yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
Hello friend, thanks for the quick answer!, ok i'll be checking the post each day, thanks alot for the help I really appreciate it.

PD: i got my roms form this page: https://boycracked.com/2018/11/07/o...me-usa-metropcs-sm-j727t1-stock-rom-firmware/

there's some OS version at the bottom of this page, which one is the "stock rom"
[General Questions and Answers] :
All are stock roms but different security patches

Anyway try to port you TWRP.
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
how do i do it? in the website there's not a version for my phone!
[General Questions and Answers] :
create one from scratch with stock recovery
[General Questions and Answers] cofhcore:
I have the same issue almost 2 years with it the only way I managed to get around it was to flash boot.img as recovery.img basically replacing recovery with the boot.img I did a full data wipe before replacing recovery

forgot to say my device is S7 Edge I tried everything to fix but nothing just recently I replace the recovery with boot I can still reproduce the issue if i flash stock recovery
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
i have no idea how to do it, can you some day in the future help me with this? I would appreciate it very much
[General Questions and Answers] :
I will do it soon, but if you are in a rush and want to do it yourself, try these:

use 7zip to extract the .tar files

use this

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-porting-twrp-without-source.3843473/

this is for linux but no need becuz you can also use this https://m.apkpure.com/android-image-studio/com.redlee90.imagekitchenforandroid

to extract and transfer files to windows computer for editing, and transfer back to phone to repack.
[General Questions and Answers] :
sorry for bad english. these is for betyer understanding about doing it.
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
Hello friend, thanks for the answer, i was reading the guide but it's too hard for me, i will wait when you have a free time, and if you haven't it's ok, i appriciate all the help you gave me, greetings from this side of the world, have a great day!
[General Questions and Answers] :
sorry i am late but will do it soon
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
it's ok my friend!, when you can!
[General Questions and Answers] :
Ummm oh well porting TWRP seems too complicated for me too.(I can still try porting though, but will take some time)

Maybe this will work as it is for a phone with same resolution and same soc. If this works then I do not need to port TWRP. https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-...y-project-v3-3-1-for-j7-2016-j7xelte.4107217/
[General Questions and Answers] :
untick auto reboot is needed, it is in Options tab
[General Questions and Answers] :
Ok Ok try this first before flashing twrp
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
Hello my friend, i tried this method and it failed, i used odin V3.14
[General Questions and Answers] :
probably the secure download locks dload mode see video in post #41 to try to solve it
[General Questions and Answers] :
or try flash SM-J710 stock rom as j710 has same specs
[General Questions and Answers] simpleyei:
hello friend, it's been a while, a tried all these methods and nothing work, did you have any chance with the "port twrp method?",
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] maxpat98607:
Last night, my Note 20 Ultra got the Android 11 v3 upgrade, and it messed up so many things I can't believe anybody would call that an "upgrade".

First, the option to hide the front camera hole in Settings / Full screen apps is GONE, and now that hole is not only back, but since there is no more bevel, it's extremely difficult again to swipe down on an Otterbox case because of the slightly protruding edge protecting the screen.

Second, the alarm sounds have been changed. Having a couple dozen alarms active makes it a hassle to change everything again.

Third, the photo editing software now has added shadow buttons shifting the saturation button farther to the right out of the default space, therefore requiring scrolling. I believe this can be customized, but why not add these 2 new lesser used options to the right from the get going ?

Fourth, looking at pictures in the gallery now shows a thumbnail scroll at the bottom which interferes with basic button functions, especially video playing control.

I've only noticed a few other minor changes today, like changes in the location of various options, but these are the most irritating so far.

I hope the next upgrade will at least bring back the option to hide the camera hole again for those who need it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Nothing like an AT&T update... which is why I never let updates run.

If you like the OS and it's fast/stable, leave it be.

A reload is probably needed, at the least clear the system cache.

Major firmware upgrades are going to require a lot of time and learning even if they're good OS's. Just the nature of the beast.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] maxpat98607:
I never had a problem before, and I cleared the system cache just in case, but the phone is working fine.

I am fine learning new features and virtually all OS changes, but I don't see how removing the option to disable full screen can be an improvement.

Is there any way to restore the OS to a previous version without wiping out data and apps ? It's very difficult to swipe down 20 times a day now that the fullscreen can't be disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Never update near the end of the phone's life cycle. That when the worst things tend to happen and some are deliberately done... thanks 👎AT&T👎 Feel the wuv...

If you want to flash back you'll need to reload.

A reload is a good idea even if you don't and I rarely advocate reloading.

I use my SD card as the data drive. Nothing critical is on the OS drive. I back all my user apps and system app updates with ApkExport. I can fully reload with little or internet and no PC in about 2 hrs. At that point it's about 95% complete.

Starting experimenting with Smart Switch backup; the above timeframe is without Smart Switch restoring settings (time will tell). Make frequent backups to it.

Take advantage of the tools you have available and be ready to reload at any time. Forced reloads are rare but can happen at any time.

Being prepared makes them a lot less time consuming, painful and eliminates most data loss.

After spending over a year getting to know Pie and how to optimize this 10+ variant, I refuse to "upgrade" this fast, stable and secure* platform that I like. It be a waste of time and in my opinion Q is inferior to Pie.

You on the other hand started on Q so up is the only way to go; that may be a better route for you.

You probably will find solutions for your current issues but it's a time consuming process.

Just the nature of the beast.

Play with it... Android's are fun to play with:)

*as secure as you make it or not.

Goggle is one fat slob of a big sister... don't trust her. AT&T is even worse.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] mtshure:
I got a 5 ii and will root soon after playing with stock for a few days. Currently on 58.0.A.10.3 and received 58 0.A.28.51 update notification.

Would it be better to root / update by flashing per guide, or can I update the rom and root using the same method?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] flyl0:
Make the latest update normally if you're not rooted yet (Make a backup before continue)

Unlock your bootloader, and enable developer option & USB debugging

Download the latest firmware of your device with the tool xperifirm to have the flash_boot.sin

Use Unsin to make a patchable boot.img for Magisk and put it in your device

Download Magisk manager (use the beta or canary only)

Click "Select patch target file" and select the boot.img you just made

Then put the magisk_patched file to your computer and put your phone into fastboot mode

and flash magisk_patched both slots A&B

Reboot.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] mtshure:
I asked because I didn't see any post saying that the phone can be rooted using the same method on 58.0.A.28.51 firmware. Are you saying the same method will work on the new firmware version?
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] flyl0:
if you take the boot.sin file and create a patchable img of each updates and patch this file with magisk after flashing the update with newflasher then yes. Just don't forget to remove userdata.sin & persist.sin to keep your data.

The method to root will never change.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] mtshure:
I haven't rooted my device yet, but given that the method to root is the same, it looks like it will be better to update first then root because it will reduce the number of steps needed. Thank you for the reply.
[Sony Xperia 5 II Questions & Answers] BurnsMotorCycle:
I am having some difficulties rooting the phone. I have the bootloader unlock code, but each time I try to unlock the bootloader (https://developer.sony.com/develop/...d/unlock-bootloader/how-to-unlock-bootloader/) it doesn't work. I am able to get into recovery mode on the phone, but plugging it i, and running "fasboot devices" yields nothing via the Android SDK. I have another thread open, and am willing to give you a $100 USD gift card for the assistance! "

"Sony Xperia 5 II XQ-AS62 root"

Thank You!
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Skyjouby:
My question is first in english (EN), and the in french (FR)

Ma question est posée dans un premier temps en Anglais (EN), puis en Français (FR)

EN:

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Hi,

I tried to custom my P3300, but the last thing I have never found solution is to delete or move definetly the "Orange +" icon from the root of the start menu.

If you move or erase it as other files, when you restart you pda, it comes again!

I think, It is because of the STK, but I don't know how to solve it.

If somebody has the solution, I woul be very pleased.

Looking forward for help,

Kind regards,

Cyril

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FR:

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Bonjour,

toujours heureux possesseur d'un SPV M650,

j'ai à peu près réussi à en faire ce que je voulais, mais une petite icône vient toujours troubler la fête.

Quelque soit la Rom qui est installée sur mon ppc,

si je vais dans Démarrer/Programmes, je retrouve toujours l'icône "Orange +" ayant la forme d'une carte Sim mauve:

J'ai à maintes fois supprimé cette icône, et ce que je pense s'y apparenter, mais à chaque fois elle revient...

Y-aurait-il un moyen définitif de la bouger dans mon dossier Office/Divers voir de la supprimer?

Ca à l'air d'avoir un rapport avec le STK à ce que j'ai cru comprendre.

Merci à ceux qui auront assez de notions informatiques pour me donner un coup de main,

Cyril
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] mancukya:
mais cette icon vient de ta carte sim tu peut pas sumprimer ca.
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Skyjouby:
Yes, the icon comes from the sim card.

You can erase it, but when you reboot, it appears again. We need to find the reg file which make it ;)

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Oui, l'icône vient de la sim.

Tu peux l'effacer, mais elle revient si tu éteinds le ppc.

Une clé du registre doit vérifié sa présence dans Program, et si elle n'est pas là, il la recréer. A nous de trouver cette maudite clé ;)
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] helloworld1:
In the directoyr /windows/start up/ there is one file with 'stk' delete it and it will not appear.
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Skyjouby:
In the directory /windows/start up/, I have no files with "STK"

Here are the files I have:

-Aplauncher.Ink

-btdwake.Ink

-btIO.Ink

-CapNotify.Ink

-CustAplauncher.Ink

-Lock2.Ink

-MediHubMini.Ink

-poutlook.Ink

-Quickdial.Ink

-SpbMobileShell.Ink

-Startclean.Ink

-WiFiInit.Ink

I know some of them, but not all. Is there one file which correspond to what I'm looking for?

I look at the "Orange+" icon, it redirects to "Windows\STK_UIPPC.exe"

Looking forward to hearing you,

Regards,

Cyril
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] !Aman!:
remove the STK related files from OEMAPPS and related rgu from OEMDrivers folder ;)
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Skyjouby:
Sorry,

I looked for them, but cannot find :confused:

In windows, I have a Folder next to what you said:

OEM, Is it this one?

"and related rgu from OEMDrivers folder "

What is it?

Can you explain?

Thank you ,

Regards,

Cyril
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] !Aman!:
ok..look for these files in the windows folder, if found try to delete them:

STKTray.exe
STKTray.png
STKTrayMask.png
STK_Service.dll
STK_UIPPC.exe

also check for this in registry and delete it:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Stk_service]
"Dll"="\\windows\\STK_Service.dll"
"Description"="STK Service"
"DisplayName"="STK Service"
"Context"=dword:00000001
"Keep"=dword:00000001
"Order"=dword:00000005
"Index"=dword:00000005
"Prefix"="AP1"
"InitDelay"=dword:4E20	; 20 seconds
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\STK]
"ForegroundSetupCall"=dword:00000001
"StatusBar_Timeout"=dword:00002710
"DisableReturnKey"=dword:00000000
"SetGetInputTimeout"=dword:000000B4
[P3300, MDA Compact III ROM Development] Skyjouby:
Thank you,

I couldn't delete the windows files.

So first I tried to change the directory of the shortcut by the file into your registry directory. But after a boot, the icon appears again into Program.

So I decided to delete just the registry files you advice me, but in letting the windows files (because impossible to delete).

After a boot, the icon didn't appear

Thank you very much :)
[General Questions and Answers] xN&5NP:
Im currently lokking for a new phone to replace my Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. I was really disappointed to see mod support drop after a couple of months after release so this became a factor considering when buying a new device.

Which smartphone got the most regularly updated custom roms?

Which productline is known for longtime support?

Which company is known to support modding?

Best Regards
[General Questions and Answers] swdaxswdax:
definitely NOT HTC
[General Questions and Answers] CamoGeko:
Google Pixel.
[General Questions and Answers] bitpushr:
I agree, of all phones in the past the Google Pixel received the most custom development and custom roms.

Of today's generation, I think the OnePlus 6T might be contender. That thing is a tank and great to develop for.
[General Questions and Answers] xN&5NP:
ok thank you guys :)
[General Questions and Answers] galaxys:
Nexus's had many in it's day! Now the OnePlus series does well...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Semi666:
I have 3G connection with limited data so I wonder how much data skype on diamond would consume in standby mode and while talking ? I found some data but its for normal Skype I assume MobileSkype works bit different ?

Heres a snap of normal Skype data

As we know Skype is made to pass the calls of those users who are behind restrictive NAT/Firewalls through the (random) computers of other Skype peers/users called "relay nodes".

This puts extra burden on those who connect to the Internet without router/NAT, as their computers and network bandwidth may be used to route the calls of other users. The selection of intermediary computers is fully automatic, with individual users having no option to disable such use of their resources. There is no special "relay node" status, it's just that the computer of a "relay node" will be used by those in need when necessary.

We can see which codec is used by Skype by enabling the "technical info" into Menu-> Options ->Advanced and check it.

Then during a call, hover your mouse over the nickname/image of the person.

Measured with Netstat Live (http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/nsl.htm)

the bandwidth consumption is:

iSAC -> 6,4 (6.4) kilobytes per second = 51,2 kbits/sec

iLBC -> 3,7 (3.7) kilobytes per second = 29,6 kbits/sec

So for iLBC we have this:

upload 3.7KBytes + download 3.7KBytes = 7.4KB/sec

7.4 x 60sec = 444KB/min x10min = 4440 : 1024 =4.33MB i.e.

10 min = 4.33MB of bandwidth trafic with iLBC

60 min = 25.98MB

1GByte = 1024MB : 25.98 = 39.41 -> let's say 40 hours.

So 1GB is enough to call 40hours with Skype.

Nobody can tell how much bandwidth Skype will waste if left running several hours every day on a computer that is not behind a router/NAT.

If a person is running Skype 8hours a day then for 22 days = 176 hours.

This means that during 176 hours Skype can passes the calls of other persons through its own computer and wasting the limited bandwidth.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] mbk17:
Anyone else find the colors on the P4A washed out? Anyone addressed this using color control/RGB control? Any profiles to share?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] IntenseColor:
Yeah I noticed the same thing after I used my previous phone. I simply upped the saturation and contrast a little and I think it looks better.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hasenbein1966:
Is there any possibility to control saturation / contrast / RGB in the stock ROM and with the stock kernel? Or is it only possible with custom kernel / ROM?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] IntenseColor:
I don't think you can do that without a custom kernel. But if you didn't know yet, under display settings there are a few preset color profiles available you can choose from.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] Gobinath Al:
We have lineage os 16 official which is very stable. I wonder if we get lineage os 18. Why no news about it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] WesWelkerr:
Does anyone know how to unlock the bootloader? Or does anyone have the source to root a galaxy note 20 ultra (snapdragon)? I've seen the link saying why someone did it but it doesn't explain how they did it, or where. I understand i might have to pay but honestly it's worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] adj998:
Currently, the only way is via that method. It's done through an unlocking method that only they're able to do. Otherwise, it would have been discussed by now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] WesWelkerr:
Okay, so do you know the source for paying for it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] adj998:
You've got to search around for it, it's not really meant to be posted or talked about since it's a paid service and XDA isn't really about paid services...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] WesWelkerr:
Okay, do you think you could point me in the right direction? I just really can't find anything besides that one about the guy who did it and why he did it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Did you try contacting said guy via pm?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] WesWelkerr:
Yes and no response, I just wish I didn't get a new phone lmao
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Maybe you can pm @butchieboy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] butchieboy:
Hold on coming at ya
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] butchieboy:
Wes check PM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] Sunhawk01:
SamPWND unlocks bootloader on Snapdragon Galaxy​

SamPWND is a paid service that (remotely) helps you unlock the bootloader on Snapdragon Galaxy devices sold in the USA and Canada. This service is provided by XDA Recognized Developer and long-time community member elliwigy. He first announced this service over at XDA in December 2020.

He is the same developer who found an exploit that led to root solutions for various Snapdragon devices including Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9/S9+, and Galaxy Note 9.

Here’s the old direct link to SamPWND’s official website: https://www.sampwnd.com/... but unfortunately the site is down.

You can contact elliwigy here though and ask.​
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Salcykhan:
Dear User,

90% of custom are almost similar in look and feel, even their customisation panel is look alike.

I use to remember those days,when we use to have different look and type of customisation.

Now even use same launcher (some use uses lawchair)

Only difference is today is tweek, some cut conner here and other cut conner other side.

Some rom come with gapps and in other we install gapps, (it just holding your ear from anyside)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] max_smoke:
Ok I Know It Will Sound Stupid But I Am New In This Rom Thingy

Can Please Anybody Advie Me Which Rom Is The Best Of The Best

And Yep I Want Live Messenger On It Plzzzzzzzz Help !!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] abusalza:
hmm. please read before post. look into sticky;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] joshkoss:
read friend, read read read! stop smokin and read! ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mikehippe:
As the previous 2 Chefs said, YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK! The question you asked has been asked by dozens of newbies just like yourself. Read, and then read some more. There is plenty of info here to answer your question if you just spend the time.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] veyka:
Posts like these is the reason i wrote the two huge Threads + spent god knows how many hours flashing My Hermes to test all the newest roms.. READ BEFORE YOU POST
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
Try Schaps 4.40 Beta, I have heard it the best one to start with!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] veyka:
His beta is a bit slow and old compared to the newer work by CRC and abusalza..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] zocster:
Bro, make the title CAPS. both of your new stickies.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Kevlar-Source:
Well if you are new to this i recmmend you go slowly...

You can star by flashing one of the best ROMs i've ever found... It's a WM 1.0 ROM from the late eghties...

Start with this one and the keep flasig your device with different ROMs untill you reach the laters ROMs with the laters WM6.1 Cores... 20275 for instance.

You will have to flash something like 500 ROMs or more...

Good luck and le tthe flashing begin.

Before you flash read the Wiki form top to bottom, before you trash your device.

That question you just posted is similar to finishing high school, adressing a college teacher and asking him which ater shuold you get so you can be a boss...

Cheers.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
I think the time bomb in it makes it more interesting!:D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] veyka:
Theres a fixed version in zocster's 4shared :p
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
See you are missing the point! If someone doesnt know how to read, then how can they know where to find the fixed version? I think thats what makes it more thrilling!:D:D:rolleyes:...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] veyka:
But then that topic gets necroposted back to life with a million people crying that they cant flash there phones :( :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] miffymiffy:
thus forcing them to read on how to fix it...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
Yea its a viscious circle, i dont know how to help it! So thats why i help to make the circle big LOL:D:rolleyes:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
Ok you are not supposed to use the R word here LOL
[Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers] aaronjasper49:
How to get drm on android 10
[Google Pixel 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrootz:
Any recommend debloat down to bare Android 11, I do not know how to edit the .IMG to debloat apps and clean up the crap such like useless vzw apps and other stuff (I am on T-Mobile network). I would love create one for Pixel 5 using Android 11 full factory ROM down to bare minimum ROM (Ungoogled). Any tip how edit the IMG file?
[LG V50 ThinQ Questions & Answers] church500:
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