yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows 11] jenneh:
@synackers The Aurora Store is different from evozi or other sites like evozi, in that it actually accesses the repositories, ie the link to the android app in question.

For instance: to download the app "Termux" a call is made to get the app from com.termux and it goes on to install and build from there, the latest software.

When using evozi or apk mirror, they save actual hard copies of the apps to their servers to share to users, which could be any older version of the app.

Evozi regularly redownloads the more popular apps from the play store and they take requests. However there is No version choice available. The downloaded apks hash signatures will match the playstore app sigs for that app version.

Sites like apk mirror and others tend to keep all the older app versions and provide a choice which version to download. This is my only use case for these as they are more risky and you should vet the sigs on them.

Here is aurora's gitlab https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore

This link has all the code to be able to go through and find exactly what you need.

Some info on the code

"Aurora Store was originally based on Sergei Yeriomin's Yalp store. Aurora Store v4.0 is a rewrite of version 3 in Kotlin"

The developer of the store has made a page here on xda that maybe they would be willing to give better insight to a specific question you have in the installation process to provide the technicals.

Outside of Aurora, it may be beneficial to learn about PackageInstaller to be able to manually install and or uninstall apps with code. Or Package Manager, if you open that spoiler and select the "PM" option you can see all the code for using it.
[Windows 11] synackers:
Hi Jenneh ,

much appreciate your response and cooperation |

https://www.codevoila.com/post/77/how-to-install-or-uninstall-an-android-apk-file-programmatically this is definitely valuable and its crystal clear for me on how aurora works.. i had a glance at the code in github .

now my challenge or use case which i want to achieve is as following ;

1. need to take APK directly from play store ( i dont mind if google offer paid API which am not aware or seen )

this should be automated off android physical phone / or emulator

working in other project ^^ and stuck in this point

what i have noticed indeed evozi take package from playstore cause i checked an APK which recently was published and not available in any other mirror site

Aruroa still need mobile phone or emulator to work

Thanks again and appreciate your cooperation
[Windows 11] xXx yYy:
With regards to thread's title "Download Any Apk Off The Playstore Without installing Google, AMAZON, or Any other APP Store" take note that you of course need an app store to get APKs from.​

Never make use of Aptoide: it's Large, Decentralized, Dangerous.

Aptoide is one of the most sophisticated app sources. The store works with a distributed network of different store providers and combines them on a unified platform. However, this poses significant security risks.
[Windows 11] synackers:
Truely not what am seeking , any mirror is not an enterprise grade options cause security risk is high so if there is any way to download directly apk from play store without the need for emulator or device would be much appreciated
[Windows 11] synackers:
well, what is the case if i need to automate a way for MDM solutions
[Windows 11] monatzinger:
very helpful article
[General Questions and Answers] masteris:
I purchased this phone and would like to know if there is a way to change the android that comes with it? The version is 11 but I think it's missing features like it doesn't show battery consumption per app in the settings!
[General Questions and Answers] ‽‽‽:
I was told by ulefone that the armor 13 software does not support battery usage monitoring. Now if that was because the charge controller itself does not do it or if it was a driver thing was not exactly specified. I would recommend that everyone with an armor 13 to ask about this so that they understand it was a desired feature that all other modern smart phones have.
[General Questions and Answers] lvphaa:
The bare android is missing ton of features. But you can get all of them as soon as your root your phone.

For per app battery consumption you need GSam battery monitor and grant it root access. It works like charm.
[General Questions and Answers] bandario:
You do not need root to get this information. Once you are looking at your battery stats, click the 3 dot menu at top right again and turn on 'Show full device usage'. Percentage + use time for all apps will be displayed.
[Android Apps and Games] naman14:
Hi all,

We have been working on a while on our app for gamers.

Glip.gg Screen Recorder - Apps on Google Play

Record at 60 FPS with in-game mic & audio. No lag! Win rewards from web3 games.

play.google.com

First of all, I would like to mention that Glip is not a normal screen recorder. Glip is a Replay Recorder which means we record continuously but clips are only saved when some awesome moment happens in your gameplay. (Like Shadowplay on PC). The app is completely free without any ads.

When a cool moment happens in your gameplay, just tap a button and it will save the most recent 60s of your gameplay.

- No impact on your device storage. Save only meaningful moments instead of recording your complete game session and then finding and trimming moments from complete recording

- Better performance than typical screen recorders. Since we are not writing to file system continuously, we have much better performance than standard screen recorders or in built screen recorder of your phone. Typically, we take 1-2% of your device's CPU when gaming.

- You can save your best moments in our cloud library. Unlimited storage and your clips will be saved forever. You can also share links to your clips easily with your friends.

- Mic recording is supported on all android versions. Internal audio recording on Android 10+ devices. In next release, we will also be adding camera overlay with the recorder along with many exciting features.

Thanks, Looking forward to the feedback and bugs/ feature requests if any.
[Android Apps and Games] naman14:
We have a desktop app also to record clips from PC and instantly getting clips onto your phone. When you tap the hotkey on your PC, clip gets added to your library and will be visible on your phone. Much easier to share clips with friends than the typical flow of compressing video and then uploading to some hosting website.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] TMartin:
Does anyone know if it would work if I flashed a Touch Pro rom to my HTC Mogul??
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] MOBGangsta184:
Wouldn't work.
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] Scott:
Agreed!

Try my ROM out at post #15 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=436997&page=2

It's sorta touch like. It adds Manilla 2D which is what most people want. Check it out.

Thanks!
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] t0mmyr:
if you want to turn your titan into a brick then go ahead and try and tell us what happens, but most likely it wont work...hardware is just way too different where it matters
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
Hi all you wise minded tech enthusiasts.

I am currently using Galaxy S20+ 5G G986B BTS EDITION

The problem i am facing is I cannot find out which Bootloader version i wm currently on the baseband is

G986BXXSCDUJ5

Can someone walk me through the steps to figure out my Bootloader version?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] blackhawk:
Welcome to XDA🤗
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
I cannot find the letter U and the digit next to it, here what i can see is only J5
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] blackhawk:
Settings>About phone>Software version

The significant digit is the fifth one in.

View attachment 5477833
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
so mine is "C"????
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] blackhawk:
Don't know. Maybe use different symbols for that model?

Lol, good question.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
Do you know someone or someplace where i can find the solution
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] blackhawk:
Be patient as it takes time for members to see a thread. Bump it after a day if you get no responses.

Do some Google searches and add "XDA" to that search to easily find threads here.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] Droidriven:
Generally speaking, your bootloader version should be the same as your baseband version.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] spawnlives:
Bootloader version range from 1-9 then A-10, B-11 C-12 and so on.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
So what do you think is mine?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] spawnlives:
Bootloader version is 5th number from right of baseband/build number firmware name. If yours shows as C than Bootloader version is 12.

You can also check in download ( Odin ) mode there should be a line saying something like :

AP SWREV - the number after the letter B is your Bootloader version number.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
Thanks mate. Can i get one more information from you? I am using STOCK BTS Edition ROM but I can't find the same STOCK ROM anywhere on the internet. in case if I brick my device i certainly need the BTS ROM for my G986B. can you help me find it?
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] spawnlives:
You can only flash the same or higher Bootloader versions.

Use websites like updato or sammobil or use PC app called frija to download latest versions ( search XDA can:t provide links at the moment )
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] GalaxyJ710F:
yeah I am aware if that but what i am looking for is a BTS Edition of STOCK ROM which is nowhere available
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] spawnlives:
Just use the version n your first post or higher.

I am pretty sure that edition models use the same firmware as normal firmware.

If going to do something to your phone make a backup of apps and data first.
[Motorola Edge 20 Pro] karikaalan0207:
Hi,

Got a new Moto Edge 20 Pro a couple of weeks back.

The display at low brightness has very noticable Faint White Lines and the display looks grainy, like newspaper texture almost like the Kindle Display.

At darkness, when the display refresh rate is set to auto, I can see the grainy noise and the white lines change when I touch the display.

Grey and White colors arent Pure Grey and White. When I use pwmfree 1.3 or OLED SAVER app, the white lines are almost gone (not entirely gone) and the grainy texture / noise increases.

Any idea whats going on, whether it is a software or a hardware issue ?

is there a way to get this fixed ?
[Motorola Edge 20 Pro] Username: Required:
The noise on the display is the nature of OLED displays. Or at least the one on this phone. I have a regular Edge 20, but they have the same display anyway. Same issue you pointed out: grain with certain colors and at lower brightness. And yes, I do get some vertical lines at the bottom of the screen. It's not defect, it's just the way it is.
[Motorola Edge 20 Pro] karikaalan0207:
I had an iPhone12 before this and that too had an OLED Panel, and I wasnt able to see anything like this.

And the Noise is not consistent. It's pretty freaking uneven and Its a total mess. To see the Noise completely, just open a 2% grey image or something and observe it. It's pretty abysmal. No way OLED displays are this bad.

I just think that Moto has crapped on its customers with a defective batch of Displays.

Also the situation gets better when you use pwmfree app.

The panel's gray uniformity is pretty bad. Im suspecting if this is a case of banding/dirty screen effect on oled screens, which is a defect and not a norm for an OLED Displays.
[Motorola Edge 20 Pro] Username: Required:
Ah, well, I haven't owned any expensive phones so I can't really compare to anything other than the Moto Z2 Play, which also had a grainy OLED panel. If I were you I'd be annoyed as well, but I payed a fraction of MSRP for my phone so I can't complain.
[Motorola Edge 20 Pro] Username: Required:
I have noticed a weird behavior with the display. forcing it to 60Hz by enabling power saving mode significantly reduces the grain and make the panel a lot more uniform.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] chris247:
Hi,

I am looking to root my S20, but I am not clear whether Google Pay still works after that?

If not are there any workaround to get Google Pay to work ?

I am currently using Google Pay on my S20 quite often and I would really miss that.

I am not using Samsung Pay though.

Rbest regards, Chris
[Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions & ] sjevtic:
As of today, it is possible with Universal SafetyNet Fix 2.1.1. That said, SafetyNet workarounds are a cat and mouse game that cannot be relied upon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TOUATIF:
Hello everybody i have a lg ks20 branded and a big problem with it

Please nobody can help me. I haven't saved the .nv file with lgmdp and now i have lost my imei i can't call and receive call, bluetooth.could you help me please.

Best regards.
[MTCB Software Development] Metaripley:
Hi all,

I have been strolling through google and the universal mcu list, but still nothing.

Model S07

MCU MTCB-JY-V2.47

Android 4.4.4_25032015

Kernel 3.0.36+

rk3066

CPU armv7 1.6GHz (2x)

Memory 1024 MB

If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be thankfull.
[MTCB Software Development] Metaripley:
Or can the MCu be updated with a higher version?
[MTCB Software Development] CNibbler:
I spent days digging then eventually found this when I wasn't really looking:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-rk3066-...are-place-link-with-all.3262491/post-82430255

I don't know how new you are to this but but a few words of caution, from what I've read you do not want to be mixing firmwares for MCUs with different letters to yours. Otherwise you end up with a brick unless you're any good at precision soldering.

As for updating/downgrading, I've also got an MTCB-JY and was on v2.16 from stock.

I've since upgraded to v2.86 then downgraded to a darkleo modified version of v2.59 (https://xdaforums.com/t/mcu-universal-mcu-list.3246386/) because this supposedly has sleep enabled and I'm hoping to find a ROM which utilises this.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] belkurs45:
Hi guys, I need help with this, I can't install the rom on my moto z play because of this error: Failed to load kernel. already installed more than 20 roms and nothing.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] marcost22:
You need to go fully to stock first, try and see if that boots; if so then we can diagnose from there
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] belkurs45:
already installed the factory rom and nothing to boot. already tried to restore by RSA and it fails.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] marcost22:
Have you tried Lenovo's smart assistant? it can restore devices
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] belkurs45:
already tested. rescue and smart
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] marcost22:
did it complete it's flash? If so, then im sorry to say but it seems like the phone is plain dead
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] Omega|Pears:
Does changing the firmware from ODIN work?
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] lontu:
Hi Mate,

While searching for a magisk module to convert OOS installed Oneplus 6T as pixel device to upload unlimited photos to Google Photos, I come with this magisk module.

With the help of the module OOS installed Oneplus 6T (and may be others) denoted as Pixel 5 device with following major features:

a. Unlimited Google Photos Storage.

b. Google Discovery on swipe right of OOS launcher.

c. Google Photos portrait filter

d. Others may be.. (please comment if you find out).

Pixel Android 12 as system update will popup once, which we should ignore.

For me SafetyNet gets failed. However with the help of Riru and Universal Safetynet Fix, I am able to Pass Safetynet.

The link of the module (not all the features mentioned in the page are available for our device):

PixelFeatureDrop

Another more feature rich magisk module with many features and without any issue:

Pixelify

Hope it helps the OOS users (and may others).
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Yeedatoy:
The problem is that the security patch must match, so if you're running a rom or OOS that has a September security patch or earlier, this will work with the version matching you're security patch. If you're rom is October or later there's likely no way to fix safetynet. There's an Xposed module for unlimited Google photos, and another version of this module called Pixelify with security patches up to November. There's also a 'Pixel Props' channel on telegram with the December security patch.

I can vouch for this module though, it works well. If you're running a rom that uses the pixels system ui you can also get adaptive sound, live caption, pixels wallpapers, the new assistant ui and more.
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] lontu:
If will be helpful if you provide the Xposed/Magisk module names to achieve unlimited google photos.

Thanks.
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] killk4809:
A minimalist approach :

"xmlpak" can achieve unlimited Google photos.

Also I believe that "MagiskHide Props Config" is enough to pass SafetyNet.
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] JustIceForSake:
Hi,

I'm sure I misunderstood, but does this module make devices that are not original Google's Pixel have the ability to have unlimited storage in google photo?
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] gleb251747:
Hi, is this module works only with custom roms or i can use it with my 11.1.2.2 original oneplus rom with magisk?
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] lontu:
It will work with stock OOS as well but need to be rooted. However a more feature rich product exists:

Pixelify
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] emlo16:
Oneplus 7T with OOS 11.0.6.1.HD65BA not working. Bootloop.
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] mrjellee:
Will this work with Oxygen OS 12/ColorOS 12?
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] Deleted member 8833290:
Yes, passes safetynet on Lineage OS when selecting any Pixel Fingerprints.

thanks for this. I will try.
[OnePlus 6T  Themes, Apps, and Mods] HannibalLecter:
can you please suggest which pixel prop should I use for OOS 11.1.2.2 on Oneplus 6
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] pootler:
HI,

New to oneplus 5 forum.

I recently bought a used oneplus 5 with a broken screen.

I am reasonably familiar with replacing screens, and the odd modular parts of phones:-)

So, replaced the screen and frame, put it back together, everything seemed good

Checked everything, all things seem to work, except for loudspeaker?

Headphone output works , but I get a clicking from the speaker.

Have tried another working speaker - same thing.

Have ordered another flex cable from motherboard to speaker in case thats the fault.

There are several contacts on the speaker and underlying module that appear to connect with the back case.

The back case has the headphone and usb charging port, and several electrical contact points.

So - does anyone know if the back case has to be clipped back into place to get the speaker working?

I am reluctant to try it just to see see because it is a pain in the xxss to get it off again without scratching my shiny new frame.

if anyone can enlighten me who has experience of this I would be most grateful.

pootler
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] pootler:
YAAY!

t'was the motherboard cable:-)
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] engloa:
Solution found and thread closed at OP request
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Reechings:
Thinking about grabbing a 6 Pro and know that it's probably skewed towards mostly running stock here but wondering if any news from anyone about some custom roms coming down the pipe. Cheers!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
Patience patience ...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] galaxys:
XDA Development always shows up in their kitchens....
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
There are three pages of posts in this section that mention ROMs.

There are four threads with "custom" in the thread title.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Reechings:
Thanks for the replies guys. I definitely want to be patient but the problem is that for my carrier I have a discount to buy phone outright but the price will not be any different the longer I wait so sooner would be better. Unfortunately it also means I will be locked to it so just wanted to double-check I haven't missed any news. I had a Pixel 2 XL and it didn't have as many roms as some devices but did eventually get a decent amount.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Luckyfox777:
Please recomand me a good theme editor or theme creator, or smth like this for Diamond
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] creiz:
There Manilla Editor .02 a couple of stickies up. At last news it can't do any .theme atm, but the author is still working on it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Luckyfox777:
well i need another one, and not for manila, an editor for an ordinary today screen
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Brendo:
your only option is a rather old app...

http://www.codeppc.com/telechargements/themegence/themegence.htm
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] Luckyfox777:
BRENDO, thank you for your advice
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Darnrain1:
STANDARD DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damages caused to your phone. Use the guide at your own risk there is no warranty or guarantee.

I get this question asked a lot, can I root my lgv20 phone? There is a hardware fuse on the lgv20 phone that if blown you can not downgrade your firmware, no root.

NOTE: The LG Hidden menu is like the bios of the phone. Make sure not to make any changes, unless you know what your doing.

To check on the status of ARB.

Dial: *#546368#*910#

Note: 910 is your model number of your phone.

Click SVC Menu

Click Version info

Scroll down to Anti-rollback Version

If it has all 0's then you can root or flash a lower firmware for rooting. But if it has a 1 do not try and downgrade your fimware, you may brick your phone.

Just press the back button tell you get to your dialing menu, or home screen.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] coldspring22:
There is anti-rollback on LG V20? I downgraded multiple LG V20 from oreo to Nougat (for dirty santa exploit), but so far had no problems at all.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] dextructor:
Yes ARB it's real and it's a problem, but not all v20 variants had implemented.

Read more to learn how ARB works

I'm 100% sure that H990N or H990DS that I own don't have any kind of ARB because I upgrade and downgrade a lot (much more than I needed)

What I also know for reading on XDA forums and some on Reddit, it's the LS997 have ARB and it's a pain, not only because of ARB implementation, but the lack of KDZ

Other than I remember it's the H918 but I can't remember what KDZ that will change ARB0 to ARB1

I believe that VS995, US996, H910 and H915 don't have ARB implemented, but I'm not 100% sure.
[LG V20 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wayne Nathaniel:
On Android Nougat it just says 0 or 1 or any number. But if you are on Android Oreo (Android Pie is only for Korean variants But same method on Oreo) It will say APPSBL(LK) : 0, SBL1 :0, TZ : 0, RPM : 0

If it says APPSBL(LK) : 0, SBL1 :0, TZ : 0, RPM : 0 that means you have ARB 0 on your LG V20 but if there are 1 or any other numbers like APPSBL(LK) : 1 SBL1 :2, TZ : 1, RPM : 2 then you have ARB Activated.

Well i got confused on the APPSBL(LK) : 0, SBL1 :0, TZ : 0, RPM : 0 part but SBL1 is actually apart of the string so yeah Just look on the values after the :N