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[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] Tarik5000:
the bootloader is unlocked, I installed several ROMs but it continues to reboot
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] courbet4g:
Any chance you have changed phones imei and modem file? If so i've been there and only flashing NON-HLOS modem fixed my problem. Can't tell if it does for you, it's your own risk. If you wanna take, here is the file.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] Tarik5000:
thank you for your help

how to be sure it's the phone's imei or MODEM? what do I risk if I flash it with your file ?

here is the MiFlash LOG, no error but it continues to reboot.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] Tarik5000:
don't resolve the probleme
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] G1ML1:
Only install miui with mi flashtool
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] Tarik5000:
i do this but steel reboot, here the LOG
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] laviniu_c:
log says it flashed ok, could be a hardware issue…

try once more with the miflash and keep the unpacked image in a folder like c:\rom or something short like that. make sure you run the flash tool as admin.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] Tarik5000:
Hi Thank you for your help.

I installed an engineering ROM and still have the same problem. how can i test hardware with adb?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] laviniu_c:
i don't know (or even if you can)... sorry
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G] SubwayChamp:
It´s a hardware issue for sure, you have to bring it to the repair center.
[Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading] fishwiz45:
the album app. in ttrans open touch 7.x series is sweet. does anyone know if there is a .cab or .exe file that i can extract from somewhere... i've searched all over????? i'm sure i'll have an answer in like 3 seconds... DUHHHHHH!!!! it's right here!!!:confused: LOL!! any help would be appreciated. thanks!

EDIT: ha!!!! i found it so never mind! but seriously if you haven't tried this album in awhile this newer version is awesome!!!

here it is http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425694
[Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Questions & Answers] ejpelliarmus:
Title is pretty much it. I tried to Resize File System via TWRP, but it won't do anything. Please help. Thanks

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[Nokia 8 Sirocco Questions & Answers] Kola1025:
Hi guys!

Will Nokia 8 custom roms work on Nokia 8 Sirocco?
[Nokia 8 Sirocco Questions & Answers] alecxs:
Hi @Kola1025,

as a friendly reminder, prior to your next posting kindly read the sticky thread on top of each forum.

Guide to Nokia Device Forums (Please Read before Posting)

I have moved your post in the Q&A forum.

regards

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[Moto G Stylus 5G] RainneDecember:
I have allowed oem unlock in developer settings , and got my unlock key from Motorola. My device is recognized on adb and fastboot, however when I go to run fastboot oem unlock it just hangs and then fails because my phone doesn't respond and keeps auto rebooting every few seconds back into bootloader. What do I do?
[Moto G Stylus 5G] IronDwarf:
Have you tried the Motorola repair tool ?

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[Moto G Stylus 5G] RainneDecember:
No... What does that do? I am able to boot into the phone by hard resetting it but I cannot get my bootloader to respond to fastboot commands
[Moto G Stylus 5G] IronDwarf:
https://xdaforums.com/t/a-team-rele...oto-g-stylus-5g-2022-xt2215-4-milanf.4490737/

Go here and jpin telegram group, they can help you
[Realme 8] GothWizard:
I have an issue with this phone

Let me explain

First i unlock bootloader and all that stuff

Root the phone installed a custom rom

Suddenly I notice the Wi-fi was not workin and I installed an actualization, the phone runs out of battery

Now when I try to turn on the phone it says that the image had been destroyed and cannot boot

I cant go in to fastboot mode or recovery mode

My pc does not recognize the device

What can I do?
[Realme 8] xXx yYy:
Take it to authorized service center and let them try to fix it. :)
[Realme 8] goodboyshek:
I don't think we have any custom rom for realme 8 5g yet. By the way where you got that ROM from?
[Realme C21] lustmented:
Hey guys, i want to install some modules on me realme C21 which is rooted. However the modules require version 24.2+ of magisk to install. My question is since my device has a MTK chipset and only able to use patched magisk version (which apparently i can't update as it wont support my device), how do i go about it? Or is there a way to update it that i dont know about? Can i install Modules for magisk while bypassing the requirements?

Thanks again for any support i get, i'm new here and happy to be part of XDA!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
Is there any TWRP development coming to is phone?? Feel like it's gone back to galaxy s one days before twrp was invented. What the wtf, we going backwards?

Was given the impression the pixel 7 pro was the bees nees of dev but feels like a phone in chains. Do I need to carry a laptop around to flash a ROM🙄 . Wtf!

the s23 ultra has an unofficial twrp build already and the pixel 7 pro nadda.

I feel I want to return this and get something that actually has possibilities. This is ****. I want to play with different roms they look good but with the trouble of not being able to flash on the fly, flash majisk, I have no interest in flashing these days, seems to trouble some. Pixels feels like they are just in locks and chains. Not happy so far at all with this phone.

I'm currently on calyx os and if I flash magisk from a computer I can't take the OTA, where if I had TWRP recovery I can just flash OTA or file.zip and the majisk and done. Feel like this phone is a step backwards. That do you think?

Just thought I'd ramble on a bit about my upsets. No pun intended. But to thoughs who made this harder🖕
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yurishouse:
There just haven't been a need for TWRP as of now, since you can/need to do most things via a computer and a cable. Factory images updates for example, cannot be flashed via TWRP.

Other ROMs such as LOS or Evox has their own recovery implementation. Which is incompatible as well
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
If twrp was available right now I would flash it without a heartbeat. Flash roms like nobody's watching. And be greatfull I didn't need my laptop for such things.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xtcislove:
I might be wrong but the s23 series is probably the last who will get twrp too.

I think twrp on a/b devices is not a big thing and google forces any device released with android13 to be an a/b device.

And TWRP is generally of little use on Pixel devices, which do not have a recovery partition. Since the bootloaders are easily unlocked and accept flashing commands, firmware can be flashed via ADB.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
What you mean not a big thing? What? bootloaders unlocked. Every mainstream phone has bootloader's to unlock. There are many ab devices with twrp.?

In a few years it seems flashing a ROM will be a thing of the past. Google android is sailing the way to an island with no food. Android is dead. I think i'll have to go back to my op5t for the full fruits of life. There is no life here.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xtcislove:
The last devices im using had trouble with TWRP. (OnePlus 8 Pro, Nothing Phone 1, Pixel 7 Pro)All A/B Devices.

Im fine with using my computer to install roms.

If having twrp is such a big deal for you, you should not pick devices that dont have it.

The Pixel 5 was the last Pixel with twrp.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
Well, I didn't have a chance at the time to study what the pixel 7 pro would or would not have. And had to take a luck dip at the time.

I guess I'm just used to using twrp for such a long time and now new pixel are feeling old.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xtcislove:
I understand this. Im Here since 2010 and used a Huawei p30 pro a Long Time. It is a great device without root/bootloader unlock. I came Back with a oneplus 8 pro without twrp easy hard/soft bricks and more.

We have to adapt.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] HipKat:
Nandroid FTW
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
What's Ftw?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
For The Win as opposed to the other option, I'd guess... Using that old thing called Google. Before getting a new device I always have a quick check on XDA as to what kind of support/ROM etc development is being done. Only takes a moment, just like the search I did for you. No need to rant, just change your device then. Job done!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] tnchng:
It's really a backwards for Google without TWRP's support. Very Badly.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
Yeah, as I mention on a few posts above. If you read properly which only takes a moment,😏 i didn't have time to do a full examination on this phone. But I did a brief one and thought it may come to it's senses down the line like all the other phones I ever owned. But Nuh doesn't look like this one is going anywhere in terms of twrp recovery. Or any recovery that helps the user flash on the fly.

I will rant on about it, that's why I created this thread so we can rant. If you not happy to rant don't rant. Lol

Yeah, sad and restricting. Don't know how anyone can think this is a step in the right direction, really.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
Tinkering with your phone without having a proper Nandroid backup is a no go, for me.

So far this phone is not what I expected it to be. Came from a OnePlus 7 Pro. Is it smoother? Probably, can't really notice. It is faster in regular use? Well no. Are the cameras better? Sure. Can I really play with it like you should be able to on a rooted phone without any fears of losing hours and hours of time? No, 'cause no TWRP/Nandroid.

Real shame.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Yeah dude, I did read the thread... Seriously, you bought a pretty expensive device without taking just 2-5 mins to check up briefly about the device. Rant away my friend, rant away. Doesn't bother me, just sharing my 2 cents!!

FWIW I do actually agree with you, twrp is becoming harder and harder to flash with various methods, banking apps are detecting unlocked BL's etc. It is becoming a bit of a nightmare!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
According to TWRP website, "is done by roughly 4 people at this point." For all other phones and everything else, they depend on volunteer "maintainers" as "We can’t afford to buy every device made" (source: their website About & FAQs). So if you wish to learn to become a "maintainer" to bring it to the P7P, or commission an expert to voluntarily "port" it to this device....

This is how TWRP comes to devices. It's not like Google pays them, or anyone pays them to get it on devices, so ranting and demanding it with that expectation is unfounded. Also, it's well established that they have been having issues/problems with the next version of Android each time -- starting from the Pixel 5 when it moved from Android 10 to 11, then by the time they got it working for Android 11, Android 12 was released and they weren't able to get it working for that, and by the the time they were "beta" able to get it working for Android 12, Android 13 released and they are not able to keep up.

I do truly miss & regret not having Nandroid backups anymore! It truly was a pure, whole snapshot of your whole setup where, if anything happened, you restore it from there and ABSOLUTELY everything was restored like the second you backed it up...! Nothing now compares....
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
RIP TWRP you're always missed.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] linuxares:
Thankfully Pixel Flasher "kind of" seem to be more and more like TWRP but on the computer. A/B really killed TWRP hard.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Really, after my OnePlus with its quirks and requirements, the 7P seems like a breeze to flash and root...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] prana_Sky:
Mate, you don't know my situation so don't tell me what I should have done. Simple
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Eagles Chris:
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So I updated to miui 14 and the option to lock apps is not available anymore.

In previous versions you would just hold the app down in the recents list and then the options would come up to to lock the app or not.

before miui 13... nova launcher lock app is very well.

I have two identical phones and it is the case in both of them. (X3 Pro , F3 -> miui14 update android 12-> 13)

(x3 pro - app drawer app information is not working)

redmi note 9 miui14 is lock apps well. (maybe because android 12)

tempory solution is change default launcher execute xiaomi system launcher.

after, nova lancher 7 change default launcher.

but, after system reboot same phenomenon.

So a temporary work around until Nova Launcher is updated is to switch to the system launcher and lock apps there and then switch back to to Nova Launcher.

How to solution?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] Mr.Q007:
There is no way, you have to suffer with it. I am suffering from more than a year(using redmi note 9 pro).Also in my other phone (Mi 10) after Miui 14 update(updated to get 5g support)same thing happened. As told in that email it is OEM problem.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] storrm:
I got this message stating bluetooth hardware failure when trying to pair with other devices. Bluetooth is enabled all the way but cant connect. LED light also not on.

I am suspecting some connection problems with the bluetooth hardware because when I tried to open up the housing and put it back, sometimes it is working.

Can someone point to me which is the bluetooth hardware on the mainboard?
[OnePlus 9] robuser007:
Having the issue on my Oneplus 9 A13 phone that I can't select do not disturb: allow all calls (Anyone).

Only able to select contacts or favorits.

Is this normal/designed this way ? How can I allow all calls ? Do I need to downgrade to android 12 or install a custom rom ?

Calls:

Anyone, contacts or starred contacts
[OnePlus 9] robuser007:
Is this always like this on Android 13 with Oneplus phones?
[OnePlus 9] robuser007:
up
[Realme GT Neo 2] Ahmed Nasr:
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Hey guys, someone know what the these European regions are?, and what's the best one when it comes to being less bloated and having the best performance?

Thanks
[Realme GT Neo 2] gotask:
For Performance 5-EU

For fast updates IN
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
I recently upgraded to the S23 Ultra and discovered that there's no option to unlock the bootloader. The root functions I value most are:

A firewall that will block apps from phoning home and/or accessing the internet without using the Android vpn (not sure if I could do that even if rooted...I just want to block apps from phoning home and use a vpn at the same time))

A call recorder (currently using Cube ACR, which actually works pretty good)

A way to 'image' the entire phone (i.e., like TWRP back up/restore)

A way to uninstall the bloatware that doesn't have an uninstall function.

Barring some method that will unlock the bootloader on this phone, what are methods/apps that will help me get as close to a rooted state as possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Thanks for your comments, spart0n.

I looked over NextDNS. It seems to have a lot of features. I do use my vpn's DNS, but they're various US servers are slow, plus NextDNS seems to have more features.

One thing I'm not clear on is can it slectively block apps from connecting to the internet, both on mobile /and/or wifi connection, much like a firewall?

I also did a quick perusal of skvalex, but I'm not sure how it's different from Cube ACR? One concern with cube is security...are they doing nefarious things with my data.

Cube also won't record the other side of a conversation when I'm using a bluetooth device (earbuds, car).

Is skvalex ' more respecting of privcy? In what ways do you deem it superior to other options such as Cube?

I'll be looking into Shizku and Swift backup, but am I correct in that it seems to be more of a 'Titanium' type app than a complete phone backup?

I really appreciate the pointers.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elmor0:
Try freezing the Apps you cannot uninstall - e.g. SuperFreezZ or SD Maid.

Have a look here for some other goodies that may be useful:

https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] elmor0:
My understanding is that the system apps don't get truly uninstalled but are effectively disabled (frozen)......?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
The problem I've seen with Cube is that it sometimes randomly ends a recording before the call is finished.

Your earlier comment about using ABD to backup the phone - I found this and several other similar articles/guides outlining the method I think you alluded to. Seems pretty straight-forward. I also turned up info on uninstalling. Thanks for that - ABD seems the way to go.

The link:

How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device

Android includes a built-in way to back up and restore the contents of your phone or tablet.

www.howtogeek.com

Adding this link:

How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access

If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!

www.xda-developers.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
So they are. Not stuck on terminal. I've found and bookmarked AppControl download page.

Looking again, the ADB guide I linked to is aged too...is that still the best method? A Windows GUI would be nice for that too. Is there a reliable app or is ADB still my best bet?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Rereading, I can see I wasn't clear at all. I should have specified 'for backup'. I'm doing a bit of searching for something now and this week. I doubt I can image the entire phone, but I'm hoping to find as complete and 'nandroid-like' backup solution as I can. If you know of anything, I'd appreciate it. Or maybe my best bet actually is ABD and commandline.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
adb pull /sdcard will get your files

Sometimes adb pull will fail on a specific file or folder and just puke on itself and refuse to continue. If that happens, you just have to delete the file/folder and try again. I've only had this happen once though.

Swift Backup with shizuku will back up apps and their downloaded data but not user data. Pair it with Google Backup and Google will restore *some* app data... Realistically though, you'll be losing some or a lot of app data, depending on app policies.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Thanks for your responses. Regrettably, there's no option in Dev options to unlock the boot-loader., so I'm stuck with whatever is available. Now I know. I should have either switched carriers or bought an unlocked phone, which I think comes with its own caveats.

User data, photos and such isn't too much of an issue here. My client data from apps is backed up to PC regularly, as are any photos I want to keep etc.

I like Nandroid backups because they backup everything including texts, call logs and OS (nice in case something happens and the OS bites the dust or gets crippled).

The real issue is my texts and call logs, moreso the texts..

How reliable is Swift (which is looking more and more attractive) compared to ABD, and can ABD back up more?

Also, side note, but my late wife's phone is an S7. I lost a previous phone and ergo my texts, so the texts on her phone are all I have of our texts over the years.

I was thinking I'd use Smart Switch or something to transfer the texts from her phone over to the S10 I just upgraded from. Is that practical?

I appreciate your remarks. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Thanks, sprt0n. I'll give Swift a try, along with Shizuku. Regarding the old S7 texts...do you recommend Swift there as well? WIll there be an issue transfering texts between the s7 and s10 given their age? S10 is Android 12, S7 is Android 8.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
I'll do that, Thx.

Y'all have given me direction regarding uninstalling apps and back up, and even firewalling, if NextDNS allows.

I may be back for future questions after I research this stuff. I appreciate all your comments, particularly spart0n.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Update:

I haven't tried Swift yet, but I have installed SKvalex and ABD App Control. Both work great. I downloaded the trial version (30 days, then expires) of skvalex at his site, used it for a while then paid. A good reason for the SKV version (opposed to Play store) is that it will connect contact data to a given call, and also, as you state, will work even with mobile and wifi blocked from network.

One caveat to the svk call recorder app is that the developer seems very slow/unresponsive in support, both thru his support options and the XDA thread (I had a problem with getting the app to register for paid version, but resolved the issue myself 2 or 3 days later...never did hear from the dev).

ADB App Control is pretty spiffy too. I bought the extended version. What's your opinion on the auto debloat options? Is there a level you'd recommend? Even in the basic or safe, there are some I'd 'uncheck'...others I'm not sure about. My concern is that I could possibly disable an app or process that could disable the phone, forcing a factory reset.

I Still haven't looked into the NextDNS service. I do like NetGuard a lot, but miss the vpn...not sure a DNS provider can block IP addresses, so I'm also not sure that NextDNS is better than Netguard in most regards. Probably better at blocking ads, as NG uses a host file, whereas a DNS service can block at the DNS server.

I occasionally switch back and forth between NetGuard, my paid VPN and OpenVPN (set up on router and phone for security cam access). Too bad NG has to use the vpn service.

Again, thanks for your helpful comments, as well as those of others in the thread.

After I get to a point where I'm satisfied that my unrootable phone is as secure and useful as possible, I'll post back here or in a new thread with a 'list' of apps/methods that made it possible for the benefit of anyone searching for those answers.

Again, thanks to all, and any further suggestions/ideas will be much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
So it will hide

my

IP address, much like a vpn service? Does NextDNS use the android vpn service?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
Thanks. Very helpful. I'll look into them when time permits.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] rockky:
Package Disabler is essential with me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Sam Sung:
I'm fairly impressed with ADB App Control, I also like that it's free, although I did pay the 'extended version" fee, but that's a one-time fee. Are you aware of any differences between the two?
[OnePlus 11] kameleon11116:
After entering the application, I cannot enter "search" (magnifying glass). The license agreement opens, but I cannot click on I accept the terms.

Use the app by swiping up - down. This is very bothersome.

How to accept the terms? I can't drive or find where to find.

Regards

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Mod. edit: post translated. alecxs
[OnePlus 11] g96818:
engrish
[OnePlus 11] cavist:
Pisz po angielsku.

Change the font size in the display settings.
[OnePlus 11] alecxs:
Hello @kameleon11116,

welcome to XDA developers. as a friendly reminder, please use the english language according to our forum rules.

XDA-Developers FORUM RULES

Thanks for your understanding.

regards

alecxs

moderator
[General Questions and Answers] ronnieshane1:
ok so I have got a moto g pure (XT2163DL) with a tracfone bootloader and ive accepted that I cant find anyway so far to get my unlockable bootloader unlocked. I have looked and tried everything I could find without using a paid service which is probably what I need to do or just get another phone but first I have one more idea but I just dont know if it is even still possible or not. Can I use the cyanogenmod installer on my phone and unlock my bootloader and then switch back and keep an unlocked bootloader? Im running android 12. My oem unlock switch is not greyed out and it is set to unlock and even though I have tried using fastboot oem unlock and it said it was successful , it wasnt really unlocked afterall. motorola site just says my bootloader cant be unlocked. Is this a viable option?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
So why wasting time with this?