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[Nothing Phone 1] 1stStep:
Many thanks for kind answers guys @xtcislove & @Pho3nX

Now I found where I live: I do not have the hotfix, regards to XDA's np1 updates tracker and

Spoiler content hidden.

I'm so impatient to root, not worrying anymore to brick/fail.

I'm following the steps and advice from the guide, so I've stuck to extract myself boot.img out of full-OTA-1.1.7 and now I will generate myself my own Magisk-Patched-boot.img. Then fortunately I can check a hash against the one of the pre-cooked file and they match.

Maybe one day Nothing will release a full-OTA-117+ that will allow to upgrade to A13 following the same path.

ATM the hotfix isn't rolled-out here, so and also I've no regrets because the way I use my np1 makes me feel it smooth and responsive although I can't get/send MMS from my pro SIM in slot2. I'm impatient to drop my private SIM in slot1 and transfer data/reinstall apps from my old Samsung.

Hope this will reassure others.

Have a glad day and many thanks again
[Nothing Phone 1] 1stStep:
Rooting done. Thanks !
[Nothing Phone 1] Pho3nX:
Welcome to the Nothing Unleashed Family :)
[Nothing Phone 1] panni:
I've had a rooted NP1 since day 1 and have always been able to receive OTA Updates. Up until now (1.1.7->1.1.8) I was also always able to install those using the normal System Update in Settings (restoring boot images in magisk beforehand, then install into inactive slot again).

Can you elaborate, please? Thanks!

Edit: Fixed
[Introductions] Mantelur:
Hi,

It's me again.. It's mantelur formally known as mantd...

I m new here.. Kindly be patient w me k.

Thank you.

Regards,

Mantelur
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] festor:
Have they fixed the issue where wifi cuts out when the mobile data connection is lost? A huge annoyance for android auto users.

Just to be clear, I mean the long running issue with MIUI 12 and 13.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Fuechslein:
First thing I tested with the xiaomi.eu build on my Poco F3 and nope, it's still broken. Android Auto wireless always disconnects when mobile data reconnects. Every. Single. Time.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] festor:
Thanks very much for the info. Does the EU build use MIUI 13 firmware?

Extremely disappointing and I can’t understand why they do this. At this point, well over a year later, it must be intentional. They don’t even acknowledge it as a bug. The last hope will be for it to be "fixed" in the stock global final release, but incredibly unlikely at this point.

Probably grab a Pixel 7 then, but might try a custom ROM first.
[Google Pixel 7] alsansan:
Hey, I followed this tutorial https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-ota-updates-keep-root-google-pixel-phone/ (recommended method) and I'm not getting results. After flashing the original boot img, etc. my update screen says my device is updated so I'm not getting Dec. OTA.

I tried also with the Uninstall Magisk (restore images) method and I'm getting the same results, not OTA available.

I'm doing it with all modules disabled.

What am I missing?
[Google Pixel 7] manjaroid:
You may have to wait for the update over the internet, then once it starts there's more waiting for the installation to complete, plus you could end up with a "problem" error after everything seemed fine during the first 20 minutes. OTA updates will be less frustrating and faster using adb to sideload over USB.

This guide for Pixel 6 is a good reference for most Pixel 7 situations (the main difference with 7 is to patch, flash or restore init_boot.img instead of boot.img).
[Google Pixel 7] ipdev:
If it helps..

I just happened to use my P7 as an example in a different thread.

[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk - Post # 2,648​

Includes a Github link showing the modification to the flash-all script I use.

Includes a Pastbin link showing my update from Nov -> Dec.

Cheers. :cowboy:

PS.

Just to be clear, I (always) use full factory images for Pixel updates.

- Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices

Not the incremental OTA(s). 🙂

- Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
[Google Pixel 7] alsansan:
Thanks, I want to try the adb to sideload method, but I have doubts. it is technically detrimental to update flashing factory image / ota over the previous factory image? It's been years since my last rooted phone and I remember people suggested not to do this (I think they recommended full wipe), but I don't know how it goes today.
[Google Pixel 7] manjaroid:
Helps me! Learned some new stuff and added it to my notes.
[Google Pixel 7] manjaroid:
Flashing the OTA doesn't wipe but factory will wipe if you run flash-all (.bat for Windows, .sh for Linux) without removing the -w argument on the fastboot line. i.e., Flashing the OTA will get you updated without losing anything but flashing factory is preferable for updates as long as wiping is disabled.

The factory zip is what PixelFlasher uses for non-destructive updates without having to uninstall Magisk. It's the easiest way to update a rooted Pixel, but mistakes still happen. Like its developer recommends, best to tackle command line methods before jumping into GUI methods.

As far as detrimental flashing goes, with Pixels and stock firmware you would have to stray far off the trail to break the phone.
[Google Pixel 7] alsansan:
Thank you manjaroid! Finally I updated flashing the Dec factory image with flash-all.bat script (-w removed) and rerooted with the new patched init_boot.img it's really easy but we have doubts the first time. You answered my question (flashing factory is preferable for updates), but why is that? I want to understand a little bit more. And whats the difference between an destructive/non-destructive update?
[Google Pixel 7] simplepinoi177:
How I might explain it is OTA's are incremental updates that patch specific particular parts of the system. You might want to look at it like in an instance of laying a foundation/base, OTA's would be like replacing cracked/broken/weak sections with bricks. As time goes on and more OTA's are released and patched, more of the foundation is put together by more and more bricks -- which may be (quick and easy) or may not be (not a single solid base/structure) more detrimental as time progresses (cumulative patches may inadvertently cause glitches/bugs down the road vs. a full factory [non-patch] update). While holding up upon that patchworks of bricks among the "foundation" is perfectly serviceable and can well enough hold up whatever structure is placed on it, having a whole piece unpatched foundation (Full Factory image) is still preferable as a base/foundation because implementing that "foundation" (versus a foundation with various patchworks in it [OTA's]) would include in itself whatever fix/reinforcement the bricks patched(cracked/broken/weak sections) [what the OTA's did] while establishing a complete whole unseparated-in-any-place base/foundation.

So, in the end, it's preferable to have a solid, whole, almost from-scratch Full Factory image firmware update than a circumstance of patching upon patching the way OTA's implement their updates.

Also, unless you update the device by OTA's from the OS and it's as simple as that (although it can take pretty long; upwards to seemingly 20 minutes) -- because you have an locked bootloader -- the only other way to install an OTA is sideloading it which means you have to download it to a computer, boot up the device in a certain way, and run a command on the computer; which is very similar and not too much different than what you would do if updating using a Full Factory image anyway -- download image (Full Factory instead of OTA), load up device in a certain way (bootloader/fastboot mode instead of recovery) and run a command (flash-all.bat instead of adb sideload .zip); one major difference is you must edit the flash-all.bat script so it doesn't delete user data and factory reset the device.

Sorry for the long explanation, but that is why IMHO it is more preferable to update using the Full Factory image than OTA...
[Google Pixel 7] manjaroid:
Not a good choice of words ("non-destructive updates"). That's kinda redundant since most of us don't intend to lose anything when updating. fastboot has to be told to wipe or not so calling it non-destructive flashing would have made better sense.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] luismmusic:
Hello, my phone today did something very strange, the screen began to turn off and on, and the touch stopped working, try to restart it, and curiously while initial screen works normally, is when it starts MIUI itself that begins to present the failure, the screen goes black, although it sounds the boot sound, and if I press the power button, the screen what it does is flashing without responding the touchscreen (as indicated above), my phone has the latest official version (global), and do not have any changes in the operating system, or anything special. I tried to delete the configuration using the phone menu (volume up + power) sweeping the system, and as I indicated, at that time the phone seems to work properly (until I give start the operating system, and begins to fail), I do not know what else to do, since I had never activated the developer features, or USB debugging and not even think about unlocking the bootloader.

I guess I will have to take it to repair, but I want to avoid ending up being scammed by some nonsense or bug in the system, and that I return the phone as a scrap (most technicians, always end up missing and surplus parts, damn it).

Any guidance or advice would be most welcome,

Blessings.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] tutibreaker:
did you try to installing the firmware with miflash?
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] luismmusic:
Can you tell me where to get that tool? The fact is that I have tried several, and they tell me that I need to have USB debugging activated, and/or have the bootloader unlocked.

In other words, isn't there a tool that allows me to reinstall the software (which the phone already has installed), without having to activate anything in particular on the phone? I am not changing the rom from one region to another, nor am I installing a custom rom, I just need to try to see if what the phone has is a software failure or not.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] tutibreaker:
using edl mode you can flash your phone but most tool than use that mode are paid
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] luismmusic:
Yes, I see, or Xiaomi is very confident that the equipment they sell will be few, that they will present faults, that can be solved by the user himself simply by reinstalling the system, or as always the Peter principle, they are arriving little by little to its level of ineptitude, releasing dozens of models per year, without really caring about giving really reliable user support, although I think that is already a general policy, almost no manufacturer offers the option of completely reinstalling the phone software from a management app, as happened a couple of years ago, in fact I think that Xiaomi's own application has become obsolete and out of circulation, right?

Because my point remains the same, if my phone is completely vanilla, and for x, y or z situation I need to reinstall the software, then what the hell is the need for the user to have the developer options enabled, and the USB debug ? That makes no sense to me, because I have to pay a third party, for something that is completely free on the internet and freely accessible, but that the company itself now hinders the user from being able to restore his phone without so much complication.

I don't know if I'll be crying and complaining too much about it.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] luismmusic:
Well I have no choice but to breathe deeply, and that the technician can really find the problem and that it is repairable, and does not give me back a pot.
[Samsung Galaxy A22 5G] elosanta:
i cant turn on oem unlocking idk why but is there a fix for this?
[Google Pixel 7] Moppusan:
So, I use Nova Launcher on my Pixel 7 and the accessibility service permission so I can double-tap the screen to turn it off. Ever since the November security update (I believe) I've been getting nagged with notifications to review an app with full device access (Nova7) every few days--it may have gotten more frequent with the December security update. I get annoyed, tap the notification, get annoyed, tap the X to say "yeah, I know what this app is," get annoyed again and continue with my day.

Any way to...basically permanently mark an app as trusted so I don't get these notifications every few days? Not a huge issue if I can't, but I thought I'd make my first post about something annoying, just to brighten everyone's day. ;)

I must say I love this phone, especially compared to my old OnePlus 5T.
[Google Pixel 7] ktdt00:
I don't know what the mechanism or algorithm is but I think these just go away after a while. At least they did for me. I use Nova and Tasker and got a few reminders on each and then they just stopped.
[Google Pixel 7] EtherealRemnant:
I get them frequently since I have multiple apps with full permissions. Takes me no time to dismiss them so they're not really bothering me. Rather have the alerts than have my phone get compromised and never know it.
[Google Pixel 7] swangjang:
My Pixel 5 android 13 does this as well. Every day I get a notification about the same app that I've already dismissed many times already, saying they have full device access and I should review permissions. This gets super annoying. I, too, would like to know how to disable those notifications or "whitelist" the app.
[Google Pixel 7] darklime:
Exactly the same situation for me. You can't even disable these types of notifications. While I understand why this is the case, there should definitely be a way to whitelist specific apps or Android should at least reduce the frequency of when they notifications appear.
[Google Pixel 7] Elzaa:
Also chiming in to say I have this issue and am quite frustrated with it. Pixel 7 Pro and Nova Launcher Accessibility Service as others have noted.
[Google Pixel 7] SkylinesHD:
I use TidyPanel to hide system notifications, I cannot normally hide.

Perfect for VoWiFi notification and probably your case.
[Google Pixel 7] hp420:
yep...nova, rotation control pro, and several others that have draw-over and other elevated permissions. pointless notifications are my pet peeve. i know it has permissions. i gave it permission. this is linux. duh 🙄 i love how user friendly android has gotten, but it feels so dumbed down sometimes.
[Google Pixel 7] NickNackGus:
I'm also getting this notification every day or so, and it's driving me nuts. Part of me could understand if Nova Launcher or its paid version were updating that often, but they're not. It took me forever to confirm they weren't updated for the last few months because the notification saying which apps were updated, while enabled, isn't showing up at all - but that's a whole other problem.
[Google Pixel 7] mewcatchew:
Just an idea, Maybe try disabling "Google play protect services" in Settings/Apps/ Google play protect services, or at least notifications. Also in Google play, try shutting off "App scanning".
[Google Pixel 7] Moppusan:
Whoa! I need to turn on notifications if there are replies in a thread I started. I thought notify if quoted would have sufficed but looks like I missed a lot of stuff!

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
Sorry for the post first.... I am sure the answer is here somewhere and I am going to start reading up.

But if anyone happens to know the quick and easy answer.

My V20 was in a drawer after doing a nice job for a few years. But I pulled it out as a backup phone and got it a cheap MVNO sim on ATT towers.

Didn't think much of it - but apparently I haven't had it on ATT towers for some time and it found a OTA update. It has downloaded it I guess and says it will install it in 10 seconds... no options to quit or delay or nothing.

I am rooted, unlocked and flashed - honestly don't remember exactly where... but I'd guess in the AO Rom at 20H and TWRP.

BTW - Don't need to really update to anything as the use case is backup really. I need WiFi calling so flashing Lineage is out too.

Open to thoughts and ideas.

Thanks in advance.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
AT&T has update towers specifically to do updates. They're are fast. Get within range and bam.

Disable the OTA update app or ask AT&T tech support to disable OTA updates on their end... they can.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
Yep - thanks but they got me already. It won't complete the update because when they execute the script TWRP loads instead - which is nice. But if I reboot - it stays live for 20 seconds and says rebooting to complete update, to twrp boot, to shutdown to reboot - stays live for 20 seconds and says rebooting....

Not exactly a handy backup phone...

Any ideas how to get out of the boot loop.

Looking at all my old notes now - just gonna flash it again I think but can't remember where/what...

Anyway - thanks and my studying continues.

Oh and - I had no idea folks were pushing uphill on getting Android 12 on the V20. That would be amazing. Great phone to get this on.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Arealhooman:
What if you disable the updater while in TWRP using adb?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
YES - exactly what I am trying to find out how to do?

I'm in TWRP now looking for the file that I presume it downloaded that it is trying to install. Presuming the OS looks for a file and when it is there it does the prompt - "Shutting down in 10 seconds to install update".
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
Found some notes and TWRP backups - so restored my backup of AlphaOmega.

Then - enabled developer options and disabled automatic updates from there

I think that is all I have to do.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
On Samsung's that won't do anything except not auto update when the phone restarts. OTA updates is still active and can hijack control of the phone. It has every permission under the sun, might as well be malware.

If the app is still running it's likely going to screw you up...
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
Yah - I wasn't satisfied either...

I installed Magisk and installed some root app uninstaller. Not exactly sure what I am looking for - but the only apk with OTA in it was something FOTA - so sounded Forced.... I uninstalled.

Heck - haven't customized much yet - figure it is time to try and break it...

We will see what happens.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Does the update option appear in the settings menu still? If not you got it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Arealhooman:
Look for apps with the word update in them
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] wantpizza:
I did completely blow up the phone and biffed it while updating TWRP.

Posted here: https://xdaforums.com/t/bad-day-kernel-panic-trying-to-update-twrp.4534615/

But I have it all back up and running. I didn't delete anything yet but it runs and isn't boot looped in the update cycle. I did disable updates inside developer options. But now I don't have any cell service where I am currently staying so I am probably going to put this aside for a while. Thanks all for the help.
[Android TV General] m0d hipp¥:
I'm looking to get some guidance!

I have been looking at different options for an Android TV Box. Currently the options make me a little apprehensive.

1. Nvidia Shield seems good, but from what I've read the latest updates "broke" a lot of stuff and people are pretty unhappy.

2. Xiaomi Mi box is a great option, but it's a little dated considering it's 4 years old. For my needs it's a little laggy/slow, and missing important thing like gig ethernet.

3. Amazon Fire cube - is an option that I have considered, but people haven't been very happy with the gen 3 and gen 2 is also missing some things like gig ethernet.

Here are the top things I'm looking for.

1. Widevine L1 support - I'd like to add if there is any way to get this working on a custom box I'd love to know how.

2. Gig ethernet (not necessary, but it would be a perk)

3. Wifi & Bluetooth (I think generally speaking this is already on most if not all android boxes). If it has support for wifi 6 even better.

4. Ability to add nvme storage for additional space. (Not necessary, but it would be a huge perk)

5. Stock Android (Not a fan of the modified OS's that have bloatware on it and are sluggish. I'm more for simplicity and performance).

I have considered making my own custom box using the new Rockchip RK3588 chipset for example Radxa Rock 5 Model B.

The board with the chip pretty much crosses everything on my list except for #1, which is a pretty big thing if I want to use this as a tv box and stream Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.

Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to be clear so that I can get some good recommendations/suggestions.

I've looked at a few other options that are already built on the RK3588 chipset such as the "Mekotronics R58X", however I go back to the issue with Widevine L1 support.

Can anyone give any advise? I think if there was a way to get Widevine L1 on a device that would be my best option. I'd like to avoid having to do it through Kodi.

Thanks!
[Android TV General] ustix:
I have the same needs. Have you found any good solution to your problem since then?
[Android TV General] xela19115:
Google certifies devices for Widewine L1 & L3 which are expensive to get. Thus, that is why you won't see Rockchip RK3588 or Amlogic S928X devices getting them anytime soon. On top of that, Netflix needs to certify a device as well. So just getting an L1 cert is only a first step.
[Android TV General] Ty_Bower:
Look at the MECOOL KM6 4GB/64GB. It has Widevine level 1, gigabit ethernet, and WiFi 6. Maybe it meets your criteria?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] cmh714:
Nova Launcher Prime - Apps on Google Play

Your home screen, just the way you like it.

play.google.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] p51d007:
Good price! I've had the pro version for years.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] HipKat:
Same, I wouldn't use anything else
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] SilentEYE:
I stopped using it since a few years after finding out, that there is a flood of catlog spam on my device that was caused by Nova Launcher. I used it by disabling access into the Internet. That was done by a firewall app or the built in permissions manager like in CrDroid.

After removing it my battery life was a bit better too.

I am not quite sure but this behaviour started after the app was sold to another company (afaik)?

EDIT

I have retested nova on my other phone that is rooted and the log spam isn't there anymore. Probably they've fixed something in the past year or so.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] HipKat:
Tell me more about that spam, what it was, how you found it, etc, please
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] cmh714:
I for one, stopped letting it update after they were purchased like 3-4 months ago...so use AFwall to block all traffic to internet so it cant update. It definitely reaches out quite a bit imho.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] K1nsey6:
Nova was only sold a few months ago, so if you stopped using it a few years ago it couldnt have been caused by the sale of the launcher.

If you were experiencing a battery drain it wasnt from Nova. Nova Launcher battery drain is so negligible it rarely even registers any battery drain. My last full battery charge was 36 hours ago, and the app stats register nothing. This is using the latest beta version, 8.0.3
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
I've used Nova for what seems like a lifetime, I've never had any issues with it and i just keep an eye out for what people are saying now this analytics company have their hands on it. It cant be any worse than welcoming our phones, our smart speakers and our smart TVs in to our lives can it? They already know when you went for a dump, how long it lasted, what you was reading whilst on the throne as it is.

It is a bargain at the sale price.