yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Maxnet1:
Another opportunity for you would be replicant. It is based on LineageOS, but tries to run on free-software only and a mainlined kernel. They don't ship with any google apps and and offer Android 6 (currently upgrading to Android 9 for all of their devices.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
You will need modified TWRP to flash this and do not ask me why.

You need odin 3.07 as it is the last version of odin that supports S II.

Odin 3.07 https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-07

Update offically to 4.1.2, Delete All Samsung and Google accounts, go to settings and phone information, click 7 times build number（Just randomly click All numbers 7x and you will eventually done）, go back to settings, click on developer Options, and toggle BOTH oem unlock and USB debugging.

Then follow below steps

Pit: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit

PDA: i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5

1. Boot your phone into Download-mode (Volume down + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds).

2. Start ODIN 3.07 on your PC.

3. Connect your phone via USB to your PC.

4. Press volume up on your phone, ODIN should detect your phone.

5. In ODIN Options tab:

Auto Reboot : unchecked

Re-Partition: checked

PIT : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage.pit

PDA : i9100-LOS-16.0-Emulated-Storage-TWRP-3.3.1-1.tar.md5

6. Press Start.

7. After succesful flash, reboot phone into Recovery:

- Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds.

The phone shuts down.

- Repeat Press Volume up + Power/Standby + Home and hold for 10 seconds

Phone boots in recovery TWRP 3.3.1-1.

8. Swipe to Allow Modifications

9. In TWRP 3.3.1-1 you need to format partions

- Wipe -> Format Data -> Type [yes]

- Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Select:

* Davik / ART Cache

* Cache

* System

* Non-emulated Storage

10. Flash the modified TWRP here https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682894303 by Transferring TWRP.img to phone via USB cable≧Flash≧select image≧this image

11.Go to home and Reboot≧recovery

12. In new TWRP flash this http://ww.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145712187 and then stable magisk and reboot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
well gapps also not builded in in lineageos.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
Thanks for all the responses. All the choices sound like they will get the job done. I'm currently deciding which one to try first.

Much appreciated. I was preparing all the files you mentioned but got a broken link on this one. Could you re-check please?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
lineage-17.1-20210107-UNOFFICIAL-i9100.zip | by rINanDO for Galaxy S2

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

www.androidfilehost.com
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
I downloaded both the Replicant files and the Lineage files. I had a look at replicant and the set-up seems to be a lot more invovled, so I have decided to do Lineage first. The firmware download size with Replicant is much less bloated, which appeals to me, especially for older hardware. So I will probably try that eventually.

I gave it a quick attempt yesterday. In Developer Options I found "USB debugging" but there was no "OEM Unlock" setting anywhere. In any case, I proceeded:

Odin says:

All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

I'm led to believe I need to get the Samsung drivers so I will do that later today. I have read that installing Kies installs the drivers so maybe that's the best route.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
you are not carrier locked or sth?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
I will give you a alternative way. first, update to 4.1.2

then, install rashr https://m.apkpure.com/root-rashr-flash-tool/de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools but do not open it . you need to install it first because Otherwise installation will be blocked by kingroot.

then you guessed that root by kingroot https://kingroot.en.uptodown.com/android

Tutorial https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BMAF6BAgIEAE&usg=AOvVaw3cA8ZHKR3yqQaY6NvHnO4I

Then you can open rashr. download this TWRP as rashr only flashes.img files. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682894303

select RECOVERY FROM STORAGE and select the .img TWRP.

it will ask you to reboot recovery .

in recovery you wipe All in advanced wipe except microsd and USB otg. Then transfer the .zip rom to phone by dumping it into internal storage using a computer. Flash it by flash button and selecting the zip, but do not Install gapps. select Reboot and Pay attention here:

Do not install TWRP app! Uncheck All prompt to install TWRP app and reboot system.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
↑quoted from Lineage 17.1 Thread and modified
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
Not sure. I haven't put a SIM card in this thing at all. Does having no OEM Unlock option mean that it's locked to a single carrier? I literally found this phone in the dumpster and I will be using it on wi-fi (occasionally) and offline (mostly).

Re: Kingroot

Not keen on this at all since I have read it is malware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
try other 1 click root apps then
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
model number is I9100 or What I mean? or I9100g? it is different
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
GT-I9100. There is no G

I will try with Samsung drivers later tonight & see if the first method works. I am not keen on many of those 'easy' rooting apps, but I appreciate the help. I have big trust issues with them.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
glad to see that, also one click root apps can do whatever they want like installing a malicious app without permission and hack device, though I bite the bullet and tried on my xperia c.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 9635294:
very reasonable doubt
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
Lineage is installed. However, it is still unrooted. Does anyone have any tips for getting this rooted?

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* I have tried the Magisk app and patching "boot.img" several times. That resulted in an error: Unsupported / invalid file, or words to that effect.

* I have tried downloading the Magisk zip file using the Magisk app. I tried flashing that freshly-downloaded Magisk zip file in TWRP. No go. Error: 1

* I have tried downloading various Magisk zip files off Github and flashing in TWRP. No go. Error: 1

* I have tried the official TWRP app that seemed to insist on downloading an official I9100 TWRP file. I flashed this TWRP file using my existing TWRP Recovery. After that, I couldn't get into Recovery at all (using the 3 finger salute). It would always just boot LineageOS instead.

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So I decided to start-over. I started up Odin again and started from scratch. I have spent most of the day dicking-around here. Now I am back to having LineageOS installed without root again. I tried Magisk again. No go. Same error 1. Still no root.

I can't recall a time where installing custom firmware and rooting was 100% smooth. Even when flashing in Odin all the checkboxes were greyed-out, so I couldn't even select an option if I tried. I don't know why.

Anyway, any tips to get root are greatly appreciated! SuperSU?:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Maxnet1:
You could either try heimdall (alternativ to odin, if odin does not work for you: https://www.glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/

or even try CF-Autoroot: https://desktop.firmware.mobi/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
lineage-17.1-20201127-UNOFFICIAL-i9100_boot_magisk.img | by rINanDO for Galaxy S2

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

www.androidfilehost.com

flash this in boot, prepatched boot image.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
cf auto root is kinda dangerous but maybe heimdall solves driver problem or so
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
This did it! Thank youuuuuuuu so much.

I installed the pre-patched boot image via TWRP. Rebooted, then installed Magisk app. Magisk says my device needs 'special' care or something...it downloads its thing. I restart. Magisk still has "UPDATE" highlighted in the app & doesn't tell me my device is already rooted. A confused user taps on UPDATE again...but it errors out.

....but none of that mattered because it's all rooted. I install AdAway and Afwall+, plus countless other apps off f-droid.org.

Short notes: this LineageOS firmware is a little rough around the edges and slower than I'd like too (ie. bloated). Still, this is a whole lot better than having no control over my device and countless Samsung/Google/Third-Party spyware installed. We'll see how long I last before I try Replicant.

Thanks heaps for the patched boot file.
[HTC Tornado] shaunkimura:
I have tried lokiwiz but can seem to get this 2125 cid unlocked. Is there any way that works on vista. I would like to flash the rom but till now Im stuck and I have been at it for a week now.
[Samsung Gear S3] Youdoofus:
I got this watch in November 3+ years ago and still wear it daily. My battery life when I got it was an impressive 2+ days with the systems battery prediction also considered. After 3+ years, the battery seems to have got even better than it was when it was new. The last two charge cycles gave actual usage at 2 days, 16 hours with 19 hours remaining on non-battery saver mode estimation. I have screenshots going back to when i got it and even posted them on fb from time to time to chronicle them. I havent toned town my usage either, i still make calls on it on speakerphone as frequently as i ever had, still check as many messages, yada yada, and the battery life still persists. What is everyone else's experience?
[Samsung Gear S3] p51d007:
I've had mine almost 3 years. I have the rotate your wrist & double tap to wakt up disabled, but BT is on all the time, along with heart rate check every 10 minutes. I usually get 3+ days battery life, and, I wear mine to bed to track sleep. The only time it is off, is between 5pm when I get home, and 10 pm when I go to bed.
[Xiaomi Poco X2 Questions & Answers] adifbbk1:
Can anyone simply post stock camera apk to use it in custom rom?
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] trizzv:
Hello. How do I fastboot the elementalx kernel on to my phone without root? I am a little rusty with the steps and just want to make sure I don't mess anything up. I have bootloader unlocked and usb debugging enabled.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] JustExperimentingRedmi:
flash twrp for your device. It does not require root but make sure to take a small backup of boot partition. Maybe things may mess up while flashing.
[General Questions and Answers] :
WhatsApp is currently updating its terms of use and privacy policy. Via pop-up window and forced consent, users of the popular messenger are asked to agree to the new regulations.

For users within the EU or UK these new rules are not applicable!!!

Nevertheless, smartphone users have to agree to the modified privacy policy.

Currently, the pop-up can be banished for the time being by tapping the "Not now" button on some devices.

Those who postpone the forced consent still have until February 8 to use WhatsApp without any problems. After that, you will no longer have access to the service and will have to look for alternatives.
[General Questions and Answers] historys:
if you don't want facebook spying on you then delete it

but some people have a lot of friends/family that use whatsapp and it's pretty hard to move to another platform as some people simply don't know how to even make simple accounts
[General Questions and Answers] :
Both the world-famous whistleblower Edward Snowden and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recommend using the WhatsApp alternative Signal on Twitter. :)
[General Questions and Answers] historys:
believe me where i live nobody even cares about them

it's hard having your family including grandparents move to a new platform
[OnePlus Nord Questions & Answers] Asellus:
Hi all,

my brother-in-law has as Nord. I rooted his phone some time ago with Magisk 20.4. After this he installed several system updates with applying Magisk to the OTA slot on his own, w/o problems.

Yesterday he bricked the phone by applying the same procedure as always. The device was "in an unstable state". Fortunately, after some emails back and forth, he was able to fastboot it from the other slot.

Now he worries to install the system update again.

tl;dr

In the Magisk Manager 21.2 currently is shown.

Is there is any known problem with Magisk 21.2 and the Nord with Android 10?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] redymedan:
TWRP v3.5.0 for Samsung Galaxy A50. I JUST UPGRADED IT to v3.5.0 based on TWRP v3.4.0 One UI 2.5 BTL1 firmware by mohitmallick17

Tested install GSI and Custom rom FreshROMs by TenSeventy7 ( recommended custom rom to try ). Tested rooting SM-A505F BTL1 firmware. Please tell us if it works for other models.

Flash TWRP Instructions:

Make sure the bootloader are unlocked, OEM unlock option is grey out

Enter Download Mode : Turn Power Off. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down key together, while pressing these keys, connect the phone to computer, then press volume up once.

Open ODIN, IMPORTANT!: Uncheck “Auto Reboot” in Options!

Flashing TWRP_v3.5.0_A505_BTL1_Magisk.tar as AP in ODIN, then click start.

Magisk is now successfully flashed to your device! Several steps before you can properly use the device.

DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Press and hold Volume Down + Power Key, when the screen blank quickly press and hold Volume Up + Power key, when Samsung Logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up key until TWRP Recovery Mode Appears.

Select Wipe -> Format data, type 'yes' and confirm

Select Install - select multidisabler-samsung-2.6.zip Swipe to confirm Flash

Select Reboot to System

When SAMSUNG logo appears wait for a few minutes or more then press and hold volume down + power key until the screen blank

Setup the phone

Rooting if necessary

First time Restart or Power off, make sure the OEM unlocking options is grey out

Enter TWRP recovery : Turn Power Off. Press and hold Volume Up key + Power Key, When SAMSUNG logo appears release Power Key only, keep pressing Volume Up key until TWRP recovery appears.

Select Reboot to - Recovery

Install Magisk Manager

Connect to Internet

Open Magisk Manager, it will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.

Done!

DOWNLOAD

Download TWRP_v3.5.0_A505_BTL1.tar, use this if you want to install TWRP only

Download TWRP_v3.5.0_A505_BTL1_Magisk.tar, use this if you want to root - Magisk v21.2 patched

Credit to mohitmallick17
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] muhamet:
Nice job
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] oliwier892543:
this will work with BTK5 fw?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] shoosterjonesr:
I managed to root Successfully but after additional setup the phone rebooted after 5 secs, it was on but still asked for additional setup, suddenly after updating from Magisk v8.0.5 to Magisk v22 I lost root now I tried to boot device it failed to turn on but now in download mode with error VBmeta: No sign info
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Bros! are this supposed to work on SM-A505Fn? cuz i tried it and soft bricked my phone -_-
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
UPDAAAATE. Reflashed everytrhing tried again and works on btl3+ sm-a505fn/ds eu model :)
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
U need to flash multidisaabler
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] johanw910:
Will this work on an A50 witn the Android 11/ OneUI 3.1 update? Because I got nothing but errors and bootloops trying to root that, while I had no problems with an Android 10 version.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
IF i dont have an sd card can i sideload

if i have no sdcard can i sideload multidisabler?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] redymedan:
after format data just copy multidisabler to internal storage
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Ok with mtp obviously. Thank u
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Hmm... Another a505fn but ds model. Im stuck on boootloader warning. Can somebody help? (i flashed multidisabler and rebooted to system
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Got back to stock rom. Plz help
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
I think boot.img isthe problem. Maybe can i fiish if i flash twrp with no magsk?(btw my phone has no ramdisk)
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Still waitin
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] pixie_laluna:
Will this work for A50s FN ?

Right now it is flashed with TWRP 3.3.0, but I want to upgrade to Android 11 and is looking for suitable TWRP upgrade. It's my main phone so I can't risk have it bootloop :(
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
Hi,I unlocked bootloader,but canot install Twrp.in odin,it always failed.Help ?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
What error
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
In odin it faild,I realise,I'm on exynis version,but cenot finde exynos version of twrp.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
I have exynos a50 and mine is forking fine. Ehat error do odin gives you?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
I fixed it,it is all working now.thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] gautamchawla195:
<ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1303)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 67 M

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/006> boot.img

<ID:0/006> recovery.img

<ID:0/006> vbmeta.img

<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/006> Removed!!
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
Not all werions of twrp work for a50,some work for snepdraho version,and some works on exynis version .Download more twrps,and try agein.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
Try this version for exynos,it workd for mee.

TWRP_A50 - Google Drive

drive.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] gautamchawla195:
Awesome. Thanks alott.

Flashed successfully.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Marko-xdw:
You whill also nead to flash this file,so you dont lose twrp.

multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip

drive.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Greeneyes420:
doesn't work on A50 sm-a505w boot loop I tried my best to make it work and had to bring my phone back from the dead
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Somedumbcanadianguy:
Hey, where is this multidisabler-samsung-2.6.zip???

This is for sm-a505w. I got to twrp but now I dont seem to find this file anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] Somedumbcanadianguy:
Just found one on androidhowto, now i just got to put it on phone and see if I can install it.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] alexisb38:
Hi, I've had the weirdest issue with my stock rom for a couple of weeks. Whenever I lock, or wait for the screen timeout, the screen stays off. The only way to bring it back alive is hard reset with volume down and power. Another side effect is that the volume keys don't trigger the usual UI volume element. It does change the volume though. So the physical buttons are working properly.

I tried all resets, formats etc, the only solution was to flash a custom rom (fresh). But my banking apps were not working properly and I'm not a big fan of rooted phones anyway so I figured i'd flash a new "official" stock rom. But the original issue is now back. As if it was a hardcoded issue, I really don't get it... Anyone has any idea what could be the cause of this problem ?
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] WhyisAethertaken:
Do i need to flash boot and vbmeta alongside recovery? since i am on the latest firmware im having doubts about flashing those files as they are for older versions of the firmware. My model is a505fn/ds.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Check AndroidHowTo's videos about twrp om a50. There are videos about the latest version
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] xornotand:
Hi, im on a50 fn/ds and after i follow these instructions im stuck on boot screen/unlocked bootloader screen for a while then bootloop(even tried flashing shrp and disabling unlocked bootloader screen). anyone have a solution or a twrp recovery that works with this model?

edit: as far as i can tell twrp boots and is working fine, however i can only get into it if the device is plugged in
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
Hi, yes there is a solution. you have to use a newer version.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] promenthal:
this phone officialy defeated me.

karmah type recovery, where to older phone you could've got to recovery any place of day.

bloated celular, almost 700MB of useless Samsung's apps that could as well use as "paging".

might as well convert to a Nokia C3, how once was you know.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] promenthal:
am not a phone coding enthusiast but be careful, is still Samsung and now for A505FN released another update at least for my CSC ( ROM), is a 200MB security patch, I'll not be objective to it, somehow I cannot disable their server or even their apps, even if so is temporary because then they'll boot up. TWRP is under bee's wing as "unofficial" so you can expect any errors it doesn't says "official", we both share same model. Dangerous realm even android nowadays and that's bc they want to expend on this unhelpful initiate of fabule they market, all companies.

just leave phone as is, gone are freedom of how phone once were. Immaculated rooted devices that are susceptible to a grain of reality unlike this copypasta Huwaei company. I do not actually enjoy android phones anymore, tbh.

really don't and to further extinguish this for me to hear me out loud, just buy a unbloated Google Pixel at this point, that's the original Android anyway, similar to how my Nokia 3.1 once was with "android one" signature, meaning pure clean OS.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] HsiaoChoco:
a50 SM-A505GN please
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] boneapple:
I followed this guide and got everything installed. When I try to boot into TWRP, I go from the Download mode -> blank screen -> Samsung Galaxy A50 (secured by knox) logo -> The warning about bootloader and power at bottom for restart. Keeping my finger on the volume up button does nothing.

I did "Volume down + power" when odin is finished. Then Volume up + power when the screen blanks. Finally, I release the power button and keep my finger on "Volume +" but nothing happens.

FWIW, Odin does mark itself as "Pass" after I put "TWRP A505.tar" in AP in Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0latyle:
@boneapple Please post your question in an existing relevant thread instead of starting a new one.

Your post has been moved here.
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] harotm:
i get a bootloop at step 6. is there any fix for this?

A50 sm-a505fn/ds
[Samsung Galaxy A50 Guides, News, & Discussion] PetiHun08:
use latest version, its on androidhowto’s youtube channel