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[General Questions and Answers] LimenisR:
Hello all,

I've not flashed a mobile device in a very long time. I was wondering if Postmarket OS is compatible with the moto G7 river? I've seen that it's compatible with other G7 variants but I've not seen anywhere explicitly say it will work with G7 river. I don't have enough knowledge about flashing to know what to look for in regards to if a device should be compatible. I'm also open to other Linux OS on this device but they don't seem to mention the G7 series so I'm assuming they are not compatible. My previous laptop linux experience includes Arch Linux & Debian so any OS that are similar or operate similarly are preferred (I'm kinda computer savvy but no formal CS education, so I can adapt to a totally new system but that isn't my preference)

I know lineage is supported but it says it's based on android which IMO is starting to remind me of how Windows slowly got worse over time. I know android is ultimately based on Linux but like others have said it's hardly recognizable as linux and doesn't follow the philosophies that makes linux distros great. I would settle for lineage as a last resort as at the minimum I'm trying to get away from Google on mobile devices ( game addiction, Google play store way too tempting to fully kick gaming habits).

(UPDATE)

So I successfully followed the instructions on here https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/river and have booted up in lineage successfully. No google in sight :) however if anyone can point me to instructions on how to flash or otherwise get a linux distribution (like debian) onto the phone I would still give it a shot if it seems well supported (little to no risk of hard-bricking).
[General Questions and Answers] LimenisR:
[added to OP] I'm not sure if I can delete this post so if mods do clean-up feel free to delete this one. I've looked for a delete or trash button but don't see one.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] ThePiGuy3141:
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[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] vperriceli:
Works on snapdragon S20 on Verizon...
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] rafik25:
works on sm-g9860
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] rs_vanadium:
Why are you calling this a port?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] rs_vanadium:
It is literally same as this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/linea...eageos-jelly-browser-10-android-apk-download/

No changes whatsoever
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] rs_vanadium:
View attachment 5190665

Come on
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] JanBoyGamer23:
Umm i have the APKMirror version and it works just fine.

Edit: It's literally the same see posts above
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Themes, Apps] Hedrush:
By renaming the file?

Amazing lol

I like how you're angry at him because he called you out on your blatant plagiarism lol
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sobepmp:
The storage card doesn't show in memory section of settings area. When I try to navigate to my device with file explorer there is no storage folder there. The micro sd was working fine until now, When I insert it into the phone the backlight goes on so it knows something is there. I tried soft and hard resets but that didn't work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] eliran9:
ur SD card might be messed up.. or something

try inserting the SD to ur pc and see if it works.. if it doesnt that means ur micro SD is messed up...
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] nexuslm:
Hello,

I live in Latin America and I have the EEA version of this phone.

I download both EEA and Global ROMs (V12.2.4.0); I compare the firmware and vendor binaries, which are different. All the ROMs in this forum recommend using the Global version as a base, so I want to know if is it safe to make the change?

Is there a difference in the hardware of the phones sold in Europe compared to the rest of the world?

I read someone in this forum saying that he had switched to the global version and his phone had network throubles, no matter he flashes again the EEA version. Maybe the modems of some phones are different?
[Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (Redmi K30 Pro) Questions & Ans] NOSS8:
The difference between the global rom and the European rom is the European rom meets the European laws in force: limitations of personal data, limitations of certain functionality.

You can after unlocking the bootloader install the global rom without networks problem.

You can also install xiaomi Chinese roms.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] AstaTotti:
Hi everyone, i'm trying to install the TWRP recovery but when i enter the recovery mode after installing twrp from adb my phone just go into bootloop.

I have the bootloader unlocked and the usb debugging turned on. Please help!
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Rishikesh3:
Try using another version of twrp
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] AstaTotti:
thank you for aswering, sadly i already tried other twrp versions but none of them worked
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Rishikesh3:
Can you boot into the system if you don't go into recovery right after flashing from twrp?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] AstaTotti:
No i can't, it simply won't boot
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] solofoxtrot:
there is a bit in twrp's website : https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomiredminote8pro.html

this vbmeta.img took me some time to find. i downloaded the rom i wanted (pixel exp and evolution x) and the vbmeta.img was in there. so once you copy out this vbmeta.img, try flashing it though the cmd, this got me out of the bootloop

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] schmedes2:
If you're still looking I was having the same issue. Lineage recovery and orange fox recovery both worked fine for me
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Deadmau73:
Hey guys , i got my Pixel about a year ago and everything was working fine , it was running full stock '' Locked bootloder ''

Today without reboots or anything , i pulled it out of my pocket and nothing it was dead.

no recovery , no download mode , no sign of life .

when i connect it to my pc i get Qloder 9008.. so i was kinda happy because i know how to use Qfil..

I looked all around the internet but there seems to be no one talking about it or tried fixing this problem , no support .

is There a way for me to get these files from a working phone .

i'm pretty sure no one did it for 2 reasons , i'm a good Googler so i know how to dig the whole internet '' talking about a guy who is into Hackingtosh and Clover .plists files''

and the 2nd reason is because Google went '' premium '' with this phone so there are no Indians and Russians trying to beat the **** out of this phone , since these Devs are now doing amazing work with POCOphone and One+ phones
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] Deadmau73:
hi again , i think i need GPT file so i can create Rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml with GPTanalizer and ptool.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Questions & Answers] ankiitisback:
Did you fix your device?
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Perpatoura:
Hello, I have a strange problem, after every reboot of the phone, some apps are not working anymore, they either stuck at the loading screen or force close. For example, Genshin Impact (game) gets stuck, Faceapp force closes, other apps like a banking app and a local provider app are also affected. Clearing cache/data does't help, only reinstalling fixes this.

Open bootloader, rooted, stock rom 11.0.2.2IN11BA, stock kernel, no magisk modules, upgrade from 11.0.1.1 didn't fixed it. Model IN2023, when I got the phone it had the global rom and I installed the eu after rooting. Any ideas what the problem could be?
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] dlads:
Are you indeed still rooted? I get this issue if I turn on systemless and then don't reboot.

Or if I lose root if I haven't actually installed the patched image after booting the patched image.

Check to see if you're actually still rooted.

If you are then turn on systemless.
[OnePlus 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Perpatoura:
Hello, thank you for your answer, I still have root, just checked. What do I have to do to turn on systemless? Just press on "systemless hosts" in magisk settings?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] mjg710a:
I am new to the tilt and dont understand most of what I have found doing searches. Im looking to change the background color and the font color as I find it nearly impossible to see the white font on green (blue) background. I have found all sorts of themes what I really need is something simple. Thanks.

Mike
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] ai6908:
Look for themegenCE and use that to modify your today screen font color. Use the search link in my sign to search for it!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] bilbobrian:
do a search for themes or tsk and i'm sure youl find something you'll like
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] crpcnt.cpc:
Hi guys,

MyHi guys,

PH-1 fell and broke the screen but it still works, I already ordered the new screen but while it arrives I need to use it anyway. Except that the screen goes out when I'm going to make a call and listen to audio on Whatsapp, my frintal camera is pretty dusty. I believe it is the dust that is in the sensor so the tel is erasing. Does anyone know of any apk that disables the sensor so that it does not erase?

appreciate
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] comfortable:
"Trust helps you keep your device secure and protect your privacy. The Trust icon will only show when the contents of the page have been verified."

============

Verified by who?

I would appreciate any tips and tricks to help uninstall / remove Trust from LineageOS 17.1 completely. Is this possible?
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] chuy19312:
Sadly, i think it's not possible, i wanted to know too since i'm using an unofficial Lineage OS 15.1 that doesn't have official updates and has SeLinux Permissive
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] katolink:
Hi All! Leaving the internal memory size apart, is 16 GB RAM worth the pocket stretch? Does it make a difference in any specific scenarios?

I am asking because, in my usage case, I don't need 512 GB internal memory, as I keep my files (including music, recorded videos etc.) backed-up in cloud and on external drives. I would consider the 512 GB version only if 16 GB RAM would bring any additional benefit (for example smoother performance, battery efficiency, future-proofing etc.).

Curious about your thoughts on this subject.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Maddmatt:
Highly doubt it. My gaming PC has 16GB of RAM and that's still fine lol.

I went for the 256/12GB model.

Consider the non Ultra models make do with 8GB and have excellent performance as do many phones with 6 and 8 GB.

Also the RAM on the S21 Ultra is a newer gen of RAM which has higher speeds (read/write) which has a performance benefit as well. Reviewers have subtly mentioned that although it doesn't seem to get brought up much in marketing ect. Not sure if the regular and + models have the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
If 256 GB storage is sufficient, then 12 GB/256 GB would be just fine to go with. I would say the 4 GB extra RAM will contribute to a bit more battery drain and will do nothing at all performance wise. People who need more storage should only go for the 16 GB/512 GB variant for the storage space alone.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Collin80:
RAM is used simply for fast storage and retrieval of data and code while a program is running. The general advice is that adding more RAM when you are not using the RAM you already have is a total waste of time and money. So, what could you store in RAM? Well, for an Android phone the most likely answer is "more programs." Since the system doesn't necessarily actually close a program when you go to the home menu or push back it's still potentially taking up RAM. The more RAM you have, the more programs you could potentially keep in RAM and so the more programs you could potentially start nearly instantly. But, the flash memory on these phones is pretty fast anyway so I'm not sure you'd really notice the difference between a .5 second and 1.1 second start up for a program. Another thing RAM can do is cache the contents of your long term (flash) storage. That way the system can access such data more rapidly when it needs it. This is actually where most RAM goes when you're running Windows or Linux - they're passively using all the otherwise unused RAM as cache for the file system. So, more RAM could mean faster file I/O but only if you are doing a lot of file I/O.

I have 16GB of RAM in my laptop. I play all the latest games, I do software development, I do CAD/CAM work. I have never used 16GB of RAM except when running high end simulation systems. There's a system called CARLA which uses Unity to simulate a driving environment for autonomous driving systems. That uses 24GB of RAM to initially compile the simulation. That's the one and only thing I would need more than 16GB for. Now, we're really talking about 12GB vs 16GB here. So, the question is, do you need those extra 4GB for anything? No, I can't think of any real reason a phone would need more than 12GB of RAM. I'll bet I could live with 12GB in my laptop and still virtually never use it all up.

Well, maybe there is ONE thing I could see the extra RAM being used for - high speed/resolution photography. It's possible that having more RAM could allow for longer buffering of things like super slow-mo. Now, I'm about 99% sure they don't do that. But, maybe they could. You might not be able to write to flash quickly enough for some super speed or super high end (like 8K) video without significant buffering to RAM. So, maybe in that case more RAM could be useful. But, the fact that the Ultra comes with 12GB normally would suggest that they aren't likely to optimize applications just for the 1% of people who opt for the top of the line top of the line phone.

TL;DR - No, I don't think the extra 4GB is worth the money and I didn't buy the 16GB/512GB version.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] eyeatoma:
I really don't think extra ram is going to significantly affect battery performance though. If anything it would be a pretty insignificant amount.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
The lastest memory consumes less power than the previous generation. You can never have too much ram, or storage space. My 10+ is using about 7-8 gb of it's 12 gb in normal operation.

My 10+ isn't using excessive power at idle at all.

5G or rather it's poor implementation would be the power hog I be concerned about.

The Snapdragon 865 will make phones worse in 2020, thanks to mandatory 5G

Qualcomm is so obsessed with 5G, it's hurting 4G performance to spur adoption.

www.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] peterg21:
Why are you continually posting about an article over 1 year ago about a SOC which is obsolete? Furthermore, battery usage on 865 Qualcomm was very good as shown by Anandtech. Whatever rocks your boat I suppose.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Yeah ancient history🤣

Try it... you'll like it.

Popcorn on standby

Is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 a Step Backward for Smartphones?

Could Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 actually send phones backward, as far as overall performance and battery life? It's not impossible -- but it's not a sure thing, either. It'll depend on just how much optimization Qualcomm and its OEM partners do around these new capabilities to offset the cost of 5G.

www.extremetech.com
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mzsquared:
Yes, that's when extra RAM in S21 Ultra comes into play: 8k videos, director's view(simultaneous front & back camera recording), 108MP, zooming, tripod lock, pip, single take...etc, etc.. The 16GB RAM might sound like an overkill but it will definitely help with all the multitasking load when called upon.

Sure, 12GB or 8GB would handle that too, but performance-wise 16GB RAM processor support won't suffer a sweat.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] katolink:
I am sure that 16GB RAM support won't suffer a sweat! But if 12GB would still do the job, why buy the extra RAM? I mean when recording for example (8K, director's view, you name it), you will only do that, you won't be multitasking so that you will need additional RAM for the other apps. I can hardly imagine someone shooting 8K and playing games/doing heavy photo editing at the same time. So practically no RAM swapping would come into play in this scenario.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mzsquared:
Yeah, who knows how much demand on RAM it'll put, but it's bundled w/ 1/2TB drive and that actually makes the deal somewhat cost effective, hence no extSD.

I've built a couple of PCs for my own use in the past(WindwsOS) and I'm aware of the ever changing requirements for a decent rig, and that reminds me of the same arguments about RAM when I was preparing to get the components for the first one, long, long time ago: "oh.. 2X4GB is plenty enough, 16?, yeah, but that won't be utilized, it's an overkill". Then, with the second one the build required a min. of 16 for Windows and then some more to better accommodate the CPU and the software I was running, mostly graphics/videos. I don't have the need to build computers anymore but I do check sometimes on the adds about the newest CPUs, MBs etc... totally amazed about the number of available RAM slots.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Yeah I'm not at all saying it'll drain significantly more, and I would still consider it as a minus even when the drain is a hair bit more and isn't doing any favour to the phone performance wise.

My whole point is that one shouldn't waste more money going for the more RAM variant if 256 gigs storage suffices one's need.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mhw100:
Are there any stats on how much the extra 4gb drains a battery? Is it imperceptible or something larger like a few extra percent each day?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] katolink:
Not that I know of. As far as I know, the S20 Ultra was the first Samsung phone to come in 12GB and 16GB versions. Considering that S21 phones are still in pre-order phase and have not reached consumers, maybe people who own S20 Ultras are in the position to say something about this (if they read this thread by any chance).
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
At ldle my guess is not even 1% difference. This is the latest generation ram; about 20% more efficient than the Note 10+ and faster.

I have the 10+ 12 gb ram variant. It runs cool and fast. It never even entered my mind the 8 gb variant gets better battery life; doubt it does.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mhw100:
Their pricing makes it compelling to add another 4/256 for $140 when you're already spending a ton of money on the device.

It won't be recovered when reselling it but gives some future proofing if the idea is to keep it a few years.

Also as dex is developed maybe the ram will become more important.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
No SD card, no sale. Worthless overpriced junk to me... no matter how much bloody ram it has.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] katolink:
I don't use DeX so much, therefore its future development does not concern me that much. Also, I never have more than 3-4 apps opened simultaneously, to which I switch alternately. Also, most of the time I tend to clear unused apps from memory (pressing the "recent apps" button and closing them). It is all about battery efficiency and smooth experience for me, this is what matters most. If the extra 4GB RAM has nothing to do with that, then I'll pass.

One thing that could be relevant is the future Android major updates (i.e. Android 12, 13), since I plan to use the phone for at least 2-3 years. Would extra RAM benefit me? I personally doubt that next Android versions will need that much RAM, but who knows? :unsure:
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Aeorsyn:
when i got the note i was pretty convinced i wouldnt upgrade phones until one met 2 criteria of simply 1. more ram, and 2. any other reason making me want to buy it.

no its not needed at all for phone calls and texting... but you can have open a huge confrence call BDM, another game, and web browser and a terminal running some linux install your also connected to with on vnc.. and you know what... you can do all this already with 12gb... sooo

ill get it if and when i get it(it is however a very nice device with 512 and 16.. even the 256 and 12 and other variants anyone using them wouldnt have speed complaints with any of them and can record in 8k.. if you have the option in life for 16.. why not, especially if your ending up paying monthly)
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] tfn:
I Initially wanted to go for the 12gb/256gb as I feel the 128gb would just not cut it for photography or videos, but decided to go for the 16/512gb as I got it around the same price as the 12gb/256gb with employee discount.

I also went crazy as since my S9+ didn't get excited about any other samsung phones than this one.

Also as google wants to stop free google photos upload to cloud it made sense to go for the higher tier.

I have my Pixel4XL to supplement the S21 Ultra :)

On a side note, I love the fact the S21 ultra can go from Macro to Space Zoom to wide angle which on Paper looks like the Army Swiss knife of photography.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] majidessa:
One can't put aside the fact that extra 4gb of ram also include 256gb of storage for a device that records 4k/8k videos with no expandable SD cards.

However, with regard to the Ram questions, if you intend to keep your device for a long time since Samsung now support 3 major Android updates then the answer is yes. As both the OS and apps are becoming more hungry as they advance especially games.

Short answer if you intend to keep your device for more than a year then the answer is definitely
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] SiNJiN76:
My current RAM usage is 10.3GB/16GB.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mhw100:
What heavy apps are you running? I don't think I've ever seen more than 7gb used.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] speedyjay:
I personally think Samsung have played it smart.

16GB RAM option is only available with the 512GB model.

No SD card support, so people panic and purchase the 512GB model.

I didn't panic, but I purchased the 512GB model because I do a lot of photography work and editing. I've always said "unused RAM is wasted RAM" and that still applies.

If you want the latest balls to the wall tech with the beefiest specs, you go for the 512GB/16GB model.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] SiNJiN76:
Not using anything heavy. No games. No photo editing... But I have opened a lot of apps. Mainly Google and Samsung's stuff and news apps. The phone is just probably trying to use all available RAM. 🤷‍♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] deakodude:
I had the Samsung S10 plus before getting my ultra in the hand doesn't seem a lot larger.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] chetly968:
I don't think it makes any difference however if given the choice I always go with the phone with the top specs. Unfortunately Samsung doesn't sell the 512gb model anymore in the US and I don't want to buy used phone so I ended up with the 256gb model. Haven't felt the need to conserve use yet. The color options are also more attractive on the 256gb model compared to the 512gb. Which makes no sense, lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Beefheart:
I'd be surprised if there was any real world, noticeable difference in performance between 12gb and 16gb in pretty much any Android task. I wouldn't call it overkill so much, but it's certainly not a requirement.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
The newer ram is very energy efficient so that extra 4gb isn't going impact battery usage much at all; zero downsides. You can never have too much.

12gb is a lot, my 10+ has this and typically it's using only half. I almost always have 4gb in reserve. Even with the less efficient last generation ram I don't see excessive battery usage. Typically with heavy browser usage I get 6.5-9%@hr battery life. The worst I see is 11%

However this is running on Pie with no wasted cpu cycles or ram usage due to scope storage.

With scope storage on the newer OS's (which just plain sucks) you will want more ram.