yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Arlanthir:
Hello,

I can use TransparentBlt (or various BitBlt's creating a mask, drawing with SRCAND and SRCPAINT) to display an hbitmap without a background, and I can use AlphaBlending to display an hbitmap partially transparent (a fading image).

I'm having trouble, however, using both at the same time, i.e. display a fading image without its background.

I've tried functions to copy an hdc to a hbitmap (which I can give to AlphaBlending) with no success (most "working" versions I found with google seem to CreateCompatibleHdc, CreateCompatibleBitmap and then start to BitBlt the empty bitmap... It produces horrible results here).

I've also tried AlphaBlending to a TestHdc, displaying a mask in the FinalHdc and BitBlt'ing the TestHdc to the FinalHdc, but I don't know how to do it correctly: I've been using SelectObject(TestHdc, Image); and SelectClipRgn with both a fullscreen rectangle and an imagesized rectangle to no avail.

I'm interested in knowing if there's any way to do this, and how.

Can anyone help with this?

Thank you very much!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Shoddy_me:
lol, I have the exact same problem! hope someone has an answer..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] tene:
IImage allow you to do that, but it's slow as hell (like alphablt in fact).

Look at DIB section, and do it yourself, with the proper optimization it should run fine (and it allows you to do real transparency).
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Arlanthir:
I went with IImageFactory until I didn't need it anymore (too slow, but IImage supports png with alpha) :P Thank you anyway :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayujain555:
Hello if any one can help me with a dummy whatsapp doesn't matter if it's not connected to servers.

There was a app couple of years back Whatshack modifier which used to modify the chat,time and date of the chats but that doesn't work anymore it shows database error. Tried in many different phones with root but didn't work. I am looking for something similar. Tried finding fake chat creator on playstore but doesn't do my job as only chats can be created.

What exactly I am looking for is i just need to modify the time and date of the chats,reply and in broadcast list too. It's ok if it's just on my side as I am looking mainly to take screenshots of the chat according to the time and date what I set. Please I request someone to help me with this I will really be grateful.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayujain555:
Anyone who can do it for me please I am really in need of it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prakhar2772:
Can anybody please tell me and give me the link of latest ROM/firmware for my motog5 XT1677.??? A link will be of great help to me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.

lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai

mirrors.lolinet.com

also see

https://xdaforums.com/c/moto-g5.6203/

and

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[Moto G7 Plus Questions & Answers] papperlapapp:
Hi there,

does anyone know the correct block devices in /dev/block/ that build the EFS partition in the G7+ (XT1965-3) ?

I want to make a manual backup using dd.

Thx.
[Moto G7 Plus Questions & Answers] papperlapapp:
Looking at /dev/block/by-name and doing some search, I *guess* these block devices are part of the EFS:

modemst1

modemst2

fsg_a +b

fsc

ddr

persist, bluetooth, modem_a modem_b *seem* not to be part of EFS

If someone has ever manually made a EFS backup, please tell.
[General Questions and Answers] jake9401:
Hello, I have read you can edit the build.prop file in Android 11 with Magiskhide but can you actually add a line of new text, all my efforts have failed so far and Im looking for some help.
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Install BusyBox and "MagiskHide Props Config" Magisk module and reboot the phone

Install the below terminal or any of your choice https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm

Open the terminal and type props to open MagiskHide Props Config and select option 5 to add/edit custom props values
[General Questions and Answers] jake9401:
Thanks for the reply, So maybe that was my problem only trying it with the Magisk module without busybox? cause with just MagiskHide it did not work.
[General Questions and Answers] jake9401:
tried your suggestion using Termux but the changes don't seem to stick, any other suggestions?
[LG G7 ThinQ  Questions & Answers] Dr0idGh0sT:
Hello

Have flashed LOS and phone powering on and working, Can access download mode.

adb/fastboot reboot bootloader commands just reboots phone to android. Any guide about this? I want fastbook back... :( Stuck on android 9
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] laidbackfreak:
ok folks, Im just wondering if the kaiser can be used as an external WiFi card and in a passive mode ??

anyone know or tried this?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] nufsaid:
!..........yes it can, please search tethering.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] laidbackfreak:
many thanks was struggling with my searches... hadnt thought of tethering..
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levisvm:
Oá pessoal como vai?

Preciso de ajuda com este modelo:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - LTE - Japones NTT Docomo x, estou querendo instalar uma nova Rom, porém, o modo Desenvolvedor, Progamador está BLOQUEADO. Só aparece a opção DEBUG USB, quando clico as 7 vezes para ativar o Modo Programador, aparece uma Abelinha... é mole... ou quer mais... :louco::louco::louco:

Dados do modelo:

Número do modelo: SC-01D

Versão Android: 3.2

Versão de banda base: SC01DOMLC3

Versão do kernel: 2.6.35.11-perf

se.infra@SEI-28 # 2

Número da versão: HONEYCOMB.SC01DOMLC3

Alguém sabe algum programa que possa usar para fazer o ROOT nele?

Obrigado!!! : inseguro::(:(

Translation:

Hey guys how are you?

I need help with this model:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - LTE - Japanese NTT Docomo x, I am looking to install a new Rom, however, Developer mode, Programmer is BLOCKED. Only the option DEBUG USB appears, when I click the 7 times to activate the Programmer Mode, an Abelinha appears ... it's soft ... or wants more ...: crazy :: crazy :: crazy:

Model data:

Model Number: SC-01D

Android version: 3.2

Baseband version: SC01DOMLC3

Kernel version: 2.6.35.11-perf

se.infra@SEI-28 # 2

Version number: HONEYCOMB.SC01DOMLC3

Does anyone know any programs you can use to ROOT it?

Thanks!!! : unsure: :( :(
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Badger50:
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[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
Scoped storage introduced in Android 11 is good, but RESTRICTED Storage would be an even better option.

On Android, at the moment, apps that have access to internal storage for their own files, also have access to every other file in the system. This is not only a privacy risk, but also a security concern. With the introduction of Scoped Storage, some of that is being addressed. Yet, there is still scope for misuse if apps have malicious intent.

I would like to have a system where every app that needs access to a file must go through the built in file manager to prevent misuse. What that means is no app has permanent access to files that are not created by them, and can only access files each time with explicit user consent and interaction. This would completely address the privacy concerns with regards to files.

This is how the Files app in iOS is designed and is an extremely well thought out one. Let me illustrate with an example:

We all know how Facebook is notorious when it comes to privacy. Let's assume you have a Facebook account and the Facebook app is installed on your phone. If you want to share a picture on Facebook, you have to grant the app access to your internal storage. On Android, this effectively grants Facebook access to every file on your storage. Given the reputation, it won't be surprising if Facebook app scans all your pictures/ videos for its AI/ ML, or even uploads them without your knowledge.

On iOS, the permission screen looks like this:

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You have the choice of either granting permanent access (Option 1), or limit the access to just the file(s) you want (Option 2). This permission can be set per app.

On Android, it is essentially Option 1 alone. You have to grant access to the entire file system for you to be able to upload your pics to Facebook.

On iOS, you have the choice of uploading just the pic you want, without giving the app access to any other file in your internal storage. This is a huge privacy boon.

In this case, Facebook app has to make a request to the built in file manager (which obviously has access to every file in the system), and you browse your media library using the built-in file manager (with which the built-in Photos app is integrated) to grant access. Facebook app sees absolutely nothing. It only makes a query, and everything else is handled by the built-in file manager. So even without granting blanket access, you are able to upload the file you want!

Same holds true for every app. An app should only have permanent access to its own files, and not any other file. For access to any other file, the app has to go through the built-in file manager route and access only the file that the user wants it to see.

Alternatively, ALL folders will be 'Restricted' by default. However, users will have the option to selectively relax the restrictions (per folder) for one or more apps (under folder properties) to give just those apps full access.

Hope Google (and custom ROM makers) can design something like this keeping in mind the privacy needs of its users, and the abusive intents of large corporations and malicious actors.
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
Here is an app that achieves the objective defined above:

Storage Isolation
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
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[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
Load trusted, vetted apps only; you are what you load. Don't allow apps to update; they may pass Playstore security only to update latter installing their payload. Firewall block all apps that don't need an internet to do their job. Most don't need access once activated.

Never load social media or shopping apps on the device, they are malware and an ongoing high security risk. If the social media site can't be fully logged onto and accessed by browser, ditch it.

Nothing can protect you from yourself, actions have consequences.
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
The implementation suggested above would address privacy concerns related to user files and I'm not sure why Google hasn't yet done so.

Buying a smartphone and limiting it's usability severely as you say isn't practical.
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
Why has Google or Samsung not integrated a native firewall to Android? I use Karma Firewall, it uses almost no battery. Unfortunately it's valuable logging feature doesn't work on Android 10 and higher. Works fine with Pie though. I have apps like the 6yo free version of WPS office that wouldn't load on 11, pleasantly surprised it loaded on 10. It has no drop in replacement today that's not cloud or free. I simply firewall block it so it doesn't want to update to the current paid version. Doesn't effect usability.

What Google did with scoped storage kills a lot of useful and trusted apps while giving a false sense of security. Hackers never sleep and will always find workarounds to get your data.

Google is one of the worst data miners and purveyors of disinformation, trust them?🤣
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
This is why I prefer Oxygen OS, Colour OS and MiUI, all of which offer a native firewall within their OS. Since OOS 12, Oxygen OS is now showing a popup everytime a blocked app is launched. This is extremely annoying.

Karma Firewall appears to be an abandoned project with no update. It isn't working properly on Android 12 and newer. Netguard is currently the best.

Giving the user ability to setup which folders/ files each app can access would greatly enhance privacy. Scoped Storage is a half baked implementation, even though something is better than nothing. The implementation suggested above will address many of the current shortcomings.

Nothing is foolproof or failsafe. But bringing in improvements is always welcome.

Google may be the biggest data miner, but unfortunately their apps and services do not have competing alternatives. Users have to make lots of compromises when choosing alternatives.

The other reason I prefer Google/ Microsoft apps is because they help me be platform independent, since their apps are also available on iOS, Windows and Mac.

Mind sharing that cloud free version of WPS?
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
Developers come and go. Karma Firewall is great app. After what Google did with scoped stoirage I don't blame them for bailing.

I have nothing against added security per se but it should be an option if it causes loss of functionality or uses resources. Knox is another one I hate. Gmail is the only Google app I regularly use. All my apps are backed up as installable copies on the data drive so no Playstore needed to reload. Completely self contained and self sufficient.

Make sure you firewall block it. It may not load on 11 or higher. To save docs you may have to play with it a bit but it will create, modify and save Word (doc x too) documents. More versions are found on APKmirror. About 81.37mb installed.
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
I was using Karma, until it stopped working reliably. So went back to Netguard which is really good, and with some very useful feature not available in Karma.

Where do you install new apps from? APK backups help in going back to an older version. But for newer versions, you need Google Play Store, unless you are happy with apkmirror or similar.

I have a MS 365 subscription, so this is just a backup of a clean version of WPS, whose newer version destroys all context menus by showing up everywhere. I wish Android provided a way to customise context menus as well as share menus.

Thanks for the apk though.
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
That's one reason this N10+ is still running on Pie. I've been wanting to try out netguard.

Rarely from Playstore. I try not to same apps as they can potentially damage the system or worse. Some of my copies date back 6 years, most 2-3, many over the years from Playstore. They run well. Playstore also uses battery, every bit counts.

I do a few side loads that are always scanned with online Virustotal. If they look even a little iffy I don't install them. I use F-Droid too. No issues with the side loaded apps, yet...

You're welcome. I get tired of renting apps and a capable office app is absolutely essential.
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
Netguard is very good, actually much better than Karma (it will reactivate itself if the OS kills it, automatically blocks new apps, etc). The one very good thing about Karma is that it has no internet permissions. But Netguard says it doesn't collect any data or track anything.

Personally, i prefer to have the latest versions of both OS and apps, so I'm surprised that you are not updating the OS just to use an app, especially when a better alternative is already available.

I too have sideloaded a few apps (after checking them on VirusTotal), but i stick with Google Play Store mostly. It is rare that an update breaks something or takes away a useful feature, so this works for me. Besides, i do keep a backup of the important APKs with me, should it be required.
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
Rule #1 - if an OS is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be!

Upgrades/updates can and do break things. It's mostly all play time with this old load. No surprises, it just runs. I spent a lot of time optimizing it and changing the firmware or updating apps changes my manicured playing field into a sinkhole of trouble.

Android 11, 12, and 13 bring nothing I want to the table and are trying to steal the silverware. Google seeks to stay relevant like the lame big sister it is. Their improvements don't make my device run better or even any more secure but they do waste my time. Plus I don't like the way it looks. It's the smell.
[Security Discussion] kevinireland11:
So lol
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
Updates also bring in security improvements, along with the excitement of new and improved features. I always install them when available, with very rare exceptions.

Ideally, they shouldn't require users to make any changes to their setup, and that has also largely been my personal experience.
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
Unfortunately that is more marketing hype than fact. One reason I run this N10+ on Pie with no updates is to test that statement. This 3yo device and firmware is a cleaner running and a more capable device than the S22U. How can that be? Poor design from both Samsung and Google Android.

I use to always buy new cars, but I learned better and the folly of my ways 25 years ago as new car quality steadily declined. Now Android is reminding me of that bs. For over a $1G it better out perform my N10+ in every especially with SOT and storage. It should be lighter and slimmer. Yes, well...
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
There are definitive improvements in hardware: CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage, etc. And most importantly the Cameras. The cameras on the S22U are really very good.

I don't have too many complaints with this device, except for the recent battery drain which I hope to solve.

I don't agree with your used car statement, unless you buy one from someone you know has taken care of it very well. Newer cars are definitely more safe than the old cars, both in terms of material used and in terms of safety features. Lighter alloys can be stronger and safer than heavier metals, so don't go by how strong a material feels.

But it is also true that companies are increasingly designing products that would fail within a certain time period, and this applies to gadgets, consumer durables, components used, etc.

It comes down to your experience over the useful life of the product that the company designs them for. And this is the area where newer products usually excel.
[Security Discussion] blackhawk:
The SOC is faster, has better bandwidth and is more capable as is the ram, but is only marginally faster by milliseconds for most tasks.

The battery is huge but it gets significantly less SOT

The display can run brighter, but because of variable refresh rate it lacks the color/gamma accuracy/calibration of the N10+. It's pixels will suffer if used at higher brightness levels, they aren't immune to that.

No expandable storage means no 1tb dual (data) drive and no onboard redundancy. 5G isn't as useful as it was hyped up to be in practice and is less efficient for many tasks. It's still power hungry even today.

Its all about balance, functionality and form factor, something Samsung has forgotten how to do. They are completely hype driven now and their insanity is showing. The components look like great but the result doesn't equal the sum of the parts. It even doesn't exceed the N10+/Pie is some important specs.

The N10+ running on Pie is snappy fast, get great SOT/screen off times, has maybe the best display there is in terms of color accuracy etc, more storage that doesn't get wiped in a crash or factory reset. It's a powerful but well balanced device that's a reliable joy to use and weighs 30gms less. The N10+ is also cool running, I can use it for web browsing at 98F ambient for hours with no cooling without it overheating. Upper operating range is 102F ambient at which point I either cool it or stop using it.

Steel is still the best crash material for absorbing massive amounts of impact energy and maintaining it's integrity. I take a 89 Volvo 240 wagon in a crash of any type vs a newer car.

Even has no damage 5 mph impact no damage bumpers. Rock solid, reliable, easy to work on and gets at least 20 mpg no matter how you drive it. Best of all they're easy and fun to drive.

Or

A 89 F-250 Super Suspension 4×2 with a International naturally aspirated diesel with a C6. Fast off the line, minimum 20 mpg.
[Security Discussion] TheMystic:
Glad to note that this is finally coming on Android 14.

I had made a post on this in Oct'20, and it is almost 2.5 years since then. Better late than never.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] alhanafe:
Dears

I had Honor 8c model BKK-AL10 (Chinese version)

my question How Enable 2g 3g/GSM,CDMA,EVDO,W-CDMA auto PRL , on Honor 8c ,android 8.2 by using setting database editor or any preferred network selector application ??

Note: I red thread how use setting database editor !!! , but the didn't found hw_preferred_ network field !

Thanks
[Samsung Gear S3] Aeck:
Good afternoon. Tell me what to do?I have on hand sm-r765f. In the watch, the serial number is unknown, in the Galaxy Wearable app-4100b61f60a29391, IMEI-000000000000000. I can't activate Esim writes " There is no connection to the server.", but the call to the phone of emergency services passes. When trying to update the firmware via Galaxy Wearable - Registration failed.

https://translate.google.ru/

SM-R765F

Tizen 4.0.0.2

Firmware R765FXXU2DSA2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_real_grumpazoid:
I have tried following various intructions but am now in a bit off a mess.

At first I could not install TWRP so I read about a custom Kernel is needed.

The phone boots into TWRP 3.1.1.0 after I ran the following command:

heimdall flash --repartition --pit I9100_1.5GB-System_6GB-Data_512MB-Preload_by-the.gangster.pit --KERNEL boot.img --RECOVERY twrp-3.1.0-0-i9100.img

What is weird is that vol down/home/power still boots to stock recovery. Phone boots to TWRP if no buttons are presses.

If I try to upgrade TWRP to 3.5 from within 3.1 it says it has flashed but it still boots into 3.1

Any help please?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_real_grumpazoid:
After following lots of guides, this is the one that got it working .

Big thanks for that thread.
[Wing, P4350 General] flipside123:
I have been searching all over for this but it's probaly right in front of my face. I read that you need to get rid of SPL.nbh from official ROMS before flashing back with HardSPL. The problem is, the official T-Mobile Wing ROM that I downloaded is an .exe file. How do I go about removing the SPL.nbh file since it doesn't display folder contents or anything, just runs the RUU?
[Wing, P4350 General] fzzyrn:
7-zip. or winrar.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] submonte:
I installed version 4.0 of this IPTV android streaming app on my Fire TV cube in Dec. to watch some Eastern European news channels which I can't get by satellite Astra. It worked fine with MX player. After Christmas an obligatory update appeared to a version 1.6 (? following 4.0) which makes the app look totally different and does not have favorites option anymore etc. Not yet managed go get it work. Saw that Yalla receiver should be installed eventually. Anyone knows why they "updated" the fine working version 4.0?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Leonardospy:
Hello everyone

recently acquired a pocophone F1, it is all original, without customized rom, currently on MIUI Global 12.0.2

I have an Ípega 9021s that I use to play on my MI A2, without any problem, but when using this same control on the Poco F1 I have a giant input lag.

I have already followed tutorials that use bluetooth auto connect, with no result

I have already followed tutorials where I change AVRCP to version 1.6, without success.

does anyone know of any solution?