yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
Well, all is now OK. I let the phone run until the battery was drained.

Then I plugged the battery in and rebooted to bootloader, wiped /data using fastboot -w.

At that point I could have used any number of ways to get my phone back, but I chose to do it as follows:

Next I booted into TWRP, took a backup of EFS to find out where it was expecting to find backups, which was /data/media//TWRP/BACKUPS/<serial.id> and then I pushed a system backup (boot, dtbo, and super) there, restored it and rebooted the system.

Once the system had rebooted (and /data is now properly formatted), I returned to TWRP, pushed my other files and backups, restored my data backup and rebooted back to my working system.
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] tangcarl:
I've got a strange bootup problem that I can't find any help on. My S20 FE 5G fails to boot properly on every other bootup. On the failed bootups, it spends 3-5 minutes on the initial Samsung S20 FE 5G splash screen (the one with the android logo). When it eventually gets past that screen, it boots up to the lock screen and prompts me to swipe, but all touch input is ignored. My only option is to hold power and volume down to force a power down. Powering back up, it will boot normally, spending only a few seconds on the splash screen before booting up and functioning as expected. It's been doing this for a long time, and today I finally got annoyed enough to try a factory reset, which hasn't solved the problem. I also lined up a safe mode boot with a failed boot, and the touch screen still didn't work in safe mode. Anyone know enough about how these phones boot up to explain why this alternating pattern of failures might occur? Is it alternating between two images of the OS and one of them is possibly corrupted? Is there any debugging method I can use to try and figure out what's going on?

I'm new here, so if there's a better place to ask this question, please let me know. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers] 3mel:
I'd try flashing a stock rom to the phone, see that fixes it. if it doesn't you should get Samsung to look at it.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Spharx:
I was wondering if there is any custom way to set for example .gif files or anything for rear display aod.

I saw that asus rog logo on this chinese video.

I cant speak chinese so i have no clue what he is saying.

Im running on chinese stable rom 12.5.20

Anyone got something ?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] kranti1004:
Adjust resolution and simply add the file in rear display setting.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] khazzey:
why does oneos rom got bootlooped when your are rooting it with magisk or patching it? after several reboots, it will not boot up and going through fastboot logo can is there any issues with twrp or magisk? can i have the proper installation of twrp and magisk to avoid bootloop? @DeathStroke47 am sure you can help me hehehe
[HTC Vox] hashtowent:
maybe you have noticed that the new s740 homescreen uses audiomanger for playing music!

maybe somebody is abel to extract this plugin for other homescreens?

it is much better than wmp!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] wb1016:
experiencing some audio issues with headphones:

- audible white noise

- low pitch noise when plugging in audio cable

- too loud. this makes volume control less precise.

- way too much loud during call. even with lowest volume.

LineageOS 18.1 latest, NoGravity kernel, V4A, AML, ACC. didnt check with other environment, but checked this happens without V4A installed too.

possibly kernel or ACC modified PMIC configs, or just device onboard sound driver has poor quality.

how was your experience? leave reply to figure out solution.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
I didn't install the custom kernel. I do have V4A and AML.

You also need to do the sepolicy fix for V4A.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] wb1016:
i didnt install any. AML just fixed issue about SE.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
Isn't NoGravity kernel the custom kernel?

As for sepolicy, at least not for me, did V4A says "supported" and "normal" status?

This is what I followed for sepolicy

https://xdaforums.com/t/mod-viper4android-miui-12-magisk-21-1.4203489/#post-84112893
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] wb1016:
because i really wanted to keep my SE enforcing, i followed this guide

https://xdaforums.com/t/android-q-viper4android-compatible.3929914/post-82354067

and it works
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] wb1016:
but as i experienced this issue even before installation of custom kernel and v4a, i assume this is hardware issue.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
Interesting, I just tested and notice that this method while worked but because it disable AML, it means you can only use one sound mod and can't switch to other sound mods as you please otherwise it will break whatever mod.

The link I gave didn't disable se enforcing, it basically reapply the sepolicy.rule because for whatever reason, v4a or aml didn't apply the said sepolicy.rule or it got revoked one way or another.

I didn't encounter those noise on my phone, even at clean install so yea...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Burt Squirtz:
This isn't a revelation bro. People already know this. LTPO is still a very new technology and hasn't been perfected yet.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ceelos218:
Ah yes the oldest trick in the book
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] foobar66:
Screen refresh rate is controlled by several variables, 3 which I found are:

# getprop ro.surface_flinger.use_content_detection_for_refresh_rate
<true by default; you will need Magisk's resetprop to override it>
# settings get system min_refresh_rate
<0 by default; you can set e.g. to '60'>
# settings get system peak_refresh_rate
<60 or 120 depending on toggle 'Smooth display' in Settings>

When you use 'Force peak refresh rate' in developer options then:

# settings list system | grep refresh
min_refresh_rate=120.00001

Weird number by the way. Anyway that forces the driver into 120Hz continuously.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] kevinireland11:
There's a catch though,

It's for the people that didn't know, if "we all" new then I wouldn't have posted it
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] HerrT:
On my Pixel 6 Pro it always displays '60' if you turn on 'Show refresh rate', regardless if any of the other use/force smooth display/refresh rate options is set to true...

Is this the same for you?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 96carboard:
Mine is 60, except when things are changing on the screen, then its 120.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] HerrT:
After a reboot mine is behaving the same (and as originally expected) now.

Thanks for the reply!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
Hi there.

After flashing some custom roms (lineage and Arrow, both for like 5 minutes xD) (from zip files via Orange Fox), I wanted to go back to MIUI (don't ask xD).

After flashing a stock rom via miflash, I started getting errors about device storage being corrupted, the device being unsafe and my sensors stopped working (like all of them, proximity, light, gyroscope, etc.)

THIS I FIGURED OUT:

I figured that my persist partition is broken and I restored it from persistbak. (dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p%% of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p$$)

But even after doing so, my proximity sensor does not work.

Moreover, it does not work in the most annoying way: In CIT it shows as permanent 0.0 no matter if sth is close to it or not. So whenever I light up the screen I get the message about not covering the earphone area(the one you can override by pressing vol +) and my screen is PERMANENT OFF during calls which does not let me use speakerphone, mute microphone, etc. Does anyone have any idea on how to fix it? Yes, I've seen the post with the tasker solution that disables the sensor in "screen permanent on" mode. It does not satisfy me (I'd much rather have a fully functional phone), will try that if nothing else works. Also, the phone is under warranty, I pray to God for if I maybe flash back stock, lock the bootloader and say to them "my proximity sensor does not work" they'd fix it under warranty. Or maybe someone knows which part of software is responsible for the proximity sensor and is able to provide a dump for me?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
You f....up your "persist" partition !

If you haven't already did a backup with TWRP, then there is only one solution !

This is how to restore it :

- download the latest .tar and .zip firmware (the same version+++) from here ... according to "your phone region" [mandatory]

- don't choose an old version : always the latest one, don't mix the numbers

- don't use xiaomi.eu in any case

- extract persist.img from .tar

- you need to flash it with TWRP/OF (use my twrp.zip)... yes this will reset the whole "persist" partition.

- flash now the whole MIUI firmware .zip in TWRP/OF

- flashing .tar in MiFlash Tool is bugged and a high risky business

- format /data (type yes)

- reboot to fastboot from TWRP/OF

- extract stock recovery.img from .tar +++

- flash it :

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

- you need now to lock the bootloader to restore the original state of your phone, and this is the only way to rewrite again "persist" partition from scratch by the bootloader !

type :

fastboot oem lock

fastboot reboot

- Later you can still restore your DRM Keys again in MIUI ... don't worry about them !

See you
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
Restore stock using fastboot files through miflash. The fastboot files should contain everything and therefore restore everything.

Xiaomi Firmware Updater

The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.

xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
You are misleading this guy ....

Restoring persist partition doesn't work like that.

It is always ignored by default in the bat/sh scripts... and can't be flashed through fastboot !!!

Furthermore, as i said, MiFlash Tool is bugged and he can hard brick his device +++

Don't say things that you don't understand. very well !!!
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
Dunno who you are or where you live but if your solution works, I owe you a beer. You're my savior! XD I'm at work now, will try your solutions in the evening/on the weekend
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Lu5ck:
My bad.

You are right that the .bat file does not contain commandline to flash persist despite the img being in the file.

I just downloaded to check.

On the other hand, miflash is just a one click fastboot UI to flash base on commands indicated in the .bat files so I don't know why your instructions imply it can flash things like recovery can.

@Guzior2137

With that said, OP would need to flash the persist.img to persist partition. Given that despite the .img is in the fastboot zip but not in the .bat command can only suggest that the fastboot does not accept "fastboot flash persist persist.img" which means you will need a recovery that can do that. I would recommend using orangefox to do that as orangefox is tailored for xiaomi devices and on a bonus side, it doesn't get replaced during official MIUI ota like others do.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
(.zip) added : extract and put persist.img in firmware-update forlder and re-zip again.

- read carefully the guide up

- don't skip any step / add extra-step

- don't use MiFlash Tool

- don't flash xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
Wait. Could you please explain to me: what is the file you attached used for? Is it TWRP? if I then have already OF installed, no need to use it?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
it's a flashable zip :

. open it

. put persist.img in fimware-update folder

. rezip and flash

. then flash your miui firmware in twrp

. format /data

...
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
Crap. Once again, just to confirm: I should:

-put the persist.img in the empty folder firmware-update of your persist-twrp-reset.zip

-flash your zip that I just modified using OF

-flash the zip I downloaded from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com using OF

-format /data in OF (type yes)

-extract stock recovery.img from .tar +++

- flash it : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

-lock bootloader: fastboot oem lock fastboot reboot

Right? (sorry, better to confirm a dozen times and not screw anything up I think xD)
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
- use fastboot to flash the recovery.img and not TWRP/OF

- fastboot oem lock

- fastboot reboot
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
well, nope, did not help, my proximity sensor still does not work :(
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
are you using a screen protector with black edges ??? like this one ???
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
Nope. Stock plastic screen protector that was applied from the factory when I got the phone in September. Worked just fine until now. Also, if I point another phone's camera at the earpiece, I can see the blinking infrared LED while I run the proximity sensor test in CIT, which leads me to think that hardware is ok...
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
If the sensor is red and blinking ... that means it works +++

Now, run a proximity test in Device Info HW
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] gringo80:
You should know that the proximity sensor works only when the earpiece is used in phone call ... when you switch to the speaker, the sensor goes off.

That's normal !
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
It's 0,0 cm in your Device Info HW app. No matter if I put sth by the earpiece or not...
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] Guzior2137:
I think I'll turn the phone up for a warranty fix. But then, so that they don't know like RIGHT AWAY that the phone's been tampered with, do you know a way for it to pass safetynet test? It currently errors out at CTS profile. I've heard that installing this from link: https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases/tag/v1.0.2 via magisk and turning magisk hide on will fix the problem. But then the phone will be rooted which also obviously means it's been played with. Gringo80, any suggestions?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] ServOKio:
You will laugh, but at first all the sensors stopped working for me too. I flashed persist and they worked, but the proximity sensor always showed zero, and now it always shows the maximum.

View attachment 5489461

I can't figure out what's going on. Yes, the sensor works, where in 1 case out of 100 it shows 0 instead of 5, but even through the service menu I can't calibrate it, it just always shows 5

I have the same problem. I've tried installing different firmware, modules, instructions, but I get this.

View attachment 5489859
[Xiaomi Redmi 8 Questions & Answers] Zêlgréz:
My device is bricked with no fastboot. The only thing working is edl. But xiaomi has put an edl authentication for flashing. The authentication is put into prog_emmc_firehose_8937_ddr.mbn.

Is there anyone has the firehose programming patch for Redmi 8?
[Xiaomi Redmi 8 Questions & Answers] theghost102:
my device has the same problem. did you have a file firehose? may u share it with me? tks
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] portamento:
I have an annoying problem with my Mi 11 Ultra since it was updated to the latest version of Xiaomi.eu stable ROM (v. 12.5.20.0.RKACNXM).

Personal file and website shortcuts to the launcher disappear whenever the smartphone is rebooted.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Any solution?

It seems a system launcher bug. I have v. RELEASE-4.25.1.3717-10291035, but I just found on a famous app repository website many other versions, both previous and later (the latest one, from November 24, is RELEASE-4.25.1.3965-11222033).

Is it possible to install independently launcher app? In this case, do you know which version is free of this bug?

Thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] portamento:
UPDATE: I just downloaded the latest system launcher version and tried to install it, but I received this alert: "No se pueden instalar aplicaciones del sistema desde medios no oficiales" ['Unable to install system apps from unofficial media']. I tried the installation from stock File Manager.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] portamento:
I solved it installing the latest version of system launcher using an alternative package installer (Google's one).
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] ShubhamWarwal:
Please make a Oxygen Os port for redmi note 10 pro
[Realme 7i Questions & Answers] crhistiandavidbonilla47:
is there any way to install the theme app on the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
Whitestone Dome just released a replacement screen protector for the inner folding display, which they advertise as the genuine Samsung film. It comes in a one-pack for $20 plus shipping on their site, or $18 with free Prime shipping on Amazon. It includes a jig to help with alignment and they advertise a bubble free installation.

Just thought I'd mention it for those looking to replace their inner screen protector, but want the original film (which in my opinion is fantastic). But mine has picked up a few hairline scratches and I may replace it soon.

Whitestone Dome [Samsung Genuine Film] for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Dome Genuine Film Screen Protector Anti-Bubble HD Clear PET Film Screen Guard for Galaxy Z Fold 3 (2021) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09LV4W...abc_5256ME01VCGKQN1GVWZS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[Gen Film] Galaxy Z Fold 3 Gen Film Screen Protector with Installation Jig - Anti-Bubble, HD Clear, PET Film

Oneplus 8T Tempered Glass Screen Protector EZ installation. Edge to edge protection while providing the perfect clarity and touch sensitivity. 3 Pack glass and easy installation tool included.

www.whitestonedome.com
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] TrulyPain:
Why is this post marked as an question?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
Because I didn't mean to mark it as a question. I fixed it. I hope it didn't disturb your evening too terribly that it was miscategorized.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] TrulyPain:
Okay good, I just thought you might just forgot to write your question. Therefore I did politely ask why it was marked as an question.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] klemen241:
In my country they say removing original screen protector voids warranty
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
In US at least it was clarified that removing it doesn't void the warranty. But if you damage the screen while removing it, it's not covered.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] blackhawk:
None of the display disassemble is easy on this model. You better know what you're doing, and have steady nerves and hands... and a near clean room environment be nice to have.

I have zero faith in Whitestone based on their lame of customer support and poor QC that I unfortunately witnessed myself.

OEM parts by Samsung certified repair center is the safest bet...
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
I just received my screen protector today from Amazon. I don't plan on installing it yet, as my factory screen protector is still in great shape with only a few surface scratches. I basically bought this out of curiosity and to have a back up if I need it.

Again, this is marketed as the genuine Samsung film, meaning it's the OEM replacement film for the ZF3. It comes with a jig to assure perfect alignment, and they advertise a bubble free installation. I can't attest to that since I haven't installed it, but a dust free environment would be ideal. No different than any other screen protector installation.

The film is the EXACT same size as the factory applied film. It is not the $90 UTG film that Whitestone originally marketed, which also seems to no longer be available on their site. I have no doubts about the quality. WSD has a great reputation amongst users here, and I'm currently using their EZ glass protector on the outer screen, and it's fantastic and was super easy to install.

As far as what @blackhawk said, you can safely ignore him and his comments. He has been trashing the ZF2 and the ZF3 since they were released, despite the fact that he's never owned either device and says he will never own them. He often makes false claims about the devices and Samsung in general. He is a troll that goes to different forums here just to trash talk devices. I actually have him on my ignore list, but his comments still appear sometimes. But he's just trolling this thread, too. He doesn't own this device, obviously has NO clue how to install a screen protector on it, and I doubt he has any experience with any WSD product.

There is NO disassembly of the display required at all. You're merely peeling the factory screen protector off. It does not require skill or nerves of steel. Simply watching a YouTube video will show you how easily the factory film is removed. Obviously you can always go to a Samsung certified repair shop like UBreakIFix or Best Buy, but this is the genuine film and can easily be installed at home. Run the shower, steam up your bathroom to knock dust out of the air, and just be patient and careful. Same method I've used for years to install all different types of screen protectors.

This video shows installation of WSD Silk UTG screen protector, but the jig and installation for the genuine film is identical. As you can see, it's pretty straightforward.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] blackhawk:
I wuv you too.

How many can you repeat yourself, weak sauce?

Me not owning this device doesn't change the materials or design of it... unfortunately.

By all means show us how well your do it self repair went. You probably should have got two, you'll need the practice.

Someone who has done dozens of them knows the tricks you don't. They get paid to learn by their failures, do you?

You'll be looking at every day for hours, that's why you pay a skilled tech to do it.

Anyone can buy 2 quarts of urethane car paint, the trick is putting it on.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
Literally none of your rambling response made any sense at all. But thanks for attempting to communicate and successfully hijacking yet another thread with your utter nonsense.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] jeromepearce:
This is great, thanks. I generally avoid expensive screen protection because I'm absolutely useless at applying it. This video shows why you'd invest in this protector. It seems that even I could manage it.

Thanks for the shower tip too!
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] Mr. Orange 645:
No problem at all! Shower works a treat for minimizing dust in the air. I run te shower and the faucet on hot. When the mirror steams up, you should be good.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] atvxda:
Pretty cool that this is available. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck with Whitestone on my N20U and Fold2. Fortunately, still no scratches on either factory screen protector. My Fold3 is a first release device and I use the s pen multiple times per day. I am very happy with my inner screen experience this go around. Mine still feels like actual glass.

On a side note, I'm really happy to see the Fold3 getting more love with the accessories than the Fold2 did. Makes me hopeful that the line itself has gained popularity and with what to expect with the 4th iteration.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] From0toHero:
I'm sorry but why people take critique of a devices or companie so personal? In my opinion i don't care if it's Apple or Samsung or any other producer. What counts is the quality and the hardware plus the service. If all 3 criterias are given i will buy there product. Regarding the ZFold 2 and 3. This devices are a expensive jokes. If i can damage a display while taking off a screen protector, or by pressing a little to hard with my nail it's rubbish. If the display creates a ugly white line with dead pixels by itself, where the crease is and Samsung has the audacity to say it's costumer induced damage one can only shake his head. If you buy the 2k mobile and after 2-3 openings the display cracks, i can only shake my head and say what we're they thinking. This technology is totally unreliable and basically useless. Keep babying your fragile mobile and hope Samsung has mercy on your soul when the display goes bye bye. On ebay are many zflips and zfolds with exactly the damage i described. Sure compared to the millions sold, not all will show this flaw. But all are prone to be damaged by anything as hard as a fingernail.