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[Samsung Galaxy A52 5G] Fandroid Tech:
Until an edl firehose loader is leaked for this device there is no way to "repair" it. Unfortunately even if it is leaked there is no guaranty that you would be able to flash a new imei as it is usually locked even on engineer firehose loaders. Basically no, you cannot not. on modern socs If you still want to use it as a phone you can replace the motherboard.
[General Questions and Answers] burned4l:
Hi, I am just not getting it. Spent money on two phones to see if I can unlock and root them, and it is not my forte! Don't even know where to start because there is just too much information out there when I search online.

Is there anywhere I can just buy a rooted device, or pay someone to do it. Since every search on the Internet leads back to this site I thought I should ask it here. If I am in wrong section please let me know.

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] 151kmh:
As you want to root your phone, I'm assuming you know how a phone works and how to differentiate models and variants!

You can't buy an already rooted phone, as none come with it. If you want a phone that is easy to root but still good for a daily driver, you have to know the following criteria:

- Very popular brand (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo)

- Has to have a Snapdragon processor (mediatek phones are harder to root)

- The specific device should be popular on XDA (examples include Redmi Note 8 Pro, Poco X3 Pro, most samsung S devices that have Snapdragon processors)

- Samsung S (s22, s20, s8, etc) only have Snapdragon CPUs in countries like the USA and I think China
[General Questions and Answers] MirageSteezyBoi:
google pixel or oneplus are great
[General Questions and Answers] 151kmh:
yeah, but if you buy a oneplus don't get anything above the 8 lineup as they just get worse from there

and if you get a pixel 6 series i can't guarantee anything about that tensor chip being even bootloader unlockable
[General Questions and Answers] dcarvil:
Search for "rooted android phone" on Ebay. Do your research and make sure you know what your are buying, though. Also check the vendor ratings of the seller.
[General Questions and Answers] 151kmh:
recipy for DISASTER. don't buy a pre rooted phone, who knows what keyloggers and spyware can be put alongside that root? i wouldn't risk it at all, in fact i wouldn't buy any daily driver thing from ebay outside of like a phone case
[General Questions and Answers] burned4l:
Thank you for the replies. I will keep reading and researching. I bought a Motorola G Stylus (2021) just now, and gave up on the Samsung s10e. So far I have been able to get adb and fastboot working. Reading on XDA to figure the rest out. :)
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
Very popular brands (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Huawei, etc) tend to lock down their devices entirely. one can't just unlock bootloader from fastboot. beware of random guides, they often outdated or too broad.

before buying a device

- get confirmation that bootloader actually is unlockable (with regards to android version/carrier/branding etc)

- check community development is active (TWRP available? custom ROMs?)

you can do so by reading the proper section to device model on xda-developers

(if you can't find it, don't buy it)

https://xdaforums.com/c/samsung-galaxy-s10.8507

https://xdaforums.com/f/moto-g-stylus-2021.12073
[General Questions and Answers] 151kmh:
about every phone is on xda, just that many don't have populated Roms and Kernels sections (ie: huaweis) so make sure it has 7-10.000 messages at least if you want a really good starting point
[General Questions and Answers] VD171:
Nobody should buy an already rooted phone.

You should ever re-flash the full stock, format data and then, re-root the phone by YOURSELF.
[General Questions and Answers] Sirvaudebtc:
Hi, do you have any specific model you can suggest? Considering the following:

I want to buy an android that I can root for sure, no matter how old it is as long as it runs Android 6 at least, I need it to be as cheap as possible, and I want to buy it in USA, compatible with T-Mobile carrier which is the one I use

I bought this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3F9BRF9 and it was compatible with TMobile but there's no TWRP or info on how to root it, so I'm seeking for some old phone that actually works and is rooteable. I want to run some experiments but I need root access.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I found several Samsung S7 on Ebay that could work, do you think it's a good match for rooting?
[General Questions and Answers] samsujjamanrifat:
Most easy to root phone ar

realme, samsung, oneplus

Buy one of this and follow the tutorial

From youtube make sure android version are matched with the tutorial
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
samsung what? lol read post #8
[General Questions and Answers] samsujjamanrifat:
there is a method for samsung update androids works on 9|10|11|12|13

incase u dont know
[General Questions and Answers] ze7zez:
Do you mean the video "How To Root Any Samsung Phone Complete Guide Easy Method 2023"?

Have you tried with each of the 182 Samsung phones?
[General Questions and Answers] samsujjamanrifat:
im a technician almost tried 40

even s22 ultra

the video is worthless
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
No, I don't. I only know that OnePlus Oppo Realme devices belong to bbk and are hard to unlock with fastboot disabled.

https://forum.xda-

developers.com/t/decision-by-oppo-no-bootloader-fastboot-access-for-oppo-phones-starting-2016.3348114

https://xdaforums.com/t/discussion-...ut-unlocking-fastboot-on-oppo-devices.4490041

Xiaomi devices are still unlockable, but you have to follow special procedure, and it doesn't work for blacklisted devices.

https://xdaforums.com/t/which-tool-to-unlock-bootloader-poco-m5.4535015

what I have heared about Samsung, unlocking is not officially supported for US/Canada devices. also branded devices like cricket, verizon, etc aren't unlockable

if you're willing to pay hundreds of dollars for unlocking, visit this thread

https://xdaforums.com/t/android-unsamlock-bootloader-unlock-for-samsung-us-canada-devices.4215101

@samsujjamanrifat But if you know how to unlock Samsung, you may help out this guy with unlocking

https://xdaforums.com/t/samsung-a03s-roo-issues.4532585
[General Questions and Answers] samsujjamanrifat:
download your phone firmware using same binaries

found it on download mode

extract on pc

copy the ap file to the phone u wanted to root

download magisk apk

click install magisk

select the ap file

wait

then there will be patched ap file

move it to the pc

flash it with odin

after flash install magisk

your phone now rooted
[General Questions and Answers] wenyendev:
There are channels to buy pre-rooted phones, but I assume that we are not supposed to publish these things on XDA.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tsaros-se:
When i add contacts in my phone they are not synced to my outlook, im just left with a message which says "needs attention" in active sync.

After i click the message i get a list of the contacts that are not synced, all are the ones i added directly in the phone.

I have deleted the partnership and started over again, the same thing happens.

Any ideas on what is going on?

Stock Swedish phone if that helps.

Rom: 1.90.413.4 SVE

Rom-date: 21-08-08

Radio: 1.02.25.19

Protocol: 52.33.25.17U
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] nikon858:
do those contacts have pictures associated with them?? I had that problem..deleted the photos...fixed it for me.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] tsaros-se:
nope, no pictures or any notes associated with those contacts im afraid.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] FerretallicA:
For those like me with the Ultra model who want a good case but not a piece of s%^~ kickstand or overpriced low quality keyboard case, I've asked Spigen about their Rugged Armor Pro like this:

Galaxy Tab S8 / S7 Case Rugged Armor Pro

Galaxy Tab S8 / S7 Case - Rugged Armor Pro is built to withstand the chaos of life without losing the convenience when it's time to chill.

www.spigen.com

They are planning to release their Tab S8 Ultra cases in May. So if like me you've been on the fence about settling for a garbage cover, hang on there a few more weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] roirraW "edor" ehT:
No rugged one yet but they've got a thin one now. Pricey, but thinking about it. Nice: "*Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard*". Also "*Attachable side protection only for tablet mode*".

I wish they would have a dummy plug built-in for the charging port. There is at least one case that does, but the whole thing wouldn't work with a Book Cover Keyboard.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] AndreyKnd:
And here is a review of the case for s8u -

Actually not so easy to use considering the "Attachable side protection..."
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] FerretallicA:
Not happy... after a complete lack of communication about the S8 Tab covers by mailing list, Twitter, Instagram etc, I asked again what is up and this time got:

"Currently, we do not have definite plans to release a Rugged Armor case compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra at the moment

However, we will definitely consider your interest and pass it along to our developers! Thank you for the suggestion."

The ****ty case options are enough to regret buying this thing. Should have just stuck with the S7+
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] AndreyKnd:
I think this is just about timing - if Samsung continues releasing 14.6" tablets, Spigen and other companies will release relevant covers. BTW, haven't you considered SUPCASE for S8U? https://www.supcase.com/collections/galaxy-tab-s
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Oh wow. If I could still connect the Keyboard with the tablet with that case on it, I'd definitely go for it. I like the port-protector, plus it makes it easier to find the USB-C port without scratching the side of the tablet up.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] AndreyKnd:
I would as well. Unfortunately, I haven't ever found such cases for the Tab series.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] FerretallicA:
I've bought one and it also sits gathering dust for three reasons.

1. I want a physical cover that can also protect the paper feel / textured screen films that I use. Even if I was willing to compromise and put the film over the screen protector, the loss in pen sensitivity becomes significant.

2. I prefer the angle options the Spigen folding cover gives to the kick stand approach.

3. The pen holders are too tight to fit the Staedler Norris fat stylus securely. The Spigen cases are designed in a way which is much more accommodating of different stylus sizes.

I also bought a Fintie case which is more like "magic cover" style but it's flimsy crap with magnets so weak they don't even stay secure under the weight of the cover let alone with the tablet in it. The official Samsung kickstand case is what I'm using for now but yeah, I'm selling the tablet either way and going back to a Plus.

In many ways such a nice tablet, but I guess it's a niche market. A high end oversized relatively heavy tablet suited more to staying inside an office or maybe commute between home and work might be part of the reason for lack of good rugged case options, especially when it competes against the keyboard cover functionality.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ergh. Was considering getting the Spigen for the Ultra - it's even much cheaper on Amazon right now, but there is only one user rating, and it's 1 out of 5:

Too bad. I did find some attachable USB-C dust plugs, though, I'm considering trying. A different one on Amazon had at least one negative comment about coming out by accident too easily, but this one looks like it might stay in better if I can judge just by looks.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] yousefgun3:
New ROM is released! ArrowOS 12.1 (official released)​

Release date: 2022-06-22 NEW update after the official release​

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ArrowOS 12.1​

Redmi Note 7 (lavender)​

ABOUT:​

ArrowOS is an AOSP based project started with the aim of keeping things simple, clean, and neat. We added just the right and mostly used stuff that will be actually USEFUL at the end of the day, aiming to deliver smooth performance with better battery life.

ROM Source: github.com/ArrowOS

Website: arrowos.net

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Changelog Arrow-12.1 on 2022-06-22:​

- Optimize round corners

- Fixed deprecated power profile items

- Smarter decisions on whether to use a 2- or 5Ghz AP

- Disable unneeded TDLS offchannel

- Set max WFD resolution to 1080p

- Disable ahardware buffer

- Switch to threaded GLES render engine

- Get back to default from long-standing VM tweaks

- Fixes watchdog kicking in while formatting huge sdcards

- Drop useless mock powerstats hal

- Other fixes and improvements

Complete Arrow-12.1 Changelog: arrowos.net/changelog.php

DOWNLOAD:

(VANILLA & GAPPS build)​

Click here to download (official website)

Kernel Source: Link

INSTRUCTIONS:

Power off your phone > press and hold Volume down + Power button at the same time for few seconds it automatically goes to fastboot mode.

+(Your phone should be "Unlock Bootloader" first)

+Boot into your recovery

+Wipe: Go to —> Wipe–>advance wipe—> select

a.Dalvik cache / b.System / c.Vendor / d.Data / e.Cache And swipe

+Format Data

optional: ("If you haven't already", flash the latest official MIUI (Download here, V12.5.3.0.QFGMIXM MIUI11 - 2.2G / Flash MIUI here))

+Install>select ROM.zip and flash ArrowOS zip

+Reboot to system and allow the ROM to finish it’s setup process.

Always read other threads for knowing more about updating your phone!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] manoloyloles:
What if I have ArrowOS from January + kernel? Can I not just install this one with no wipes? Thanks.

No need to flash official MIUI, by the way.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroPhobia:
Very interested about trying it, what are the main changes from A12 to A12.1?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] manoloyloles:
Main changes are that 12.1 is more like MIUI, and the 12 I had was just like plain Android.

In 12.1, at least in my phone, battery life is EXTRAORDINARY with the supplied kernel. So far, ROM is fluid and simply perfect.

And... NO! Don't dirty flash 12.1 on 12. Things stop functioning! Just format data and proceed.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] manoloyloles:
BTW, anyone knows how can I make the battery logo disappear? I just want percentage to show! :)

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroPhobia:
Thanks, but maybe will wait to official to release since most likely you will have to format data again
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shiatsu:
Hi,

No files found on server.

New version coming out?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shiatsu:
There it exists but not when you click the link

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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroPhobia:
Yes, experimental links are gone
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroPhobia:
And now ArrowOS 12.1 is official
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bultar:
What is the difference between 12.0 and 12.1 ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gepa36:
It's a good question. I'm interested too. Above is written "Main changes are that 12.1 is more like MIUI, and the 12 I had was just like plain Android." .... and these words scare me and discourage me a little. I don't know what to imagine with that similar as MIUI?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] FerYP:
Hay un bug y es con los audífonos, al conectarlos, aparece y luego desaparece el icono de la barra de estado, afecta a varias apps de reuniones apagándose la pantalla por el sensor de proximidad, ya que no lo detecta como audífono conectado a pesar que se escucha en el.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] yousefgun3:
NEWS:

New ROM is released! ArrowOS 12.1 (official released)​

Thread updated​
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heertz:
is anyone daily driving this? should i try v12.0 instead?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthias1976:
no problems to use as daily driver.

dont use 12 go for 12.1 !!

11 was a lil better in multitasking but seems discontinued
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlgoryThm1st:
Excellent rom, everything works fine and FAST on my Redmi Note 7 (Lavender). I tried almost every setting, not a single bug found yet! I'm amazed! One question though, I need to change a couple of icons. How could I do that without installing an extra launcher?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heertz:
Is anyone using the predator stormbreaker kernel with this rom?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] pungkursari7:
Anyone know how to take screenshot using 3 finger like MIUI in this ROM ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthias1976:
3 finger for Screenshot is present in Arrow

System/Gesture/swipe for Screenshot
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dbzdivik:
@yousefgun3 I installed the latest Arrows OS via Orangefox (Clean Install), but the issue is every time I try to play music or youtube device gets rebooted. The same goes If I get an incoming call. Also, the incoming call doesn't appear on the call log.

But the device is rebooted then youtube or incoming calls work and the phone doesn't reboot for some time.

Please suggest
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lcewallowcome:
CAN I SKIP OF DOWNLOADING THE LATEST MIUI AND DIRECTLY FLASH THE ROM AFTER FORMATTING
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] matthias1976:
No need of flash miui.......latest global Firmware maybe
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nixeus2:
Hello People,

I flashed this rom, thanks.

Where are the bottom button ? I dont see them and it's very difficult whitout.

How to enable them please ?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gepa36:
I suppose you have gesture control (standard) and you want to change it to buttons (old Androids).

Setting - System - Gestures - System navigartion - "3-buttons"
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] audinswfc:
Does anyone know how to get this option to stay disabled after a reboot? It's right at the bottom under Developer Options. I want this disabled as the green location indicator is annoying but after every reboot it re-enables itself...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] yousefgun3:
Good and thanks for sharing. Could you please tell us what did you do step by step in action?

Wipe, ...
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] yousefgun3:
NEW update after the official released!

date: 2022-05-19

Please check the 1st post: link
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pj_Simpson:
What's the battery performance like? Is there any battery drain?. I'm thinking of changing from the pixel experience os to arrow os because of the battery drain
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NamenIos:
Is this source correct? There is just a Kernel that had its latest changes mid 2019, that's three years ago. Can you please update the sources?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] SiegeWaters:
Am I the only one having problems with the camera? Photos are either saving very slowly, or the photo is not found in the gallery after taking it.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] CarlosXDA2014:
I believe there is no way
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] MaxEmp:
How much RAM does this rom take? My phone is a 3GB one.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NamenIos:
I am very sure there is. Your linked source has kernel version 4.4.181, this would mean you are missing all the security updates to 4.4.302.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] quocsky:
Excellent rom.

But i wish this rom has face-unlock as Miui :D
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ali/sh:
hi just intstalled, my contacts are disappear after after a while and i should restore them from gmail. Is this a bug?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NamenIos:
This is not how it works, I asked you for the Kernel source, because I want to look at it. Arrow OS has to provide a kernel source code and everyone who provides binaries, this is by international law. XDA has even rules clarification about this.

If you look at "Settings/About Phone/Android Version/Kernel Version" you will see the kernel version and the hash. If you post a screenshot I can confirm that the link is or is not the source.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] quocsky:
I can't open link posted in facebook's comment. Is this a bug ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nixeus2:
Hello People,

I flashed this rom but saddly i cannot use my banking apps :O ( The phone si non-rooted so i think it's due to the rom).

Any ideas how to fix this please ?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlgoryThm1st:
Very slow charging after one of the late May updates (after May 19th). I went directly from May 19th to June 1st update so I don't know which version in the middle has caused this issue. I had the GAPP version, wiped everything, format data, clean install of the latest Vanilla version, the problem persists. I tried two different chargers, 3 different cables just in case, it's not the charger. It must be something in the kernel. Anyone else having this issue? (I just confirmed with accubattery, charging rate is between 500 and 650ma).
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] manoloyloles:
Yes, you can! I did it and works flawlessly.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] quocsky:
Maybe it's your banking app's problem.

I'm using this rom and my banking app working no problem.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Midoow:
Need help please, I flashed the rom but mobile network not working any more, I tried everything but no way to get it fixed. Any Idea ? ( I made a clean flash)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] sh3m:
Does this version work with adoptable storage. I am using lineage is 18.1 and it won't work with the SD card.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bultar:
hello, when i try to call someone over volte, the dial tone only rings for a moment and disappears, but continues the call for that time. When picks up the phone, I can talk over volte without any problems. Does aynone have this kind of issue ?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yuarian:
Where can I find the compiled kernel?
[OnePlus Nord N100 Questions & Answers] Hamood_sail:
oneplus N100is there any way to Convert TMO to EU like oneplus 8T via MDM Tool
[OnePlus Nord N100 Questions & Answers] AzimBahar:
Try as - https://xdaforums.com/t/flash-global-rom-to-tmobile-metro-w-locked-bootloader.4387517/
[OnePlus Nord N100 Questions & Answers] Hamood_sail:
Thanks
[General Topics] maovic:
Hi guys, does anybody know what to do to make readable again the files in a sd after used it to store a nb1 file to make a big storage? Thanks.
[Xposed General] Manuel1948:
Hi,

I had to reinstall my whole phone. I already purchased the feature to enable hooks for apps in XPrivacyLua Pro before installing everything new.

Now I want to enable my hook again and now the "buy this feature" context menu is appearing but both items are grey, what shall I do?

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[Xposed General] Manuel1948:
Solution was to uninstall and reinstall the app from PlayStore.

I had restored a backup from the app with data, maybe thats the reason, why it didn't work.
[Xposed General] oldman20:
How can check xprivacylua working correctly? Ex: i pick an app note, block it access clipboard, then test clipboard will be empty in that app, right?
[Xposed General] mtRoom:
The app isn't available on the Play Store anymore. And if I install the APK manually, it still has the same issue.
[Xposed General] Marucins:
True.

I have the same.

DL: https://bitbucket.org/M66B/xlua-companion/downloads/

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-xposed-...rivacy-manager.3730663/page-325#post-87086407