased that came with 5.2.6.7 and it worked perfectly. Follow the instructions and you'll have no issues and none of that jumper stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] chuby007:
Yesterday during my sleep time in sleep mode my watch used 75% of the battery today in 3hours I'm down 25% any ideas ?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] chuby007:
I checked my watch 51% of the battery on the music app.. I don't have music on my watch.... anyone can help me explain that ?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] ssgunner20:
Glad I came to this site. Havent downloaded this update and hesitating to do so.

My app says its R820XXU1CTI4 so I have icon on my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] chuby007:
I found the problem it was reporting 50+ % of music app usage it seems that when I'm watching twitch it thinks it's music so it send the pasuse continue play to the phone, I disabled music control from the phone to the watch and voila , however music control uses too much battery
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] Fixx63:
Where did you find the disable music control setting?
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] hydroxide:
I would like to know how to disable the music control as well, as I have the exact problem. Listened to podcasts overnight and saw a %50 batter usage from the music app despite having never opened it.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] chuby007:
go to the music app, to the right it has a phone icon, press it, it will change to a watch icon, it will disable the controls... and basically the same happend to me I slept with music, and woke up to 25% of battery this fixed it
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] Fixx63:
This works one time, hitting pause and play again resets it on my device.

Manually having to turn off music control every time you hit play is not ideal for my use. Apparently another Samsung watch had the same problem a year or two ago and was only resolved with an update.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] Fixx63:
Update, this setting did not initially stick reversing itself. It now appears to be sticking and working as intended.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] hydroxide:
How did you get it to stick ? Mine keeps automatically switching back whenever I stop and start a new track.
[Samsung Galaxy Watch] Fixx63:
I just played with it and now it's not working again. I'm not able to figure out a sequence to get it to stick.
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] pedro1025:
Hello, I would like to change the Rom to my device and I found this one, so I was investigating if it is a good ROM, but I do not understand how to do it, I would like your advice and help, if someone else has already done it I ask you to comment on your experience and can help me do it. thanks

the rom is in pixel experience / sony xz premium g8141
[Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers] xueyaotianxia:
I have G8142. Installed the official PE rom, camera is garbage. Now I use the rcmiku's unofficial version with stock Somy cam, works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] bedwere:
Hi,

I installed TWRP on my SM-T515 and was going to install LineageOS, but I got stuck in a boot loop. I can return to TWRP, go to download mode, but system does not boot. When I bought the unit it automatically upgraded to Android 10. So I thought I would use Odin to reinstall an Android 10 Stock ROM. Unfortunately, odin3 gives me an error. Couldn't be because the unit expects the same exact ROM as it had before? I can only tell that I bought my unit from eGlobal Central, it arrived from Hong Kong, and everything is written in Chinese. I tried with the Taiwanese ROM, but I had no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] RedNas74:
You can try to use the patched Odin to flash the stock from. It may be able to bypass the error. Get it here: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] bedwere:
It worked, thanks! I used 3.14.1._3B_Patched and the BRI (Taiwan) ROM.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] @Spyboy:
Hello, guys!

I created Magisk Module which allows you to get dual punch hole in miui.

I tried this in miui global stable 12.0.1

(Magisk required), you can install it easily. Everything works fine. After installing.

I'm Junior Member and I can't upload file in this post or provide a link, so you can download the file in the answers section. Thanks to the kind person who responded and shared my file! Enjoy and have a good day!

DOWNLOAD

Thanks to [MENTION=10042795]Jim8425[/MENTION] for the original mod here
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] @Spyboy:
DOWNLOAD
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mithesh24:
Thank you:svetius:
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] nyk978:
like you write for miui 12 global (indian) right?

meaning that you running on miui12 indian and with magisk installed on your device, how does you do, i mean please guideme to root access in indian miui 12

and i am very thankful for you if you also guide me a way of flashing twrp (particular file of twrp)

thanks sir for this module I'll definitely try if I will success to root miui 12 global (indian)
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] souravipc53:
Works wonder with miui eu rom.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] njaya95:
I've been waiting for this ? thank you very much.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Martensite:
Working on miui eu 12.0.5.0 and 20.9.17 confirmed
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jim8425:
well this app looks exactly the same i modified but good work making it magisk module.:good:
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] yirmex:
Confirmed working on EU 12.0.5. Thanks!
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] strongst:
Thread open again

strongst

Forum Moderator
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Arijit karmakar:
Is it working in landscape mode and dark mode?
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] @Spyboy:
Yes it works everywhere
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Karamellum:
Can I move the battery indicator between cameras?
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
working perfectly.. thanks a lot..

ROM - EU Stable 12.0.5
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] lucastmendoncaf:
i was using with the redmi k30 5g and xiaomi.eu rom, working fine, but i updated to 20.12.2 and the first number of the clock don't show due to the screen cutout.

someone know how to fix?
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Riaz_Uddin:
Same here, I am using Poco X2 (MiuiMix rom). As I updated to 20.12.2 I am facing same issue. Maybe Xiaomi might changed something on notification area.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jim8425:
can u upload a pic of issue? it will help to make new mod.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jim8425:
I tried but first network bar is going under punch hole. If more people ask for it I will try making module with that feature
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] lucastmendoncaf:
i can't, lucky patcher f up my rom so i had to wipe and i installed a previous version, i will try to demonstrate.

View attachment 5149519

not so great but in normal proportions it will be the same
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jim8425:
here you go-

go to last post

https://xdaforums.com/t/dual-punch-hole-magisk-module-for-poco-x2-redmi-k30.4181323/

give it a try.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] kpm197:
hi, when i make a call and end it, the call history pops up. is there a way to disable this? i tried searching but only got the opposite- how to add a call history tab in TF3D!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] KukurikU:
yes you can. learn yr settings!

settings/phone/advanced/"add new phone number to contacts at end of call"

have you seen htc's manual?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] kpm197:
hi, thanks for responding but youve misundertood. after each call the number pad comes up with the my last dialled calls. but ive just discovered the screen im referring to disappears by itself after 3-4 seconds.

ps. of course i havent read the manual, im a bloke :cool:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] johrek:
I´m also find that thing a litte bit anoying. So I would be great if there was a way to get rid of it. :D

Waiting is boooring :P
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] schmeichler:
Would be nice indeed - especially as I almost always try to press 'Home' and the phone calls no1 in the list :/

I have noticed it to turn off by itself - still think its pretty useless...

The 'store unknown no. after call' on the other hand I really like ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] poedgirl:
This has been a feature of Windows Mobile for years. I've developed a habbit of pressing the hangup button twice when I end a call, this makes the phone screen disappear.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] kodimagnyl:
Sorry for the bump, but I to find this "feature" very annoying - quite often i call someone from list call history list by accident after finishing a call

Anyone ??

Cheers, Jesper
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pegaz:
i was writing about that here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=459066 very annoying - still no solution for that ...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Devilix:
As the title says, i cant flash the twrp on this device with android Q.

I have G965FXXU9ETF5 stock rom. After odin fail, on the phone display i see this error message:

Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(recovery)

The "OEM unlock" is already disabled!

Around the web i haven't found nothing like my case.

What can i do now???

Im desperade, please, i need your help, its important!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] andromuks:
Chill down bro. If your phone is ON, then keep it ON for 7 days. Your KG status has gone to 'prenormal' state. If you are lucky, it will go back to normal after 7 days. And then try to flash twrp. But remember, it might go back to 'prenormal' state after flashing twrp. It's the Samsung protection started since Android 10 I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Devilix:
Look, this is the error:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] andromuks:
Correct. That's what I'm talking about. You have this error because if you see, your KG state is 'prenormal'. Once that prenormal state goes out, you will be able to flash TWRP. That prenormal state ( I have tested it on Android Pie ) goes away when you keep your phone awake for 7 days ( it should not even shut down once).
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Devilix:
KG state is Checking!

is RMM state that is Prenormal, look well.

But, its the same?

After 168 hours i can boot in download mode to check RMM State that "should" become Normal?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] andromuks:
Yes. It does go to normal. I have had this once. But then I was on Android pie. I'm not sure of its behavior in Android 10. and yes, I apologize, I meant the RMM state and not the KG State.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PamelaGirl:
Thanks for the tech tip andromuks,

I am having the same concern and was wondering what was going on as every newer version of Odin has failed to install TWRP.

I thought I was in the clear when I was finally able to turn on the OEM unlock in the Developers section. Now I see I must still wait a week?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PamelaGirl:
Curious is there a way or an app that can detect the countdown?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] spawnlives:
Check in

Setting - about phone - status - look for up time
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PamelaGirl:
Thanks for the response. I did see that uptime timer. I restarted my device a yesterday and now my uptime is less than 24hr. Ol rats! Does that mean I have to go till 168hrs without a restart to get the RMM State to appear from prenormal to checking?

If there is a RMM patch surely you could tell little of me. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PamelaGirl:
I was 223hrs without booting my device. I than put the phone into Download mode to flash TWRP, but failed.

RMM is still at Prenormal.

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thank you :)