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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Pete917:
same for me. I couuldnt see the country and city code in the url bar
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Devione:
Hi everybody,

I just got a ZenFone 8 16GB ram, I recently unlocked the bootloader and flashed TWRP.

So I've managed to flash LineageOS, but I'm not sure exactly what is going on. I wasn't able to flash the usual way via TWRP, but sideload via ADB. When reboot to Recovery, it reboots into Lineage Recovery.

I am somewhat aware that there is an A/B partition and this is my first A/B device, is there any way I can access TWRP? Or it has to run Lineage Recovery? Any way to only run 1x Recovery?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] HyperCriSiS:
As far as I know, Lineage overwrites TWRP with its own recovery, so you have to flash it again.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Devione:
Hey thanks for the quick reply. I wasn't aware that was the case.

So this means that my "A" slot is now vacant and I will now need to reflash TWRP yes?

Thanks for your time.

Edit: Lineage Recovery shows that it's on "B" slot
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Freak07:
A/B (seamless) system updates | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com

How A/B Partitions and Seamless Updates Affect Custom Development on XDA

You may have heard of Seamless Updates before. It involves something called "A/B partitions." What is it and how does it affect custom development on XDA?

www.xda-developers.com

If you update the firmware on your device, it will flash new update to the opposite slot. usually a firmware.zip that is let´s call it a "full firmware.zip", such as lineage or the stock rom has recovery included. so you´re ending up with TWRP being "overwritten" in case you flash an update.

Unpack the payload.bin in any of those full firmware.zips via payload extractor on your pc. You´ll see all the .imgs contained. All of those partitions will be updated on the opposite slot if you flash the full firmware zip.

That means boot.img will be overwritten (magisk will be gone if you don´t choose the install magisk to inactive slot after OTA in magisk manager before rebooting the phone after the stock firmware.zip has flashed for example).
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Devione:
Cheers thanks for your reply and explanation.

Appreciate your efforts and time taken to explain. Thanks for your time.

EDIT - just to be sure, if we were to update the firmware on our devices while running say LineageOS, the payload.bin will need to be extracted and the relevant files flashed correct?
[ASUS ZenFone 8] dron39:
I don't know, but I guess if LOS supplied in form of payload.bin instead of many .img files then I think it's better to unpack all img's from there replace recovery and patched boot and "repack" it back if it's possible. At least that was the way I did that on Samsung phones. But there was only .tar archives, so that was much easier than .bin to repach which I think you will need some additional software.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Freak07:
I'm not sure about the current situation on unofficial lineage. I'm also not using it on my zf8 but from others phones, which should apply to zf8 as well.

I'm pretty sure official lineage builds have an inbuilt OTA mechanism. Unsure about the unofficial one. Better ask in the lineage thread.

However, you can boot to lineage recovery and flash the lineage.zip from there without wiping the device if you were previously on lineage and are just updating.

If you want to be rooted you need to patch the boot.img from this update (extract from payload.bin if not already available) and flash it via fastboot after updating.

By telling you to extract payload.bin I just wanted to visualize what's being updated during flashing a firmware.zip so you have a better idea how it works.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Devione:
Hi there, thanks for the replies.

Sorry I wasn't being clear. By firmware updates I meant the official Asus firmware updates which are zips containing payload.bin.

What I really meant to ask was the possibility of updating the Asus firmware when still running a non Asus ROM eg LineageOS.

Earlier on I've tried to reflash TWRP over the existing LineageOS recovery and it didn't seem to work so not sure what I did wrong there. Device still boots to LineageOS and running Lineage Recovery on "B".

Thanks guys for your time and replies.

Edit - the goal at the end of the day I guess is to

1. run a custom ROM (LineageOS, GSI, Omni etc.)

2. run TWRP

3. able to update Asus firmware when available
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Hiamah.777@outlook.com:
hello everyone , sorry if I posted in the wrong place, searched and did not find,

ANDROIDE 10 A/B what is the name of the partition that is recovery? 🤷

guys, I have a k41s, on android 9,it went into recovery, it ta with root,,

I wanted you to tell me , on which partition the recovery is located, please.

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[ASUS ZenFone 8] Hiamah.777@outlook.com:
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[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] probuddha:
Hello

Recently upgraded my MiA1 to crDroid v7.9 [10.08.2021] and noticed that WiFi Calling is not working

Has anyone else faced this issue? Is it a known bug?
[Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers] mtenseven:
Wifi calling never used to work on MI A1
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] xAxB:
After a what seemed to be a long wait, my bootloader is finally unlocked. So now's the fun time.

Before I get started though, where can I actually get the ROM for my *current* device? (I have the Global version of the X3 Pro) in case I want to go back to it?

What I would like to say next, is that I am not trying to DeGoogle. I still want to be able to backup stuff on my phone to GoogleDrive, and I also plan to use a range of Google applications (Playstore, Google maps etc.). However, I would prefer if I didn't have to have the entire suite of Google application pre-installed, be able to just install what I want from the Playstore.

And this also applies for other applications. For instance, Netflix comes pre-installed on my device, but I do not use Netflix at the moment, and would much prefer not having it taking up space, and would rather be able to download it myself from PlayStore if I ever need it. Same with stuff like Facebook where I would rather use the much leaner Facebook Lite.

When people talk about "debloating", does it involve removing all traces of the pre-installed app, or is it only disabling/hiding from view?

I need root, and being able to pass safety net is preferable but not required (I keep an unrooted phone just in case, but it is old, and it would be nice if every app I may want to use will work).

Keeping those point in mind, what would make sense for me to do next?

Would it make sense to flash the xiaomi.eu and debloat? Or is it still be worthwhile to look into Lineage / Arrows even though I plan to use some GApps?

One more question, Xiaomi has it's own cloud backup system through it's Mi account. How does it differ from Google, and do custom ROM make use of those functionalities?

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
Debloating means to remove unwanted apps, usually those advertisement apps.

xiaomi.eu removed all the advertisement / sponsors apps like games etc, providing a clean MIUI experience.

Depending on the custom roms variant you installed, in general, most custom roms provide a clean android experience without any google related services. Basically like a fresh installed windows with very basic things. If you want google playstore and its related service, then you need to flash gapps and install the relevant stuffs from the apps store.

Afaik, MIUI backup is similar to titanium backup, in such that it can backup apps beyond google playstore.

Google only backup the list of playstore apps you use and data you configurated to backup.

Custom rom does not have MIUI backup for obviously because it isn't MIUI. You only can access google backup if you flash gapps.

Some people like MIUI but hate all the craps that come with it, so they either use debloater or xiaomi.eu

Some people like andriod so they use custom rom

For old phones, some people want to use latest android but stock rom has reached EOL, so they use custom rom.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] xAxB:
Thanks. Does Xiaomi.eu count as MIUI as far as MIUI backup etc. is concerned? Since it is still a modified ROM, I wonder if it is considered a "custom" ROM or not.

TBH, I am not even sure if I -want- to link a Xiaomi account to my phone, but just in case.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
It is MIUI and also a custom rom.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] xAxB:
Okay, now silly question perhaps, but is there a reliable / trusted site where I can get the stock ROM for my device (Global 12.0.4 Stable) if I do want to restore to stock?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] k3lcior:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] xAxB:
Thank you!

One more question, where can I find information about kernels / compatibility with various ROMs etc.?

When Google I sometime see Reddit users praise a certain ROM/Kernal combination, but I never see any proper comparison. Even a feature comparison table would be handy.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] sanijsnj:
xiaomi.eu is basically a debloated stock miui rom with no ads + some extra functions added from Chinese rom variant....

everything miui will work fine; it will be as if your're still on stock rom

I've been using xiaomi.eu rom for quite a while now; found no bugs.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Zicko4u:
Unfortunately Macro mode is not available in Mate 40 pro devices.

Even with AI Technology built in with camera still not able to capture macro objects easily.

Any one Having tipps or any ideas ❔
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] djingonthenet:
Easiest way is to shoot in hi-res mode, focus on the object then crop the 50mp photo afterwards.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Zicko4u:
I will try that & let you know.

Thanks
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Zicko4u:
This is what I got 😂😂😂
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] JKingDev:
The title says it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] ekw:
yeah its wierd, hes a excellent contributor.

From what i gathered, i think some1 either had access to his acct, and mods banned him from preventing more changes OR he is dealing with some personal issues.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kristoff_sz:
And whats your bussiness in that?

And why you creating this useless thread?

And in this section?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] kimtyson:
Like watching a car wreck, we are all curious. I agree with Kristoff_sz, it does not belong here. It should probably be dropped and left for the Mods to sort out.

My best to Bengalih. He was a respected and valued member of the forum.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] JimmyMcGee:
bengalih's actions are under review.

Thank you for you understanding.

Thread Closed.
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] Myst Fende:
With Covid, we've been forced to hand this device to my 8y/o brother during classes, which is not a good thing since he plays games and watches videos in the background during his classes.

We've tried the app-lock available in the phone but he bypasses any and all locks using Focus Mode (which I haven't found a way to permanently disable yet). Any other app-lock apps seem to not work at all on this device (while they work fine on other devices, even after giving device admin and allowing drawing over other apps).

The few apps that worked, he uninstalls them easily. I WISH I could remove YouTube and the other apps from this device, but we don't have my laptop with me for that. Additionally, the App Vault and other homescreen-related options being easily accessible in the settings panel on Home (and not locked by the default AppLock even when Settings is locked) does NOT help at all.

Any ideas? Please, I'm desperate at this point.

PS. The device is Redmi Note 8
[Redmi Note 8 Questions & Answers] loopypalm:
i just tested the default AppLocker on RRos

settings/security/applocker

and it work fine

no way to baypass it unless you flash the remove password zip
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DDeloso:
So, I am currently having this Samsung Galaxy J2 TV (SM-J200BT, Android 5.1x) that I have been locked out for a couple of months now and I still have some important data there to be fetched out from the device, therefore leaving the factory reset option as the last resort. I have tried using Dr Fone and iMyFone but my device is not listed on their supported devices at the moment. I also have tried using ADB but unfortunately, USB debugging is disabled on the phone. At one point, I even have considered to apply the method which involves copy-pasting a long list of numbers and pasting it into the password field then crashing the lockscreen, but unfortunately again, the phone does not even allow me to copy nor paste anything while it is locked. I also have considered using the GSD tool to install the phone's boot.img file for this matter but the file that I have downloaded for my device seems to be unsupported or corrupt according to the software and carrying the next step into Odin just doesn't do anything either (TWRP included, since the 'galaxy j2lte' file was the closest one I could find).

The only possible solutions that I could think of, at least to some extent, that is still giving hope at the moment is to somehow find a roundabout method in activating USB debugging while the phone is locked or have a proper firmware/file that can help me succeed in installing into the phone and unlocking it using Odin or some other method, while at the same time, NOT LOSING ANY DATA. Any help or suggestion is widely appreciated, thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1890170:
To access internal storage media ( userdata ) in case of a FRP lock phone's Android must be rooted and USB-Debugging must got enabled.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DDeloso:
It seems that I don't have much choices to select from here at the moment, do i?
[Samsung Galaxy M21 Questions & Answers] ItsMeKande:
So I unlocked my bootloader a week ago in order to root my Samsung galaxy M21 Android 11 One UI 3.1, but since the steps were unclear and I was kinda scared I just ditched the idea of rooting. So I searched on Reddit and etc, once you unlock bootloader whether you get OTA updates. There were mixed answers, but then I found a thread saying that I could re-lock the bootloader so I went with the tutorial and re-locked it!!! My question is once you unlock and then lock the bootloader again will you get OTA updates or not???
[Samsung Galaxy M21 Questions & Answers] Fredin_:
Yup, you should get OTA updates if you flashed stock rom and relocked your bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy M21 Questions & Answers] DarkGrenade422:
I actually unlocked the bootloader on my Mi 10T Pro 5G and then after a few weeks I decided to re-lock it. I installed the stock fastboot ROM and the locked the bootloader with the "fastboot oem lock" command. Will I still receive OTA updates? Thanks!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Incubated:
hey

considering most of the lore here is for a different version of diamond than mine, i want to be cautious with flashing and such. i had a nasty first experience. i have a telus diamond, it is cdma, that has the curvy edges and matte back. as far as the rom goes, i think i will stick with juicy rom. he told me i gota apply the unlocker first, and then flash the rom. but i am wondering whether the radio upgrade that is featured on here will work for my phone. reception is really important to, as is battery life, so i would like improve both.

any comments, help would be appriciated.
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Questions & Answers] Zicko4u:
Sorry by mistake
[Huawei Mate 40 Pro Questions & Answers] SteveHG:
Check first what the app is doing and then post here. Change the name - this app is for image editing.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] bivacci:
What are the best Custom ROMs that are similar to CalyxOS and GrapheneOS for POCO F3?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] !codelocker!:
MicroGLineage
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] sn00x:
Yep, LineageOS for microG is indeed a great choice!
[General Questions and Answers] Pradeepbjr:
I have tried all the thing in my moto one power but still volte not working in my pe rom what to do pls any body suggest me
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] bivacci:
I couldn't find any way to install CalyxOS or GrapheneOS on Poco F3, are there any ROMs that are similar to them or better in privacy and security and doesn't include google services at all?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] venomus001:
if your goal is to eliminate gapps than use Lineage for Microg
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] jefffrom:
How would this compare to Arrow vanilla? Looking to do the same after I ran classyshark the trackers are insane On Miui roms
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] corpootjes:
Hello,

After flashing Android 12 my netwerk icon in the statusbar is changed in a circle with a line in it. I use a esim.

The connection however is ok.

Anybody has the same?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] corpootjes:
I mean the icon net to 65%

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] MaCroEdge:
When I activated an eSIM in addition to my primary active SIM, I got that icon until I disabled the primary SIM and rebooted. Then the esim came alive as the only service and provisioned the phone. Then I was able to reactivate my SIM and have both working. So try turning it off and on in sim card manager.
[Android General] sravari:
Hello guys,

Definitely changing the bootanimation is one of the coolest customizations in rooted android devices. But this is going to be a little complicated when you have a Samsung phone, as Samsung uses QMG format for bootanimations. Recently I was trying to understand how the QMG format works, and how to make one for myself. First I should thank Nonta72, for his/her valuable guide [Here] on making QMG bootanimations using Samsung Theme Designer, and also a big thank to KachowPow, for providing a big collection of ready-to-use QMG bootanimations [Here], as well as explaining how to use them. I was interested in one of these QMG bootanimations, named "Pissing on Apple" (by JaeKar99), but the provided link was not available anymore🥲. So I decided to use Nonta72 guide and make my own QMG bootanimation.

Here I provide my favorite [Pissing on Apple] bootanimation with QMG format (remade by myself, but the credit is for JaeKar99),

You can download this bootanimation in QMG format from Here. If you don't know how to use QMG files, please read the provided guide by KachowPow, Here.

Pissing on Apple by JaeKar99.

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Finally, this is my first post on XDA, please tell me if my mentioning or giving credits was wrong. And sorry for my bad English.
[Android General] CamiloR28:
I appreciate your work, I have used it for a long time but recently I just tried to download it again but the link is down, could you please re-upload it
[Android General] sravari:
QMG - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Here you go
[Android General] kb5rir:
Thank you very much
[Android General] he3ck:
Sorry, blank screen.
[Android General] sravari:
Hi

what do you mean?

did you give the right permissions to the files?
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] MannyGz:
Hi, i'm stuck between buying the standard Pixel 3 or Pixel 4, and have a rather odd question. Is there anything I can do about the asymmetric bezels on the 4? I personally think the Pixel 3 is still one of the best and most simplistic designs that has come out in recent years and really wish Google kept the same screen ratio, with both bezels from the 3. I have seen some 3rd party as well as native/developer options to hide things like notches/teardrops and hole punches on the top of screens across Android, so i'd like to assume someone has done the same, or at least could do the same to fix this gripe of mine.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ascotwilliam:
Hello,

Anybody know how to unlock FDD/TDD bands of TOZED S10 (ZLT S10)? It is currently locked to TDD B40. I used modified software to access its TELNET. But TELNET is username, password protected. Some AT commands work, but I do not know the rest. Thank you!

AT COMMANDS/REPLIES

AT+CGMW

+CGMW: S10-E

AT^HVER

+HVER: 7520V3SCSDKV1.1.0B03P18

AT+ZGMR

+ZGMR: 7520V3SCV1.1.0B03P18
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ebchamath:
contact me

{Mod edit}
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Oswald Boelcke:
@ebchamath

Post edited. I'd appreciate if you provide your support on XDA publicly to the benefit of all XDA user.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] theophilusjtt:
USER NAME: admin/root

PASSWORD: admin
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shalominlasu:
Were you able to do that?

I have the X20 version too & I want to check.

Can you show me how to get to the Telnet Section?

I can't seems to find the Firmware anywhere online which seems bad.

How can I get this for X20 version (5G) I have search the internet for their firmware can't find it seems I bricked mine
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] imanthaashan77:
are you know about tozed s10/s20/m60 unlock without change firmware & reset update allow method
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arunaaaa:
Please unlock zlt s20
[Introductions] Animallee31:
New to the xda scene but not to the electronics and computing community nice to meet yall and looking forward to learning much much more
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] manager77:
I just installed beta 1 on my S21 Ultra. My first impressions: for the first Beta seems to be stable enough, smooth with some nice changes of UI.

Bugs: Google Pay doesn't work for contactless, adaptive display doesn't work like it should : l verifyed on display Hz site and it shows The display status on 120 HZ only...let me check more

Edit: adaptive display now is working google 120 hz/60hz
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Srbija2012:
Ive seen reports of GPAY working just fine on A12/UI4.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Amr Faried:
GMH shows that the screen is transitioning from 120hz (when in use) to 48hz (when not used), regarding google pay, I don't know as it's not supported in my country.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] MaCroEdge:
Dual sim working on my G991U1 !!!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] bala_gamer:
Gestures work properly with third party launchers ?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] manager77:
contactless?! are you sure about it
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] tim84us:
google play NEVER works with BETA
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lawtq:
Play or pay?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] AllAboutTech:
It is known that GPay doesn't work for any Beta so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] zubyro:
Im having horrible gaming experience. Mega FPS drop in every game im playn.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Brotuck:
Google pay is working fine. Only thing that i notice is the drop in fps in games. But overall a very stable build
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] tim84us:
PAY
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Nat.smith26:
I have some bugs on video calls, especially on Duo.

And the phone overheats compared to A11 but that's normal.

Samsung Pay and Google Pay are working fine.

Except that, I don't think this Beta 1 is worth the upgrade.

There ois nothing really new or essential.

Let's wait for beta 2.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] cyberon:
Working fine here, only thing I've noticed is that sometimes when opening the notification shade the quick tiles flicker.

Other than that really stable for a beta 1.

Edit: Google Pay contactless payment stoped working as expected on a beta.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] readymarc:
Really thinking about resetting.

Lag is too much
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] sultan.of.swing:
Same issue here, a lot of lag in the U.I.

That's to be expected from a beta though.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Phidam__:
New sharing interface in gallery app

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1438444151121473538
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] lawtq:
No full reset?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] cyberon:
We can finally remove recent contacs. 😀