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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
Every now and then I'll see a stick figure icon on the left side of my status bar by the clock and on the lock screen/aod in a bubble.

when I unlock the phone or pull down the notification panel any info disappears.

Anyone know what this little guy is for and how to get rid of him?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] joancolmenares:
and the screenshot is.................? kinda hard to help if we don't see what it is..

The only icon I can think of that resembles a stick figure is the SMART THINGS icon.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
It;s a stick figure, like the stick figure that was coming up on peoples nav bar on 8's and 9's for accessibility settings

it looks JUST LIKE THIS ONE IN THE PINK CIRCLE without the dots under it but its a icon by the clock
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
When you need a hug. Push this. That makes you more accessible.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
here are screeenshots, I got it in action.

It has something to do with one of the apps I enabled in accessibility mode.

Anyway to stop the "check access settings" little guy notification from coming up
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] VICosPhi:
If you tap on the icon and bring up that app's notification settings, there may be an option to never notify for accessibility notifications.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
it's greyed out, on android 12, i've been googling this and you cant disable these notifications.

just clear them out when they pop up every couple of days
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] VICosPhi:
Tasker app has autonotification module/app that can be used to hide these nuisance notifications
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
What is the widget/notification app are you using for the battery and clock, and how did you get the refresh rate on the notification panel?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
Try this: Go to accessibility- advanced settings- accessibility button - Deselect 'Accessiblity'
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
It's already set to none. if i enable it i get a floating icon.

And i'm using the the screen HZ app on here (it's the only one, you can find the thread, i think it's galaxy HZ.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
I'll mess with tasker today
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
Thanks, no clue then. It must be one of the apps, maybe the Galaxy HZ app having access to screen as it shows the stick figure in the notification as well. Check the app in Accessibility settings and try disabling it.

Also, what is the other app with moon and glowing clock? (screenshot attached)..looks cool
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] ratchetrizzo:
Weather neon, TONS of customizations for it, from dozens of widgets of all sizes down to changing colors of every piece individually.

that's just the notification one I liked but there are a ton more, and a big main one with different clocks

it's worth checking out, some stuff is iffy with it tho
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] mzsquared:
My stickfig has a purpose, I can dim the screen at night or brighten it up. The icon comes up when you slide out the 'stick'. You can park this feature anywhere, to enable go to 'visibility enhancements' >>'extra dim'(screenshot is from S22)

So I'm guessing you can disable your stick figure somewhere there as well.
[Google Pixel 6] 80'sBaby:
Hello everyone it's been years since I've messed around with rooting and what not. Since the HTC One days... Anyways I have a Google Pixel 6 and I'm thinking about rooting it. I just remember being able to do so many more customizations when rooted. Custom roms with better battery life, just cool stuff ya know lol. Any advice is truly appreciated.
[Google Pixel 6] Lughnasadh:
Might want to check out this already-started thread in the Pixel 6 Pro forum...

https://xdaforums.com/t/rooting-worth-it-or-hassle.4364757/
[Google Pixel 6] alarmdude9:
Personally unless you have a very particular use case there really isn't a reason in my opinion. I have to record all my calls with the ex so I had to root but that's all I use it for.
[Google Pixel 6] Gibsonflyingv:
For me it's the little things that make it worth it. Battery charge limiting, passive adblocking, forcing google photos to only backup when charging. Yeah, seems small but it means a lot to me when I miss those.
[Google Pixel 6] derausgewanderte:
I kept asking this same question the last two weeks. I ended up not rooting my Pixel 6. Here is a good yt video making the case to rooting.
[Google Pixel 6] Vio281:
worth it for me vanced youtube and system tweaks...
[Google Pixel 6] DanielF50:
I would argue the case that a lot of stuff that used to require root, no longer requires you to be rooted (adblocking, vanced, "pm disable", app backups) & if you're not the kind of person who wants to update manually, install Magisk modules, Xposed modules, custom kernels/ROMs or even use ADB commands that require SU, then you may be better off staying unrooted.

Having said that though, Google does seem to be locking Android down a lot more recently, for example: fixing a exploit that allowed you to mod the UI without root (Repainter/FabricateOverlay) & although I am all for a more secure OS, I also can't live without some mods/apps that do require root (Viper4Android, Pixel Mods, Custom Kernels & SU ADB commands), so root is essential to me.

It's relatively easy to update your device every month when rooted nowdays too - you can take OTA's regularly, as long as you restore the factory boot image via MagiskManager (uninstall Magisk), and then install Magisk to the inactive slot so that you're still rooted upon reboot (or updating manually via fastboot is usually just as fast).

Is it worth it? At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference - it really depends on what you want to do with your phone & how much control you want to have over your device, versus how much time and effort you want to dump into learning and rooting; only you can decide if it's worth it, to you.
[Google Pixel 6] axelmasok:
OK so I don't see the word security anywhere there. Are there not any security implications these days? (I'm no expert just a casual visitor here)
[Google Pixel 6] TheTimeFarm:
Flashing the Kirisakura kernel seemed to improve my standby battery drain a lot. I think it's worth it for that alone. Plus it may be getting less necessary to root but it's also getting easier so I think it balances out. Unlocking and rooting my 6 pro was easier than I remember previous phones being. Magisk is far superior to SuperSu in my fairly limited experience.
[Google Pixel 6] DanielF50:
I wouldn't say there's much security risk - in terms of apps accessing SuperUser, you choose which apps can access SU commands & you can also set this to be biometric so that only your fingerprint can authorise SU use.

If someone has your device in person, it may be a little bit more of a security risk as they can easily wipe the device but shouldn't be able to actually unlock your device or access your data (encrypted), even after resetting it, due to Google implementing "Factory Reset Protection" way back in 2014 or 2015? I am unsure if this is the case if you reset the device via a "fastboot -w" wipe, but can only assume that it is.

Obviously, if you give a rogue app SU access it could definitely be a security risk, but if you're pretty "tech savvy" and don't go giving SU to any old apk, I would say you're pretty safe.
[Google Pixel 6] nutpants:
what are you using to limit battery charging on your pixel 6? and what settings?

i use acca usually but im having issues on the the p6.

as for root, it gives me all the features i need.
[Google Pixel 6] Velcorn:
Have my P6 since the beginning and haven't rooted yet. Most of the stuff I used root for can now be achieved without it (ADB/Shizuku f.e.). Still considering to root again for the little things and just because I always enjoy tinkering. Just wish Nova would support Quickswitch, then I'd root instantly.
[Google Pixel 6] Okie John:
I used to have a Rooted Note4,

unfortunately I left it on the truck dashboard one day, and the sun bricked it solid, won't even boot now

since then, the only real reason I want to root is to Record Callers, because I have severe Tinnitus, and don't always understand what I hear.

sometimes, when a doctor calls, this is extremely important...

I found an app that works if you know the call is coming, and can Unlock the Permissions for it.

but, once the screen locks, it is inop again.

However, if you make an Outgoing Call, it works every time... Curious.

Google has gone too far with blocking our ability to record calls....

I now have a Galaxy S10+ and would love to root it, but can't afford the risk of bricking it....

as I am not familiar with rooting at all ( I bought the Note4 already rooted )

.
[Google Pixel 6] axelmasok:
I did manage root and rom on an S8, I think the S10+ would be easier again. There's a bit of mucking around. Doubt you would brick it. Usually when instructions go wrong and you start mucking around the bricking becomes reality.
[Google Pixel 6] Admiral2145:
Energized... Sound mods... Alpha backup... Call recording... The magisk mod for system UI tweaks... Acc battery charger... It's a lot of great reasons to root in 2022
[Google Pixel 6] drmikecrowe:
@Admiral2145 -- I read to the penultimate reply and was like "Meh, not interested in rooting", then you replied :)

Can you point us less-informed to some of these topics?
[Google Pixel 6] DanielF50:
Energized Protection (Hosts file / Adblocker)

Viper4Android FX (Audio Mod)

JamesDSP (Audio Mod)

Ainur Narsil (Depreciated Audio Mod)

Advanced Charging Controller (ACC)
[Google Pixel 6] Admiral2145:
https://xdaforums.com/t/mod-magisk-...res-for-pixel-devices-pixel-6-thread.4362591/

This is the game changer... You damn near don't need custom roms anymore... And can't forget about the kernels that helps out with battery usage and all kinds of tweaks
[Google Pixel 6] Velcorn:
Caved and rooted 2 days ago. Went from 12L beta back to stock because Quickswitch and Bluspark Kernel resulted in a bootloop on the beta 😅

Now running Quickswitch, Bluspark and the add-on mod and I really love it. It's the small things for me. The only reason I was reluctant to root was having to wipe my device. Should've just rooted on day 1 🙈
[Google Pixel 6] hypermetuljason:
Almost identical situation over here, but I just updated to the QPR.

I use the heck out of GPay but would love call recording ability. V4A would be a plus too.

It's still impossible to 100% "hide root" from apps right? I know there are mitigation techniques but I assume its still possible for apps to poke around
[Google Pixel 6] Admiral2145:
With magisk you can block root being detected and safety net passing... I'm staying on 12 until they fix my one add-on to work with 12.1...unless a great rom comes out that has all the customization I need.
[Google Pixel 6] vandyman:
The biggest benefit of having a dual slot device. It is almost impossible to destroy the P6. 👍

Most rooting issues are caused by incompatible modules or not doing any research and going on a flashing craze.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lelepu:
hi for oll any one know how we can unlocke and unhide extendedroom fo asus p525 thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhamhuyN9002:
Hi, I'm using the Galaxy S3 (US model, SCH-R530). I want to find a way to unlock this phone network, or if there a custom ROM that suitable for this device. Can anyone help me? Thanks

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[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
I unlocked the bootloader of my Huawei y6 (atu-l21) 2 days ago. Now the problem is that I can't get working custom roms for twrp.

I had downloaded many .ZIP files but the zip file always contained only one image. When I wanted to download the ZIP file via twrp bottles, I always got a red message "invalid zip file format!

Does anyone have working custom ROMs for the Huawei y6 (atu-l21)View attachment 5548631
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danielisko:
By you meaning by one file contains img file, you are trying to flash compressed gsi/treble image.

The installation procedure is different for treble devices. Instead do:

First you must uncompress it & do "adb reboot bootloader" & "fastboot flash system [UNCOMPRESSED_IMG_FILE]", wipe data by "fastboot -w", final reboot ur device "fastboot reboot"
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
do you think I should e.g. extract the customrom.zip to customrom.img and then the image with the commands Flash
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danielisko:
Yes, Only if zip archive contains one *.img file like aonly, ab... etc
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
can I also flash the .IMG file via twrp. because when i try dan i don't know which partition to select.View attachment 5548677View attachment 5548681
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danielisko:
System-Image
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
I just tried it and the message "Image is too large for the device" appears
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danielisko:
You may read THIS POST about your device custom rom.

And if ab image doesn't work for you try aonly
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Danielisko:
Try with fastboot method
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
I'll do it later I'll report if it worked
[LineageOS Questions & Answers] Jannikoks06:
I did it but the phone doesn't boot, only the screen appears where it says that the bootloader on the phone has been unlocked

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[Valve Steam Deck] mirrin:
I have been thinking about it more and more and was curious if there was anyone planning on porting android to the steam deck.
[Valve Steam Deck] ejosh1:
Why? If that's what you want get an odin
[Valve Steam Deck] JustSomeGeek:
Why not just install Android x86 on it?
[Valve Steam Deck] mirrin:
An odin is nowhere near as powerful even at 9 w a loki is tempting but it wont be out for 6 more months
[Valve Steam Deck] Antyhaker:
SteamOS on internal drive and Win11 on microSD.
[Valve Steam Deck] RDS5:
exactly

no need for porting, this device supports ACPI

bringing over some of its linux drivers to android x86 should be pretty simple as i believe its supported in mainline (amdgpu driver)
[Valve Steam Deck] haselnuss:
SteamOS on internal SSD, Windows 11 on SD-Card.
[Valve Steam Deck] petriedave:
I've installed Waydroid on SteamOs and seem to work quite well. Haven't tested it too much but it has Google Playstore and can watch Netflix, etc.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] alvinprimo:
Hi all

I want to ask if anyone have flash GSI ( not sGSI) with Q beta vendor?

Is this Qbeta vendor works good or gives bootloop or is it boot but with many bugs?

Thanx for sharing your experience here..
[Moto G Power (2021)] thebestofall007:
I was wondering if there was an android 12 GSI rom out there that is not rooted but still has GAPPS installed? I am asking because I just now tried a couple of android 12 based GSI roms on my phone (lineageos 19 and octaviOS), and while both ran well, I wasn't able to run banking apps for example, or any other apps that check for rooted phones.

I tried: using magisk hide (even though it is being phased out), using zygisk on magisk 24, using shamiko on android 24, flashing an unSU script with TWRP, even manually deleting the SU binary in /system/xbin and /system/bin, and anywhere else where SU shows up, uninstalling magisk. Nothing seems to work. I even checked for no root with various rootcheck apps and while root is gone after all this, the banking, etc apps STILL don't run.

I am able to run those same apps on the rooted stock android 11 retus where magisk is hidden by zygisk with no problems. What is going on with the GSI roms?
[Moto G Power (2021)] mario0318:
Have you checked if the ROMs build properties are flagging the system as debug or development build? Though I'm not quite as versed in dealing with GSI, I'd consider the possibility that a flag is being set off, probably upon installing a GSI ROM would be my guess.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] lelepu:
Hi all...

i need to move mydocuments on to the storage card, but also get the syn system to work. do you know how i can do it? i've moved the folder to the storage card, but now need it to syn up with the pc. i also need the xda2 to register that mydocs is on the storage card when it looks for the folder.

Any ideas how?

Thanks

Fais
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] testestestest:
Guys, I DID IT !!!!

Working Samsung A52s (SM-A528B/DS) with Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted (Magisk), Passing SafetyNet and WORKING CAMERA (yaaay).

Problem is that I have no idea how I did it, because it was 3 days of flashing, patching, reinstalling and phone bricking too (unfortunately).

I am attaching a screenshot I did with the phone while writing this post in Word. Someone wanted screenshots in split screen as a proof so.. boom, here ya go.

I have a lot of pictures that I made in last 3 days, so I will try to write some more detailed instructions soon. But now at least try this:

This should work for anyone, even people without working camera after unlocking bootloader

1. Download latest Firmware and Odin from samfw.com (don’t know why but these was only one that worked for me, bricked my phone earlier with different fw)

2. Unpack downloaded firmware and copy AP to a phone with Magisk 24.1

3. Use Magisk app to patch the AP file and download it back to PC

4. Unlock bootloader (first in developer settings, then in the download mode)

5. Reboot

6. Go to Download mode (You should see OEM: OFF (U))

7. Flash with Odin all the Firmware files you downloaded, but to AP put the patched file

8. Reboot

9. Go to magisk, do what he wants, reboot, in settings activate seamless host, activate Zygisk, reboot, download and install module kdrag0n’s safetynet-fix v2.2.1 (https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases)

10. reboot

11. yaaay

UPDATE: Ok, It seems that the Camera software will fail after reboot once. When you close it and open it again, it works.

CONFIRMED: I had to reflash after trying some TWRP and now I can confirm that patching the "safetynet-fix v2.2.1" will allow you to use the camera after one run. The Samsung Cam App will fail on the first run, so when you kill it in the app switcher and run again, it works in a normal way (switching cameras, front/back and everyhing).
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] testestestest:
reserved
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] testestestest:
A. I didn't read your guide since your guide openly says it doesn't work with camera

B. I needed camera so I created my own guide where the camera works and it is here for everyone to read
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
Ok, I confirm this works!! Way to go sir. Thanks so much and I encourage everyone to do this method. WooHoo :D
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
not that i can tell

yes as far as lsposed goes, never used the fox app or afwall so can't say. no gravity box for android 12 yet
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
you are lucky enough to be in a region that allows the camera to function while boot loader is unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
One thing I've noticed, after a restart the camera fails until closing it and killing the app in recent apps, then it works.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] WaveAbuser:
Guys, can anybody explain to me , why Samsung is apparently making it so hard for the customers to root their devices? Is it a problem with Samsung or with Magisk, or both?

Not being able to root via Magisk is a real dealbreaker to this otherwise well-specced phone (at least it is to me!).
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
Going to try this method with Android 11 using Magisk 24.3 and safety net 2.2.1 which I hope will allow the camera to work also.

Edit: It works with android 11.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
Yes, yes and yes. LOL and better battery life too
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] bobfrantic:
I've had no bootloops when changing things FireFDS and I'm glad to have a working gravity box... I'll report battery after a few days.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] Kyodaigumo:
Hi, I'm new here and I bought the A528B, I don't speak English and I use google translate... maybe this is asking too much but a step by step video would be too much to ask? having to translate it costs me a lot trying to follow the guide...

I don't understand how I have to do to be able to root it and have the camera working
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] Yader latino:
EL DESBLOQUEO DE ARRANQUE ES ANTES O DESPUES DE PARCHEAR EL AP
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ch3mn3y:
Do I really need to patch whole AP?

Tried with only boot, vbmeta, vendor and dtbo, but bootloop was the only result.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Well then, there you go. You got bootloop for not following the instructions :)
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] luffy786:
Did i understand right?

These steps are requiring a mobile with Magisk installed on it to patch the AP?

If yes, is there any other option, if i have only a A52s 5G ?
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
You can install the Magisk app without being rooted. It's an app like any other app, you simply won't have root access. So install it on your A52s 5G and patch your files with it.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
Guys can someone remind me what i need to do to make smartview working? I need to hide something from root?
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Well, I added these 2 lines:

wlan.wfd.hdcp=disable
wifi.interface=wlan0

On the following files:

product/etc/build.prop

system/build.prop

system/system_ext/etc/build.prop

vendor/build.prop

vendor/default.prop

I'm pretty sure not all of them are needed but I'm too lazy to figure out which prop file really needs it lmao if I had to take a guess I'd say either vendor build.prop or default.prop, who knows.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
Thank you but i ended up with a problem. As i edited all those files with root explorer, when i saved vendor/build.prop the file somehow is destroyed and its 0 size.

Now i am afraid to do a reboot to see if mirroring is working till i fix this.

Can someone paste to me here the this file or upload it somewhere?
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Have you tried checking it with another root explorer? I always recommend MiXplorer, you can check them out they have their own website where you can download their app.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
I need to repass the rom now i suppose since the file is 0 size as i said ...

Has anyone found the latest rom with the August updates? i see many users worldwide got OTA update information for it but i cannot find it standalone.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
I've seen various regions receive it but the only one I've seen available for download on a third party website is the BRI (Taiwan) version. You can already use Frija to download it.

You can also check https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A528B/
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
Yeah i saw it and i use Frija so far to download roms. I suppose it will appear for Europe soon.

Now please can someone paste me the code that exist in vendor/build.prop please ?
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Attached is the one I have. It's from the July update I haven't even downloaded the August one.

EDIT: Looks like the XDA app attach files option is faulty lol let me do it with my PC

EDIT AGAIN: Looks like XDA doesn't allow .prop extensions. What the actual heck... so freaking weird

Anyway, I renamed to .txt so I can finally upload it. You can just copy the text from there or you can rename to build.prop and replace in vendor.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
Thank you my friend.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
Ok i cannot edit the file... i did reboot and ended up in bootloop so i repassed the rom and all is fine. Either way i edited all the files that supposed to enable cast (smartshare) except the files in vendor and its still not working.
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Try making a magisk module and add the edited files inside so it will replace upon reboot
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] BlueChris:
(y) oh i wish i knew how to do it...
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] ShaDisNX255:
Here ya go

Just unzip, add any files you want to the vendor folder and re-zip

Then you can flash in Magisk