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[Amazon Echo] Crypto90:
I just found out you can skip the initial forced update if you setup a brand new purchased echo show 15 by holding the volume + button and plugin the power socket. This starts the echo show 15 in „secure mode“ which I was able to skip the initial update which in normal boot is forced and no way to get forward.

note: I also blocked the Amazon update servers on pihole/adguard.

Searching for a way now with the initial shipped version if something is possible. I can see Downloads but the Files App is already gone on my initial shipped version.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Bartusha:
Hello everyone i just bought a pixel 6 pro from ebay and as it turns out its carrier locked to verizon. I found a workaround on XDA but again i was out of luck since this method does not work after latest update which I obviously installed after setting up the phone 🤦‍♂️ does anyone have any ideas what can i do?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] acwcanada:
That phone may not fully paid off and if I were you, return is the only choice I would pick.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
As of 2019, Verizon automatically carrier unlocks after the device has been on their network and the account is in good standing for 60 days. That this one isn't leads me to think it could be stolen, in which case the IMEI will be logged as stolen and the unit will NEVER work on Verizon. Anyone looking to return the phone would have done so and would not have hung on to it after the return window was closed.

All this talk about the carrier unlock ignores the 800lb gorilla in the room: bootloader unlock. Verizon devices cannot be rooted, period. When people say they have a Verizon phone I tell them to run, not walk, and get their money back. I'm telling you to do just that as Verizon devices are simply a terrible deal.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] s.0105._j:
I thought this would be a good place to ask this.

A few minutes ago, I accidently pressed the volume up and down buttons for a long time on my zflip 3 and it booted into the recovery menu. Now this normally wouldn't be a problem.. if my power button wasn't dented in.

I refused to fix it due to the sheer cost of the fix and could turn my display off by double tapping. However, this means that I have no way to exit recovery mode. I tried using ADB on both my bac and pc (using usb 2.0, 3.0, and c on my pc and c/thunderbolt ports on mac).

My phone however would not connect of show up under devices, and I am suspecting it is because I have done something to the debugging settings. I let the battery run out and it would just boot back into the recovery interface once charged up. It even once went to a light blue screen that said something along the lines of how a custom os can cause major problems.

I am a noob at phone stuff and I really don't know what to do. I have a bunch of photos of my grandma who passed away last year and they aren't backed up to google cloud. I really need any help I can get. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] wenyendev:
Hi, provided that you have already

- enabled adb debugging;

- installed adb.

Now you have to

1. enter fastboot mode;

2. in adb type

fastboot erase recovery

then, reinstall recovery if you want to.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] Arealhooman:
How about rebooting to system using volume buttons?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
Are you planning on connecting this to a carrier, or just using it on Wifi or something?

Generally speaking, I would recommend moving to the latest US998 ROM, as it seems to be the most cross-compatible and capable. UNLESS you're going to put it on a carrier, like VZW, in which case you would want the VZW ROM instead, to allow VOLTE/VOWIFI to work. I think other carriers may not be as tricky about these, which is why US998 should work, but I'm not sure myself (I'm a VZW MVNO user).

As for Magisk, the last I heard was that you can update it after you've installed it. In other words, you can't install newer versions via TWRP, but if you install 18.x (whichever it was - I forget, check the WTF thread) then you can let the Android manager update it. Last I think I did was to 22 or something. Basically, give it a try and see what happens - worst case, drop back into TWRP, use the Magisk remover, and then reinstall the old 18.x... it should recover with that.

I'm not sure of modules. I didn't use too many... I found Magisk modules to cause lots of problems, so I stopped using them. That may be why you disabled Anxious' module... because it's out of date now anyway.

I'm curious, what are you "missing" from the newer Android versions? I'm curious... because I don't mind it much. Things have moved. Some things have been "automated"... but that happens with every OS... change is part of the game.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] JonnyTrulove:
Thank you for the info! This will definitely give me a starting point Tomorrow as I will be attempting to reload my most recent back up and get back up and running. (Yes, I have been smited by the update gods)

I was planning to keep it as a network testing device and not activate on a carrier. But that was a shortlived dream.

As for what's missing since the older versions, I can only give vague examples due to my own level of non-expertise in these areas... But the short answer is connections, ports and just overall access and compatibility within the devices itself and with other products. My current device (Samsung s22 ultra) can barely cast to my tv. While my V30 when it was working well, could basically cast or connect to any device in my home. Plus full dlna access. I could also use the old versions of my network apps to see every piece of data coming and going on my network. (This is possible today with apps that do so by acting as a VPN, but back in 2019 it was accessable by any app that could put out a "get" command). And there was more customizable settings for things like GPS (remember when we could choose between 3 different versions of location access?)

I should also say that I prob misspoke by blaming the os versions. After having my V30 nerfed out of root in under 2 hrs of usage, I'm now pretty sure the features I was referring to have been removed with security updates and not full os updates.

I tried, unsuccessfully, to block play services from installing a 550mb "security "update that they claimed was going to ensure my VOLTE would work after January 1st 2022. (Even though my VOLTE was already enabled and working fine as far back as 2019). I took a screenshot that I need to get off the device before re flash. I was trying to pull the update file so I could dig through it, but not install. Things went poorly lol.

But anyway, stay tuned, as I know that was a half ass answer and poor explanation, but when I have some time tomorrow, I'm going to reply here with a full write up on the differences, screenshots, and whatever else I can come up with.

I'm sure this will prob only be interesting to about 4 of us, so this is mostly going to be for my own curiosity and I don't expect to really achieve much, but please feel free to jump in with any questions or comments or point out anything I get wrong, as I'm happy to have company on my tinkering through tech time journey.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] schwinn8:
I have an S10+ now... and I'm quite happy with it. The key is that I gave up root to be on this... I had root on the V30. I know many complain about losing root, and I get it... I'd certainly prefer to have it. However, fact is, I really don't miss it. Yes, things are different without root, but you can do most things without it. But, that's just my take on it...

Without a carrier, I'd say do US998. I forgot to mention, I would recommend sticking to a non-Pie version of the OS as well. Pie was released on these phones, but it wasn't reliable from what I heard. I never went to it, and stuck with Oreo. The version numbers would be 20-ish for Oreo, and 30-ish for Pie. I did see that the US998 might be a bit better on Pie, but I knew VS996 (VZW ROM) was not great, which is why I stayed off it.

Yes, various things were removed with app updates and Google services updates. For example, call recording is being blocked these days, from what I've been reading. That's partly why I have not updated my S10+ either... it's on Android 11. I still use the same old app I used ages ago on my V30 and it works great, so why bother, you know?

I expect OTA OS updates are gone... and being off a carrier you won't get them anyway. So I don't think you need to worry about that specifically, but app updates will happen, of course... potentially. Just remember that with root you can uninstall the update and push an older version (from APKpure, for example) so I'm not sure I'd worry about that so much?
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] _raydroid:
My V30 is using US998 as its base on Android Pie. US998 runs VoWifi and VoLTE well.

I'm still running Magisk 22.1 on mine. You only really need to update Magisk if you're using a newer Android version. I only run three modules: ACC, Systemless Hosts and Systemless TZData.

On the Google side, disable Play Store and uninstall all Google Play Services updates. Then run Aurora Store as its replacement. That way, Play Store will not auto-update Play Services.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ChazzMatt:
I'm curious what carrier do you use, where you are getting VoWIFI and VoLTE on stock US998 firmware? Originally T-mobile (and their MVNOs) allowed VoWIFI on US998, but with carrier system updates post-Sprint merger that reportedly went away. First with newer SIM cards and then even for those who stubbornly stayed on older SIM cards, by carrier side server changes.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] _raydroid:
Oh, I should have mentioned I'm in Canada. Currently on Freedom Mobile. I made a post about this here: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-wip-h...unctional-and-available.3834267/post-87838705. Forgot that the mobile situation in the US is different :)
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] JonnyTrulove:
Greetings all.

Merry Christmas / Happy Hanukkah, and so on to everyone. Apologies on my delay, my timeline was interrupted by the obligatory holiday errands and what not. Hoping to have some time tomorrow to finally post some screen grabs and a write up over the next day or two.

Have a great weekend everyone!
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] JonnyTrulove:
Interesting side note: I did find a hidden developer menu on my current samsung device that grants access to some of what was taken away from "wif related" apps. I had assumed the functionality was removed altogether but then was surprised to see the OS can still pull up a lot of what was banned from apps. For anyone interested, I'll be making a post on the Samsung forum later and will post an updated link to it here.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus] katipunero84:
I am wondering if I Can flash SM-S906E firmware to SM-S906N s22+? Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus] Meeeaaauungg88:
Hey, do you already solve your problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] paralaxicon:
Hi I am a little new to all this but have succesfully flashed phones several years ago.

I have an sm-g965u and i think i made a big boo boo trying to flash it to sm-g965u rather then to the sm-g965u1

I seem to be stuck in the download mode and it says

"an error has occured while updating the device software

Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software.

I run this and it doesnt seem to do anything.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Well you made a mistake somewhere but the firmware should be compatible. Try that thread.

I have the N975U and the N975U1 and there's really not a lot of difference less the AT&T bloatware which can be disabled via Package Disabler or adb edits. Both run about the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] paralaxicon:
yup i dont see where i went wrong and this is even the post i initially used as the source of my steps to do the flash

*my phone was used and was on the U firmware if it matters.*

*im downloading the u1 firmware atm and will try that but i dont see what i did wrong.*
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seattleweather:
I need help for firetv stick 4k mantis. I have rooted and TWRP was installed. A week ago when I turned it on, it stuck with Logo. I have removed the power and let it sit over nigh, then Re power. Same. I did not update anything by the way. How to recover it? By the way I can connect with adb, but shown device unauthorized.

Thanks!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] penny1mx:
Hi !!!

Do you find a solution ???

Thanks so much !!!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dnewell:
I'm trying to unlock the bootloader. When I first connect the phone, I can do 'adb devices' on my pc and it returns:

List of devices attached

1818FDH.... device

I then boot into fastboot mode...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
It's your platform tools/adb/fastboot folder up to date? I'd not update it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dnewell:
It is....version r33.0.3
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xdrc45:
What does cmd and device manager say when you type "fastboot devices"?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] foamerman:
OK 2 questions

1 In Developer options is OEM unlocking grayed out?

2 Is your sims in the phone? Because when I did mine I didn't pit the sims in and OEM unlocking was grayed out, So I put it in and it came up. Just something to check out. But I'm not sure that's what your looking for.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dnewell:
No, OEM unlocking is enabled. USB debugging is enabled. also. Sim is installed. When I do 'fastboot devices' in the CMD window, it just comes back with the prompt. Not sure what you are asking about device manager. It shows pixel 7 pro under 'Other devices'. That doesn't change when I do 'fastboot flashing unlock', even though the response in the cmd window is 'waiting for any device'.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xdrc45:
When you enter fastboot it should list the device as "android bootloader interface" in device manager. Make sure that you have the P7P device drivers installed from here download and install the driver's. If it's showing "waiting for any device" then it is not connected
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dnewell:
When I was in normal mode on the phone, it found MTP USB Device driver in the Google USB driver directory. However, trying to install it says I already have it. When I went to fastboot mode, I had it search my computer for available drivers, and it found Android Composite ADB driver. Should I install that?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xdrc45:
Install it and run the "fastboot devices" command. If it shows "android bootloader interface" in device manager your good.

If not you need to manually update using "browse computer" and point it directly to where you downloaded and unzipped the P7P drivers
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dnewell:
That worked! I was not trying to install the driver while in fastboot mode, that was the problem! Thank you very much for the help!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xdrc45:
Awesome, glad I could help and it worked for you!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] x111:
easy way to get navbar with transparent buttons

requirement

- substratum and flux 6.4.0 theme

- LP app (used for high level modifications)(forbidden on xda even to say its full name, just search it)

installation

step 1

flux 6.4.0 theme needs to be modified.

open flux_6.4.0.apk with any archiver extractor tool like winrar

extract all files

go to

../Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk/assets/overlays/com.android.systemui.navbars/type2_Pie_Inspired

copy all "recent xml"

replace all "home xml" and "back xml" files with "recent xml" by keeping their names.

do the same for

../Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk/assets/overlays/com.android.systemui.navbars/type3_Android_11-12-13

step 2

open flux_6.4.0.apk with any archiver extractor tool like winrar

remove folders

Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk/assets/overlays/com.android.systemui.navbars/type2_Pie_Inspired

Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk/assets/overlays/com.android.systemui.navbars/type3_Android_11-12-13

copy the same folders with replaced files into Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk

Step 3

use LP app to sigh the Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk

Step 4

install Flux_v6.4.0_P.apk

go to substratum and choose

systemui.navbars

Pie_Inspired

reboot

go to substratum and enable new theme

done.

PM me if any questions :)

__________________

small update,

this scheme works for Android 14 on my pixel 7 pro and pixel 8 pro

the only thing that you need a new version of flux theme.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] K1nsey6:
With 52 steps. ;)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
You can just use the fabricate overlays app, add a system UI overlay and just enable transparency for the nav bar. In fact, you can pretty much change anything, the radius of things, padding, color, and animations as well as The durations of them. Basically anything.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
You can even add settings that were removed or never present. For example, the cool color temperature and even bringing back the camera laser sensor toggle from Android p developer options
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] ZzEzZ:
I thought fabricated overlays was deprecated since 2y ago. You have an updated link to the XDA thread?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
I do the same thing using substratum lite and, using ninja mode on the navigation bar via Sprite. Works like a charm on Google and OnePlus devices.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
It was, but Google ends up allowing it to work on and off randomly. It's worked on the last 7 or 8 android releases, that's including dev previews and qprs...etc. only thing is, android system editing crashes the app but system UI and settings is good to go. There was a guy who forked it and updated it...then I did as well but that version just stopped working. The original works though
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
GitHub - zacharee/FabricateOverlay

Contribute to zacharee/FabricateOverlay development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Yeedatoy:
Without root use Shizuku.. with root use SUI
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] albsat:
Off topic.

I wish there was a mod that could swap the navigation bar button order. This mod plus the Internet tile mod are the only ones that stock rom needs as improvement.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] scorpio76r:
You mean something like this? https://xdaforums.com/t/android-10-swap-navigation-bar-menu-back-buttons.3966439/post-85063301
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] fijasko:
if you're rooted, pixelxpert can change the button order
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Tulsadiver:
If you want to upload your framework-res.apk and SystemUIGoogle.apk I should be able to get you a navbar swap. I did on my Pixel 8 Pro. Be advised that after every full reboot, you will need to unlock your phone twice (cool_modules installer gets around a bootloop by relocking the phone. Just on reboots).

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] albsat:
Yes. Exactly.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] albsat:
I am using it since I bought Pixel, however I wish I had the button mod only.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] albsat:
Thank you friend. I would love to have your help but this double unlock is making me a bit hesitant. Is it on reboot only or even when I unlock the phone?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Tulsadiver:
Reboot only. It's a module. If you don't like it, remove it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Fishawy:
How did you enable these two via Fabricate Overlay please?
[Android Head-Units] drnhzn:
Hello! I've Updated Software of my TS10 head unit successfully but MCU Upgrade is blank. Is this normal?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S22] Gymcode:
I reflashed my S22 recently, but realized that the Android Version (13) does not match with Kernel Version (Android 12-9).

My S22 is Snapdragon variant, from Singapore. (not sure if it because I flashed incorrect firmware)

Mainly is because I encounter that Samsung Pay Transit card no longer work while screen is off.

Could this be an issue, and is it recommended that I reflash the latest firmware again?

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[Samsung Galaxy S22] Lrs121:
The kernel version should not affect any functionality.

The S22 uses android common kernels(GKI) which is why it seems wrong/out-of-date.

Per the Android OS developer website, android12-5.10 is a supported kernel for use with Android 13.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/kernel/android-common#compatibility-matrix
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] msdtra:
I upgraded from TILT to FUZE but I can't figure out how to setup the phone to teether to my laptop.

On tilt just used the Comm Manager Data Connection using USB port ???

I have icon on the laptop with dialing info and user password info for att.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Alucard_11:
http://www.fuzemobility.com/?p=564

:-D Enjoy
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Ovrclck:
I love that site, great info
[Android Head-Units] elombatd:
Hi, I just updated my car stereo with the wrong firmware, now I no longer have 360 cameras enabled. Can someone share TS10.1.1_20210817.165543_TW1-V2-360 ? been looking for it on the web for days, no luck.

Thanks !
[Android Head-Units] localos:
0.0
[Android Head-Units] elombatd:
Man, that was quick ! huge thanks! I’ll download now and install.
[Android Head-Units] elombatd:
Any chance i can get a 2022 version ? Thanks a lot !
[Android Head-Units] elombatd:
You are the best ! Thanks a lot !
[Android Head-Units] killerkit:
Hi, saw you had a few TS10 FWs - do you have TS10.1.2_20210902.095423_window-theme1 by any chance?
[Android Head-Units] killerkit:
Thanks for that
[General Questions and Answers] krsmas:
For example,

The WiFi connects with no internet, DHCP address of 192.168.2.2 provided. I then manually change phone's IP address to 192.168.1.2 to access devices on a 1. subnet. The result? My connection repeatedly cycles. Traffic does briefly pass through but the cycling makes it unworkable.

My only workaround is to set DHCP on the router to the subnet I need to be on. If anyone's curious, this is just to configure Ubiquiti radios and to occasionally access backhaul equipment. I like being free of a laptop whenever possible.

I've tried tinkering with every modem related setting I can find to no avail. I'd like to grab proper logs but the app I got wasn't very helpful. This is a bit out of my wheelhouse unfortunately.

Has anyone dealt with this and found a solution? This is on a Pixel 7. Never had this problem on my S22.

I hope someone can help. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] JordinMaddox:
Hi there. We've recently faced the same issue, so I'd like to know if you've solved it.
[General Questions and Answers] krsmas:
I haven't. Have you?

266885171

I reported to Google's issue tracker. I suggest you do the same.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] carltmac:
I just installed Windows Live on my Tilt and when I try to sign up it freeze's? I have tried MULTIPLE time's with the same result each time. I have no idea why this is happenning, I wish I could tell you what ROM I am using but I have no idea how to find that out. I am only able to give this info.

ROM Version 3.29.707.0WWE

Radio Version 1.58.25.17

Hopefully someone can help me out because I am just struggling to get the phone working properly with my email's and Messenger.

Thank you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] carltmac:
Also I have searched and searched and searched and I can't find where I got the Window's Live cab's? DAMNIT I AM SO FRUSTRATED!!!!

Doe's anyone have the page with all of the Window's Live cab's?

Thank you for all of the help.
[Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Questions & Answers] Errycorro:
I can't use the "smart view" feature when I want to connect it says "cannot connect with smart view" please help me solve this.
[About XDA developers] joscopp:
Greetings,

Have a look at Touch CRUISE Forums, people are putting up adverts which have nothing to do with Cruise.

They may be doing this as well on all other threads.

Is there a way to keep them away?

Have a nice day!
[About XDA developers] DaveShaw:
If you report the post by clicking on: then one of the moderators will be able to look into it.

Ta

Dave