yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
In general, Android SMS are stored in a database in the data folder located in the internal memory of the Android phone. However, the location of database might vary from phone to phone. You can find the texts in the following locations according to your Android version.

Android 4.3 or older:

/data/data/com.android.providers/telephony/database/mmssms.db

Android 4.4 or later:

/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database/mmssms.db

Android 7.0 and above:

/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

The mentioned SQLite database you only can access on a rooted phone. You need to view it with an SQLite viewer. Hence backup the database to computer and there use open-sourced

DB Browser for SQLite​

to operate on it e.g. export all messages to text file.
[General Questions and Answers] Slim K:
You can use SMS Gate, Which is free and open source (can also be found on F-droid).

Its only shortcoming is not having an import functionality. When opening for the first time, set Local Storage saving path and just press backup. All backups are saved as .txt files unencrypted.
[General Questions and Answers] d0g:
Alas no root.

Anything else?
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
If phone's Android OS is accessible via ADB then make use of a temporary root.

Example

adb devices
adb push <LOCATION-OF-SU-BINARY-ON-PC> /data/local/tmp/
adb shell "chmod +x /data/local/tmp/su"
adb exec-out "/data/local/tmp/su -c 'cat <FULL-PATH-OF-SMS-DB-ON-PHONE>'" > <LOCATION-ON-PC-WHERE-COPY-OFSMS-DB-TO-STORE>
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Moises1234567890:
I have owned a mi 11 ultra for several months now and I am still waiting for a custom ROM for this device. I feel like that would greatly improve the user experience I would have with it. I am willing to donate to anyone who creates a ROM for this device. How many more would they donate?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] jason170:
me too
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
Personally speaking I don't think this phone needs a custom ROM, it's not like it used to be
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Would also donate
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] mohammed510:
same
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] vagenrider:
me too as well
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Imagine how good this hardware would be on a Google pixel.....
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xNAPx:
In what terms? Photography?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] hungragezone:
It's already good
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] speedtripler:
Miui isn't really "good" imo
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Guanrh:
same
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] munky-head:
Would donate as well
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] vagenrider:
I hope some developer will be interested
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Funk Wizard:
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I would request everyone to go through the forum rules before you post such forbidden stuff over XDA.

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Thread Closed to avoid further bumps on soliciting donations.

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[General Questions and Answers] Dveyboy:
My axon 7 was flashed with Oreo 8.0 but it won't accept a network from my GSM SIM card.
[General Questions and Answers] Deleted member 1890170:
Probably the partitions what holds the EFS data ( modemst1 & modemst2 ) got corrupted whilst upgrading to Android 8.

Look inside here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/investigation-recovering-efs-after-twrp-restore.3522171/
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] chaoscreater:
Hi,

I was previously using the official stock MIUI (latest one), but a few days ago I've decided to switch to a custom ROM. The ROM I'm using is Evolution X (Android 11). Kernel is just what the ROM came with (Etude kernel).

I have not installed any apps. Only thing I did was to turn off settings that could drain battery life. I've turn on airplane mode and let it idle overnight and it only used about 1% - which is great.

I then turned on wifi and let it idle overnight and it drained about 7~8%, i.e about 2% per hour. Remember, at this point I still haven't installed any apps. It's a clean flash and so everything is as vanilla as it can be. The only culprit here for the battery drain is wifi and I have no idea why.

I have multiple phones (some Xiaomi, some Samsung) and some are running custom ROMs, some are running stock. None of them have battery drain issues on wifi and they all have great SOT. It's definitely not an issue with my router either (I'm a network engineer btw).

I found that others have similar or same issue as what I described here:

https://xdaforums.com/f/xiaomi-poco-f1-real-life-review.8090/

I came across this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/t/wifi-idle-drain-on-custom-roms-solved.3831592/

So initially, I thought maybe it's the kernel. So I tried this kernel here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/kernel-beryllium-linux-kernel-4-9-288-11-12-baalam-kernel.4324429/

But it didn't make a difference. I also tried adjusting the "Wi-Fi scan throttling" setting under Developer Options, made no difference. I checked GSAM and BBS and there are no wakelocks coming from anything, so it's purely just the wifi driver that is somehow draining battery.

I haven't tried another ROM yet, but just wondering if this is a known issue and any other suggestions I can try.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] chaoscreater:
Switched to Pixel Experience and over 11 hours of idle with wifi on and 0% battery drain. Case closed.
[Samsung Galaxy A12] tooter1:
Does anyone know how to unlock the AT&T prepaid version (SM-A125U) of this phone? I don't know how long it was in service.

Looks like they're using an unlock app like T-Mobile is using.

I tried the AT&T website it told me to insert a different sim and it'll automatically ask you to unlock it.

I did that and it says "This device cannot be unlocked" see the support section for more info. 🥺🥺🥺
[Samsung Galaxy A12] LAST_krypton:
You can ask them if they can do it for you, you will need to provide them with the IMEI and serial code and they might ask for more.
[Samsung Galaxy A12] LAST_krypton:
It is always best to buy carier unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] rogerandgina06:
Who all is running the beta for Android 12? It hasn't started in the US yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] meduza:
Have a look over here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/one-ui-4-be...n-to-galaxy-z-flip-3-galaxy-z-fold-3.4352881/

m.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] greenemage:
I got it, I'm in the US. Unfortunately it broke my notification panel. When I swipe down... nothing. It only seems to work when I have settings open, but from the home screen or any other app swiping down does nothing.

Update: This is resolved. I had to uninstall the Energy Ring App, works fine now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] rogerandgina06:
At&T network.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] blkghost22:
At&t network? Im not understanding what you are trying to say.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] rogerandgina06:
I'm up and running Android 12 on AT&T. Just got the update.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] blkghost22:
Nice... i just switched from att to tmobile. My flip is att variant but setvice is with tmo.. sucks
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
Hello guys here i have Packed the Android 12 For Redmi Note 10 5G

* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).​

* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.​

* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.​

So what the purpose for me creating this thread, i just wanna to help certified developer to test their Application on Android 12 on Redmi Note 10 5G

WARNING : THIS BUILD IS FOR CHINA VARIANT OF REDMI NOTE 10 5G, Global is also work but the NFC may break.

I have given the installer on the tar.gz files and you can RUN it, But NO im not supporting windows here so only Use Linux for flashing if you're using windows to flash this build don't bother complaining to me for any problem otherwise

Anyway THIS BUILD IS FOR CERTIFIED DEVELOPER ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR DAILY USE

Pre requirements

1. Unlocked Bootloader

2. Have Ability to Save the Phone when the flashing failed.

3. Use Linux and install Latest driver from Google can be found here https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools firstly use sudo apt install fastboot then push the latest platform tools and then chmod it

Here the download files https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTpVwcFA-aL5aJMyDAbIosrDdBwDe9b5/view?usp=drivesdk feel free to report if you encountered error on installer. But NO I won't help to fix bug on A12 since this is dev build

If you done that correctly you will enter recovery mode just wipe data and reboot :)

Anyway this is GSI i just simplified it for certified developer :)
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] sharingan dude:
Is this miui or aosp?
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
This only for certified developer and ofc it's AOSP
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] sharingan dude:
Cool, does this A12 rom fixed the 90hz lagging UI problem? the issue that after booting the UI renders smooth but after about 5 minutes the UI will be significantly lagging .
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
As i said earlier this for certified developer only and this is not intended for daily use go back to MIUI for daily use
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] sharingan dude:
I just wanna know if the lagging problem was fixed, nobody want a daily use, also i hate MIUI, that's crap
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] Fire1511:
Is this a gsi?
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
Yes it is i just simplified it
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] wetito:
lineage 19 gsi test version is out
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] Fire1511:
Lol that's a clickbait
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
Wdym
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] wetito:
sorry, what is a clickbait? if i have made a wrong post give my apologies
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] Fire1511:
The title of this thread is fake
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] wetito:
but my post is not a fake. if u are interested i can give you the link. i have found on xda forum project treble
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
Then skip this one if you aren't developer this is not intended for newbie 😡 go away im apologize if i didn't write GSI just go away if you don't like it simple Don't make it hard
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] Fire1511:
This isn't an "android 12 build for Redmi note 10 5g" this is only a gsi build, you know what is a gsi?
[POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 / 10T 5G] william liu:
I do know i edited my post already :)
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] porear:
Running LineageOS on a Moto E4. I have successfully removed quick settings by rebuilding SystemUI.apk per

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-how-t...ksettings-from-the-notification-area.2300096/

I'd like to remove the settings icon in the notification pull down.

View attachment 5444683

How?

I've tried zeroing out adiitional items within dimens.xml. These would have seemed like the right ones, but no joy

<dimen name="notification_gear_width">0.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="notification_gear_padding">0.0dip</dimen>

Any help greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Voyager2008:
No matter what I do I cannot get any of the lens or sensors to save without binning... They go down to 12.5 MP in any mode or setting or camera app. Is this a software bug? Why is Google forcing binning in non-low light situations!?! This this just me?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Same here. I'm sure it's on purpose, but I do mean to some time do research as to why binning is enforced in every situation.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] georgiapi:
Same in RAW?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yep, same in RAW too.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Voyager2008:
Quoted from this article...

Here

"It doesn’t actually shoot 50MP images, but rather it uses pixel binning, which combines the information of four imaging pixels on the camera sensor into one superpixel. This pixel binning process effectively turns the main 50MP sensor into a 12.5MP sensor that captures 150% more light than the previous Pixel 5."
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Solomon M:
Like I get that the binning and all and why, but what would be super awesome if someone figures out how to software unlock the option for full "un-binned" resolution... Since that is likely what Google will do in a few years thought FW.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 2015Ducatimulti:
Yeah Lou from unbox therapy from his P6P video said it does the pixel binning and actually doesn't shoot in 50mp
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nxt:
Uh every single review I've watched or read specifically mentions binning down to 12.5 MP no matter what. What made you think you can save a 50MP?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrBelter:
Some phones do let you take photos at the default sensor size without binning, some phones turn binning off to get an optical zoom via cropping without the need for another lens, i suspect this is how the Pro is getting respectable 20x photos from a 4x optical lens to be honest, a mixutre of cropping and SuperRes.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
yeah samsungl ets you shoot RAW without binning. shame Google dont
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] crucialcolin:
I thought I heard somewhere the binning is hardware binning on this device not software based which may explain why.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Shipoftheline:
I've read it doesn't give the option for full 50MB pictures which I hope is changed soon
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrBelter:
Whats the big deal with raw? I am a wedding photographer and yeah raw has saved my bacon more than once but my DSLRs don't have Googles computational photography behind them and the overwhelming majority of the time there is nothing to save, the software does a sterling job.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
For photo pros raw 50MP image would be amazing.

Plus I agree with some people that the Google Photo AI was great on previous pixels as they were small lenses and not great but now you got 50MP large sensor you dont need as much computation processing.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrBelter:
I took a raw photo on one of my DSLRs with a £1,149 L lens on it and the same photo on my Pixel 5 and i could not get the DSLR photo anywhere near as good as the Pixel 5 shot, you could tell the DSLR image came from a much larger sensor but the image was much noiser as i pushed it to try to match the dynamic range of the Pixel 5 shot.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] georgiapi:
Lots of possible variances there. The phone does it all for you and doctors the hell out of the image. And does a good job, for what it is.

A DSLR requires the photographer to set up the capture. I shoot a Canon 7D Mark II across several L-Lenses and although phone cams are doing well for point and shot, don't chit yourself trying to say they are better.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] buschris:
this camera system just flat out SUCKS!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] doggydog2:
Tab A7 stock rootless setup​

model used: Tab A7 Lite SM-T220

Just a quick article for this nicely sized 8.7" tablet. It's a baby tablet, not wasting time with rooting ;) We want:

* debloating

* better battery

* better privacy

* call recording

* disk encryption

* tweaks

Rooting​

No rooting. No logins, not even Google login, that's the plan. FDroid, Aurora, Vanced manager to deploy all you need. No contacts, no SMS, no location, nothing to protect.

Modules​

Magisk​

-

XPosed​

-

Apps​

* AdGuard -> supreme adblocker and firewall. Set VPN approach (rootless friendly, assuming device will stay at home), turn on HTTPS and turn off internet for all apps. Then enable few (browser, youtube, aurora) specifically.

* YouTube Vanced -> YouTube without ads and sponsor blocks.. install in non root mode, and remove the existing originals

* (optional) MiXplorer -> best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before

* F-Droid -> open source apps

* Aurora -> all apps

Debloating​

What the script does:

* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file

for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back

* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff

* disable up to 70 apps with possibility to revert back

I usually cook these files carefully, here i just removed non existing packages, added existing vendor packages. Vendor garbage gets uninstalled straight away, majority of packages is disabled in non-root mode (per user) so it can be reenabled later. You can edit the file.

unzip the file to some folder

adb shell as it's plugged to PC and authorized (and usb debugging in developer otions on)

go to the folder with script

cp TabA7_cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp

chmod +x /data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh

/data/local/tmp/TabA7_cleanup.sh;

Tested ok on August Android 11 EU firmware. It produced no errors (=packages relevant), but there could be regional differences, producing exceptions in your case. See other comments below if the instructions are unclear.

Download: (file attached)

Battery​

Battery saving:

turn off location

turn off permissions and app usage for usual snitches

in Adguard turn off WIFI/mobile for each app (will be the default), then reenable few - advantage: no ads in games, no stupid accidental payments. Also set WIFI/mobile off when screen off -> tablet won't do anything, just keep idle for days hopefully

don't even enable GMS, this device can be a good throwawy tablet with no login to ANY service, without encryption, just pure gamepad.... likely no password/PIN to unlock. It's with slow CPU but games work nicely. It's not even slower than S4 flagship tablet honestly.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Herb291:
hi, thanks for the guide, very insightful with me transitioning from iOS.

My only question is the script, I’ve downloaded ABD and can shell into my device. However I’m having issues when copying the script, it keeps coming up saying invalid path, I’ve looked everywhere for a tutorial but with me having limited knowledge I’m at a dead end

any help greatly appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] doggydog2:
i just flashed the new firmware and did it again, no problem. First i copied the script from Windows to somewhere on Android (/storage/emulated/0 or similar "noexec" quasi-sd card location), and then moved it to a location from where it can be executed. The location should work and is generally recommended. You can find another one /data/local, /tmp or whatever is there. Or use adb push <PC_file> <target_directory>. Or post the screenshot. This should be a trivial issue and can't stop you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] raxahasan0077:
View attachment 5456865getting this error
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Herb291:
Place the script on the tablet in an easy to remember location.

Open Powershell:

“adb shell” or “./abd shell” (whichever works)

“Cp /storage/emulated/0/FILELOCATION/TabA7_cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp”

then follow the rest of the instructions
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] raxahasan0077:
now getting this errorView attachment 5456963
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Herb291:
Is your USB debugging turned on in the dev settings, did you hit authorise on your device when you first plugged it in?

you can check if you’re device is authorised with “adb devices”

edit: not sure if it matters but try a lowercase cp
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] raxahasan0077:
yeah lowercase cp works
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
Working with LADB ( no computer needed)

https://www.xda-developers.com/debloat-your-phone-run-adb-shell-commands-no-root-no-pc/

Download: https://disk.yandex.com/d/H02YifGGtrErbw

////////////Run an .sh file to install ///////////

cd /sdcard

cp cleanup.sh /data/local/tmp

cd /data/local/tmp

ls -l

chmod +x /data/local/tmp/cleanup.sh

ls -l

./cleanup.sh

/////////

Download: https://disk.yandex.com/d/NcQMhFp73OpwXw

( and run .sh script with LADB)

Tips howto install LADB:

important! Always use "Open in split screen view” for pairing devices. (only first connection, next time don't need)

View attachment 5457089
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] nikoum:
@tom.android have you removed all theese 41 apps and the tablet functions ok, without any problems ? Is there any real benefit in performance and especially in lagging ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
Reply: @nikoum

Just removed (switch off) my unused app, sorry not help for good performance but no trouble.

Note: LADB

https://xdaforums.com/attachments/ladb_v1-7_test-zip.5457295/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] TheDroidKid:
How dose this work without rooting? When I try to run the script from ADB i get Can't execute: permission denied?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] nikoum:
I run "cmd", then "adb shell" and then "pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>". Make sure in developer options to check USB debugging to on and when connecting device with usb cable, authorize the conneftion, when asked by the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] TheDroidKid:
How do I get the script file to.run from ADB? I get permission denied
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] doggydog2:
that's literally discussed above incl all common mistakes, if you think it's unique, please post a screenshot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] TheDroidKid:
Your right got it working. Didn't releaize it was a big deal not to have it in /tmp
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] KumaVL:
I keep trying to do the cp step but it keeps saying no such file or directory.

I checked my tablet with MiX and there's no local folder on data... What am I doing wrong here?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Elzbach:
Is better privacy only possible with rooting? I want to disable the radio entirely and remove all of the Google apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] doggydog2:
i disabled google, and using Aurora without root. With no logins, no PIM data, no location tracking, there's almost no data to steal. But if I was using it as a mobile phone, with logins, contacts etc, i'd have to root.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Elzbach:
I'm not using it as a phone and there is still no data to steal, but I still want to get rid of those things. I want to completely remove the tracking apps regardless of how little there is to track because they are bloat. I want to completely disable the radio, the microphone, gps, and blu tooth. I don't even want wireless internet connections to remain.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Just pull the notification shade all the way down and I believe just simply tap the build # (circled in red ⭕ in screenshot below) and the text is copied to the clipboard. It doesn't highlight it or do any other effect like normal text you would select. Maybe this is something everyone else knew about and I'm the last one again. 😹

I get:

12 (SD1A.210817.036)

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