yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Sakodie King TI:
Manufacturer: Tecno

Device: Tecno Spark 4

Model: Tecno KC8

Version; Android 10

HiOS version 6.2.0 (Q-P104-200929), based on Android 10

2gb Ram/32gb Rom

Cpu: 2.0Ghz Quad-core

Resolution: 720*1600

Build number : KC8-H6110LMN-Q-OP-210507V228

Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22

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[General Questions and Answers] Sakodie King TI:
PLEASE HELP CREATE TWRP FOR MY DEVICE

Manufacturer: Tecno

Device: Tecno Spark 4

Model: Tecno KC8

Version; Android 10

HiOS version 6.2.0 (Q-P104-200929), based on Android 10

2gb Ram/32gb Rom

Cpu: 2.0Ghz Quad-core

Resolution: 720*1600

Build number : KC8-H6110LMN-Q-OP-210507V228

Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22

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[General Questions and Answers] Pisamman:
Have bunch of twrp ported for that device
[General Questions and Answers] Sakodie King TI:
Can you send them?
[General Questions and Answers] Pisamman:
Is well ported by me and have added some missing partition to it and please

Note this is port this build KC8-H6110LMN-Q-OP-210708V261 if it matches you can just flash away no need to unpack and do customization if not please unpack and add your board not need to touch the ramdisk folder

And is 3.5.0-9.0 twrp recovery
[General Questions and Answers] Pisamman:
Here is the link to download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1rdiQamE107bcIl1YfaAx12c5aGd_Fx/view?usp=drivesdk
[General Questions and Answers] LordRAH:
OMG!

Finally.

I've been searching all places for this help. Thanks a lot man.

I don't know though. I want to use this right now. Is it okay If I did?

Can I use it ASAP?
[General Questions and Answers] Pisamman:
sorry for deleting the twrp because some are using it for em benefit

and am not going to do that again:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[General Questions and Answers] Majorproducer27:
Hi
[General Questions and Answers] Sakodie King TI:
Yeah
[General Questions and Answers] mujedawid8:
Tecno spark 4 kc8

Android 10
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kaczyrezym:
Is this true this $1.5K pos phone can handle only 50 SMSes?

Unbeliveable I learned this on some reddit crap, no mention anywhere on such reputable forum!

https://www.reddit.com/r/miui/comments/i1zbgn

now try to hate iphone!

pathetic!
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
Well I've got 162 currently when I just done a select all. I do always back them up in Google though from well old. So 50, not right at all.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kaczyrezym:
that‘s a thing sir … users do not want google but mi apps because of features not available in google messaging app. comments on reddit refer to mi app.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Sathelp:
This is the mi app, not Google. I use the EU ROM, so mi message and mi phone & contacts app.
[General Questions and Answers] @esal99:
Hi there how to full screen gesture in android pie (9.0) my phone has root in magisk 🙂
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 Questions & Answers] dascrystal:
If anyone know oem command that can use on X01AD,

tell me plz, I need that.

(For example, "fastboot oem lock", "fastboot oem unlock")
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Shche:
has anyone tried to install?

If so, help with the installation manual please
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] K3n H1mur4:
Didn't try personally, but you could give a shot from here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/mi-mix-3-android-12-gsi.4303399/

Use AB builds. Most recent ones seem to be Pixel with Android 12, here:

lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.

lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai

mirrors.lolinet.com

Perhaps there are other devs with more recent GSIs, but expect a lot of things not to work properly or at all.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Shche:
Thank you, I will try image from second link
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Questions & Answers] Shche:
I did it.Very good, now I gonna test it
[P3600 Software Upgrading] FastfoxSwe:
Hi!

I'm wondering if anyone can give som some sort of guide (step-to-step guide from start to beginning) to upgrade my Swedish Trinity P3600 so that the GPS-function can be enabled.

I'm using Win XP on my computer and my trinity is completely original.

The system is:

ROM-ver. 1.23.413.2

ROM-date 03/13/07

Radio-ver. 1.38.00.11

Ext-ROM 1.23.413.103

I've been told that I need to upgrade the Radioversion to enable the GPS function.. how do I do that?

The things I don't understand are for eg. what do I need to do? I've been reading things about CiD? (what is CiD? and do I have to fix anything with it in order to upgrade for GPS function?).

If anyone out there could help me with this it would be very appreciated :).

Edit:

I got a hold up an upgrade here at XDA for swedish P3600, but I belive that it's the one that was already installed in the device. Anyway I installed the upgrade but the GPS function don't seem to work anyway. I'm trying the connection with a program that I downloaded for free called GPStoday.
[P3600 Software Upgrading] staffann:
You have the same Rom and radio version as me and I have GPS active.

You should have an icon under "inställningar"/"anslutningar". If not, it can be activated without flashing a new rom. Download the rom from dangaard here: http://www.smartmobile.se/item.aspx?id=815 and follow the instruction on the GPS on that page.

Of course, if you want to update the ROM for other reasons then a newer ROM may be fun but you should have GPS with this original HTC ROM.
[P3600 Software Upgrading] tomme45i:
You should have GPS active, cause you have first Radio rom with active GPS. You can always upgrade Radio to newest version 1.56.70.11. If Radio upgrade doesn't help, then try upgrade to other rom.

Full guide how to do that is here:

http://trinityguides.info/index.php
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
the boot.img file was loaded into my phone in order to get root after that it could not detect imei numbers. Although they are in fastboot. I tried many different firmwares for this phone, but there is no result! I ask for your help. I was left without communication (sorry for not being very clear. I don't understand Russian and don't understand English at all, that's why I'm writing through a translator
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
The first thing you want to do is STOP FLASHING random images. It sounds like you are going to cause more harm than good if you keep going.

Figure out which firmware you started on (WW, EU, CN) and get the raw firmware for it. Follow the instructions to flash the raw firmware.

If that doesn't work, then you may need to contact the manufacturer, BUT at least you will be restored to stock. I cannot promise they will help you, but it sounds like you did more than flash a boot image. The IMEI is not stored there.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
Tell me where you can find the pure CN firmware? This phone was presented to me in this form already. And they told what happened to him. I doubt that ASUS support will help me, since in addition to everything according to the owner, the EMMCCDL_GUI utility was used. So I ask for help from knowledgeable people here.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
And most importantly, what to flash and how?
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Repair your ASUS ROG Phone 5 with EDL mode

If your phone can only enter EDL mode (9008 mode) this firmware is glad to help you. It can be flashed in through the miflash tool. The firmware is made through the official package...

xdaforums.com

https://xdaforums.com/t/complete-restore-cn-ww-ww-cn.4287497/
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
did not help(
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
What? So no one will help ???
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
Return the phone or wait until the methods exist.

Those are the only quick answers left.
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] DEZMAND:
It was opened. This is not an option either
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] twistedumbrella:
If you purchased it used and the seller refused a return, it sounds like they were trying to recover what they could by selling their problem to someone else. It's likely they knew there wasn't a self-service fix right now.

Just to be clear, what you need is a low-level EDL restore. As it stands, one of the files required is not available to the public. If you have a local repair shop, they may be able to do it (and will likely charge a fee).

Do NOT pay someone over the internet. It CANNOT be done remotely.
[Nubia Red Magic 5G / 5S  Questions & Answers] ZODIAC61:
Hello there. My device does not enter Red Magic 5G Pubg Mobile. The game closes after the first blue screen when I want to enter. This is what happens after the new update comes to the game. It even happens after every update. I can't login to Pubg Mobile from the phone I bought for Pubg. Can you please help me?
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] boltthrower56:
Hey guys,

The title says it all. When trying to flash ROMs, I get an error saying= assert failed: update_dynamic_partitions(package_extract_file("dynamic_partitions_op_list")) E:error in /mnt/usb_storage/update.zip (status 7) Installation aborted.

Recovery version: HCT 10.3.0 rockchip/rk3368/rk336810/QQ2A.200305.004.A1/hct206241158userdebug/test-keys

PX5 Head Unit 4GB Ram Android 10 HCT the latest

I have 5 people and a couple of friends from XDA suffering from the same problem. We all have px5 devices that were originally android 8.0.0, which we updated to android 10 using ModInstaller Pro.

The ROMs we are trying to flash are updated HCT ROMs(stock), Malaysk or VIVID. All exhibit the same problem.

I had an idea to remove the assert update_dynamic_partitions(package_extract_file("dynamic_partitions_op_list")) from updater.script but I don't know what it does really. Dynamic partitions are a new thing for me. We do not have OTG support so if it gets bricked its game over.

Steps followed: Format Usb flash drive with fat32 filesystem (I tried 2 tested and working ones, one new).

Put update.zip in it.

Boot the head unit and click wipe data and install when it pops up.

We always get the same error.

Any help is truly appreciated.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] Pavel-71:
Try Mr. Hanichl procedure # 347:

>> Revert to Android 9 from Android 10

>> ModInstaller : Android 9 && install Hal9K Android 9

>> ModInstaller: Android 10 && install Malaysk Lite 10

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-px5-q-1...with-android-10.4175209/page-18#post-84788511
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] marchnz:
There are threads for paid roms and support via the mod, what does the developer suggest when approached for paid support.

If paid app fails and developer is unable to support, have free, factory methods such as OTG been tried.

Also, this isn't software development, requesting mod moves to q&a forum.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Havoc-OS 4.x is based on AOSP, inspired by Google Pixel.

Has a refined Material Design 2 UI crafted by @SKULSHADY.

Many useful features that provide a smooth premium experience.

Just flash and enjoy...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WSbmYy7QeB6K9CSn6

Founder & Lead Developer:

SKULSHADY (Anushek Prasal)

DevOPS & Scaling:

Irongfly (Sukeerat Singh Goindi)

Support Team:

theo.j22 (Tushar Jain)

If you like our work and would like to support this project then please consider donating.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/ANUSHEK

UPI: anushekprasal@okhdfcbank

Maintainer PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChanduDyavanapelli

About Us: https://havoc-os.com

Recovery: https://twrp.me

Magisk: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

Telegram Support Group:

link

havoc_oneplus6t

Telegram Announcements Channel: https://t.me/Havoc_OS

Code Review: https://review.havoc-os.com

Download Link : https://havoc-os.com/download

MAKE SURE YOU'RE ON THE LATEST STABLE OOS 11.1.2.2 FIRMWARE FROM HERE

DO NOT EVER WIPE SYSTEM OR VENDOR ON THE OP6!!!!!

Havoc Flashing Notes for OnePlus 6 /6T from OOS 11 [Using TWRP Recovery]​

LineageOS (https://github.com/LineageOS)

Crdroid (https://github.com/crdroidandroid)

Pixel Experience (https://github.com/PixelExperience)

And all the other Developers, Testers, Donators and Users.

https://github.com/Havoc-OS

Kernel source link

Contributors

@optimusprime9811

supporter/helper

@chandu-dyavanapelli

& @drpradsms

SKULSHADY (Anushek Prasal)

Sukeerat bro for helping

ROM OS Version: Android 11

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Latest Release Date: 2022-04-20
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
havoc v4.6 stable release 10/7/2021 build for oneplus 6|6T

device side Changelog :

rom side Changelog

Havoc-OS v4.6

DOWNLOAD LINK = Check op here xd :)
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
RESERVED
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
hello guys I'm happy to announce that after fork-lineage success now as per users demands im going to give full support to havoc 6t for now new build will up very soon #uploading

same like flos n flos tg build i'll gib support later OP6 TOO xd
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] swords90:
Thanks alot, waiting for that op6 rom.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Soo guys here we go after 2-3 tg build n proper testing now I'm rollout latest havoc build for OnePlus 6t ATM

Current changes

1-Lots of under the hood changes

2-N lots of fixes done from testing ,tg builds

-Cts passed out of the box

4- added device extra settings huge thanks to chandu

First xda stable build

Rom-link

And I'll release op6 buil

Join our channel for quick response

https://t.me/havoconeplus6series

OnePlus 6 also coming soon 😁
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] chidi_duru:
Hi. Will you continue Verizon support for this particular rom as you did for Fork Lineage OS?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] akshakya7:
No oxyegen os cam
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Soo guys like i said I'll release havoc for op6 too

Soo here we go 🤗

Here few screenshots of upcoming OnePlus 6 havoc build

With oneplus device settings n much more
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
havoc v4.6 stable release 10/7/2021 build for oneplus 6|6T

Build #3

device side Changelog :

rom side Changelog

Havoc-OS v4.6

DOWNLOAD LINK = Check op here xd :)
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Cats_PJs:
Will there be a no Gapps version for 6t?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
if op 6t users want i will no prob :) :p
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Cats_PJs:
Yes please
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
ok done :) i' will add in an hr on sf , join TG and ping me i will update u as soon as i can
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] kapiljarial:
Can someone confirm pixel 5 prop working in this rom for google photos unlimited like in pixel experience rom ??
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Cats_PJs:
I'm in the group, but don't know how to ping. I'm old and slow😅
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] albirs:
OHH Thank you very much!!!

2 questions: can i dirty flash from Havoc 4.4? ... and so this issn't an "official" havoc version, because is not listed in Havoc-OS oneplus 6 or download.havoc-os.com ...?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Misuto:
Fajita vanilla build sounds awesome. I only use vanilla builds with microG personally, because it saves a lot of battery and enhances privacy
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Hmm, uploading Fajita vanilla build now 🥳
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
I personally recommend clean flash because i used clean dt and new features added

But u can try if u face any issues just do clean flash
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Pablo.x:
I'm facing the same issue, but I think it's not network coverage or rom issue, I think it's just a graphical glitch, do you feel your battery is draining faster?

I think I have better battery than OOS for example, where that battery drain concept wasn't show.

Also, I even replaced my SIM card to check that wasn't a provider issue...
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] AquulTech:
Unfortunately, after counting percentages over the past days, the drain is real. This nights idle drain was 28%. 26% was from cell standby, the other 2% from a heavy auto-backup :/ Also tried putting phone in flight mode but still faced the drain... Sounds unbelievable but yeah.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Pablo.x:
But are you refering to battery %? I mean, did your battery drop from 100% to 72% (-28%) and 26% of that was due to cell standby?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] AquulTech:
Exactly. Went to bed with battery charged to 100%. Only usage during night was cell standby and a google backup.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Gytole:
Have you tried disabling sync? Any different results with it off? I get awesome battery life on a clean flash.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Pablo.x:
Wow, I have cell standby too but I don't face such huge battery drain, I will install BBS to check if I can get more information about it.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Ulises31:
I use macrodroid to switch almost everithing off at nigt: Wifi, bluetooth, location, NFC, and autosync. I get around 4% draining in 8 hours, 0.5% /hour. During the day, with all the RF interfaces on, except wifi ( I don't usually use it), the battery behavior is good also.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] AquulTech:
Sync was disabled. I tried reflashing OOS android 11, locking bootloader etc and I can tell you that there's no issue on stock. 1% cell standby since yesterday. Less than 1%/hr drain in idle WITH cell,wifi & bt (not connected) left on. Guess I will have to reflash Havoc in the future and have a look =)
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] efattal:
Anyone please? I'm stuck because I can't enter recovery anymore (twrp remains on splash screen) and I need to reflash the recovery. Thanks for your help 🙏🏻
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] bhargav patil:
Follow this video it worked for me when I had issue it should work for you.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] efattal:
Thanks a lot!!!
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] T2000T2000:
I am still on a very "old" Havoc 4.8 (because i am on oneplus a10 base still and didn't wanna reformat yet and thus waiting for havoc a12 to install with oneplus a11 base).

However, when i installed the ROM the first time and was only at the same place (home), everything was great with regards to battery life. When I traveled to another country for vacation I was very surprised that I got battery drain with "cell standby"... A reboot had fixed it at that time though.

After a few month later I got the battery drain from cell standby at home too! However, I noticed that I had traveled a few hundred kilometres (lots of cell tower changes) before, too. A reboot didn't help :(

But what helped was that after my travels I click on the square navigation button that shows me the recently used apps and there I click on "close all apps". Somehow this must kill some process that keeps the cell standby active. Because If I remember to do this after my travels, I do not face any battery drain. And with my phone usage I easily get 3-4 days... Maybe this helps you too.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
you have to try v4.12 you gona like it my friend :) or v4.13 also on the way all testing almost completed you will receive ota very very sooner lots of changes coming
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] candreva87:
What's the status of A12 development for Enchilada? Just wondering how far away from a daily driver release we are
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Under progress
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] jeffvs980:
Do you flash these after following the OP? I flashed

fajita_twrp-3.5.2_11-0_test3.img

twrp-installer-3.6.0_9-0-fajita.zip

OnePlus6TOxygen 11.1.2.2

Havoc-OS-v4.12-20211226-fajita-Official-GApps

twrp-installer-3.6.0_9-0-fajita.zip

Finalize

Factory reset and format data "yes"

Reboot to system

I ended up in crashdump mode
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Follow tg group instructions
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] jeffvs980:
I've got the T-Mobile variant, will it work for that?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Cats_PJs:
Yes, I have the same
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Gytole:
Reboot into recovery. Does TWRP load? Or does it just freeze.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
v4.13 January build have that recovery fix :D check tg
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Gytole:
So there WAS A PROBLEM?!?!
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
random issue not havoc rom twrp itself
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] efattal:
I have this issue too 😭😭. I can't enter recovery anymore. Is there any easier solution than MSM tool?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Gytole:
Go back a few pages I have the solution.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] efattal:
Thanks a lot but what would be the twrp version to flash for enchilada?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] AshraafAzhar:
Pardon me asking for eta, but when will you upload v4.13 to havoc main website?, I don't have telegram and only check the website since 22 Jan.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
much sooner you will reacive an ota update
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
Havoc-OS v4.13 is out now!

This update brings the January Security Patch for your device. Builds will be available soon. Keep an eye out here for your device.

OTA WILL BE UP SOONER

FOR MORE INFO JOIN OUR TG GROUP

Havoc-12 oneplus 6/6t testing under progress
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] rana2hin:
How do I update? just download the 4.13 build and flash? nothing else?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] Gytole:
SUCH. EXITE.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] rana2hin:
ufter updating can't change display brightness. and can't get into recovery, stuck at TWRP (by siddik) logo.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] rana2hin:
can't get into recovery, only splash screen.

fastboot boot recovery.img also doesn't work, someone please Help Me. (enchilada)
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] rana2hin:
I was able to fix this. first, fastboot boot SHRP.img, then install TWRP 3.6.0
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] yaduvanshiii:
OnePlus 6T |6 |Fajita | Enchilada update is Here ! (29/01/2022)

​

Havoc-OS v4.13 is out now!​

​

OnePlus 6 Download Link : CLICK-HERE

OnePlus 6T Download Link : CLICK-HERE

Source Changelog: https://havoc-os.com/changelog

For more updates join : Group

Havoc-OS v4.13 Changelog 29-01-2022:
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] chackopg:
Use Tool All In One. You can unlock and flash recovery.
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] CarlosTime:
I'm the only one to have a really bad battery life with this ROM?
[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] darfri:
Guys I almost had a heart attack...

So I decided to update from GUI to 4.13. As the download was slow I pressed "Pause" which turned to "Resume" but I was hoping to see "cancel" also somewhere. Anyway, the download had stopped and I went to download vanilla zip from Telegram. That done it was time to boot to recovery. And this is where it got bad - instead of system or recovery i had Qualcomm Crashdump mode. I also remembered wrong hardware key to enter fastboot. This was the moment for heart attack. I thought I have a hardware brick.

But I found that pressing both volup and voldown will lead to the beloved fastboot. I booted a twrp image, flashed both slots, magisk and boom - here I am with running rooted 4.13 happily. I'm sure reflashing 4.12 would have done the same.

My question - does just starting the update (and postponing it) from gui do something to the partitions to prepare it for flashing? I would like to know what I just survived.

Related question - if for some reason I had broken recovery would that lead me to not being switched back to system partition to boot from? Is that being switched by the recovery software (which was corrupt or absent maybe)

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[OnePlus 6 & 6T Cross Device Development] darfri:
I would almost join you. In my case I am thinking of wasted battery but would gladly accept a software fix instead