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[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
hey there,

i was using custom roms back in the day with my oppo find 7, so android 7ish. Back than maintaining custom roms was a major pain in .... because, at least for me, i needed to full flash every time there was an update and most roms were kind of buggy as well.

Since my 9t is being annoying lately (EU 12.0.5) with shutting down apps way to often/fast, forgetting logins, making backups everywhere, switching back to light mode, no idea how to do a proper cleanup without deleting half my app settings etc. I was wondering what the state of the custom rom is nowadays.

I was thinking about getting something smaller, but since the pixel 5 is out of sale, the zenfone 8 missing wireless charge and no real alternative and all of them are more than 600 bucks, so i dont want to get a new phone tbh, prices are out of this world imho. Also iam quit pleased with the device itself, i.e. battery, performance, everyday stuff

so basically here is what i want to know:

How are updates handled in Pixelexperience or lineage?

how hard/easy is installation?

is google pay working?

is there a relyable way to make a full backup of my phone to go back to as is now?

did anybody experience the mentioned issues and maybe has a solution?

bonus qquestions

is there any major improvement in upcomming MIUI Versions(12.1, 12.5) and a roadmap of rollout?

what does SOT mean?

thanks in advance
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] suraj123:
for updates you may have to re flash the newer rom.

2. installation is easy given you know how to do it.

3. google pay is working fine.

4. twrp is the way, but believe me you won't aspire to go back.

5. I am running pixel experience rom on MI A2 device, the device is working great.

*/learn from youtube properly how to flash recovery, install rom for your device */

best of luck
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
I'm on Xiaomi.eu Stable (did use Weeklies for 6 months) - daily driver / business phone

If you like MIUI, you have A11, MIUI 12.5, debloated, all stable

You only flash ROM from TWRP (of course, first time, when switching to, Format Data is mandatory).

Later they have like OTA mechanism (Updater downloads ROM in zip, reboots to TWRP and upgrades)
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
not sure if i really like miui or not, thats why i was eyeing pixel/zenfone, i was pretty happy with my Mi A1 before the 9t

wouldnt a twrp backup break my safety net? if i remember correctly i need to unlock/root

well i knew it, but it has been ages :D
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
For flashing any other ROM you need to unlock Bootloader - and that breaks Safety Net, not TWRP folder or so

However, Xiaomi.eu has built-in patch to pass SafetyNet with no need for Magisk, any Magisk module, anything

I.e., you switch to Xiaomi.eu (with Bootloader unlocked), no need to install Magisk and any of the modules like USNF, MHPC, etc) and you have SafetyNet, Device Certified in Google Play.

Also Widevine L1 and Netflix really plays in FullHD, HDR-10

And if you need Magisk for something else, you just enable MagiskHide and you still have SafetyNet etc.

No troubles here with SafetyNet
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
how much free space do i need for a twrp backup? most likely half of the internal space i guess.

so basically for every other rom besides xiami.eu i need to worry about safety net with magisk or similar?
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
I have TWRP Nandroid backup of 15 GB, but most of that is Data.

You don't need the backup for installing/updating the ROM.

That's only for your comfort

But I put it to PC and delete from the phone (if really needed, TWRP can also connect to PC and you can copy it back to phone before restoring)

I never needed to restore
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
thanks for the explanation, i most likely have a look this evening. Still, most app data will be lost when switching to pixel experience i assume
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
Please find and read instructions for switching to the (custom) ROM - they can be found elswhere

An important and a MUST step is Formatting Data (that also formats Internal memory). Hence not 'most' but ALL user spps, their settings, your data like photos, contacts, Wifi passwords and everything will be wiped

Read and learn about what and how can be backed up. Good luck
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
im fully aware, that switching to another rom needs a full wipe and therefore loss of all data if not backup'ed.

I was more hoping one could provid a link and/or recommend something convienent.
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
And one more point. You must first unlock Bootloader - find where/how, apply for and you will need to wait 7 days

Unlocking bootloader performs Factory reset. However, at that time you are still on MIUI and you can use Xiaomi Cloud to backup and restore upon Factory resetting

(Once you unlock Bootloader, you can make Nandroid backups in TWRP but you cannot restore to custom ROM what you backed-up from MIUI, or vice versa

Once you switch to your custom ROM (and potentially root), you can use some apps for backing up and restore - but avoid the old and outdated Titanium

Hence I don't really see a point in TWRP backups, only just-in-case, for restoring the last working point in case of (soft) brick cases
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] Abudinka:
Thanks alot again for the detailed explanation. This was the detail i was looking for. so basically its impossible to avoid losing app settings which are not saved in cloud and assigned to an app account.

The hint about miui backup/xiaomi cloud comes in handy as well. Also regarding the delayed bootload unlock, if it really takes up to 30 days (as stated on the pixelexperience install guide), maybe the Sony event on 26th brought something interessting
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] zgfg:
It usually takes (and not from recently) exactly 168 hours = 7 days, no more or less.

There are also threads here on XDA about

Unless Xiaomi just recently changed the policy, but that could also depend on models
[Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Questions & Answers] b0li:
SOT = screen on time
[General Questions and Answers] aviv926:
Hello, I wanted to ask a few questions

After a firmware flash with XPG CSC code for example is it possible to change the CSC code to THL and vice versa?

Is there really any way to lower firmware to a lower version?

If so, what file / path do I need to do this?

what is the differences between OXA and OXM?

Is there a place where you can read about the new changes that Samsung has made in recent years in terms of security that can not flash firmware to an older version and can not change CSC codes?

I know how to root a phone and use ADB (ADB in a very basic way)

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] aviv926:
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[General Questions and Answers] ThatLatinGuy:
This post has some information

https://xdaforums.com/t/fail-to-flash-with-odin-to-downgrade-from-android-10.4040637/

But since about the s8-s9 days Samsung implimented anti rollback , wich are not so clear , some phones cand downgrade to a previous version and some dont due the firmware setting the minimun version bar higher so to speak .

Wich model are you trying to downgrade?
[Sable] Zoltair Wright:
I'm having some trouble getting WM5torage to work on my 614c. I think it's because HP has their own method of handling USB connections, I don't know. Has anyone been able to use this program on their iPAQ?
[Sable] bigu1975:
I am using WM5torage v1.8 on my 614C without any problems. I use this with the positive results on all ROMs: official 6.0 and unofficial 6.1. Works like charm. I use SanDisk 8GB.

During connection I have only one check box marked: RemovableClass and then of course: disk1: / SD Memory Card. Both LEDs are set to off.

Regards,

Bigu1975
[Sable] Zoltair Wright:
Hm, yeah, I'm using the same settings but it's not working. Are you using XP or Vista?
[Sable] bigu1975:
Vista (Destktop PC), WinXP (Laptop) and Win2000 (Laptop)
[Sable] thebranded:
what transfer speeds do you get? USB 2 or USB1?

I use WM5torage 1.8 and it works finesame settings as Bigu and even a 8gb scandisk card too, but i only get USB1 transfer speeds.

Works fine on XP Desktop and Laptop and Vista Laptop.
[Sable] Zoltair Wright:
Well, after a hard reset, it's working fine now. I have NO IDEA what is different now than before. The only thing I can think of is I installed Mbarvian's Opal USBtoPC before WM5torage. It didn't work but now 5torage does! Thanks for everyone's responses.
[General Questions and Answers] Myrmekiaphila:
Hello, I bought this Xiaomi Mi 9 (Locked) for a very cheap price from marketplace. Then I paid for a bypass service and the result is I need to use VPN to not get locked again but all of its sensors are not working and it says "Find Device Storage Corrupted, Your Device is Unsafe Now".

Im Okay using this device with VPN all the time but are there any chances to fix the sensors without getting lock again ?
[Android Head-Units] waz000000:
Hi I have an xtrons PSF70vxl

Firmware: android 10:

Microsoft OneDrive

onedrive.live.com

I can gain root shell access via:

setprop persist.adb.tcp.port 5555

setprop sys.rkadb.root 1

that works fine, however i cant "root" the device as there is no ADB via USB only via WIFI.

I've emailed their support and got back:

"Sorry,there is no pre rooted version of the software we offer and there is no way to ADB via usb."

how can I root it?

anyone got any ideas?

I want to use a kernal with Swap support.
[Android Head-Units] ExtremeMOD:
Please share your System Info screen
[General Questions and Answers] Adam_nox:
Don't want to flash a new rom or try recovery based stuff. Have a smart TV that has had google play stuff omitted entirely. Tried installing the apks that seemed most appropriate to the underlying OS version (8.0), but any apps that will even open that rely on services give that message above.

Is this thing hard locking google apps out of operating? Or Is there a guide or something for working around it?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] someguy917:
Having used Manilla2d for a few weeks now I have decided I like it and would like to make the rest of my WM6 look the same. So I have a few questions.

1. Is there a tsk for the flat blue o2 xda ignito, or a way to make a flat black tsk have a blue highlight color. Or any way to make flat colored themes at all. I have used some of the the theme editors, but have not been able to get flat colors to work for the taskbar and the softkey bar. This is probably due to my own incompetence. Currently I am using UI tweaker, but I would like to minimize the number of programs I am using since M2d takes up so much space.

2. Can the opal task manager that comes with manilla2d be skinned? If so, since I have no idea how to do it, is it possible to have the background be the manilla2d blue background, with a blue highlight color?

3. I am also using the opal comm manager. The one with the white background with blue slider bars. I am being anal now, but I was wondering if you can change the text under the slider bars from ON OFF to On Off. This has been bothering me.

4. Can the full screen player have a green or blue progress bar rather than a red one?

I will include the versions I am using. Thanks for sticking with me, I am getting pretty ridiculous.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] someguy917:
I am the king of bad thread titles

Well i just got done watching some House. Hopefully this will be on the front page long enough for the right people to read it. I will check back tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Captain_cookie_200:
I recently got galaxy SM-A325F/DS and realised what a terrible mistake that was. Its on quarterly schedule and due to mediatek SoC its laggy and those slowdowns are really noticeable. There is a update for this phone in peru with september security patch. I don't even know if it's gonna come in my region. Is there a way I can trick phone into thinking that my region is peru with vpn and taking sim cards out? I have seen some toturials about this but no one has done it on samsung phones. How to do this. Yes I am aware I can flash firmware with sep patch but I need OTA updates and they will be disabled. So how do I do this or do I wait. I also want to mention I don't actually care about sep patch. Samsung adds optimizations and stuff to their phones and I want it on my phone. Samsung even makes me regret my choice as I see ads of galaxy A52s and A52 everywhere even on Google discover. Well for a 5-6 years I m stu k with this phone. So it is possible to get this update in my region without flashing any firmwares? Thankyou
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Zillion:
Yes you can but your phone won't work correctly with SIM Cards because you are installing a version for another region SIM Cards
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Captain_cookie_200:
Doesn't inserting sim automatically reset the CSC ?
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Zillion:
The CSC may change when you receive an update
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Captain_cookie_200:
I also wanted to ask that if I flash the fir.ware with that patch as it was for peru will knox trip?
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Zillion:
Only custom firmwares trip Knox

If you unlock the bootloader and flash custom roms it will trip know but stock firmware without bootloader unlocked doesn't trips Knox. If you want help join the Frija discord server and I'll help you.

The frija server can be accessed by click the discord icon in frija firmware Downloader.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Captain_cookie_200:
Ok thanks. Could you please give discord link here as my PC is not working at the moment
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Zillion:
I can't because of XDA tos.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] pejicgoran:
On last novembar update ther is extra 4gb plus ram.New future from samsung.Like virtual memory in cyanogen mod.
[General Topics] Renate:
I have multiple Androids with Bluetooth, 8, 9, 10.

I have multiple commercial Bluetooth devices, keyboard, heart monitor.

I have multiple homemade Bluetooth devices.

I can read battery level just fine by rolling my own app and reading GATT service 0x180f, characteristic 0x2a19.

I have never seen battery level under Settings.apk, "Device details" for anything.

No, I don't want an app or a battery icon on the status bar. I'd just like the battery level to be there in Settings.

I did a quick dive in Settings.apk and I see that the sub-layout is advanced_bt_entity_sub.xml

The code is in com.android.settings.bluetooth.AdvancedBluetoothDetailsHeaderController

In updateSubLayout() there is a bunch of stuff about "untethered headsets".

Am I missing something? Is there something to be enabled? Did Google lock this down for non-headsets? Should I keep diving?

Edit: I just remembered that I did have a pair of Bluetooth headphones. I paired them and the battery level popped up. Unless you have "Phone calls" enabled you don't get to see the battery. What kind of stupidity is this?
[General Topics] Renate:
"settings_ui/bt_advanced_header_enabled" is used in the config settings (but not present), but the default on query is true anyway.

Edit: Oops, the "namespace" is not bluetooth.
[General Questions and Answers] Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaq:
Hi so my old tablet is going crazy can anyone help me fix it I have attached a video I think the lcd has gone bad or my gpu is malfunctioning
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
Was it dropped, exposed to water or prolonged high temperatures?

The cam shake and overhead fan was far more annoying than the display🤣
[General Questions and Answers] Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaq:
Nah I just left it suffocating inside my cupboard with my clothes for 6 Years
[General Questions and Answers] Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaq:
I just left it in my clothes for 6 years inside my cupboard and for high temperatures is 40 Celsius for 360 hours per year for 3 years fine to kill

The lcd
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
That's not high enough to harm a LCD.

Exposure to solvents will poison a LCD though, they aren't sealed airtight.

Obviously it didn't age well though.

Try leaving it run for a while. Do not leave in direct sunlight as that can fry them.
[General Questions and Answers] Orlyzz:
Hello I am trying to download twrp expresso file to Odin and it doesn't load and keeps indicating "Not Responding " error message.

I have reloaded everything and retried to load the expresso and download it to my Tab 2.

No luck!

Can anyone direct me to the correct thread and download sites?

Also if there is a recomemded how to video.... please include.

Thanks from an old newbie 🙏
[OnePlus Nord 2 5G] eurgbp:
hello. bought global version from AliExpress.

missing aspect ratio 16 9

only 4 3

how to fix it?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] figgehedberg:
Hi,

I recently sent a message to HTC Support asking:

Hi, I recently accquired a HTC Touch P3452 from Thailand with WM6.0 as OS. Through the last months I have seen updates to WM6.1 become available for Europe and US customers.

Since my phone is from Asia-pacific region I have been told that these updates does not apply to me (SN: XXXXXXXXXXXX).

Will there be one for the Asia-pacific region, or my phone at all (see above serial number)?

If so when ???​

Yesterday I got this reply:

Thank you for contacting HTC Europe.

Even though stated on the website, there will not be any upgrades for HTC Touch to Windows Mobile 6.1. Due to an error on the website, it gives the illusion that there are upgrades available for download (of Windows Mobile 6.1), this is indeed false. HTC will offer upgrades to WM6.1 for the following models:

HTC Touch Cruise, HTC S730 and HTC Tytn II.​

Just thought some of you might like to know. My apologies if this has already been brought up.

If anyone has any other information in regards to an "official" upgrade available for a newbie with no experience at to in flashing rom's, it would be most appriciated..

F
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] socrate007:
Hi and welcome to XDA! You'll see that this site is full of ressources.

You own a HTC Touch Elfin. This is the section for the HTC Touch Vogue. They look very similar but are in fact quite different.

The Elf has a sim card in it (GSM service). The Vogue dosn't need any (CDMA)...

I Think HTC Europe only has the GSM versions and there aren't any 6.1 versions for those as far as i know... Any way, you should search and read the Elf section here: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=372

Good luck !
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
ArrowOS

​

/*

* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,

* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please

* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM

* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if

* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, We will laugh at you.

* It is your fault because you chose to do all the modifications on your device.

* Remember projects like these and the work done on them is a hobby to the

* contributors and the team members, no one is working for you nor is getting paid for it

* have some respect for the work done by them since it is done purely on interest or a hobby

*/

ABOUT

ArrowOS is an Android Open Source Project based Android mobile operating system started with the aim of keeping things simple, clean and neat.

Website: https://arrowos.net

Telegram: Channel | TG Portal/Links | The Devil's Den | The Devil's Den | Updates

Github: https://github.com/ArrowOS

Code Review: review.arrowos.net

E-mail: arrowos.contact

PayPal: Donate to us

Blog: blog.arrowos.net

Checkout more documentation at (maintainership/contributing): Check this out

Build #20211113​

Changelog:

Source:

Updated source to 12.0.0_r13

PixelPropUtils? Updated fp to raven?

Combined Signal Icons Switch in Network & Internet

Fixed Launcher, Settings and ThemesPicker random white header bg

Statusbar/QS Expanded Network Indicators

Volume Rocker Wakeup Support

Volume Key Music Control

Add platform and RAM to Model & Hardware

Reset Battery Stats

Allow sorting Applications by size

Change kernel preference behavior

Statusbar Tuner is here, S Style

Nuke overlays that caused previous errors

Enable gestural navigation overlay to match default nav mode

Add Tap to Wake illustration from SystemUIGoogle

Use a different fork of GAPPS, should be moar fun tbh

No really, check ArrowOS Gerrit for merges.

Device:

Bring Back Mi Sound Enhancer

Bring Back Thermal Profiles

Adapt XiaomiParts to match S style

Schedtune is not nuked in this build, flash SilverCore if you want

Moar sepolicy denials addressed

UClamp Fixes

XDKernel-1.6-HOTFIX

FORMAT /CUST PARTITION; EITHER FROM PBRP OR FASTBOOT

YOU MIGHT NEED TO FLASH MAGISK CANARY IF YOU WANT ROOT

Fastboot Command:

fastboot erase cust

DOWNLOADS

GAPPS BUILD | MIRROR

​

WHAT WORKS?

SELinux is ENFORCING​

Bluetooth (Audio works as well)​

WiFi​

Audio​

RIL​

GPS​

Cameras​

Flashlight​

Fingerprint​

Vibration​

Double tap to wake​

WHAT DOESN'T WORK?

Everything seems to be working​

Be sure to include a log : check how to

Read our blog article/post about:

* HOW-TO report a bug

* GAPPS and VANILLA variants

* Checking build integrity

ROM Source- ArrowOS

Kernel Source- XDKernel
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dduuch:
Cool, great job @Xtreme.Ornob and Arrow team!

What about encryption? Does it work?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
thanks sire. please don't encrypt at the moment. The open source community is working day and night to bring that to a stable state, but for now, let's stay decrypted and permissive.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
THREAD UPDATED!!

Build #20211016

Changelog:

* Fixed Bluetooth

* Updated source

* Added three-finger screenshot support

* Many small bugs fixed

* Still permissive
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] charlessxavier:
Great start. Waiting for enforcing and encryption to try this out..
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jhuryganelo:
May I ask if there is still heating and battery drain issues?

Update:

Tried to install clean the vanilla and formatted the data, but the result is stack on bootanimation(bootloop). May I know what should be done first before installing this?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
Sir that will take time
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
Which version sir? Build date?
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] rijazbinu:
Force restart worked for me
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
THREAD UPDATED!!

Build #20211025​

Changelog:

Source:

Updated source

Merge changes from ProtonAOSP

Gapps from OctaviOS

Many ROM side changes that i can't remember?

Also build type is now COMMUNITY

Device:

Addressed few more sepolicy denials

XDKernel 1.4-HOTFIX compiled with latest Proton Clang 13

TWRP XML parsing problem fixed

Fix IORap Prefetch flag

Enforcing stuck at splash so for now; permissive build
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] vbaldochi:
My bluetooth connect but the soud keep coming from de speakers ou stay muted on the headphone 🥲🥲
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
Sire, Bluetooth Audio is dead at the moment. For that, you can try Reignz's or Shiva's ROMs.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mpvaity:
im stuck at initial boot. not going beyond boot animation. Tried both the recoveries TWRP, Orangefox.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Xtreme.Ornob:
You just have to force reboot once sir.