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[General Questions and Answers] CedarWaxwing:
*Update* I thought I would explain in this thread that I am not really looking for advice on MDM (Kiosk) or enterprise software. I am actually wanting to find a software developer that would be able to write a custom version of Android with absolutely no factory reset option nor safe mode.

I tried using an Android smartphone in the past but have quit because of serious problems. When I was using Android before, I installed software that prevents me from viewing explicit content on the Internet and also software that can block certain apps from being used.

However I discovered that the software that protects me can be quickly removed by factory resetting the device. Also, another dangerous setting is safe-mode, a setting that allows you to disable all third party apps. Since the software applications that I installed to prevent viewing explicit content are third party apps, using safe-mode disables those apps and provides unprotected Internet access.

Because of the addiction I have struggled with, I absolutely cannot have these kind of settings in Android if I am going to have a smartphone. So I need to find a software developer who can write a custom version of Android OS that has no factory reset option and no safe mode at all. Where can I find such a software developer and how much would it cost? I don't have any experience writing software myself.

Presently I am just using a flip phone with no Internet from Consumer Cellular. However their Consumer Cellular Link flip phone has Android software that is a custom version of Android very different from any smartphone, so from this I assume that creating custom Android OS is within the realm of possibility.

The smartphone I bought during the holidays, the LG Stylo, has been locked up by a family member and I am not going to use a smartphone if these settings are not removed. I realize the settings I want removed have a purpose of fixing a phone if something goes wrong, but I cannot have these settings. A better solution would be to allow an additional password to be required for accessing those settings, which would be different than the 4 digit screen unlock code, but I think setting that up might be more complicated for the software developer.

I am stuck with a flip phone with no Internet, and I want these issues to be resolved so I can start using my favorite apps, which include music apps and also I like to play games of chess with people around the world using the chess.com app.
[General Questions and Answers] JustSad:
use any kiosk software
[General Questions and Answers] CedarWaxwing:
I was involved with a discussion with 42gears about their SureLock "enterprise" software. However if I have that software installed, from their description it looks like the power button and maybe the volume buttons have to be disabled. I had a feeling that would make the phone not user friendly because of not being able to control the volume or restart the phone.
[General Questions and Answers] JustSad:
try hexnode mdm ..
[General Questions and Answers] CedarWaxwing:
I want to mention that I am actually looking for a software developer to write a custom version of Android with no factory reset nor safe mode.

Here is what Hexnode actually said in a reply to an email I wrote to them in the past:

"We currently cater only to organizations and Hexnode can't be used for personal use. Also, it will not be possible to sign up for services by Hexnode using a public domain email such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. You would require a valid business domain email for the same. It looks like we might not be the right solution for your requirement."
[General Questions and Answers] CedarWaxwing:
Another idea that people have suggested to me is to get the smartphone made by the computer company that is competing against Android. Since this is an Android forum, would it be off the subject or bother anyone to ask about the smartphone made by Apple Computers? Some people have told me that it would be possible to set a passcode that would block access to factory resetting iPhone. However what I do not know is if the phone would still be usable with someone else setting a passcode on the phone that I would not know myself and also would there still be a way to bypass the passcode requirement?
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] James.ptrsn:
So a few weeks ago I was an idiot and crushed my OnePlus 8 in my trunk. I realized while I was closing it what was happening, so I was able to keep it from closing all the way and, surprisingly, the phone still works. Parts of the screen sometimes work and I was able to get a remote screen pulled up using adb and scrcpy. The phone still runs fine, cameras work, speakers work, battery life seems fine, etc. The big problem is that not only is the screen broken, it seems that I bent the frame a little too.

I don't have money to buy a brand new phone and I don't have any warranty so I'm in a position of needing to repair what I have. Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can get a new screen? Ideally I'd also like to buy a new frame so I don't have to try and bend my existing frame flat; I think it might break or the screen may not sit right if I don't do it perfectly. I've looked at a couple of places like Witrigs who actually sells a frame and screen assembly together, but I've read some bad stuff about them online and am afraid to go through with a purchase.

Also, I've noticed that OnePlus reduced the pricing on their in-house repair options recently so now it looks like it would be $160 + a $30 service charge so this might actually be the best option. I'm afraid though that once they get it they might have to replace the frame too and might charge a ton more or even decide to replace other components that aren't necessary.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
The frame if distorted is probably toast. It's easier to replace both if they come as a unit.

If the service center it using OEM parts... go for it.

If you do it yourself follow full ESD protocols. The separate assemblies are very susceptible to ESD damage once out of circuit.
[OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers] aislingdenton:
It depends on where you live. If you are from the USA, I recommend iFixScreens. They Provide free diagnosis of your phone, give you estimate charges, and provide 180 days warranty.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] BarateaU:
im trying to find out if there is a way to hang up a call with the handsfree button (the original handsfree) everytime i press the button it wants to "change call" instead of hanning up even thou there is no other call.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Scotchy49:
Keep the button pushed for a few seconds then release it. It will eventually hang up.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] BarateaU:
Ok, cause when I tried that i got to that speak a name and it would call up that name..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Scotchy49:
I only used it once.

This is what I get:

While not calling:

Press once: nothing happens

Press twice: Call the last guy who called me/I called

While calling:

Press once: hold/unhold the current guy

Remain pressed: hang up

By the way, I don't have that call people by voice thing, so I don't know how it interacts with that.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] BarateaU:
I dont have it either it just popups.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Scotchy49:
You probably have it. It's called Cyberon Voice Commander or something like that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Basshrestha:
When setting screen lock on galaxy note 9 this message displays "screen lock was already changed. try again with the new screen lock" and could not change the lock screen in any PIN, Password or pattern.

Is there any method to solve this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Basshrestha:
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[General Questions and Answers] lifeModder19135:
Hey all. I am currently trying to get my Galaxy Tab 8.0 2019 (sm-t290) unlocked. I have the bootloader unlocked. But since I did this, I cant get download mode in the usual fashion. I can still technicallly get there, but via a different route. When I try booting to DL mode, I get the screen that warns you not to save data on your device because it is "unsafe." If I do nothing here, I get booted into the OS. If I hit 'volume up' within the first few seconds, I get recovery mode, but not the usual one. The warning screen stays, but a few recovery options are displayed at the top of the screen. One let's me go to the regular recovery mode. From there, I can get the other download mode. Is this normal on Android 10, or have I f***ed something up? BTW, I haven't flashed anything yet. Haven't even plugged into Odin or ADB. As I said, I can get download mode, I am just a bit nervous to flash anything until I figure out what is going on. Thanks

edit: nvm i got it. I tried i for like the 10th time and it worked...
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
This all has NOTHING to do with Android OS itself, but with device's bootloader: Don't confuse things. :)

Hint: Add SOLVED to this thread's title.
[General Questions and Answers] lifeModder19135:
nvm I got i

thanx. Although now I am confused. If the bootloader isn't getting swapped out with new os versions, then why are people having to patch their files before flashing on version 10? I thought it was to include the version 9 bootloader. Wouldn't this suggest that the bootloader is getting replaced with, at the very least, each major update?
[General Questions and Answers] lifeModder19135:
or is it the actual boot partition that is getting swapped out?
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
The bootloader starts up the Android OS when you turn on the phone. This is a pretty important job, so it’s very important that nothing goes wrong with it. That’s why phones keep their bootloaders stored in special stable memory.

Some ( if not even almost all ) bootloaders, however, contain an extra layer of security that checks to make sure that it only loads an OS that passes its approval process - what is intended by OEM. That's the main reason why people try to hack the bootloader.

I personally can't see any reasonable reason to modify the bootloader. :)

Bootloader is comparable to UEFI/BIOS.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] RealisticMushroom:
I tried to install a custom ROM for my Moto E5 Nora, but it didn't work. In the end I reinstalled the Stock ROM but I don't have a phone signal, can someone help me please?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] localpagefirst:
Reactive your sim with the phone company. You can probably do it on line.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] stevedat:
Is there any way of flashing a custom rom on a locked t-mobile sim phone to use sim-free?
[Introductions] ScubaSteve88:
Hi thanks for letting me join. I'm new to all this so bare with me
[Introductions] ScubaSteve88:
HP Pavillion 15 with i5 core
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] D852_Canada:
Hi guys,

My dualApp whatsApp's images and videos have vanished from the Galleries and are nowhere to be found using the built-in S9 explorer!!

Yet when I open my DualApp and go into a conversation's media Tab, I can see all the images and videos are still there and I can even watch the videos!! Yet when I chose "Open in Gallery" when viewing the items, I get an error!

So now, I have no way to view the images and videos like before in gallery, nor back them up!

Also, now, when I try to take an image or video from that dual whatsapp, I get a "file format not recognized" error!

Please can anyone help?

Thanks.

P.S: The Main Whatsapp (non dual app) images and videos still do show up in galleries, and I can take pictures and videos no problem.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] kevinmayer86:
After suffering for a long time having to use the integrated keyboard instead of Touchpal due to the fact that it wasn't installing on Manila 2D I decided to go on Touchpal's official website and download the newest version (for WM 6.1, not 6.0) and it worked! I decided to share this because I've seen that there have been other people also unable to install Touchpal.

To download the newest version go to http://www.cootek.com/download_userinfo.aspx?type=Std and be sure to choose the version for WM6.1.

Hope this helps someone! :cool:
[General Questions and Answers] GnatGoSplat:
I know there are many apps that will allow videos to be used as live wallpaper, but all the ones I've found require the app. Is there an app or PC program that will convert a video to a native live wallpaper so it doesn't need the 3rd party app to work?
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
If video is in MP4 format - and video's FPS and resolution matches Android device's defaults - then you don't need an extra 3rd-party-app.
[General Questions and Answers] GnatGoSplat:
I'm wanting to use it for my Home Screen. My Samsung Galaxy S10e only has the option to make a video into a lock screen wallpaper. Am I missing something or is the feature not available on Samsungs?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blaxcorp:
Just wondering if the Android OS can be flushed out and a Linux OS can be used instead converting it to a linux tab?

Couldn't find any discussion around this.

Can someone can please guide me through the process if it is possible?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] dinesh6908:
How to connect EVO gamepad pro 4 with Redmi note 10 pro Max

Earlier i have Redmi Note 7 pro and EVO gamepad works with Dolphin Emulator. It does not work with Redmi Note 10 Pro Max MIUM 12.5.

It works fine on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 not not on redmi Note 10 Pro MAX

Can any1 please help how to make this work.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] chattyuk:
Hi

I recently dropped my diamond a few days ago and caused a big crack around the top right corner of my diamond.(it was only on a wodden floor ive dropped my n95 on concrete before and i havn't got a scratch) I didnt have any insurance or any cover on it. I rang up the htc customer helpline and they couldn't give me a final price, they quoted between £50-£100!!! I then rang up orange and they said that they would swap it for a one off fee of £30 + atleast a 4 month subscription to orange care at £6 a month. This comes to £54 which is a bit better but still quite a bit. It isnt the actual lcd screen broken and from what I can see its just the touch screen on top.(unless theres another layer of something). The phone is working fine, theres no problems using the touch screen except for when i tap it I can see pressure marks around the crack being applied to the lcd screen.

Is there any other place that could repair my phone for a cheaper price? I did look for the touch screen and I can get it for £30 but I would not want to risk opening my phone up and causing more damage.

Thank you

p.s. I can upload pictures of the crack if required
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HtcDia:
its better in the long run to send it off to a service center

this is a bit tough because it will cost you but thats the price

that you will have to pay, it will better in the long run than

buying the screen and doing a DIY bodge job on your phone.

HD
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Scotchy49:
I am in the same side as HtcDia on that.

Send your phone to HTC, you'll pay the price but it's worth it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Pitchb3nd:
Well I disagree with the other two posters in this thread.

I had a similar problem with a samsung phone and finally I bought the screen off ebay and ventured to change it myself (with some courage and no experience at all in this matters) and I succeeded!!.

Wall, as your phone isn't covered by warranty if I where you I'll try to change the touchscreen myself as it is the outermost layer it'll probably be easier.

Good luck
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Thundarr The Barbarian:
Who said his phone's not covered by warranty? Dropping it and cracking the screen isn't covered, but by replacing it yourself you'll likely void any warranty you do have. This means if you have problems in the future that are actually HTC's fault, and not just a simple mistake, they won't fix it for you. I know it sucks, it's not a good position to be in when you're down 50 pounds for a completely unintentional mishap... But I think that's the way to go. Sorry. :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 6A Questions & Answers] vdor:
Hello !

I'm currently trying to install new Rom on my Redmi 6A. Sorry for my english, which is not my native language...

I'm OK with unlocking, USB debogging...

I ran Fastboot and installed twrp 3.5

I succeeded installing many severals ROM's I found here or on the net, working with android 9, 10 and even 11

Whatever ROM I install, camera is NEVER working. Black screen ! Believe me, I tried so many of them, I'm getting faster now !

To be sure it wasn't an hardware proplem, I re-installed MiUI official ROM, global 11.0.9. Camera OK, hardware OK

What I installed, working : [android version]

Bliss 11 [A10]

Bliss 12 [A10]

LineAge 17.1 [A10]

CRDroid [A10]

Validus [A9]

Nitrogen OS [A9]

AICP 14 [A9] (reboot when tilted horizontally)

PixeExperience 9

What I installed, but got bootloop :

Havoc [A10]

AOSP Extended [A10]

ZenX [A10]

POST [A10]

what I failed to install : (error 7 or error 11 in TWRP)

LineAge18 [A11]

Corvus

I tried to read FAQ thread or google, nobody seems to face camera problems. Anybody has ideas ?

I tried to install other apk to get my camera working, without success.

Thanks for your help.
[Xiaomi Redmi 6A Questions & Answers] Deleted member 10945157:
Use miui 11.0.8.0 version. Miui 11.0.9.0 have problems with custom roms
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jkmaxfli:
Hello.

When I unlock the bootloader, will the applications and settings remain, or will the phone be in the factory settings? If the bootloader is in the factory settings after unlocking, how can I back up my applications with data?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] arifqur:
It will factory reset and wipe everything on the phone like files and photos, so backup everything to your PC before unlocking
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jkmaxfli:
How do I back up my own applications with settings and data to my computer?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Robert314:
You can't backup to your PC. The best you can do is go into settings and backup your settings to Google drive /mi account and WhatsApp backup and other app's internal backup features. Also copy all your photos and files onto your PC. Other then that you will lose a small amount of data
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Suhaas:
I don't think there its possible to backup apps with data and settings to computer. Try this app. I haven't used it though

Backup and Restore - APP - Apps on Google Play

Light APP Extractor to back-up APK & Photos to Local & SD & Cloud

play.google.com
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jkmaxfli:
Wi

With this app can not backup apks.

Backup yes,but recovery the apk can not.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jkmaxfli:
i don't need to back up photos and videos etc but my installed apps with settings.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] arifqur:
You can do app data backup and restore only if you have root and for root you need an unlocked bootloader. So no easy way out of this
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jkmaxfli:
... so it 's not good for me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Robert314:
Try this adb command: https://android.stackexchange.com/a/28888

Or this:

Backup & Restore Android Apps Using ADB

Android is an interesting platform for a number of reasons, one of which is it’s openness to developer and debugging tools, and the fact that it runs a modified form of Linux as an operating system…

jonwestfall.com
[General Questions and Answers] 64_Tesseract:
I've recently dug up an old Nokia 2323 Classic, and remembered that some other old phones have had Android, or at least more modern OS, ROMs made for them. I was wondering if I could load something new onto my Nokia, but all I could find is the stock ROM... Could anyone point me to a website with custom ROMs for it, or is this phone so unpopular none have been made? Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Phone's OS isn't any Android OS but the proprietary Nokia OS Series 40 5th Edition. Personally don't think anyone built a custom ROM suitable to this 12 years old phone.
[Introductions] vdor:
Hello !

I'm registring in this forum, having been interested since many years in custom rom installing on android phones.

I began on Android 4 on a mini Xperia, which was a lovely vintage camera !

BTW, I'm currently using a redmi 6A, installing many Custom or official ROM's.

Thanks for your work on this forum... I found a lot of reading !

Guy
[Introductions] galaxys:
Welcome aboard XDA! Good to have you join with your rom flashing experience!

Cheers
[Introductions] Arioch91:
Hi from France too @vdor (y)
[Introductions] orb3000:
Welcome to XDA too!

Many French members aboard
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] absentsound:
I creat themes by hex and theme park.how i can take recovery from this themes before format my phone.It's hard to create themes again. It takes long steps. Is there a way to take a backup of these themes and reinstall it again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] blackhawk:
SmartSwitch might backup theme park.

I use the Galaxy Stone Icon, high contrast theme and my own wallpaper so even if not backed up it's not big deal... I can recreate in about 5 minutes.

SmartSwitch may drag apk corruption along with it and defeat the purpose of the reset. I limit what I backup with it. I don't trust it with critical data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] absentsound:
I USE Smart Switch ALWAYS TO TAKE BACKUP FROM MY PHONE BEFORE RESET BUT THE THEMES NOT RETURNED. I NOT FOUND IT IN MY THEMES
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] blackhawk:
Calm down, no reason to CURSE...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] starpandi2004:
if you are rooted you can take backup using titanium backup. those where saved in three files like filename.appicon, filename.home and filename.wallpaper
[Networking] hd54321:
I've got a WinMo 5.0 barcode scanner device on our corporate network. Whenever we log into Citrix, proxy settings are automatically pushed to our device, which we then have to manually clear out to make another connection (we have to do this everytime we re-connect).

We've had a tough time with our network support going through this issue and trying to get it resolved. I wanted to know if there were any 3rd-party programs or registry settings to block proxy settings on the device.

Thanks for all your help!

-HD