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[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
Latest Release:

July 27, 2024 v7.2.0.0 change log:

In Magisk Manager, added the option to install Tricky Store module. (You now have 3 PIF related modules to choose from, Playintegrity Fix, Playintegrity fork, Tricky Store).

Updates to PIF Manager:

Option to convert from Json to prop (Env) format and vice versa (Tricky Store uses prop format) .

Compatible with Tricky Store (latest CI), you can now edit / update / test using Trick Store module.

Note: Tricky Store module does not yet support automatic updates, hence PixelFlasher is currently setup to point to the latest release in Github, this still uses Json file to spoof prints, use the latest CI.

If you have multiple PIF modules, for example if you use Trick Store and PiFork together, you can select which module's print you want to edit / update by selecting from the combo box. (Only enabled PIF modules are listed).

When loading prints from favorites, or console output, or using Smart Paste, PixelFlasher automatically converts the print to the format (json / prop) that the module requires.

Added option to push keybox.xml file to Tricky Store's predefine path.

Added a button to generate FrameworkPatcher compatible code for use in Android.java, just select the print, generate code and paste it in the proper section of Android.java to use your custom print with FrameworkPatcher.

Note: the generated code by default is commented out, as you can select multiple prints, just uncomment the ones you want to apply.

Added option to backup / restore /data/adb directory, please be aware that this only backs up / restores /data/adb/*, any modules that installs files outside this path will not be backed up, as it's impossible to know what all modules do.

New features in My Tools Manger:

Different methods to launch application.

Option to enable / disable launching detached process.

Option to insert separator.

Note: Start with the defaults and experiment if default behavior is unacceptable.

Miscellaneous fixes and improvements.

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
Is there an option to disable Verity and verification 🤔just curious 😁
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
Very easy to add that, curious what would be the use case?

I'm currently setting KEEPVERITY=true and KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=true

I'm not sure what you mean by disable verification though.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
I have recently had problems when flashing factory images. They flash fine for me but will not boot leaving the message your device is corrupted bla bla bla disabling Verity and verification in FB fixes the issue they boot straight up.

I would find the option useful😁

It's this in fastboot: fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img

Of course the using vbmeta.img from what your flashing😁
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
I know how to disable Verity, but how do you disable verification? you know the flag for it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
Sorry l just use fastboot commands 😁
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
Just so it is clear.

This would be the normal steps for the latest oriole image

which flash-all does (-w removed to keep data)

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-oriole-slider-1.0-8062051.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-oriole-g5123b-93368-211225-b-8029609.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot update image-oriole-sq1d.220205.004.zip

Do you extract vbmeta from image-oriole-sq1d.220205.004.zip and then run

fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img

as a last step?

or do you just do

fastboot update --disable-verity --disable-verification image-oriole-sq1d.220205.004.zip

as the last step of flash-all

The two options I gave you are Magisk patching options, so you leave those as default? which would be KEEPVERITY=true and KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=true (That is what the app does)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
l copied the vbmeta.img then flashed with the disable commands added that was after l had the flashed the ROM of course
[Miscellaneous Android Development] vandyman:
I would not worry about changing anything on this topic. Your script is using a full factory image and Magisk v24. This extra step was fixed when Magisk v24 was released...

Only the Ota updates are affected and need to be altered.

Basically if you stick to the full factory image and Magisk v24, you can forget about the extras steps.

Edit: this all was discuss in the Pixel 6 rooting guides.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
Yes but l am not referring to rooting l am referring to downloading and flashing a factory then facing a Verity issue causing the flashed ROM to not boot. Nothing to do with root access.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
It' true that my tool uses the factory image, but I don't have control over the Magisk version, it uses whatever is installed on the phone.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] vandyman:
You can use notepad++ and open your flash=all.bat file. Add your own fastboot script at the end.

The verify disable method was only needed to root back in October. There was no reason otherwise to change the flash-all script at all if you were not rooting. I must have overlooked something since then!

Is there a link on this that is new?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
doesn't the step `fastboot update image-oriole-sq1d.220205.004.zip` reboot to normal when it completes?

So you try to go back to fastboot mode and then flash the vbmeta with disabling options?

That's going to be tricky to automate, if I add the step after the ROM update, it will never get there.

I created a feature branch to add this (no UI, just through preferences file, this way it keeps it away from normal users, besides it complicates the UI and confuses people)

After finishing it all, I realized that the phone will not be in the bootloader mode.

I know that when the Pixel 6 / Pro first came out (Before Magisk handled it), we had to disable verity and verification, but those options were added to the ROM update line, we didn't had to flash vbmeta separately, I wonder if you do that would it work.

Actually like @vandyman why do you still need to do this if you're using the latest magisk?

Something is different on your phone?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bush911:
@badabing2003 It would be great to have an opthio to disable Verity and verification flags via this UI. It could be an advanced user choice just in case.

It is true that with latest Magisk root, flags are not a matte anymore, but some times the third-party kerenl or other roms will make the phone not boot leaving the message your device is corrupted...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
Everytime l downloaded and flashed a factory image it wouldn't boot and gave me the message your phone is corrupted. So l tried to fix it this issue and disabling Verity and verification they way l posted worked and the flashed factory image then booted.So l thought this would be a useful option for you to add.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badabing2003:
Yeah, but that was not my question, I hear you, you have a legitimate need, but I need to know an answer to this

Which you quoted but did not answer.

I'm also curious if you're using the latest Magisk 24301 because that problem should have been addressed by Magisk.

@bush911

Same concern, if the device is not in bootloader mode after applying the ROM, and the device is boot looping, and you have to manually get the phone out of boot loop and reboot to bootloader, then adding the option is kind of moot.

As for UI, is it really necessary? once you add it to the preferences file, it will remember and use it all the time.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] a g bell:
Yeah sorry my friend using the XDA app it's a nightmaret anyway it completes the flash then just hangs on the your device is corrupted screen. I have been using the flash all .bat as well to flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] aj2019:
Test
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] dirtybudha:
You would have to call T-Mobile and make sure the phone is completely paid off.

Otherwise, you can search online but those sources cost money and could be sketchy.

Call T-Mobile first.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] yygemmi770:
You would need to find a remote service to unlock it for you. They are pricey. You would need a computer with internet, and about $100 or more. This is also probably not a permanent unlock, and if you reset the device, the lock may reappear. I have seen ways to unlock certain TMB units that are rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3] yygemmi770:
Honestly, I am not sure exactly what they are doing. Each carrier lock has to be handled a bit differently.
[Samsung Galaxy S10e Questions & Answers] Syrinator:
Is there an international firmware available for the SM-G970U

The phone runs Binary 6, currently unable to find any international U6 firmware.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xecqq:
I was using Flat Style Bar Indıcators app before but it's not available for android 8+ now. Is there an alternative way for android 12?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braain:
Sorry
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] joelbee:
how do I update Windows Mobile version to version for IDo PDA?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] MySelf_v1:
Could you please suggest me a Type A to Type C USB cable that can charge the phone while running android auto?

The cable I use now is the same I've been using for years with the Pixel 4 XL and it would charge the phone properly while running android auto while the same cable with the Z Flip 3 it charges the phone very slowly.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] twistedumbrella:
The problem may not be the cable. The Z Flip 3 downgraded the charging and data transfer on the USB port to what they used in 2017. It only accepts the old 15W "fast" charge, which translates to slower wireless and trickle charge capabilities. The Pixel 4a is from 2020, so likely already as fast as it gets.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] beanbean50:
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this one came a close second:

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[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] MySelf_v1:
If I use a different cable, it will charge as fast as the Pixel instead Android Auto won't work. That's why I think it is cable related.

@beanbean50 I think I'll buy the Anker.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] beanbean50:
Just received my cable (Belkin) and wow what a day and night difference. It's now charging at 15w instead of a measly 5w (through the PC) and can now transfer files in a fraction of the time it used to take. The cable is twice as thick as a standard cable but that's a non-issue for me.

Sounds like your old cable was only charging at 5w which isn't enough to charge and use at the same time, so you should be well pleased when your new Anker cable arrives.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] MySelf_v1:
I bought the Anker PowerLine II USB C to USB 3.1 and solved the problem. Now it charges pretty fast while being able to use Android Auto.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
Awful news.

Vanced apparently got a cease & desist and will be pulling all links in a few days. Current Vanced should still work until the api is updated. Possibly up to two years but Google could update it anytime. Really awful news since there is currently no good alternatives on Android other than Adguard (which thankfully I have). With Adguard, you can play a video and then click share and select Adguard and it will play the video ad free in the Adguard app but no background play and no sponsorskip.

We can only hope that somehow an alternative is released before the api is updated.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] andreas__:
There is an amazing alternative: NewPipe

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jimwebb:
Personally Vanced caused more trouble for me (multiple casting device copies, etc.) than it was worth. How to get around it? Sub to YT. 😁 Just sayin'...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
Can't link your Google account with Newpipe unfortunately.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
YT Premium is priced to high for me to subscribe too. It's basically another Netflix sub which is ridiculous since it doesn't even include sponsorskip.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] XMAN365:
this is terrible news
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] scott.hart.bti:
Is this for real? Got any source you can reference for authenticity?

nevermind.. checked their official Twitter and confirms it. Kinda figured this would come eventually. Can't get in the way of a company making it's next million to put in the top execs pockets. This is definitely a punch in the balls.

I'm sure someone will come along with a new alternative.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] andreas__:
True, but it is possible to import all subscriptions from youtube into NewPipe.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
True but Newpipe is just not an ideal alternative. It's slow, the background popup player is buggy and doesn't allow any touch inputs behind the pip screen other than pulling down the notification window and selecting an app through settings. The feed doesn't include what I would expect based on my subs and watch history. I'm thankful it's available for us but it's not even close to being a good alternative to Vanced.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
Mod Edit: Quote removed since post removed.

Tried using this just now but it still shows adds and has no background play. Not sure what is needed to get what you and their website claim?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Starzboy77:
Potential alternative:

Brave Browser blocks all ads and will allow PIP background play as long as you minimize video while it's playing in Fullscreen mode. Seems to work well. Just wish we could get sponserskip and dislike counter but still, this will be usable once Google updates the api.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
RIP Vanced. I have Premium but i'll miss the dark OLED theme and the sponsor/reminder skips.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] znel52:
This sucks 😔
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Trey n:
Hopefully apkmirror won't take the links down, I've used it for 4 years and had no issues, my grandma uses it too haha 😂
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ozzmanj1:
I've got YT vanced on all my family members phones both for root and non root
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DanielF50:
Sad news, seems all apk links have already been removed from their site already? (Can't download anything from api.vanced).

With their code being available on GitHub & old devs/mods already distributing their own builds earlier in the year, I don't doubt that this will be back in some shape or form (probably by an anonymous dev) when an update is actually needed. I can't really understand Google's decision to take this action though; no one I know personally who owns a Android device knows what Vanced is when I mention it (even the techy people) & whenever a company goes on the warpath in a attempt to destroy something, multiple clones always pop up (sometimes even becoming bigger than the original because of news stories, etc).
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] truckerdewd:
I downloaded the Vanced Manager apk and saved it to my Google drive so I will have it to install on phones I upgrade to in the next couple of years. I have YouTube Premium but use YouTube Vanced so I can override the video codecs and watch 4K 2160 videos in 4K instead of the limit of my phone.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] scott.hart.bti:
hell Id say I'll start taking over the project, but the whole me vs legal Google thing is a little terrifying to think about. I can only imagine how many thousands of people use Vanced, now that Google has focused it's attention to this, they are more than likely looking at each download as potential lost revenue. My thoughts are with the dev who created/maintained this. I really hope Google doesn't try to destroy him financially. I'm certainly not a law student, but I could see them put together one massive lawsuit to try to bury the person/people responsible.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Alekos:
Vanced manager is just a front-end "installer" that links to a download url or api. This will probably stop working in a few days or weeks (hopefully I'm wrong). Hopefully, there will be a decent fork of vanced. It has to be completely anonymous though - and that's the tough part.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] kid1485:
i'm still using it on my samsung galaxy core prime run 4.4.4 because youtube is no longer supported as below screenshot.I used older version of youtube vanced because it isn't compatible with latest version of it.I tried to install newpipe,youtube go.But newpipe do not have google play services to sign in google account because i want to i want to comment on video live stream on youtube.Youtube go use google play services so it allows sign in google account but it doesn't allow sign in multiple accounts.I installed vanced and it is great when it allow me to sign in google account and use multiple accounts.I'm so sad to hear that youtube vanced will cease

I hope there will be an app to replace youtube vanced when the api is updated and it will support older android like my smartphone because youtube is no longer supported on my device
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] djclark25:
My 8 year old daughter has had vanced on her tablet for years. Whenever she says to friends about a video she watched she doesn't say "I saw that on YouTube", she says "I saw that on YouTube vanced" 🤣🤣
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 96carboard:
Oh man, scared me for a second there because I had NewPipe in my head, which of course wouldn't make any sense. Would have been a *real* tragedy to lose that one.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MrBelter:
This!

If it was £24.99 a year I'd jump at it without batting an eyelid.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] b0uNz:
A little tip, via vpn India or Argentina you pay only a fraction of the price. I pay for example only ~3€ for the family membership per month.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
XDA Article: Best YouTube Vanced alternatives: NewPipe, SkyTube, LibreTube, & more!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] TheLoonyRebel:
Money. Plain and simple. By using Vanced you are both skipping the ads and not paying for YouTube Premium while getting one of it's most valued features. It's that simple.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] truckerdewd:
I do also backup the YouTube Vanced app and MicroG.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
surprised it took Google this long tbh
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] gpvecchi:
May somebody post (or PM me) the content of com.vanced.manager folder for root devices? I have the unrooted, if somebody is interested
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Mangtas_666:
Hi can you share the apk backups? Incase and we can share it here if someone needs it thanks
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] niko26:
Yes, please!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] gpvecchi:
Can't attach files here
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sudhakar35:
Install firefox browser and configure it so that it clears only the open tabs, browsing history, cached images and the downloads when quitting the firefox (but is not actually clearing the downloaded files when quitting - why?)

Install any of the ad blockers from the addons page.

Browse m dot youtube dot com and signin to your google account.

Enjoy watching the videos without ads.

Force stop, clear data and disable the youtube app. Simple.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] UnderscoreKer:
A somewhat ok alternative is to install kiwi browser, as it supports the full chrome extensions. You you can go to the chrome web store and install ublock origin and sponsorblock. The YouTube mobile ui isn’t the best though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] kid1485:
I didn't see comment youtube vanced from yesterday and today when i access it,it didn't access youtube vanced with error "server connection problem error"
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Az Biker:
Parenting done right! :p
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Love it!!!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nacos:
Why would you even want to do that? Convenience and privacy kill each other. You just cannot have both. When it comes to Google and Big tech, I always choose privacy over convenience. New Pipe is excellent as is - anonymous!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ariannus:
I have to agree on this. While Youtube can take the hit from the loss of Ad revenue, it's the creators you watch that are being hurt by the loss. I realize that some people can't afford Youtube Premium, the people who can, should.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Sheetzie03:
Even easier, dl Samsung Internet, add Adguard Add on, done. And there is pip. No need for any of the other stuff you mentioned here, imo.

But RIP Vanced. Sad times. Was an amazing app.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sudhakar35:
Why not firefox?.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nacos:
Try Mull - it's a FOSS Firefox fork with emphasis on privacy. It even allows you to sync with your Firefox account and have the same add-ons. No need to have Firefox Beta to add custom add-ons, Mulls allows you to do just that out of the box.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nacos:
Throw that spying garbage!

If you want privacy use one of these three browsers: Mull, Bromite or Brave.

Both Mull (with AdGuard add-on) and Brave can play YouTube without ads. For YouTube I recommend Brave as its mechanisms preserve cookies better than Mull, although Firefox (therefore Mull) started implementing that option as well.

Read more about browser fingerprinting here.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] sudhakar35:
Firefox is better for me
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nacos:
You obviously never used it. Mull is a privacy oriented and deblobbed web browser based on Mozilla technology. It enables many features upstreamed by the Tor uplift project. With the exception of "pull down to refresh" it comes with absolutely all features offered by the latest Firefox iterations however, where Mull really excels (hands down) is its privacy capabilities relative to browser fingerprinting. In many respects, for privacy, it's equal to, or even better than Bromite. Go through the fingerprinting tests yourself (link above), using various browsers, and you'll need no more convincing.

Another huge advantage of Mull vs. Firefox, in Mull, unlike Firefox, you can install, out of the box, practically any Firefox add-ons by activating custom add-on collection. You can also do that in Firefox Beta and Nightly releases but not in the base version, well, unless...you really know what you're doing 😉

I think it's well worth noting that browser fingerprinting IS the next level tracking all big-tech brothers are going to use to track and profile users across the www so, it pays off learning how to protect and disappear within ones and zeros.

Mull can also sync across your devices using your Firefox account - which potentially compromises your anonymity, but hey, if this turns to be a deal breaker for you, at least the feature is there.

Lastly, Mozilla is partly funded by Google - go figure!!!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Jeff_N:
1) Youtube Vanced is still downloadable https://youtubevanced.com/

2) There are rumours in the scene that the project will be continued by whoever/wherever...
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] skimminstones:
although its a shame i cant say im that sorry. the people that run vanced are total ignorant dicks.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] card13:
@nacos Does Mull do Background Playback? If not then in my case Firefox and Mull are both equal for my purpose.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nacos:
Yes, it does, but you may have to install Video Background Play Fix add-on.

Additionally, I suggest watching this video. It lists all add-ons needed to make watching YouTube in mobile browsers as close as possible to the dedicated apps. Sponsor Block add-on is a must have. Mull allows installing all these add-ons.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] mosio:
Is this the legit source?

No offense, but it's added by the user who posted just that
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] yyz71:
Does it even work this app?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] mosio:
I wouldn't risk it from this source. Still got mine from the official one