yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Ojwm:
In my experience the Chinese ROM was surprisingly liveable with, but did have a collection of small quirks:

1) You can configure it to *nearly* eliminate instances of seeing Chinese text, but not all. Things like; if you had the 'Weather' alarm set, you would get a weather report in Chinese. Also, there is an AI that could take over your calls for you - it would speak to people in Chinese (and if you engaged it accidentally, all text was in Chinese so v hard to disable...

2) I found that long app names would spill over onto another line mid word

3) Trying to change font would bring up only Chinese options

4) No option to enable Google Discover on the -1 menu

5) Google Backups wouldn't work

6) Deliveroo (UK app) wouldn't allow login via Google

On the upside, Google Pay worked perfectly as did banking apps. I found it pretty easy to get rid of most Chinese apps (or put them in a folder, out of the way)

I eventually flashed to a Xiaomi.EU rom which is essentially perfect and resolves all the above. Its based on the Chinese ROM so keeps all the latest features available within it (including call recording, which the Global versions apparently don't have).
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kaczorcuchnie:
After flashing EU, bootloader has to remain unlocked?

I mean is it safe to relock it?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Ojwm:
Bootloader has to remain unlocked, yes. As I understand it, relocking would brick your phone (if you're not on the stock ROM).
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
And you don't need it locked anyway. Everything works ok without it using the EU ROM. There is no loss of security.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kaczorcuchnie:
google pay works? without magisk?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Ojwm:
Yep
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] nick3:
Unless I am presenting ... my name is Nicola and I live in lagonegro (South Italy)... I hope to be able to give help in my little experience and knowledge regarding handhelds...

now you remove a curiosity... the pda O2 xda ignito is compatible with the Italian phone company? work in Italy? and you can update the ROM with an official or not htc diamond? thanks a lot... and sorry for my english...

Nicola
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] R3PUBL1K:
I would suggest the answers to all of your questions are yes. Most of the O2 handsets are SIM free - if for any reason this model is not then it can be unlocked to work on the italian networks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] nick3:
hello, thank you for your answer... I also wanted to know if actually this pda is good or not... it can be a viable alternative to diamond?

thank you
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] captainsensible2002:
Its essentially exactly the same as the Diamond, with the exception that the back cover is flat and not bevelled.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] WhiT3Kr0w:
From what I know this O2 Ignito is an HTC Diamond. So, it probably has a default O2 ROM on it, but the hardware is all the same.
[Oppo Reno4 Pro Questions & Answers] mike.baird03:
Hi,

I have downloaded Call recorder Pro from Google play. My problem is that it keeps turning itself of in the accessibility settings. Is there a fix for this?

Thanks,

M
[General Questions and Answers] Fenius:
Hello,I'm asking this question because I had a YII6 Huawei Cam L-21,I tried to root it with KingRoot,and after KingRoot tried to check my phone,the phone kept playing the boot animation,getting to the phone lock,after 5 seconds it reboots,and keeps doing that,so now it's stuck on a bootloop,so now I have 3 questions.

1.is there a way to fix that bootloop? I can't even turn off my phone quickly to wipe cache and data and factory reset.

2.is it safe to root on the same model? I bought another model and was thinking if trying to root again but I remembered what happened,so I wanna know if anything would happen again.

Thanks.

3.i don't have a computer so I can't unlock bootloader,so is it safe to root?

I have Android Marshmallow.

Thanks In Advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Fenius:
Here's the info bout my deviceView attachment 5302253
[General Questions and Answers] enweazudaniel:
No it's not... You should always keep the bootloader unlocked
[General Questions and Answers] Fenius:
Alright,sorry I'm new to this,but how do I unlock the bootloader without a PC?
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Unlocked? Really?

A serious Android user never unlocks the bootloader, only hasardeurs do, IMO.
[General Questions and Answers] Fenius:
Well..how do I unlock the bootloader with and without computer if root causes a bootloop?
[LG G Flex] manavawesome2.0:
Hi everyone , I am manav , i am having a lg g flex japan au kddi . I was trying to install twrp custom recovery but boot certification verify error occurred . it boots for 5seconds with message showing=

boot certification verify

{740}

{740}boot failed

[740]

I am new user to these things . please help me . guide me how to fix it . ASAP

Contact info=manav246mishra@gmail.com,bindiyamishra30@gmail.com

Phone no.=+919893970805
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] rasikreality:
Hi! I've designed a new boot screen for my Mi A1, but I don't know how to turn it into a flashable zip. Could someone do it for me? Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 11] koloure2211:
Hello,

I had the EEA, (12.0.13.0 RKBEUXM) ROM. I then unlocked bootloader and flashed the Indonesian version.

Could I flash the Xiaomi.eu ROM over that using the Fastboot?

So sorry to ask but brand new at this.....

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi 11] pogi.paul0119:
Yes you can.. just follow the instructions carefully... Btw flash it at your own risk 😜
[Xiaomi Mi 11] koloure2211:
Thank you for your prompt reply,.

I just use the .bat file in the ROM?

Or the Mi flash tool?

Thank you.
[OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Questions & Answers] Prometheus80:
This is talking about the Chinese version of the device, PCCM00.

I remember using ADB and debug mode when the phone first came out to uninstall the ColorOS since it kept me from using Nova Launcher, but now, when I attempt to uninstall the launcher using ADB Shell and the command "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.launcher", it says DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR. I can still uninstall other system apps and see them erased. There are a couple that tell me the same error, but this is the one I'm concerned about. Has anyone had any problems uninstalling that one? Is there a work-around? Or a specific reason this is happening? Is there a solution?
[OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Questions & Answers] RenkeT:
I have the same version and haven't made it yet. Would also like to have the Nova Launcher.
[OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Questions & Answers] van_helsing_80:
Yes, due to their integrated work among their apps, they have made it hard to get some components removed. I too expect companies to have modular behaviour in their software!

Even if you make another launcher your default launcher, for example Nova Launcher, then there are some flickering and animation issues (specifically when swiping to go to homescreen) which is a problem created by OPPO and Nova can't do anything more to solve it.

The default launcher also runs in the background continuously, despite trying to shutoff all its integrated services like search, widgets, Lockscreen magazine, etc

Because of which at the end, I'm using its stock apps

messages

launcher

phone
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Iutech:
Hi everybody.

I was given a professionnal Galaxy S21 phone.

On the LineageOS wiki i can't find this device.

I also looked at /e/ but for no better results.

Is there still a way to have a free OS on this phone ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xander20190:
How do you mean free OS? do you just mean a custom rom that's free? Then I could help.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xander20190:
And if you mean that you can just install GSI roms on your phone because your phone supports project treble

Here's a android 12 beta GSI ROM:

Download Android 12 Beta 3.1 GSI (Generic System Image)

Finally, the Android 12 Beta 3.1 goes live for the eligible Pixel devices after the release of beta 3 on the Google I/O 2021 Developer Conference event in

www.getdroidtips.com

1 thing YOU DON'T INSTALL IT LIKE A CUSTOM ROM! OTHERWISE IT ISN'T GOING TO WORK OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE

YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO INSTALL A GSI ROM BECAUSE IT'S A GSI ROM

And then it's perfectly okay
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xander20190:
I don't know if your kernel is in here

Here's also a nice custom rom where you can customize almost everything

The different maps are for the different kernels so click on your kernel

Resurrection Remix Ten - Browse Files at SourceForge.net

Free OS for smartphones & tablets based on Android

sourceforge.net

You install this just like a normal custom rom
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xander20190:
I don't know if your kernel is in here

Here's also a nice custom rom where you have a lot of different features

The different maps are for the different kernels so click on your kernel

Havoc-OS - Browse Files at SourceForge.net

sourceforge.net
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Xander20190:
You could find many more custom roms but these were just the biggest custom roms that are supported for your device

if you want to find other ones you could maybe look around on this website

12 Best Custom ROMs for Android You Can Install

Looking for the best Android custom ROMs based on Android 11, 12, 13, or 14? Here are 12 best custom ROMs for Android you can use in 2024.

beebom.com

But you could also just search "Best custom roms" or "Best GSI roms" on google

and check if they are supported with your device (Gsi ROMS are always supported because you have project treble)

I hope this helped you!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions] Iutech:
Thanks.

I'm not sure that I understand everything though...

Free as in Free Software, so I was mostly thinking of LineageOS (since I guess Replicant isn't an option on this model), but I'm open to other propositions (as long as there's no proprietary code in them of course).
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] dikko:
Does anybody know wher to find the original dutch polaris firmware.

I need to send the phone back to HTC.:mad:
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] deechte:
You can find a dutch 1.28.404.2 here. That's however not the ROM on my dutch Polaris, that's 1.27.404.1. I'm trying to reconstruct that, but so far haven't succeeded.
[Redmi 9 Power / 9T] sindibad363:
Hi. I used the wrong version of TWRP recovery (Used for davinci not lime (I know it was stupid)) and then installed the correct one but when I try to install some custom ROM I can't because it will say no /product and no /system_root directories found. I also downloaded the original ROM but I don't know what to flash so I don't need to wait 1 more week.
[Redmi 9 Power / 9T] pawelik001:
Flash stock trough miui, make sure you tick the flash all option, not the flash all and lock one.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] bubbyj:
I've tried flashing 3 different roms.

1)A different version of the stock Android 11 from Google Image Libary. (I got an unlocked phone, and haven't been able to get 5g on it as I should. I was trying to download the verizon version of the rom to see if this may help).

2)Android 12 Dev Preview

3)Lineage 18.1

I have all the prerequisites --

-bootloader unlocked

-latest adb/fastboot

-latest drivers

I've tried flashing with the Flash-All command. It flashes the bootloader, then the radio, but then when it gets to the meat of the it... it starts throwing "archive does not contain dbto.sig" and all the images within. When it gets to the system sparse, it says something about unable to find the partition. Then fails and closes out.

I realized I was using plain fastboot, so I switched to fastbootd. (which by the way, fastboot reboot fastboot doesn't work either).

Switching to fastbootd, everything begins as normal just like the other method I tried. And then after it flashes the bootloader, it reboots to plain fastboot. Not D. And once again, all the errors are present.

I searched and found that I should just bypass the flash-all script and flash it manually line by line, image by image. So I tried that. Boot.img flashes successfully. But when I flash anything else I get a FAILED: No such file or directory. This is true whether I'm in fastboot or fastbootd.

This pretty much holds true, no matter what version of the rom I'm installing.

With lineage 18.1, when I try to flash the recovery --

sending 'recovery' (98304 KB)...

OKAY [ 2.500s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: Not allowed to flash (recovery))

Again, happens in fastbootd and fastboot.

What am I doing wrong? I know its something so simple here. Its been a while since I did anything like this, so please take it easy on me. lol

flashing unlock returns "bootloader is already unlocked". unlock_critical returns failed: invalid argument. And at this point, thats exactly what I'm doing -- arguing with it. So far, its winning.

Help me please.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] l7777:
Odd things like this are almost always related to the adb/fastboot version. Where did you get the ones you're using?

If you can't simply do

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash <destination> <source.img>

Your bootloader is locked or adb/fastboot is likely incorrect/old. What does:

fastboot --version

report?
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] wgrant:
If you're just trying to get something flashed and you can get adb to respond you could use the website flashing tool from Google. It's the "flash" link next to download when selecting the firmware. I've used it when in crisis and it's changed up my issues nicely, even when I flashed a magisk module that was for a newer os version than what I had installed. Took a bit but it did eventually flash the latest monthly update and disabled magisk in the process.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] bubbyj:
Thanks for the replies. I had the 'latest ADB/Fastboot" -- but it was the minimal adb/fastboot. And while I confirmed its the 'latest' update -- it was still from 2018! haha. I used it recently to flash my G Stylus/Pro, no issues at all. However, the Pixel 4a 5g (I know this is the Pixel 5 forum, please forgive me), simply wouldn't utilize it.

I downloaded a build from summer 2020 that I found, and it cleared it up. However, I still got the dtso.sig (xxxxx.sig missing). But it still yet installed and worked perfectly.

I appreciate your alls help, truly.
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] xunholyx:
Here you can download the latest SDK Platform-Tools. The latest release was in April 2021. Use this instead:

SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers

Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel 5 Questions & Answers] bubbyj:
Thanks again to everyone who chimed in. You all solved my problems, and I'm super grateful. Have a blessed day! I'm sure I'll be back for more help in the future lol
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trueduke80:
Hi all,

My bootloader is unlocked and phone rooted since November. I was able to do the OTA updates up to January with the stock boot.img technique but since February I couldn't find the update.

The update system tells me there is no update. I have obviously restarted several times, the root is inactive, I do not understand at all where the problem comes from. If anyone has an idea, I take it.

(magisk app (22.1) installed but Magisk root off)
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trueduke80:
I see a similar probleme here : https://xdaforums.com/t/may-update-not-available.4272659/

If anyone had a how-to dirty flash, without loose app&data...
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trueduke80:
So, I find this from other thread from Pixel 1 (old) :

TENN3R​

​

I had to download entire factory image or just the OTA update from google website ?

EDIT : ok, full factory image
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] a1291762:
The full OTA can be applied without unlocking the bootloader.

The factory image has to have the -w removed or it wipes your data.

Both remove root so you have to re-patch your boot.img and then flash it.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trueduke80:
Thx, I find the good way, with -w removed. Everything works.
[Razer Phone 2 Questions & Answers] Firedrake1:
I know I have seen some people post about this, but haven't seen a solution. I have my RP2 rooted, with Magisk, using the Android 10 GSI. When I plug it in to charge, while turned off, the phone's screen will start flashing random colors. To fix it, I have to disconnect it from power, and hold the power button for 15 seconds to force a reboot. It charges fine while turned on. Does anyone have any idea how to resolve? I would love to be able to charge it while powered off, but maybe this is just the price to pay for root. Thanks in advance!!
[Razer Phone 2 Questions & Answers] bountyman334:
Looking into now. I hope its not kernel-related. But Im trying to Move charger images to the /etc folder and seeing if that helps. Its many other phones that having this same issue
[Razer Phone 2 Questions & Answers] Firedrake1:
Let me know if you have any luck. It's really the only thing I have found that doesn't work well.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] reg66:
have spent quite a while searching (i'm no pro though!) but can't find anything on this.

basically running igo8 3d etc enabled and mortplayer (preferred mp3 player) the player often crashes out when switching between the two apps.

assuming it's down to the allocated pool size, does anyone know a tool to adjust the pool size, like with my old mda c3

...see here...

cheers

(i drive to netherlands from uk once a week so i don't mind sacrificing some operating system speed over larger application power, then just change it back the next day)

((and no i'm not a smugler!!))
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] dysolve:
advanced configuration tool by schap can do that i think!
[Huawei Mate 20 Lite Questions & Answers] Pierre118:
What is the latest official firmware for the Mate 20 Lite? (SNE-LX1)
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
Really curious. It's next to impossible to get a replacement here in the states. Does it bother you, or have you left it on? Please respond with your logic as well as answering the poll.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] lord219:
Mi 11 series all have similar screen. Considering early release of mi 11, it shouldn't be a big issue. I received a glass protector in 10 days from China.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Allexsander:
And why would you remove it? Is bad?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Jhonxs:
It depends how you use your phone.

If you "baby" it you should be more than fine.

On my mi9 i have removed for the past year or more. I only have one or two very fine scratches and those are from some drops :)

So yeah, on general use and being a bit careful ( using a case that would prevent the screen to make contact to the surface) you should be perfectly fine.

I personally have the one that came with the phone still on and will remove it when it gets worn out.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jmikepr:
Thanks for this tip. I did a quick look up on GSM arena. Screens seem to be identical size and shape. I went ahead and ordered two packs of protectors from Amazon. They'll be here Sunday.

My original protector got caught on the edge of a dog cage in the most unfortunate scenario ever. My phone was okay but the screen protector had a huge gash in it.

I've gone with no protector for about a week. I've collected one tiny scratch that can only be seen with the screen off and the light hitting it just the right way. I've babied this thing so I'm not sure how it happened. Either way Gorilla glass victus hasn't impressed me all that much.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] avetny:
oleophobic coating on this screen protector is iiiiinsane ! I surprised that no one said that yet. But I hate sharp edges on it.... Gestures and that no good together
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Curved screens are a flawed design imo

This is what I would classify as a highly breakable device

Between the weight of it and the slab of glass on the back and the wrap around screen your nearly guaranteed a breakage no matter what side it lands on.....

Gorilla glass Victus is junk compared to whatever is on the iPhone 12 pro

In every drop test I've watched the android phone with Victus smashed and the iPhone survived.... although the iPhone has the benefit of being flat
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] *justintime*:
Yeah ditched the screen protector as soon as I got it.

It looks like a peel off screen protector which you get on new devices.

Colors and sharpness improves a bit and the touch is not plastic feel.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] RheinPirat:
I like the screen protector. It feels almost the same like OnePlus7 Pro without a screen protector.

I keep it as long as possible
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sachamag:
Hello do you need to remove originally pre installed plastic film protection before putting a newly bought tempered glass ?? Thanks for answering
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] RoughNeck1971:
Hi - I would not use 2 screen protectors at the same time. So if you want to put tempered glass on you should remove the preinstalled one. Otherwise you can get difficulties with the touch screen. I myself removed the preinstalled immediately and installed another (better) on.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] aakashasaj:
Remove it or not eventually it will come off, better get hands on some tempered glass to protect those expensive curvy screen.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] tensux:
i dropped my phone about a week after buying it, was sick to stomach until i realized that the preinstalled screen protector was cracked but not the actual phone. im pretty sure it saved the phone
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] lord219:
Many people think that pre-aplied screen protector is a feature therefore, they expect to see a better quality option. In reality, due to strict laws of EU and return policy of retailers such as Amazon, they want phone to be as much refurbishable as possible with given protection . That is why, we get a cheap quality phone case and screen protector that can barely live 4 weeks of legal limit and are really ugly non-characteristic additions. They have to make it looking boring because other case producers have to earn money too. So, my suggestion is change the original screen protector with a liquid self-repair one and buy a sturdy case for your own sake.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Confused Gamer:
I don't see why you would wanna do that unless it breaks or you wanna install a better sturdier screen protector, keep the old one if it doesn't bother you.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] shub11:
Guys I am planning to exchange my pixel 2 for pixel 4a, although Pixel 2 didn't have native Video calling but using some mods I was able to work around, so just curious whether any custom mods or Rom available for 4a also with native video calling over Jio or Airtel ??
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] sudonxda:
Brother I am also searching for the same thing. Let me know if you figured it out
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] finalgeist:
Sorry for a super noob question, but is there a way to change the region setting on the mi 11 ultra?

I'm stuck on "united states" and I live in the UK.

I've noticed certain apps don't function correctly because they think I am based in the USA.

E.g. Ubereats and little things like google maps, has an American accent during navigation etc.

Any help would be great.

I am currently on official China from: Miui stable 12.5.4
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Go to settings, type region, change....
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] finalgeist:
Unfortunately searching for "Region" in the settings search bar brings back no results.

Thanks for your reply anyway.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Jhonxs:
As far as I know you can't change it in stock CN ROM. it is possible on the xiaomi.eu ROM tough

I wanted to change region as well...
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] finalgeist:
I had a suspicion that might have been the case but wanted to double check on here.

We'll I'm planning to flash the. Eu Rom in 2 days when the bootlocker has been unlocked.

Wish me luck!!!