yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] PsYk0n4uT:
So I think lineage has a version that's prerooted I may be wrong tho.... I'm almost positive they do tho. Look for a version that has bgs or bvs ... Also u need phussons su binary/root app for it to work in any of the roms using phhusson patches which I believe lineage posted on the phusson GSI GitHub page DOES. U won't use magisk with it. But u will use magisk later after pulling your partitions it that's the route you choose to go in rooting ur device and since there are no roms built yet it seems to be nearly the only option for now but u need the root app for root to work in those gsi's as it's not included even if it's prerooted. I used crdroid which was rooted by default and I can't remember if I had to use the phusson root app/su binary or not but I think maybe I didn't need to with crdroid it's been a while tho so I can't recall...... If u look at the notes when downloading the lineage gsi it tells u that the root app isnt installed by default or the GSI doesn't come with it even tho it's prerooted and u need it to handle root requests
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] PsYk0n4uT:
Also as a side note if u want ur virtual/sideloaded system to be RW as in being able to make changes to )system u need to grab one that doesn't have "secure" in the filename... Yes I think people have rooted the October update.. but don't quote me on that.... The worst that can happen is it doesn't boot and u just reflash the original boot image. And since you were sure to play it safe and backup ALL of your partitions while in prerooted GSI, you should have a copy of it
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] kbmonday:
I was able to get the Lineage OS image working on mine, but only just once. I still have not figured out my propblem.
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] PsYk0n4uT:
Did u install the phhusson root apk
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] PsYk0n4uT:
Also for those of you having issues with DSU sideloader not working or failing after one attempt. I found out today that the issue is probably because there's no automated cleanup of the virtual B partitions inside of super. So when you update or sideload a GSI, the _cow files from an update or DSU get left behind and there's no room for the new GSI to install. If your rooted already you can delete the _cow files in super and should solve the issue hopefully. If you get a chance to install a GSI try to dump your partitions immediately so that in case you need to reinstall a GSI or whatever later without root, you could probably dump the super with some tools and delete the cow files and repack it and flash super...

As for what to use for dumping your firmware I suggest using Partitions Backup & Restore by wanam either grab it on playstore or apkmirror or APKPure
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] Oswald Boelcke:
@phhusson
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] AndyYan:
Superuser | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

Manage root access

f-droid.org
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] alecstoner:
This is exactly the issue I am facing. I am assuming there is no way to delete _cow files in this partition due to permissions on a non-rooted device with unlocked bootloader. I tried countless factory restores and selecting [slot a/slot b] through fastboot commands and tried wiping them.
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] stoag:
i tried using that partitionsbackup app to back up images but it only pulls metadata.img and persistant.img

i was able to make backups with dd but, not sure why the app wasn't working
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] dumdum1015:
I forgot to Unlocked Bootloader.

Now it say

What should I do???
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] DemonLoader:
Thank you for this helpful info! As of 4/27/24 these methods still work to DSU and obtain root up to T-Mobile update C.19. I lit got the push for update C.20 the next morning.

The only issue I'm facing is with extracting all of the partitions, since it looks like OnePlus uses nested partitions to accomplish part of the device security that partition app can't actually pull them. I've gone through and pulled everything from the by-name folder, but I'm not sure which partitions actually associate with [system.img=?], [recovery.img=?]. I hadn't tried a direct adb/fastboot pull yet.

My next steps are to port TWRP for the device so that we can have at least functionality if not touch screen ability. After that I'll work on porting Lineage if I can or more customizing the gsi with device specifics. That's after I can get an actual good measure of three partitions.

Anyone able to help with some advice?
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] Argonon:
My device is a Vortex ZG55 Android Go 13. I'm not rooted because I can't find firmware so I decided to try dsu. I got a Los 21 booted and phh superuser is working but that wanam backup app won't work for me. I would love to get this boot.img so I can patch with magisk. I used SmartPack Kernel Manager to backup boot.img. lol I didn't realize the external SD was fake on the gsi so when I had booted back into firmware I couldn't get to the backed up boot. I should have transferred it to PC right away. When I try to boot back into gsi it just bootloops on gsi screen. Smh. I'll start from scratch tomorrow. I'll grab a blank vbmeta too. This just might work! My eyes are bad sorry I didn't see this was a Nord thread.
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] luridphantom:
learn how to use dd with a rooted adb shell in dsu mode
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] Argonon:
Yes! Thank You. I shall look it up again. I have not used dd since LG V20 root days 😂
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] Argonon:
I now have root on my main os. Thank You. The dsu app is pretty useful. I'm so happy I got the stock boot.img because theres no firmware.
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] Mr_Anonymous:
You can use DSU loader without unlocking bootloader...

Similarly can't you flash custom GSI without bootloader unlocked? I am not in state of unlocking bootloader , .

If there is other option please tell me ..

( Also dsu only has 400mb (1.7Gb/2Gb is used ) of storage available if there any way to increase it? )
[OnePlus Nord N20 5G] jeff.hykin:
Yes. On lineage (bgS) with phh Superuser apk installed, I don't have root permissions.

Edit (!) : Still not totally sure why that^ happens but I might have a fix for others

install the phh supers apk

reboot (back to stock)

reboot back to lineage (I used the one at the top of this list "lineage-19.1-20240419-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz")

now you should have root permissions when opening Partitions Backup & Restore (I'm using v2.3.1)

Note: Even though it did have permission, Partitions Backup & Restore didn't work for me (nothing listed)

Full story:

Spoiler content hidden.
[Touch HD General] Lucas0511:
Never stop dreaming: Ryan Gardner demonstrated his G1 Multi-Touch proof-of-concept over the weekend, by hacking the synaptics touchscreen driver:

http://dontknowme.at/http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2008/11/22/g1-multitouch-proof-of-concept-video/

Who knows, once our gifted programmers here manage to port the G1 operating system to the similar HD, we might even start to think about Multi-Touch on our HD screens :-)
[Touch HD General] Nara-e-Mastana:
I thought "Multi Touch" is dependent on Physical Screen (hardware)..I mean it needs a specific type of screen to work...which HD doesn't have.
[Touch HD General] Lucas0511:
Right, G1 seems to have solid glass screen, whereas the Touch HD...plastic. But we can still dream of G on the Touch HD...
[Touch HD General] Nara-e-Mastana:
^I liked the Dpad type Navigation button...Cool man....and other 4 buttons are also cool :)

Nice design :)

Now...somehow add a physical keyboard into it as well :)
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] catormeme:
I have been experiencing constant reboot, i have tried to logcat them but everytime i try the logcat stops working about 5 minutes before and only starts working again after a reboot.

the phone also shows a negative charge cycle of over -14 milion.

the phone is not overheating and changing custom roms doesnt help. even stock miui has the same problem.

if anyone knows something that could fix the problem it would be greatly appreciated.

thanks
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Zinnz:
There's a thread on that here,

https://xdaforums.com/t/random-reboot-random-freeze.4491095/

Although it seems to still be a mystery.

TL;DR

Try some Compressed air inside the ejected Sim card slot / don't use your case for a few days to let phone air out. Seems to have helped me, no problems for a few weeks now
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] catormeme:
I will try, thank you
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] cyanGalaxy:
Did you experience the same problem?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Zinnz:
Yes, I experienced this about 3 weeks ago.

To the best of my knowledge, (hoping someone with more of a technical background can shine some light if i am wrong) I think it's moisture build up.

The only thing I found that made my phone work normally again, was to eject my Sim card tray, and shoot Compressed air into the empty slot for about 20 seconds.

My train of thought, is that the phone isn't very water resistant. I also now try to regularly use my phone without my case once and awhile.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] catormeme:
I think it could be either moisture or dust, maybe even both.

also thanks again Zinnz, my phone works perfectly again, i might just take off the back if it starts happening again just to find out whats causing it.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Zinnz:
Update: started happening again to my phone, so I curiously swapped mine and my gfs Sim cards. Her iPhone booted up perfectly fine, and so did my poco. Both with full networking.

I took some paper towel and made it flat and took some rubbing alcohol and soaked it somewhat and gave the inside of the Sim card tray a decent cleaning, and cleaned my Sim card with rubbing alcohol too.

I'm leaning towards the sim card going bad, as it's getting up in age (6years) and from what I've read, many off glitches can occur when your Sim card starts going.

I also wonder if the act of inserting another carriers sim card in my phone restarted some things software wise needed for cell service, like switched it to CDMA or something odd like that.

Anyway sorry for the long winded update

Update: problem still persists after getting a new Sim card.

If anyone has any ideas what could be causing this please share :)
[Huawei Y6 Questions & Answers] Qasimali6978:
Need Help Anybody can help me .!:cry:

yesterday i have rooted my device SCL-U31, for Bootloader Unlocked and FRP Unlock, after so many try i have done in Fastboot&Secure Mode my phone was showing Phone Unlocked and FRP Unlocked

after this procedure i try to Flash TWRP 2.8.7 Recovery.img via TWRP Offical App . now my phone Stuck on Fastboot&Secure Mode and when i try to enter in Recovery Mode Phone Showing " Boot image verify failed , Please Update to the Authorized images "

kinldy help me in this regard,..!Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Red'N'White:
Hi guys. Does anyone have any step by step guide on how to root the Mix Fold 2 and add the Global ROM-ify?

I can't pair my Galaxy watch 4 classic due to region lock and saw global ROM-ify may be the only way.

Any help would be much appreciated as I've never rooted a phone before.

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
The first step is to install "Minimal ADB and Fastboot"on your desktop computer: https://www.gadgetsdr.com/minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool/

The second step is to unlock the bootloader on your phone. The third step is to install Magisk, which provides seemless root that allows root to hide from banking apps, etc., and the fourth step is to install various modules for Magisk, such as AndroPlus's CN-Global module.

To begin read this guide to unlocking your device:

Xiaomi Community

c.mi.com

Once you have completed the preliminary steps in this guide Xiaomi will assign a one week waiting period before you can unlock. Be patient. If you try before your waiting period expires you will be assigned another waiting period.

Once you have unlocked your bootloader and are ready to root, you can follow these instructions (for devices with RamDisk A/B slots) written by the author of Magisk: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Red'N'White:
Thank you. I will take a look and give it a shot
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] GserMx:
Is it possible to use banking apps after rooting the device?
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] frcraig:
Yes. Install the Universal SafetyNet module and turn on Zygisk in Magisk settings and add Google Services, Google Play Store, Google Wallet, and each of your banking apps to the Zygisk deny list.
[Xiaomi Mix Fold 2] Glesi2323:
Is there any tutorials online for this?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
Hi,

Being localized in Italy my Amazon app store only downloads italian version while I need the version downloaded by US devices localized in USA to use US accounts.

Not sure if they are different but the italian version I can download doesn't work with US accounts.

Thanks.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
You might just be able to change your region for your Amazon account to the US on the website, to access US content.

This is the latest US Paramount+ app
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
Thanks a lot.

I haven't changed the region in the account cause I only want this specific app to *appears* located in US. I already had this version. It's the Android TV version and is different from the one I can download from the italian Store (which has 12.0.28 as version). I hoped it was different cause I'm having a huge issue with this one: When I watch live content (Serie A italian matches) using the second audio track (italian commentary) the audio is hugely desynced and I hoped it was an app issue but I guess it's a official service issue. I'll retry next sunday to see if the issue persists.

BTW thanks a lot again.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
No problem, yeah I've noticed a lot of apps get to the Google Play store a few days (or week+), before the Amazon App Store.

I just pulled that version 12.0.27 from the Amazon App Store today.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] london18:
Usually you'll need a VPN to use an American account, my Paramount+ app ask for an American credential as soon as I turn on the VPN, so probably is the same app with some kind of geo restriction. I´m in Brazil by the way... And to watch Brazil's soccer A series i use a VPN in conjunction with Star+.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.32
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.33
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.34
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eaglefly1978:
Hello, 12.0.34 version doesn't work anymore. Does anyone can tell me where to download 12.0.44 version?

Thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.44
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debelopers14:
Hi to all, can anyone send me paramount+ us apk updated? I'm also in Italy but I need american apk
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.57
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexMiraak:
Hello Finnzz,

Thanks again for your sharing.

Is that some possibilities to download from Italy this application?

Because every time we need your help to download it from USA.

Please let me know and many thanks.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
Ciao,

To make @Finnzz ' life easier you can probably download the Android TV version here which seems to work fine.

Download Paramount+ APK - Latest Version 2023

Download & install Paramount+: Stream TV & Movies APK - ✔ Version: 12.0.62 - com.cbs.ott - CBS Interactive, Inc. - App for Android 4.4, 4.3, 4.2, 4.1 / Android 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 / Android TV & Tablet / PC Windows

apkcombo.com

Also, just curious are you from italy using VPN or smartdns service?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Maybe changing your account location in your www.amazon.it account to the US might switch your FireTV app store to the US too? Other than that I'm not sure. I don't know of any app mirror sites for the FireTV Amazon App Store.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexMiraak:
Only VPN, in any case every apk that you install is located for your market. In our case, Italy.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madimar:
Hi to all. A question for Italian users. Have you finally succeeded to see Italian Serie A on Paramount + US? I'm trying to do it but the app detects VPN usage and it doesn't allow to see the matches.

Could you kindly share your experience?

Thanks in advance, regards,

M
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madimar:
Hi Finnzz, may I ask you to share usual Paramount+ last version? It should be 12.0.58 now.

Really thanks in advance.

M
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
you have PM
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmz6:
Hi to all, I need your help to see Paramount+ US by with VPN with dedicated IP from Italy. I downloaded last apk version on an android phone but the app detects I am not in Italy although I am "under" US VPN. May you kindly help me?

Thanks to all of you.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
If you downloaded the app from Amazon / Google store it won't work. You need to sideload US apk.

Try this one

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/cbs-i...e-tv-android-tv-12-0-60-android-apk-download/
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il_pa:
Hi puppino and everyone,

I downloaded the same 12.0.60 version directly on firestick, with Downloader app, and then start it, but it doesn't works. It freezes on the Paramount logo.

I would like to find a US Paramount apk but I didn't succeed at the moment.

I also tried to install this app, following the guide https://firestickhacks.com/install-paramount-on-firestick/#watch-paramount-apk-metho, but once runs it, it tells me that I cannot use it in another country. I use a VPN connected to US server, so I don't know why.

If anyone could help me find the correct US app I would really appreciate it.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
Which Vpn are you using?

Consider that I'm using those apk on my firestick and my android phone and I have no problem. So it's probably a matter of VPN service or configuration.

I can say I had issues using SurfShark and dns4me with P+ but it could me my issue.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.60
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il_pa:
I use NordVPN.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puppinoo:
If you are using a US apk and Nordvpn It shoild work. Retry with the apk just above this commenti upped by Finnzz. It Is the latest.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madimar:
I'm currently using Us P+ apk here in Italy, using free Proton VPN. P+ always starts without problems and I can watch TV series. Sometimes P+ recognizes my VPN when I start to watch Serie A matches but usually, changing VPN server, things then work. For this reason I really expect things should work fine with paid NordVpn.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Furphy_:
Hi guys, I'm also using the apk on my fire stick and cyberghost as a VPN with the adopted server, I noticed that the quality of the video streaming is very poor. Are you having the same issue? And also I can not switch to the annual payment as I use to with the gift card. Thank you and hope you can help me out.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il_pa:
With @Finnzz app it works. Thank you very much to both.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il_pa:
It probably depends on your wi-fi connection. The app I just installed is working fine at the moment. To switch to the annual plan, I think you need a US gift card that has the full amount of the plan ($60) and also an associated debit/credit card, in case the first payment method doesn’t work, when it’s going to be renew the plan next year
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Furphy_:
The Wi-Fi connection work well and I have tried it with two different internet providers but nothing change, the quality of the streaming is very bad. I've tried to reach the costumer service of the cyberghost VPN but they can't really help. So at this point i think it's just a matter of their servers. About the payment I have tried many times with the gift card but it does not let me pay annual I can only pay monthly. Unfortunately I don't have a us credit card.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 12.0.70
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] overlord59:
Hi Peppino have you new version of apk paramount plus usa?Thks in advance
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] belvius:
Hello, someone has the new US apk to share?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
Paramount+ 15.0.31
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 4] pleplehwhw:
I found out that the Galaxy Watch 5 has a feature called GPX route tracking where you can add a gpx file and it shows the map on your watch, I think this is software based. Is there anyway I can have this feature on my Galaxy Watch 4 without using any external apps?
[General Questions and Answers] blackbeltjones:
Hello XDA folks,

Having web searched myself into a bit of a confused state, just reaching out with a few questions. Many years ago I used to flash phones, however these days a combination of parenthood, a fear of squandering money spent on a device by bricking it, and avoiding the anxiety of the unknown when modifying my device has led me down the 'factory phone' path in recent years. With this mindset I recently (very excitedly!) purchased an AliExpress unlocked Qin F21 Pro, hoping to 'take the easy way out' and be able to install APK's and have a google free device, without having to worry about working out how to flash, root, etc. Here is a snap of the description:

View attachment 5723375

Text version:

(1. The product is the Unlocked version,can install software in apk format,but you can’t install Google series software such as Google services,Google play store.

The languages of some countries are not fully translated, and some functions or APP display are in English

2. The operating system is Android 11,Multi-language,Can't OTA update)

I just had a few questions that I was unable to form a definitive answer about with my web searching, while I wait on delivery of the phone:

1) I've now come across some posts online that mention that with later updates, APK's can now be installed, when they couldn't in the past. I might be having some buyers remorse as I might have purchased the unlocked model unnecessarily. What part of the unlocking process blocks OTA updates? From what I can tell, there probably isn't a straightforward method to bring the phone back to a state where it can receive OTA updates or manually apply updates such as these?

2) Can anybody (with the latest OTA update) confirm whether the 'keypad backlight not working' issue had been resolved?

3) For unlocked models like these, what would the result of a factory reset be?

Thanks very much for reading, kind regards, Joe.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Question 1) OTA updates are regulated and distributed by each individual carrier, SIM/carrier unlocking a device puts the device onto a state of not being dedicated to any specific network so that it can be activated on any compatible network. It is no longer committed to any network, carriers only push OTA updates to their own supported devices that are offered and sold by them, not devices from other networks or devices they didn't offere/sell.

But, you can still update the device, it just won't be via OTA, it's as simple as downloading the newest update for your specific model number and flashing it via your device's specific flashing tool. In your case, it is probably SPflashtool or MTK droidtools.

Question 2) I don't know, I don't have this device.

Question 3) The results of a factory reset would be the same as it would be on any other device, it would remove all data that was not factory installed or flashed in a firmware package.