yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imonxda:
I can't stress the importance of the cable enough. I had the same situation and I had used other cables that worked fine and showed no signs of having anything wrong, but they failed with ODIN flashing - the same cables worked fine for the S7 to do charging and MTP file transfers, the S7 would say "fast charging" when plugged in, but when used with ODIN, they would fail - untill I got a samsung cable, then ODIN flashing worked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imonxda:
What I'm saying is, get a samsung cable, get to ODIN mode and flash a proper Samsung firmware - if it's successful, then you're good, if it fails, then you're looking at what @shivadow said, a dead NAND. But if you keep using that cable and using Verizon Upgrade Assistant, and not ODIN flash firmware through proper cable, getting the "phone failing" doesn't prove anything, - you must eliminate the possiblity of your S7 not "liking" the USB cable and eliminate the possibility that your NAND has corruption from bad previous flashing or from Verizon Upgrade Assistant doing something bad because of your USB cable.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joke19:
Patched Odin 3.13.1

For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...

xdaforums.com

Maybe help with Odin problems
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imonxda:
Wow, super cool, thanks! @ApolloFJ definitely get one of these for use with your S7, I think the 3.13.1 should work fine
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
Currently trying it out. It passed without issue the first time, working on a second flash to be absolutely sure it works. I Should probably tick the NAND Erase and the Re-partition bits.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
I'm starting to be fairly certain the NAND is dead. I've tried almost everything, even writing TWRP to it but that didn't change the recovery system whatsoever. I've even started to give up hope for it. Maybe she'll just rest on a shelf for awhile before i try again, to the same result.

EDIT: I just tried booting into ODIN Mode, and the screen appeared to be on, but no vibration and a few slightly miscolored white dots appeared on the upper-left-center of the screen, the upper-left of the screen, and the bottom to bottom-left of the screen. Are these more indications of a dead NAND? I've never seen this before except for when it does it's crazy weird screen thing, but now it's just the pixels.

EDIT 2: Now i tried completly wiping the NAND with no firmware and it still hasn't changed, splash screen still appears and it still won't boot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imonxda:
:( Well I guess it's dead, sorry.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
Is there any software/hardware you've found that'll make it boot from the SD Card? Maybe i'll have a chance to save or even give it new life that way.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imonxda:
On S7 there is nothing I know of. Multirom can install/boot roms from external SD, but it only runs on a minimal number of devices, like many HTC devices and a few google devices, also a few one+ devices and some others, but not S7.

But if your NAND is corrupt, you won't be able to do anything anyway, even if you find something that can boot from external because your internal NAND memory has to be healthy enough to at least have the Samsung firmware installed and working.

You're looking at a paperweight at this stage.

If you want, you can mail it to me and I might be able to succeed to get firmware flashed on it and bring it back to life, but that's a SUPER long shot because if the NAND is too far gone, NOTHING can fix it, short of taking it apart and replacing the main board that contains the NAND chip - this is NOT fun to do at all, and not even worth it 'cause you'd have to find some cheap ebay S7 for parts only that has a Clean IMEI and poach the main board - you might as well buy a used WORKING S7, right?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mujluoralet:
2 years... but i found a way to solve your device install qfill,qpst and the famous sp flash tool for sp flash tool: select the scatter file and start flash for qpst/qfill: select files programmer,flat build,patch other.. and select start
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
It's been awhile since i was looking to solve this problem, but thanks! I'll try this out right now if not later.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
Could you give me some more detail? I've never used a software like this before especially for flashing
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mujluoralet:
i read the messages but you need JTAG or nand card changing these tools dont work
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mujluoralet:
you need to give to a professional to do this
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApolloFJ:
Oooh yeah

I'm not looking to pay those kinds of prices for an old beater cellphone

One day I might get so bored I might just take the thing apart, order the parts, and switch nand chips on my own.

But for now I guess my S7 will have to rest
[Touch HD General] jackthekayman:
1) Is it possible to change date position? I would move it to the same bar of operator logo? (as the arrow indicates)

2) is it possible to change the colour of this 2 windows mobile bars? It would be great to make them transparent

3) can I change the default operator logo

with a much colored one like this one on this pic? (yes I know is an iphone screencap :P )
[Touch HD General] axlback:
same here. i think the date looks better at the top left as it was on the diamond. unfortunately, i have no idea how to change this though.
[Touch HD General] Philio25:
You can change the clock using cabs that were made for the Diamond, not sure about any of the other things. Maybe it's possible to edit some of the manila files.
[Touch HD General] jackthekayman:
indeed as you can see on these screens I changed the default clock with a transparent one ;)
[Touch HD General] jackthekayman:
is it possible to move date position?
[Touch HD General] trusz:
Where did you get the cab for the transparent clock?
[Touch HD General] mallman:
you cannot make the wm bars tranasparant that i have seen. You can change their color my using a theme in WM (not to be confused with a theme in the TF3D app).
[Touch HD General] allevi:
I've the same question's :D

now is it possible? :confused::p
[Touch HD General] bigdeal88:
sorry for thread diggig, any solutions yet? i'm figuring how to move the date up
[Touch HD General] shamsul:
Changing Operator Logo.

Steps to change Operator Logo:

1.Find 256x64.png file in your windows folder and edit it with your own logo.

2.Replace the original file with the modified one (Use Resco File Explorer).

3.Restart.

Find the attached image, i changed my STARHUB logo to my name.
[Touch HD General] richardirv:
Would really like to know how to move the date too!! Its much better up the top!

Rich
[Touch HD General] alanlui:
Hi shamsul,

but I can't found that "256x64.png" file.......
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Questions & Answers] chihchihtrain:
Hi folks, my Fold 2 inner screen is having issues (flicking) and the hinge is not fully open. I tried using the air blower method but did not resolve the issue and Samsung Support quote me 550 USD++ to replace the hinge.

does anyone know if there's any 3rd party repair shops that can replace/repair the hinge and screen for a lower costs?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] archaicAbystoma:
A bit of backstory: I was tasked with "reviving" a couple of Samsung tablets, of which my main focus has been an old SM-T210.

The whole idea was to utilize custom ROMS to get it working properly again (surprise surprise, it didn't work.)

Alas, I followed the summary of about four instructional videos on how to run TWRP on the device. I had made a backup of the system and everything had been going well... Until I wiped everything on the device and decided to install a new ROM.

As it turned out, I found it next to impossible to find a new ROM to run on the afforementioned device. This meant I had to re-install the backup to get it working. This recovery, however, brought with it multiple problems.

Firstly, the power button does not function properly anymore (ie. It doesn't display the power off and restart functionality, rather turning off the tablet completely). Secondly, an app called "Factory mode" appears; when opened it looks like a miscoded calculator with no actual functionality whatsoever. Finally, and most concerning, whenever on the home menu or the app drawer, a notice with black background yellow letters appears; it reads the specs of the tablet. It doesn't take up all the screen space, nor does it appear when utilizing any application.

I am confused and quite concerned about these problems, and wanted to ask: can anyone help me with this? Is there even a fix to it?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr8nole:
sounds like your best bet is to download the full firmware set and install with Odin. Odin 3.07 works best for this tablet.

Latest 4.4.2 Firmware

Odin v 3.07
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] archaicAbystoma:
After test: Ok, I have set it back to og firmware. Sadly the screen still shows. I was finally able to take a pic:

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[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr8nole:
If you do a google search for ”Samsung exit factory mode” you will find several videos/posts with options.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Questions & Answers] Bipnbarsha:
Hi guys i just bought this amazing device 2nd of course today and i already unlocked my bootloader.

I am little confused which rom will give me stock android experience without any bloatware and i will use this awesome device as daily driver i am no gamer need a smooth rom with good battery back and for multitasking. And which android version should i use 12 or 11 please give me your suggestions

thank you so much
[Asus ROG Phone 6 / 6 Pro] hoangphonghd:
Hello

Can any expert please port miui 12, 12.5, 13 rom for rog phone 6? Demand is less playing games. Use it as the main device, prefer miui os.

Thank you.

(google translate)
[Asus ROG Phone 6 / 6 Pro] mahdibassam:
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[Google Pixel 6a] Zaxx32:
To save time and effort here is the magisk patched boot.img for June 2022 patch level, Carrier Unlocked 6a from the Google Store. Make SURE you are on build SD2A.220601.003 before flashing! ;)
[Google Pixel 6a] benji:
To get the `OEM Unlock` option in Developer Options to work, it's simpler to just manually flash 12.1.0 (SD2A.220601.004, Jun 2022, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs) and then wipe.

Even though it's label as Verizon, it should work for all carriers.
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
Hello, if we have already unlocked the bootloader, we just have to do this: start cmd then fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img then restart the phone?
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Correct, though I would probably fastboot boot first just to make sure it boots up ok. When it does you can reboot to recovery and flash it.
[Google Pixel 6a] frank93:
these instructions sound like "the usual process", but for the 6a isn’t there something to patch regarding vbmeta as well?

(never had a phone that "needed" this, but in my understanding it "should" be necessary with the 6a? won’t have time to try out myself before the weekend, just asking ..)
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
here it is and does and works perfectly well thank you for everything.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Im starting work on my custom kernel now so hopefully MVK for Bluejay will be ready in the coming days/weeks.
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
As this thread ages, not everyone will have the June 2022 update. That's why I suggested/put the steps in to do it themselves with matching firmware to what their device is on.

This DID NOT work for me. That's why I wrote this up the way I did.

If you're bootloader is already unlocked, you just have to flash the patched magisk boot img, correct. I wrote this up for those having issue with not having the ability even if it is an unlocked from google device

Correct, these are basically the usual steps. There's nothing regarding vbmeta flashing in this case of just rooting stock firmware. You only need to do that with ROMs (GSI's mainly)
[Google Pixel 6a] binary**#:
Just a heads up. As already told by ctfrommn, it's always a better approach to first boot the magisk patched boot file. And if everything works well and good, you could then Direct Install it via Magisk.

Although directly flashing should also work, but its always better to be on the safer side.
[Google Pixel 6a] stormcrank:
I followed your steps to a T. Still can't unlock. I'm convinced there is a fault with my device itself at this point.
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
they will warranty replace if it for sure fails still. Its a silly situation, but mistakes happen
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
I may not be very active on XDA, but have been rooting and rom'ing devices since the palm pre, first android phone was the droid x. I've never heard of this step, its never been needed. Its an extra pointless step that is just tethered root. You don't need to do it. As long as you don't download a random Boot.img, like the one for some reason attached to a reply on this thread and get it yourself from the firmware matching your device OR flashing Magisk via TWRP/Lineage Recovery with adb sideload, there's no reason to fastboot boot the boot.img.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
You may have never run into an issue flashing a boot image but I've built thousands of roms and kernels and have learned the hard way more than once to measure twice, cut once.

That said, as long as you're simply patching a stock boot.img it's likely not an issue.
[Google Pixel 6a] z0mghii:
Followed all steps, on SD2A.220601.003SD2A.220601.003. OEM unlock still greyed
[Google Pixel 6a] Voxilli:
Nice work, Kaptinboxxi. Everything worked fine. How should we handle updates after rooting? Will a security patch break root? If so, what is the best process to root it again?
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Yes, each update will require reflashing a patched kernel for the new build.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
You can also do the "Install to Inactive Slot" method in Magisk to update and keep root. This has been a bit of a hit and miss for some people on the Pixel 6 series, though. The misses may be in large part be due to people having modified their partitions or not restoring the necessary images while being on a custom kernel.

OTA Upgrade Guides

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Good call...I guess I've never messed with that as I flash so many kernels anyway.
[Google Pixel 6a] Voxilli:
That's what I've done with my OnePlus 7T for the last three years. Any repercussions for doing it this way versus patching the kernel?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
Just that it has been hit or miss for some on the Pixel 6 series, possibly for the reasons explained above. I personally just use the flash-all method and patch the boot image. Very reliable (although I would recommend using the latest Platform Tools rather than the outdated adb installer in the OP). Of course there are other methods for updating as well.

There's also this tool.
[Google Pixel 6a] LightC:
Is there any way to the oem unlock toggle without a factory reset? Is flashing the verizon rom my best bet?
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
In theory you shouldn't need to but in practice I'm not sure anyone has gotten away with not resetting.
[Google Pixel 6a] bobby janow:
As @ctfrommn said no one so far has gotten away without a reset. I believe what happened is they never set up their IMEI database identifying which devices were Verizon, which were carrier TM and which were unlocked allowing for bl unlock. That happened once before with the P2 but it wasn't as widespread as this one. That also took a reset. Why don't you want to do it, setup is a beiatch?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
It really doesn't matter because once you unlock your bootloader your data is wiped automatically anyway. Unless of course you just want to enable OEM Unlocking without unlocking the bootloader in case you get into trouble and need to unlock it so you can flash something to get out of trouble.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
That actually didnt happen to me with this device. I was very surprised.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
You mean you unlocked your bootloader and it didn't wipe your data? Wow, that's the 1st time I've ever heard this being done on a Pixel. I've seen people on Xiaomis do it whereby they entered the unlock command but instead of rebooting they rebooted into fastboot and then rebooted and it didn't wipe their data.

So you just entered the unlock command (fastboot flashing unlock) and rebooted and all your data was preserved?

Interesting...
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Yeah, I was as surprised as you. Usually you get a message about it wiping all your data but I saw none of that nor did it wipe anything.
[Google Pixel 6a] wire55:
Anyone know a fix to get Netflix and Hulu to show up in the Play Store? They both list as incompatible even though I pass SafetyNet per YASNAC, the device is certified per the Play Store, and I even have working GPay.

Edit: Just posted but I installed MagiskHide Props Config, set the fingerprint as a Pixel 6 and now they both popped up and are now installed on it!
[Google Pixel 6a] IImanuII:
For me flash boot img dont work, why?

All done, driver updated
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
3 things off the top of my head:

1. Are you using the latest Platform Tools?

2. Try using command line instead of PowerShell

3. Did you rename your patched boot image to magisk_patched.img ? If not, in command line use the actual name of the patched boot image.
[Google Pixel 6a] wadameanster:
This is a bummer, seems I am not able to get oem unlock working and still greyed out. Seems it's due to Verizon huh?

Tried the method in the OP to the T about 3 times now and sadly no luck.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
What have you tried so far?
[Google Pixel 6a] wadameanster:
The method provided from OP, about to try going to android 13 then reverting back as this method seems to work oem unlocking not being greyed out. Unsure how to flash the boot img since it’s not oem unlock
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
And youve tried factory resetting? If so, yeah, try enrolling in the beta, flashing it, un-enrolling, flashing 12 again and factory reset.
[Google Pixel 6a] wadameanster:
Yeah I have tried factory resetting, with sim card off and doing offline setup then turning wifi on but would still get greyed out oem unlock.
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
Do you have the Verizon model or are you just using Verizon as a carrier? If you have the Verizon model, you won't be able to unlock your bootloader.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Try flashing the beta (or latest A12 build) and factory resetting again.
[Google Pixel 6a] wadameanster:
Verizon model bought all out in cash
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
Yeah, that's unfortunate. You won't be able to unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 6a] wadameanster:
Thank you for telling me, luckily I'm in the return window! Would then getting unlocked model through Google be best?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
You're welcome. Yes, get the unlocked model. With a few very rare exceptions, Verizon models of Pixels can't have their bootloader unlocked. You'll still be able to use Verizon as a carrier with the unlocked model and be able to unlock your bootloader though.
[Google Pixel 6a] tcat007:
Update today goes to .003.B1. Bootloader unlock no longer grayed out.
[Google Pixel 6a] IImanuII:
I try to update .003.B1.

Already rooted. "Installation Problem" Why?
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
hello same for me. france

are you root?
[Google Pixel 6a] IImanuII:
Yep, i'm rooted.
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
ok I think the problem comes from the root so you have to find the update and install it manually.
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
You cant take an update on the phone rooted....either manually download and install the OTA or more simply, reflash the stock kernel and take the update then re-root.
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
I just re flashed the original boot.img and it still does not install the same error message
[Google Pixel 6a] IImanuII:
so i need dowload the full ota, patch boot img, install ota and re-root?

there is a guide?
[Google Pixel 6a] V0latyle:
Not the OTA, but the factory image. The process for the 6a is exactly the same as all previous Pixel devices; if you need more information check my guide on the Pixel 6.

You can, you just have to restore the boot image. OTA Updates with Magisk
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
hi how to root android 13? thank you
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
Same as Android 12. Process hasn't changed.
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
ok but where to find the boot.img of the android 13 rom?
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
Extract it from the factory image, as usual.

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com
[Google Pixel 6a] jejemc:
great thank you very much.
[Google Pixel 6a] mbonus:
process works fine on july update
[Google Pixel 6a] vendo232:
how do you boot patched boot.img before flashing it?
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
fastboot boot "patched bootimage"

Just boots it without actually flashing it.
[Google Pixel 6a] EvoX2008:
Ok, first time taking OTA and dealing with root in over 8 years.

June update - rooted. Took the file uploaded in the 2nd post here in this thread.

Now, have OTA update pending, can't update.

Trying to follow your OTA update with magisk - keep getting "stock backup does not exist" when trying to Uninstall Magisk ...

What exactly do I need to do? Which factory image should I download? (June/July)

I have the boot.img from it, patch it with magisk? then boot it? that's it? I thought the security update updates more than just boot.img.. no?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 6a] Voxilli:
Sideload the OTA. Download the full image (corresponding to the OTA). Patch the boot.img from it and flash. Then you'll be up-to-date and rooted again.
[Google Pixel 6a] V0latyle:
If you want to be able to restore images, you'll need to flash the stock boot image, then live boot the patched image and perform Direct Install in Magisk.

But, since you're trying to update anyway, just use the factory image method. If you want to be able to update via OTA, follow the instructions above - don't flash the patched image, just use it for temporary root.
[Google Pixel 6a] EvoX2008:
Guys!! English!!! Please!!! :)

I'm done for tonight :)

Somehow I got to the point where the security update got installed!!! I followed the ota with magisk guide and did not restart after it, went into the magisk, installed onto the secondary partition (or whatever it's called), rebooted.. and the phone completely froze.. I thought "that's it, this pixel has had a nice long 1wk long life :D".

Held the power button for over 30 seconds, booted up, went to magisk, patched the boot.img file, flashed it, and nothing - still no security update installed.

I want to offload the process of updating the phone to my wife, but I kinda like permanent root for acc control, etc
[Google Pixel 6a] ctfrommn:
Just reflash the stock June bootimage, take the new update and reflash the patched boot. The kernel didnt change between these 2 releases so the patched boot works on either.
[Google Pixel 6a] IImanuII:
how reflash stock boot image if i dont have a backup? I need to flash it in bootloader mode?

Let me explain worse 😂: I download the boot.img directly from google, but then if I flash it in bootloader mode, I don't lose all the magisk modules on reboot? Don't risk the bootloop?

Edit:

All done, i follow before this:

And after this: