yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Descent2:
Oops, I am sorry, I forgot, you have said that in your first post that you already tried LOS, man. So, we are stuck? It gets stuck on T-Mobile splash, meaning this is a bootloop, or rather a bootfreeze. I think your other issues must be related to this issue that is preventing you from patching for signature spoofing.

I've been reading up trying to find what is going on with your phone, and I stumbled against this:

You simply swipe the bar to allow TWRP to make modifications to your /system partition. Swiping on this particular screen, you are giving TWRP permission to mount your /system partition as R/W (Read & Write) as opposed to the default of /system being mounted as R/O (Read Only). However, please beware and know what you are doing. If you so much as mount /system as R/W via TWRP, regardless if you actually make changes, a kernel secured with dm-verity (device mapping verification) will prevent your device from booting into the Android OS. Never mount /system as R/W without first verifying whether your kernel has dm-verity enabled. If dm-verity or AVB 2.0 (Android Verified Boot) is enabled, flashing a systemless root script like Magisk 16.0 will patch dm-verity to disabled, as well as disable force encryption in the fstab.

You said you disabled the secure boot. This is aka dm-verity .

Now in your case, you are using the encryption, which needs dm-crypt to be active, correct? These two are related because they both are managed by a DM - device mapper.

When you said you have disabled the secure boot (dm-verity), do you mean that you have maybe chose some options when patching the boot.img with Magisk ? Or did you do it thru some other method?

I keep seeing references to "No Verity Opt Encrypt" without a good explanation of what it is or how to use it or when to use it. I am curious if you have applied that or not, and if you did, where did you read about it.

So, my current thinking is that if you actually failed to disable the dm-verity, this should take you to the bootloop or freeze. May-be DM failed to separate the two and kept both enabled?

The fact that you have touched the /system as r/w according to green above, should trip the dm-verity to bootloop you, if dm-verity is somehow still enabled.

I still do not understand though, why you are receiving a failure to patch.

Also, you have mentioned that you have used a "Smali Patcher". Knowing nothing about nothing, I of course assumed you meant to type "Small Patcher" , i.e. some patcher. Now cleaning up the details I looked it up. Oops. It is actually a real thing. It supposed to examine your system in step 1, and generate a Magisk module, and in step 2, you add that module to Magisk and check it as enabled. I just want to confirm that this is exactly what you have done and this brought you to T-mobile splash screen.

I actually may try LOS for microG, what version did you have that was great?

Because from what I was reading the LOS for 918 has many issues (no 5G tether, no 2nd screen, no WiFi call, etc)
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] PineappleMousepad:
The "No Verity Opt Encrypt" is a file that disables verity and forced encryption. If you rename the zip, though, you can make it only disable verity or only disable forced encryption. I did flash it with no-dm-verity, but from what you found it looks like Magisk does this for us so it's probably not necessary.

The fact that it bootlooped isn't due to me mounting it. I did that several times before without bootlooping. The issue I had with it was that it automatically unmounted /system after a few seconds, which is why I believe I can't deodex from TWRP.

For the Smali patcher, I don't remember how I attempted to use it. So far my attempts to root and encrypt stock Oreo haven't gotten very far, so I'm going to try this again.

I just used the latest version. I don't use 5G tether so I wouldn't know. The 2nd screen "works" but it just extends the main screen, making the cameras into a notch type thing. I can live without wifi calling, but lte calling won't work, which is, again, the only thing keeping me from using Lineage MicroG.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Descent2:
DUH !

I can't believe sometimes how dumb I actually am. Of course, it says right in the name of the file: "No Verity + Optional Encryption" ! [slamming my forehead into the table] I swear I read it thousand times, but for some reason it did not make any sense to me. I knew it does something about this subject, but I never took it literally!

Thank you for letting me know.

It is cool how the arguments are sent by renaming the patch instead of using the optional parameters. I like that. Magisk does that as well. You flash Magisk.zip and it installs Magisk. You rename it to unistall.zip and flash that, and it uninstalls Magisk.

Please, keep posting if anything changes. If I read something that makes me think I've picked up the scent again, I will let you know. For now I don't know what else to read.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Descent2:
You uninstalled Android Device Bridge? I am curious as to why? I mean, yeah, it's Google, but it's most likely harmless, and very useful. Does it call home or something? At some level the entire Android is Google. Yeah it comes from HA, but Google pays. And money talks. I am curious why.

Anyway, I might have found something , I am not sure, but it looks interesting:

So, I am reading this:

Internal Details

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io

It says:

Did removing ADB, somehow messed up the /data/adb folder, and then that messed up Magisk? Is this why some of the operations you have attempted have failed? Like you'd install a module and it would be like you didn't even do anything?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] PineappleMousepad:
I didn't remove adb. I debloated using System App Uninstaller. For some things that didn't work I used /d/gapps. For other things that didn't work I used adb.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] PineappleMousepad:
Been messing around with Oreo the past couple days.

I *can* get stock Oreo to work with root and even MicroG - everything works great. Except it refuses to encrypt. The option is there in the menu to "Encrypt Phone". The battery was above 80% and plugged in, I tap the button, and it just takes me to the T-Mobile splash screen and quickly to the lock screen. I know MicroG isn't causing it, since it has this issue with or without MicroG. I get the same result whether I installed 20h from a TWRP flashable zip or if I installed 20h from the kdz with the kdz writer tool https://xdaforums.com/t/tool-kdz-writer.3649818/. It isn't an issue with the recovery partition, as I left that stock and just use TWRP from LAF.

The less ideal option for Oreo at the moment is to have it completely stock from LGUP and just debloat with adb. This means no root or MicroG, but those are the least of the issues. It looks like if you uninstall Google Play Services without also installing MicroG, you get constant error messages saying "Messages has stopped working." No problem, just remove the messages app and use QKSMS, right? Well removing Messages breaks Contacts, which is also the dialer. Removing the dialer and contacts, replacing them with Simple Dialer and Simple Contacts works, but then you get the constant error message "LG IMS has stopped working." Removing LG IMS gets rid of the error messages but, predictably, breaks VoLTE.

Edit: It may not have been Google Play Services that broke the Messages app.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Descent2:
Quick reaction. You are likely right. It probably wasn't the removal of GPS that broke Messaging. There are so many different fixes for that error on the net (which you probably have already mostly tried), that it suggests many different causes for the error.

But, interesting how all that stuff is chained. Almost looks as if intended that way. Don't deny them saying a good bye to google outright, just make it an incredibly deep rabbit hole.

This comes to mind: try "freezing" messaging or anything lower on this chain, in hopes that it is the uninstall that removes some shared dependency and that they haven't thought of you trying to freeze them. I know you wouldn't care all that much if the chain didn't end with VoLTE.
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] Zato83:
Greetings community, this is my 1st post here, never before needed because always found solution on old posts but, can't find how to fix/continue with this:

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I spend many hours trying to figure it out but nothing or maybe I have not known how to search.

Help please I'm trying to upgrade Android 9 to 11
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] bluehunter9:
You need to flash to boot rather than recovery.

Use:

fastboot flash boot [twrp.img]
[General Topics] rafaelbr2k4:
Hi guys, i have a Nokia n95 and... i dont find a reliable site do get apps and games, someone can help me please ?!

anyway, thanks for all help ! and congratulation for this amazing forum !
[General Topics] Black93300ZX:
Used, google, first result:

http://www.n95users.com/forum/
[General Topics] Ev0luti0n_:
lol... :eek::eek:

nokia users are so dumb that they can only find stuff for pocket pc.. :D

www.dotsis.com

guess this will do it. Oh and by the way, when you dump that n95 on the garbage can, come again, the community will still accept you back. :rolleyes:
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
Please don't flame other users. In addition, I'd be VERY happy if there was ANY Windows mobile device with the same (or better) multimedia features (for example, stereo speakers, AAC+ codec built-in etc.) than the N95...
[General Topics] Black93300ZX:
Ditto, it's pretty much a Diamond with double the built-in memory, a 5MP camera... I don't know what there is to hate on. I haven't used many S60 devices myself, but from what I've heard it doesn't seem like a horrible OS. I surely wouldn't mind an N96, with that GPS tagging feature that lets you sort your photos chronologically or even by location... Just looking at a world map and seeing little markers where your photos were taken, that's a feature I haven't seen on any other phone.
[General Topics] Ev0luti0n_:
Menneisyys: I am sorry, but it seemed this user was making fun of the people here; maybe i over reacted, because i have a personal dislike for nokia phones!
[Introductions] KarlKraut:
Hello,

I have problems with using smartphones because of an neurological illness which makes me very light sensitive. So I might ask some questions related to display technologies, screen dimming and phone models, in search of a solution for my problem.

I used to be a programmer in the past, but long time ago. This forum was recommended to me in a Java forum.

Hello to everyone, nice to meet you.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Welcome to XDA🤗

May I ask specifically what is the issue ie epilepsy, migraines etc?

It may not just be brightness but how the light is modulated. OLEDs are typically using duty cycle modulation for dimming. Some allow for current dimming.

LCDs typically use current dimming.

The duty cycle dimming can be irritating to some.

Controlling the room's ambient light levels may be helpful to you. Taking frequent breaks to look at objects further away to reduce eyestrain.

Using system dark mode greatly reduces overall light output. Using dark custom color wallpaper and icons do too.

Disabling all animations may be helpful... it also speeds up the system slightly.

Try using manual brightness control, it can reduce the strain and allow you to chose the best viewing intensity.

Getting rid of as many white icons can help reduce the overall things glaring at you.

Samsung phones have the most customization for this.
[Introductions] KarlKraut:
Thanks, it's chronic fatigue syndrome (not sure as there is no biomarker / laboratory test for this illness due to a lack of research, but that's what doctors told me).

I'm sure it's the brightness as I have problems with any kind of displays and light sources: computers, TVs, beamers etc.

I also need to wear sunglasses outside more often than normal people do.

Actually I wanted to ask about OLED and LCD phones. I was able to use a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini with manual brightness control fully turned down and additionally with a screen dimmer app, but it is getting too old now. So I bought an A12 but couldn't bear the light, even not with the manual brightness control turned fully down and an additional screen dimmer app. In the Play Store somebody writes that screen dimmer apps would make the liquid crystal layer of an LCD darker, but not reduce the light emitted by the lamps below. So it would filter away some of the light.

I wonder how a screen dimmer app works on an OLED screen as there is only one layer. Does it reduce the amount of light right from the start? That could explain why I could deal with the (screen dimmed) S3 mini (OLED display) and not with the (screen dimmed) A12 (IPS = LCD). Besides the different display sizes.

I would like to use a messenger app which has no dark mode. Actually it has a white background which makes it very difficult for me, even on the S3 mini.

Is it possible to set inverse colors for just one app? Would it be possible to develop an app who allows to set this for another app? Or does such an app exist already?

By choosing a theme? Sorry, I am not familiar with modern phones.

The same.

Thanks a lot
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Just a thought... doctors only know and can do so much. In the end it's always the body that heals its self. Start a anerobic workout program. Start pumping steel.

10-20 minutes 3 times a week for the first 2-3 months. Incorporate back squats at the 3 month mark. All free weights.

Limit cardio to 5-10 minutes and only after the free weights or on off days.

Or

If you like swimming, do that.

The body responds to intense limited stress on a cellular level with increased vitality. Controlled intense stress makes you stronger, boosts and modulates the immune system, reduces pain and increases hgh levels. Force your body to adapt the old fashioned way... it's already programmed into your DNA. Flip the switch.

Do not over train.

As for the rest. I can help you with Samsung customization on their newer phones.

You don't need to use dark mode on all apps, some allow you to set your preference. That depends somewhat on the OS version you're using. Brave and Samsung browser allow either mode.

The whole display thing you'll need to research.

I gave you what I know. In general AMOLED displays are best but you'll need to experiment what works best for you. Maybe limiting the length and/or number of sessions per day would provide the best results. Avoid when tired.
[Introductions] KarlKraut:
@blackhawk Thanks for your help.

At the moment I can't care about this problem.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Meh, I hear you.

Getting back to your original Q; increase ambient light levels. A bright screen in low light can burn your eyes out. Bring ambient light levels closer to the display level reduces eye strain.

Take a break every 5-30 minutes and look off at a distant object. Close your eyes, chill.

If you don't already, get a cat or a dog. Pick a cool one that has that spark and character. Young rescues are the best, they bond to you like no other.

That is if you like those critters.

Hair of the dog; try a shot of whiskey first thing in the morning. Medicinal this be. Keep it to no more than 2 shots a day, and don't use it to sleep.

Whiskey has antioxidants. See how it feels.

Oddly it hits me completely differently in the morning vs evening and dissipates rapidly.

The Greeks swear by whiskey... of course they tend to swear a lot anyway.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] TheWolfOne:
Hello everyone, I have problem with my ROG 5 Global Version. Why it's easily reach 43 degree when I play games and sometimes my screen will randomly freeze when I use this phone? I must force restart my phone when that happens. Any solution for this?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Get the aeroactive cooler or reduce your gaming settings using Armory Crate. The hardware was designed with the assumption there would be additional cooling available.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] TheWolfOne:
I already use lowest settings for my phone but it's still hot even when I play it at room with air conditioner. Is it normal for this phone to reach 43 or 45 degree when I use to play games?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
I never actually tracked the temp, but mine does get warm. If you're in a room that's already warm, that will add to it. If you have a case that isn't properly vented, that will add to it. If you are playing games with intense graphics or constant internet, that will add to it. It's really built for speed and performance, but it seems like they didn't test heat much in real world scenarios.

Check the autostart manager and remove any apps you don't need booting with the system (ie. If you use root explorer, but not the automatic launch, it can be disabled). This also helps with battery life.

You can tweak memory management in Developer Settings to kill background apps faster so less is running both in the background and when it's not being used. This is more for if you are switching between a lot of apps.

I would avoid messing with voltages much unless you know what you're doing, but you can always cap the cpu using a kernel management app. If the issue with building kernels ever gets sorted, we will also have better thermal control.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] Andrologic:
In addition to lowest possible settings - Undervolting the GPU by 1-2 levels (e.g. using Konabess) definitely does help as well as debloating unnecessary background running apps and sync. Also disable 5G. The Aero active cooler helps a bit too.

But this device is ultimately lousy with both temperatures as well as battery life considering it packs 6000mah. It seems to be clocked way too aggressive for real life use including gaming...
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] blackhawk:
Apps like Google play Services, Backup Transport, Framework and anything running in the background or using data needlessly is the enemy. Cloud crap is just that. Carrier, app and manufacturer feedback not needed.

Optimize the device and take out the trash.

A damp microfiber cloth can be used to cool especially if it's a dry environment.

Don't depend on thermal shutdown to save your device... it can fail you miserably.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
There is no IP rating on the ROG Phones, meaning they are not even the least bit water resistant. Just something to keep in mind.

https://global.blackshark.com/products/black-shark-gaming-cooler is a little bit more complex than the aeroactive cooler and ironically about 1/3 the price.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] blackhawk:
Yes, a -damp- microfiber cloth.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Most phones have some sort of water resistance in 2021, so it's only fair that some may not think too much about pushing a bit too hard on a damp cloth and getting the phone wet.

... You could also just put a cloth in the freezer for a minute and save the trouble of having to worry if you used too much water.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] blackhawk:
As hot as it's running it would drive any moisture out ie an old school hot box. A moist microfiber cloth will do no harm, but eventually it won't thermal shutdown in time... game over.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Not sure why you are so against a simple precaution, but if you are offering to replace any devices that do somehow get water damage from someone being a bit excessive with the sink, then I will gladly remove the statement.

... You could always feel the device is getting hot in your hand and shut it off manually before allowing it to fry, but that is common sense.

Edit: Seems the verdict is that the warning should remain posted.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] blackhawk:
I live in the desert and have seen thermal shutdown fail to protect devices.

I use what works.

I never assume "waterproof" devices to be so... many are not.

You once a guarentee? Where will you be in a 100 years?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] BILLYB187:
I feel like I read somewhere that these coolers were causing discoloration on the phone itself. Others have also cautioned that the extreme cold vs extreme heat of the 888 may create moisture inside the device. This stuff is a bit over my head, and I have no proof of either of these being true.

Have you heard or have you seen anything in regards to his cooler? Its very clear the Aeroactive cooler is not enough, but is the blackshark one too much?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Ironically, I was the one who posted about that. Some reddit users reported it, but that was for the previous design. I'm not sure if this one has the same issue, but it appears to have taken the right steps.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] Andrologic:
I have the Aeroactive and have used it. No discoloration noticed (at least yet). It's mostly gimmick with respect to cooling however. I mainly use it for the trigger buttons and the kickstand when doing video calls.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Not that one. The Black Shark. The shape of the clip limited how much the cooling could be spread over the back of the phone.

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It's hard to see in the photo, but the side facing the phone is now a full plate that will spread the cooling a bit more evenly.

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You could always put a damp cloth under the fan and hot box your car.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] Andrologic:
Ah my bad. Haven't tried the Black Shark. A more efficient solution for these external coolers might be if the device case section above the hot chips are made out of high conducting material (like CPU lids) and in direct touch with the chip surfaces on the inner side of the case (again, like a CPU lid).
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] blackhawk:
Active peltier cooling can do this if the inside of the phone drops below ambient room temperature moisture in the air can condensate. If the cooling isn't temperature regulated above ambient temperature, the RH is high and the device is poorly sealed this maybe an issue.

Simple fan cooling won't do this.

Heat displaces moisture rapidly which is how a hot box ie dry box* works even in the tropics. This is why you can get away with a damp microfiber cloth as long as you don't drip/seep water into the phone. Because of the heat generated by the phone small amounts of moisture inside dissipate rapidly.

*a small incandescent bulb in a semi sealed cabinet. For cam lenses, surgical instruments, or anything that's moisture sensitive. Some are huge glass cabinets heated with sealed steam radiators, some glove box small heated with a 5W bulb.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] raphaelgamer981:
StockEX made by Raphael

This is a rom called ''Nova Experience'' its based on a stock 4.4.4 kitkat

Original Creator: Puck Darlington from channel48 and Obi Wan Thanks for the permission to make this port!

Original Video of instalation:

READ

Your warrenty is violated.

I am not responsible for bricked devices, sd cards exploding or your tablet exploding without repair.

ROM:https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-pM3lmhXMoVLga-eHWCptDVwZl8rEYc/view?usp=sharing

Debloater:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H8QOlLdlF7H0WvWrNJ13TosW9DHn9GWP/view?usp=sharing

If you want to use this rom as a base for a port leave my credits, credits from the original creators and permission to the original creator.

How To install:

Wipe

Advanced wipe

Dalvik/Cache, System, Data and cache

(Optional: Internal Storage)

Go Back

Install

Select Storage

Press Internal Storage if you put the rom and Debloater in the Internal Storage. or press Micro SDCard if you put the rom and Debloater in the SD Card.

Select The Rom

Wait to install

Reboot

And then install the Debloater.