yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Tomadock:
This is definitely not breaking any laws, terms of service though, yes.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yurishouse:
ATT phone plans are just not the greatest nowadays... Consider TMB when you switch.

My guess is that any ROM without the google carrier services app pre installed (i.e. LOS, probably.) Will do just fine with stock configuration. Will it count towards hotspot data Idk. Also it depends on if your carrier needs it for activation.

I'm on Google Fi unlimited and have (up to) 4 dedicated data SIM that shares my main plan data (speed cap at 50G) for free
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] phnord:
After doing more research, it seems as though if I bought a Pixel 7 Pro from AT&T, I would not be able to unlock the bootloader until the phone was fully paid off – and thus wouldn't be able to install a custom ROM

Is that correct?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] schmeggy929:
That is correct.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
If you purchased an unlocked global version (from Google Store, Amazon has been known to sell some, some brick and mortar stores had offered in the past [but that was when the phone was newly released so I'm unsure about now], def can find 2nd hand on Swappa), you can still use the device on AT&T's network (and your plan), but you wouldn't have to wait on AT&T to unlock the bootloader.

If you have good enough credit, you could possibly finance the phone on Google Store and pay it off monthly for 2 years (more or less what carriers do [although I just found out recently that Verizon is 3 years...])...

Just some additional information and some thoughts...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
So is AT&T. T-Mobile is the only one left with 24 months.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
Hmmmm...you signed your name to a LEGAL agreement/contract. When you break that agreement/contract you are ...wait for it...BREAKING THE LAW! SMH
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
Breaking a contract is not breaking the law.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Lol wat
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
If the contract holder - the cell service provider - wanted to take you to court because you broke the contract you signed who do you think the judge would side with?

ANY TIME you sign a contract there are LAWS governing how that contract if fulfilled by BOTH parties. You also have LEGAL rights under the contract. It is the LAW!

Why is this so hard for people to understand?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] lantigua:
Sir, this is XDA. XDA was created by people looking to test the limits , unlock (or add) features, give new life to their devices. Whether that person breaks a law or not, its not like you are paying their legal bills

That said, I AM LOOKING TO ACHIEVE THE SAME AS OP! 😁
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] phnord:
I hear you on that. Main reason I want to go with AT&T is they currently have a trade-in special where my ancient, cracked-screen, S9+ will count as $800 against the price of the phone, which is very, very tempting...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
While it could easily be argued that it's theft of service, nobody ever gets prosecuted for it and the carriers hardly ever will even disconnect you for it unless you're moving terabytes of data so it's not that big of a deal.

Also, the carriers can sit and spin for all I care, they're massively ripping us off in the states.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
I agree that the providers are or may be ripping us off, but that doesn't change the fact the when you sign a contract you are LEGALLY agreeing to abide by the terms of that contract.

I am not saying that the carriers are above contempt, but two wrongs do not make a right.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
It is a breach of contract, a civil matter, and they could take you to court to try to recoup their losses. It would be dangerous though as they could be forced to actually admit how little a customer using a hotspot actually costs them. The main thing though, the time wasted pursuing one user would outweigh the benefit of getting their money.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mackdacre:
It is not illegal to breach a contract. You will not be thrown in jail for breaching a contract. The government will not bring a case against you for breaching a contract. A contract just means the other party may be able to successfully take you to court and get a legally-enforceable judgment. But it's not illegal to breach a contract.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
I have used a magisk module to activate the native hotspot without carrier protections. But to get the unlimited hotspot, you're going to need a VPN and VPN tether. I don't know any other way around that unless you pull a higher price for unlimited hotspot
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
NetShare, PDAnet, Easy Tether, VPN Tether, PairVPN... Lots of apps exist for this purpose. Just beware that your provider isn't dumb and knows you're doing it. Might be best to get a second SIM that you only use for data that way you don't risk your number.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
I've been doing this with Verizon for years. They never gave me a nasty gram or cared. I think you land on the radar if you start downloading terabytes of data most likely. I haven't gotten to a terabyte yet, but I've gotten into the hundreds of gigs.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
It seems to be based on the local congestion in your area. Someone on Twitter got a nastygram a couple weeks ago for 200GB of usage and they claim it was all on device too. They said that Verizon is quite congested in their area.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] rester555:
Thankfully I live in an area that's not congested ever. Sounds ridiculous to be honest. Funny how Verizon doesn't send nasty grams to people on their at home service for unlimited data.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] eduaaard:
Hi there,

The phone is unlocked, the fastboot is loading and running fine without any issues, custom recovery is also can install.

But when flashing even a drain ROM (official MIUI latest and previous) through a fastboot, it does not load into the system (hanging on the Poco logo) with a bootloop. Is there a chance to flash without edl? It looks like something does not allow to boot into the system at all, because usually there should be a MIUI logo but this does not happen, perhaps some kind of boot verification or authorization mechanism is corrupted or broken (?).

Thanks.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] NOSS8:
Did you use Miflash?

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[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] user0u:
Do a factory reset in recovery mode and try again.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] eduaaard:
Tried about 4 different ROMs - official and customs thru miflash, fastboot but not working. Just stuck on Poco logo.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] eduaaard:
This also didn't work. I even did an EDL through an authorized vendor and he flashed it, but it didn't work and the result is the same.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] user0u:
Try formatting data in custom recovery (OrangeFox recommended) before and after flashing official ROM via Miflash.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] NOSS8:
If the EDL mode did not work, it may be a problem H.W.
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] eduaaard:
Yes, probably something happened with memory and in general with the motherboard.
[Huawei P40 Questions & Answers] freespirit73:
Hello thank you for welcoming me following the screen breakage of my xiaomi I take out my huawai p40 lite 4g to troubleshoot which has actually broken down it actually reboots on the logo I can access the menus with volume + and power control for recovery etc to connect it via usb to the huawai software but the smartphone is locked I have tried everything for 2 days with adb etc but the adb software does not open under windows 10 I do not know what is the correct method

to reinstall the rom correctly I think this one is corrupted if someone is able to guide me

THANKS
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] kukujiao:
Looking for the answer.. THanks
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] Zecanilis:
The answer is everywhere but ok...

yes you need.

Cheers
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] kukujiao:
Thanks for ur answer :) But then sim unlock after update the ROM or b4 update??
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] Zecanilis:
Your choice...

But it's better you make USPL first just in case...
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] Gwystyl:
It depends on your needs if you need a SIM unlock or not.

You don't need it to flash another ROM, you just need it to use a SIM from another provider than the one you bought it with.

example: I have a T-Mobile MDA Compact III, with T-mobile SIM lock. If I want to use a SIM from Telfort, O2, KPN or another provider I have to remove the SIM lock first.

I've CID unlocked it a long time ago and flashed a dozen of different ROMs with the SIM lock still on. Just a month ago I removed the SIM lock.
[Huawei P50 Pocket] CFH09:
Hola, estoy buscando pero no encuentro para añadir esferas mod. de calculadora, YouTube, asistentes de voz, o de juegos

Mod translation: Hello, I'm looking but I can't find to add mod spheres. calculator, YouTube, voice assistants, or games
[Huawei P50 Pocket] Badger50:
Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a courtesy, I have translated your thread title and first post.

As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] sherazi21st:
Hello fellas,

I'm on Xiaomi.eu rom and want to switch to Indonesia ROM. I have downloaded the MIUI 14 rom from https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/detail/device/1900389 which seems to be a recovery ROM. Can I install it through TWRP? Moreover, when wipe cache etc, will it also delete material other than the app data like camera photos, videos etc.

Regards
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Ziritsu:
Try to download the fastboot rom of miui indonesian and flash it with mi flash too and don't forget to check clean all
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] sherazi21st:
Thanks for reply. Can I flash recovery ROM downloaded from mi website (link shown above in my original post), using TWRP to switch to Indonesia ROM?
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] Ziritsu:
Yes but don't forget to do a clean flash (format Data & wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache) ;-)
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] code28h4p:
Based on my experience:

Flash rom, do format data, reboot

And everything done
[Xiaomi 13] Sigray:
Can I damage anything, or it is foolproof with an L shaped tunnel?
[Xiaomi 13] karabassssss:
same case :)))))))))))

so far so good. till now all seems to be intact
[Xiaomi 13] Sigray:
Im looking for a video/photo about the disassembled mic to be sure
[General Questions and Answers] shadyhoo:
I installed new soft to my phone and i lost some of photos, screenshot

If I rooted my phone, can I recover my data that was lost after the software update? Can I unroot it later without any effects or issues with banking apps and financial services?

Also, I hope there is a way to retrieve photos and files without rooting the phone because I have tried several methods on both the phone and PC, but they are not recognizing the device even though it appears on the Explorer.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Short answer:

1. A stable wired / wíreless ADB must be given

2. The partition that holds the data in question must be decrypted

3. The phone must be rooted

4. The partition in question must get dumped to PC

5. An external forensic software is needed to read the dumped partition / fles in question
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
To root your phone, you'll need to unlock the bootloader first.

If you unlock the bootloader, it will erase your internal storage and all files will be lost.

Is your bootloader unlocked as of now?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
To keep you updated:

You are able to root Android without unlocking the bootloader, keyword: temporary root.

Even though it is possible in some cases to obtain root access without an unlocked bootloader, unlocking the bootloader is required to permanently root a device.
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
What are the uses of temporary root?

This post says it is not possible in Android 6 and newer.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
I know that people around here who claim a temporary ROOT isn't possible at newer Android versions. That this still happens / happened here at XDA doesn't make things true. :D
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Can you provide more information on this? Even links to existing posts would also do fine.

I'm interested to know if it can be used to debloat the system without tripping Knox or other disadvantages of an unlocked bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] shadyhoo:
I had some photos and I was done soft for the phone and lost my photos and screenshot

My phone is a Sony Xperia xz1 compact.. Do you mean to activate this option?
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Activating that option is just the first step. There are other things to do to unlock the bootloader.

Since your bootloader is locked as I expected, rooting to recover files is out of question now. That's because if you follow steps to unlock the bootloader, it will wipe everything on your phone. The question of recovery won't arise.
[General Questions and Answers] shadyhoo:
My phone is sony xperia xz1 compact

If you root the phone, will this cause a problem with banking financial applications?

is it possible to completely remove the root after that without any problem or I will need to make a new software?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
As I can see you've no idea what rooting Android means: it's simply spoken adding SU binary to Android's

filesystem - preferredly put it into RW-mounted /data/local/tmp directory. My recommendation: Become familiar with this, e.g. look inside here.
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
💰 So why not just teach us ignorant noobs and grab the cash? 🤑

I didn't even exclude exploits (such as mtk-su) in my bounty, I just limited to a real android device phone or tablet ;)

@shadyhoo if you factory resetted the device during update, your data is already lost.

You can root your phone after bootloader is unlocked. There might be a way to cheat bootloader and root with Magisk, but still the chances to recover any data is very low to zero. On flash memory the data is discarded right on deletion, recovery tools on file system level won't work because only the emmc flash memory controller (which runs it's own proprietary firmware) knows where the data is located. Only data that isn't discarded yet might be recoverable if it's not too long ago deleted.

It would be possible to get a dump of /dev/block/dm-0 and run extundelete if custom recovery were previously installed. Unfortunately the TWRP for Sony Xperia xz1 compact AFAIR requires custom kernel that supports FOTAKernel partition, boot image must include ramdisk extraction utility extract_elf_ramdisk for installing custom recovery. So this is a showstopper even on cheated bootloader lock.

you can however try to flash magisk patched boot image in EDL mode and see if that passes locked bootloader anyway, if the boot.img is properly AVB signed. if phone is rooted you can dump /dev/block/dm-0 during runtime.

But first clarify how the data was deleted. If a factory reset during the update occured it's absolutely pointless, because once the disk encryption key has changed the data is 100 % unrecoverable.
[General Questions and Answers] shadyhoo:
That's what happened to me an error occurred and the phone froze and then rebooted continuously, it never works, I tried to turn it on for a whole day uselessly bootloop continuously ,

I connected the phone. With a pc using sony companion pc program to repair software, app tell me will erase every thing while installing a new software and erased everything, and the phone appeared as a completely new object

through Google backup downloaded applications, messages, etc.,

but personal photos and files do not exist, and this is what I'm looking for

Do I have any chance to get my photos back or is there no chance ?
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
This counts as factory reset, therefore no chance sorry.
[General Questions and Answers] Renate:
I'm sad to see so many people get into this position.

Backing up the data to MyMegaApp can be complicated because some of that is stored in /data/data/com.mymegaapp/...

Some of that is stored in /sdcard/Android/data/com.mymegaapp/...

Photos are generally stored in /sdcard/DCIM/Camera and that is trivial to backup.

Photos are probably the most valuable thing you have on your phone.

For Windows user, you can use my adbsync.exe in my sig.

Here is one line out of my "sync" script (actually a makefile):

adbsync /hscu /s C:\Handy\MotoG storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera

So at the same time I make sure that all my books and guitar transcriptions are on my device I also backup all the photos.

This probably happens multiple times a week.

And of course I backup my desktop too.
[General Questions and Answers] CXZa:
This. Or just do not care attitude. I still had that when the 1st mSD died. 2nd was bad, about half year of photos and such went. Still hoping to recover it somehow. Then 3rd one went not so long ago. Windows "fixed" it, but now it has some folder added, with files that I don't what they all are... less than a month of damage this time...

So, like Renate said, take backups and take them often.

Adbsync is really good indeed. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Although the usage instructions might need some more details/examples like above...

(Just like some of Renate's other progs - might... :unsure:)

edit a typo
[General Questions and Answers] Renate:
Mmm, probably guilty. You can always ask though.

I always say that I wouldn't cry if a truck ran over my Android.

That is, as long as at the time the device wasn't in my pocket.
[General Questions and Answers] CXZa:
That's not how it works... people just don't realize the potential of your programs that way..

Probably i'm not any better in that though.. lol. :LOL:
[General Questions and Answers] Renate:
Yeah, I probably should add some examples to some things.

Edit: I added some examples and stuff. Happy(er)?

http://www.temblast.com/adbsync.htm
[General Questions and Answers] shadyhoo:
I was looking in the previous days to recover data from the phone and found a lot of programs, most of which require root for mobile and are not free, meaning that if I want to restore some files, I have to root and also format the phone!! And you all say that it is almost impossible to return files after formatting, so what do all these programs that require rooting the phone do?! I do not understand the usefulness of such programs
[General Questions and Answers] TheMystic:
Such programs may be of help if you lost files on a rooted phone, or let's say a phone with an already unlocked bootloader (even if it isn't rooted). But if your phone's bootloader is locked at the time you lost your files, you cannot recover them.
[General Questions and Answers] alecxs:
me too. mee too. :unsure:

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[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] greg123:
Wanted good UK Kaiser repair shop/out of warranty repair & UK parts supplier - where?

Hi guys,

I have a working T-Mobilie Vario III (kaiser) and just had the warranty voided by HTC because the moisture sensor is activated (they say I have soaked it basically, I haven't).

The phone has had a long term (1 year) problem with the ear speaker not working and now my handsfree kit left speaker has broken so....

1) I need a parts supplier in the UK for a new handsfree kit

2) I need a decent, cheap, reliable independant repair shop who will fit a new ear speaker/fix the connection problem if a ribbon etc on this otherwise working Kaiser. Also my front and back covers are a bit scratched could do with new ones fitting while It's in bits.

I could fit a new ear speaker myself, but due to having to fully dissamble the whole phone to get to it and it possibly being a connection on the mainboard etc, I'm a touch reluctant. I have fitted a new screen to an xda exec and have tools, but little experiece with such small electronics.

Other option - if I put a new post on here and find someone with a bricked Kaiser with a good case/screen it looks easier to take out the mainboard/gubbins and replace them with mine and the 'under back cover' with my imei written on it. Am I right in saying this should be a good alternative?

Any help appreciated, this is a right saga and I really want it working again by xmas.

Greg.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Addic:
Hi,

I managed to crack the screen of my Tytn2 a few months back, phone would turn on, screen go white, but no images were visible and a big crack was visible on the screen.

Luckily enough a quick search identified http://gsm-support.co.uk/ who are based in Barnet, London.

I found them via e-bay, not sure if they still advertise via ebay though.

I called them up explained by position and agreed an amount paid via paypal (£60, a little pricey, but I use my phone ALOT and couldn't be with out it for too long). I could have traveled to their place of business, where they would have conducted the works then and there, but was too busy so elected for postage.

Posted off my phone, (no battery, stylus, sim or sd card should be included while posting... their requirements not mine) and had it back, good as new within two days.

The phone had been hard reset, so I had to reinstall all my apps etc, but I keep back ups on my micro sd card, inconvenient but not a big issue.

Overall IMHO a very good service, quick, convenient and reliable.

Let us know how you get on.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ashmont:
I used Turn On Your Mobile in SW19

I had my USB port fail and to my delight found this firm near to where I live. They had the problem sorted in an hour and it only cost £40. I can thoroughly recommend.

Cheers,

Ashley
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] greg123:
THanks for that! I got it fixed at Dr Unlock in Nottingham, £25 and it's fixed just fine.

Good to know HTC said it required a mobo, lcd, case and had water damage (no damage visable even under microscope, just a broken speaker).

Greg.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] kpearce:
Hi Guys,

I have managed to pur two cups of tea on the screen of my vario 111. Screen will not responnd to touch any more, Plus I managed to hard rest forgeting that i had no touch screen so now locked phone as i cannot align my screen to continue with booting.

Does anyone know of a good repair shop in the portsmouth, including southampton Hampshire area who can repir my vario 111.

Kind Regards
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr_stickz:
Hi,

My notifications keep staying on hidden even though i have the hide private info option disabled. Only when i fold out a notification i can see the content. Is this a bug?

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[Red Magic 8 pro] batuken:
That's not a bug AFAIK. It's a notification panel behavior on Android 13 when an app has multiple notifs displayed.
[Red Magic 8 pro] Mr_stickz:
I think it was stuck actually. I turned on and off all the notification switches and set them to my liking and now all notifications show without the hidden message.
[OnePlus 9] marwan015:
i have experience about flashing , i flashed roms before
[OnePlus 9] Z-Blade:
Read through this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/t/root-oneplus-9.4253651/
[OnePlus 9] gotaug:
OEM unlock, using Fastboot.

Use the readback function of the MSM tool to get a copy of the boot.img file from the active slot.

Patch that with Magisk 25.2 (26.1 didn't work for me).

Fastboot to the patched boot.img file

Install Magisk directly.

Update Magisk to the latest version.
[OnePlus 9] ElianLier:
can you explain how to copy boot.img from msm tool ?