yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] 4summer:
Thanks for sharing! Works perfect!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] JohnTheFarm3r:
Updating via ODIN will replace the partitions so you will lose R/W.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] 4summer:
@JohnTheFarm3r: yeah. But with the steps you can reenable it again.

How did you got rid of the RO2RW and NEO.LOGS directory?

I need the rw fix for debloating and removing unwanted/unneeded Apps. On other Android 13 devices i saved like that around 5GB Space.

I dont care about NEO.LOGS its small log, but in RO2RW there are 2 times >11GB wasted that i cant delete. I copied them to my desktop/blackup and wanted to delete them on the s23. But i cant.

I also cant take them over or anything. Also not in terminal.

Maybe with TWRP?

===edit===

TWRP works fine. Just switch off all PIN/Pattern,Fingers so that you can access the internal storage.

In TWRP is a Filemanager. A Backup of these files makes sense, but if you flash back your magisk AP and reinstall everything again you can also do the RO2RW Steps to again full access.

Thanks to all who made this possible. (y)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] JohnTheFarm3r:
You can, only if you keep your storage decrypted, otherwise you won't be able to use the RW mod that repacks your partitions since it needs access to the internal storage to extract the partitions and repack them.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] Einheit-101:
This worked for my S23 Ultra, but it had 1 crash right after boot and rebooted. Since then it works... I will report back if i encounter more problems than a single crash.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] zxspectrun:
I followed all steps on mY S23+ and now my camera is not working, it says "Camera Failed"
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] JessyGlory:
Hi .. Kindly provide instructions for enabling read/write access without using TWRP on a Samsung F04 device running Android 13.TWRp is not available
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] firsthtc:
Hi. I was able to enable read/write to my S23+ only using twrp...

Check the general thread for RO2RW maybe you can find your answer:

[MAGISK][TWRP][ARM32/64][A8+]Universal Read Only to Read Write for android (RO2RW) | Auto converting SUPER "system partitions" to read/write mode

Read Only to Read Write for android (RO2RW) Update 03.01.2023 : Stable Beta v 3.7.2.1 The first truly working script, original and unique in its logic for all devices with a SUPER partition Universal auto RO2RW | EROFS-2-RW | F2FS-2-RW by...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] markpanget1:
May i know if i have a model version of s9160, will i be able to enable call recording via root method?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] firsthtc:
You should be able to enable call recording after you root the phone by modifying cscfeature.xml file

First make a backup of it.

To get to the file check this:

Additional Tweaks for Samsung Galaxy ( rooted ) | Recovery-Mode.com

How to edit some additional tweaks on Samsung Galaxy or Android OS. This video is made based on Samsung Additional Tweaks by el0xren@XDA. This video will show you how to do that by editing floating_feature.xml, build.prop and cscfeature.xml. The phone must be rooted, I recommend to use Mi...

www.recovery-mode.com

It's not very easy if is for the first time as you need to decrypt first the file, but you have a good guide here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/decrypt-decode-note-8-omc-csc-files.3770940/page-3#post-76326943

Then, for call recording you should add into the file

<CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>RecordingAll owed</CscFeature_VoiceCall_ConfigRecording>

Then copy the modified file (in clear, no need to encrypt back) back to the phone in the same folder and restart. If you did the job well then you'll have the call recording button into the phone app during the call
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] markpanget1:
Thank you very much. This is my only way.

Price of international version and HK model has a big difference here in Philippines. I'm now forced to get HK variant.

May i ask if international variant and hk variant might have a difference in bands?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] firsthtc:
You can find all details, including bands, for international variant S916B here:

Samsung Galaxy S23+ - Full phone specifications

www.gsmarena.com

You should compare those with Philippines gsm bands

List of mobile frequency bands in the Philippines | TxtBuff News

Do you want to know how much frequency bandwidth is allocated to each network provider? Below is a list of GSM, UMTS and LTE frequency bands allocated to Smart, Globe, Sun Cellular, Bayantel and Extelcom. This list is useful for those who want to know if their handset/device is compatible with...

news.txtbuff.com

Globe - Philippines - Device Compatibility - Page 1 of 1

Wireless frequency band information for networks, devices, and countries - Stay connected anywhere in the world

www.frequencycheck.com

They looks the same to me but I'm no expert so maybe you can check your local gsm forums for that....
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] markpanget1:
Thank you very much for these informations. So helpful for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] dlll123:
Thank you so much. I used your method and successfully have full access to system on my s23 (no plus).
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus] dlll123:
After installing termux, be sure to give it file and media permissions
[General Questions and Answers] vince2121:
I've seen some different directions and they are all different and i have no idea what most of them are talking about.. please help.
[General Questions and Answers] scotchua:
Moved to Q&A
[General Questions and Answers] orb3000:
Welcome

Please READ here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/

Then SEARCH your device and enter to the correspondent subforum

Good luck,
[Xiaomi Mi Pad 5] loreisbaka:
I was messing with parted to trying to dualboot the tablet and i accidentally deleted one of the partitions and i cant find it anywhere.

If someone could please give me a backup of one.

Sorry for bad english.
[Android Head-Units] ogpapi39:
can bus file who has the latest one
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Not Android-auto or making any sense. Requested moderator move to Android Head-Units forum.
[Android Head-Units] alecxs:
Hello @ogpapi39,

welcome to XDA developers. Unfortunately, your question as it is currently written can barely answered. The heading is meaningless and the question is lacking context. Kindly use the edit button and revise your question.

HOW TO ASK A GOOD QUESTION

"can files" are not public and the can msg are very different for manufacturer. What we can find in www is the result of reverse engineering, there is no such "latest one"

However, you can start your research here.

https://github.com/iDoka/awesome-automotive-can-id
[Google Pixel Fold] notnoelchannel:
OFF-TOPIC DISCUSSIONS ARE WELCOME

AT A POINT

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I think it's really amazing! A foldable phone that's a Pixel :)

What do you think?

Specifications:

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[Google Pixel Fold] Deleted member 3193942:
I'm stoked for it. Everything about it that was announced was expected due to the leaks... form factor, price, specs, etc. Dates were expected, although I'm not too happy with the Sony Xperia-esque delivery date (a bit of an exaggeration, but whatever). Will be worth it in the end though.

Hoping that Android 14 Beta will make it's way over to it sooner rather than later.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
I think it's miles behind Samsung on the software front unfortunately. But the pixel fold has 2 big advantages, the form factor is much better than Samsung (too narrow) and it's going to be much easier to root/build custom ROMs. Peeves me off even after you unroot Samsung 1/2 your functions are still broken
[Google Pixel Fold] notnoelchannel:
For example camera is going to be broken after root on the galaxy fold..
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
It would be an interesting device if it sold for ~$800. I don't know what they are charging an extra $1,000 for.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Not anymore but Samsung pass Samsung health and Samsung pay will never work again even after unroot
[Google Pixel Fold] notnoelchannel:
That's a good question. I think it's the accessories for the device?
[Google Pixel Fold] blackhawk:
It will have the same issues as all fold displays; material failure at the crease. It's simply beyond the physical capabilities of any transparent plastics/adhesives to repeatedly bend at that high a radius. You can take that to the bank.

What to expect...

High because of limited production and breakage, during and after production.

Limited storage because Gookill doesn't want you to have expandable storage; like MS they want to force you into the cloud.

If it's reality be as great as its hype... but it's not.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Tbh the inner screen failure has been quite low on Sammy devices, the issues have been with the inner screen protector. I do agree with you on the production yield though
[Google Pixel Fold] Raagul.K:
No Ideas coz it will Not Release in India. But If Released It would be the Most Non Selled Device in India. Here only 2 Type of People One Type Goes to Chinese Phones as they were cheaper other type people only buys Samsung or Apple Because most of them are considering these brands are the best in market without checking others... This is Also the Reason for Google to stopped selling their flagships in India☹️.
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
As far as I know, they don't even give a charger in the box. 🤣
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
There are a lot of reasons to price it there.

Product positioning: All rumors point to this becoming their flagship device. A part of what makes a flagship, a flagship, is exclusivity through pricing. It wouldn't be exclusive if everyone had it.

It's also more palatable to consumers to lower pricing that is too high versus raising prices that were below what the market would bear.

There is some speculation that they'd rather not move too many of these until the durability factor is quantified. That reduces the exposure to warranty claims in case there should be a significant percentage of failures in the wild.

Money, and lots of it, gives you a different perspective. While corporate goals have reportedly turned to making hardware profitable, it is not their cash cow. If you look at their earnings, you can see very clearly that hardware isn't keeping the lights on. Their not idiots: The purpose of being in the hardware game is controlling the narrative; the real machine is their ad business.

They would like hardware to recoup its cost, make a little money. If it goes their way, maybe even become a significant source of future profits. But for today they're swimming in money and investing billions in hardware that will help shape the android ecosystem is really investing billions in their ad business. The Pixel Fold doesn't need to sell in numbers because Google is not really in the hardware business. They have that luxury.
[Google Pixel Fold] blackhawk:
Well put. Meantime to failure of the inner protective screen and/or display, 6 months.

I didn't even touch on the AMOLED display that's constantly bending at a very tight radius. Unlike ribbon cables in conventional hinges. With its hundreds of matrix pathways as well OLEDs . Much more stress than in a simple static curved display. Add to all that the torsional stresses of being on a hinge.

It's got fail written all over it.

Warranty doesn't reimburse inconvenient... the only hardware down time this N10+ suffered in almost 4 years (how many Folds have survived heavy usage with this kind of repair track record?) was half a day to have its battery replace. Worse Samsung failed to adequately design firmware/software that can take full advantage of all the real estate that's available.

Samsung has had many years to get the whole package from a beta project to a flagship level* of reliability and performance. It remains a more refined beta offering. It's a cool looking headache.

*meanwhile their other flagships are suffering as well. Too many lamps burning and not enough kerosene.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I'd like to see the citations for your data; I'm not aware of any source, public or private, that shows MTBF for the Pixel Fold screen. Or for that matter, any data you possess or can link to showing the MTBF for any foldable device coming from a reputable source would be useful to all of us. I would be grateful if you could share this information.

Just to give you an idea of the testing involved in the development of these phones the screens were tested to last at least 200,000 or more openings (open and close counts as 1) depending on the device. That's over 5 years even if you use your phone every ten minutes, for 16 hours, every single day.
[Google Pixel Fold] blackhawk:
Link is above; it didn't go so well for them. Maybe you'll get lucky. Are you feeling lucky?

Use some common sense. Do you know of any folding plastic with this acute of a radius bend and thickness that can survive 200k folds? Worse it's a laminate.

Even teflon is hard pressed to do that... and it's not transparent.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I've gone through 3 folders, none of them failed. I'm typing on one that's a year old right now, but much like the link you've posted, that's just one man's personal experience and in no way qualifies as data regarding MTBF for any particular device or part.

Do you have any actual MTBF data from a credible source that you can link?
[Google Pixel Fold] blackhawk:
That's a pretty good run especially for the earlier ones. The better get while gettings good philosophy has worked so far for you.

I still have the Note 10+ I purchased in October of 2019. It looks and runs like new. Only repair was one replacement battery. It has over 8k hours on it with zero detectable display defects/degradation.

MTBF? It's not mil spec... 200k cycles; sounds like it last 5 years easy. Yes, well... just like the Samsung VP's claim that most customers hold the Note in their right hand to justify putting the spen on the wrong side. Sammy's gotten pretty sleazy in the last 4 years. Zero confidence.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
Trust me, the first Z fold was a little scary. By the time I traded it the hinge was a weakening, there were signs of screen delamination, etc. That was somewhat less than a year.

The only longevity question mark I have here is that the phone hasn't been in consumer hands. They talk about having iterated the hardware dozens of time over the (protracted) development period but that's no substitute for 1000s of hands finding ways to make something break.

For me, it's simple: Sometimes it goes bad when you want to play with the new shiny; I like new shiny and it usually it works out so I'll take my chances.
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
There is no rumour pointing to this becoming their flagship device. It is just a different form factor. The flagship device from Samsung is their S Ultra, not the Fold which is already in its 4th generation. The Pixel 7 Pro is still the better device than the Pixel fold.

As with exclusivity through pricing, it makes sense to buy one only if the product is indeed superior. If not, it is just a waste of money.

That is a strategy even Samsung used. But they were the pioneers, testing waters and creating a new product. Google using it almost 5 years later shows that the hardware is still not up to the mark for mass use.

MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION:

Your reasons explain the pricing from the company's perspective. Why is the customer paying so much for an inferior product? To help Google to improve their products?

It is well known that Samsung's software is best optimised for the fold experience today. It has a much better build and in its 4th generation. It is the better product and easily the better choice to make, if the customer has 'value' and 'reliability' considerations.

Real life use is way different from factory testing in controlled environments. These numbers are just like the fuel efficiency that the car makers claim.

That is a very absurd argument. Most users are right handed, so would find it naturally more convenient if the S-Pen was housed on the right side of the device, because they would use the right hand to operate the pen.

I use my left hand more than the right hand when it comes to using the phone (I'm a right hander). Even for me, the S-Pen on the right side would be easily more convenient.

I too like new and shiny, and willing to take some chances. But then it really has to be the best or superior product. The price should justify my spending it, and not why the company benefits from it.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
Actually there are not only MANY rumors pointing to this becoming Googs flagship device; there is also talk of dropping the A model effective next year because of that. We'll see how it all plays out.

As to why I explained the pricing from the company's perspective... The question was asked why they were charging what they were charging. Whether you or I or anyone else should pay it is another question altogether.

The rest of that is largely subjective. I have had several Samsung folders, I do not see that as better than the software shown so far on the Pixel but the jury is still out, I have to use it before I can make a call. So do you for that matter.

Agree about the benefits of being in the 4th and soon 5th iteration. But then I had the Z fold when it was in its first generation too; heard the same arguments made then about it being a high school garage project which no sane person should buy. Except of course a lot of us enjoyed the crap out of that thing, shop project and all, and were never going back to a rectangle again.

True about the folding tests as compared to real life usage but then that's factual data that is repeatable, quantifiable, and has actual bearing on the subject at hand. A story about some random guy who had a problem isn't exactly a proof of anything other than there was some random guy that had a problem.

My suggestion, MrMystic: Move on; no sense in staying around here. Life is short, too short to hang on a forum for a device you don't want or like bellyaching over what you've already decided you don't want.

Personally I loved the folding action itself of the Z Folds, hate the rest of the phone. I didn't use the cover screen for anything but reading notifications and IMO they're all fatally flawed from the start due to the form factor alone. I moved on to the X Fold for that reason and despite its' wonky software liked it better. The PIxel Fold is going to finally bring the form factor folding phones have needed all along and I'll take it every day of the week over Samsung. If Google had not released this phone I would have bought another folder again, I'm completely sold on them, but it would not be Samsung.
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
Most expensive is not necessarily the best/ flagship. The A series of Pixels is Google's way of capturing the mass market (more ad revenue and more data to mine), so the rumours (whatever the source) only indicate the regular Pixel possibly getting cheaper (since the difference is quite small already) if A series were to go.

Much of the criticisms were in relation to the price since the hardware was mostly a downgrade from the flagship bars. Samsung proved with the Note that this is the size people would want, and everyone followed despite initially making fun of it (including Apple). But the folds have a few more generations to go before they make sense for the average consumer to make the switch, and this is not just due to the pricing. The experience is just not there yet.

It is not about any specific case. Numbers from testing in controlled environments differ very widely from real-life usage. It is just that the numbers should be large enough to last the expected ownership period, which is about 3 to 4 years. Beyond that, if the product fails, user will have quite a few other factors to blame and won't be in a position to point specifically at construction quality or underlying technology.

It is interesting to understand people's perspective and hearing arguments for and against a product/ scenario.

It is certainly not bellyaching anything. I'm still waiting to know why WhatsApp succeeded when several other products that were superior either failed and died out or just didn't manage to scale to the levels that WhatsApp did.

Just as how iPhone manages to successfully retain a premium image despite behind way behind Android in most respects (iPhones do have some areas where they are the best though).

I'm not in favour or against any brand either. It is only about user experience, and what you get for the money spent. My arguments are just that, but unfortunately some readers perceive that as being for or against a particular brand, which is not true.

The Pixel Fold looks appears to have a similar form factor as the Oppo and I like it. But just that. There is a lot going against it, in addition to the price.
[Google Pixel Fold] notnoelchannel:
Guys! If you were the one to choose the RAM, storage, etc, what would you choose?

I think there should be a 16GB RAM version too. Storage and camera is good enough :)

Good to hear everyone's opinions here :D

I added the Pixel Fold's specifications in the thread by the way
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I saw a video somewhere of someone opening up various apps on the 7 pro alongside a 23 ultra; they were pretty much the same. All the hands-on videos (if they commented on it at all) commented on how fluid and smooth the experience was while navigating the GUI with the Pixel Fold and the video of people doing so seems to support that.

I think I'd only be concerned about performance if I were a phone gamer; in that case, this wouldn't be the droid you're looking for...

Storage is defined by personal use: For me 128 isn't enough, 256 is plenty. Gonna be different for everyone.
[Google Pixel Fold] golfgirl8350:
I don't think anyone needs a foldable phone, especially not an $1800 foldable phone. It's nothing more than an expensive toy for y'all to mess with in public so your pals (and total strangers) can see you have one. Don't get me wrong; I'm a Pixel fan and love great gear but seriously, no one needs a foldable phone. If we did, you'd see them every day everywhere. There's a reason they aren't selling well.
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
Always the highest specced one (currently 16/ 18 GB RAM and 1 TB storage). There was never a spec that was an "overkill".
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
People that buy these today are just the enthusiastic types, wanting to try the new form factor. These are just overpriced toys today, and Pixels are more hype than substance.

Pricing is one factor, and the hardware/ software experience is another why they aren't selling well today. It is not about customers not wanting them. The product category is not yet ready for mass use.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Can't really see any

No one needs a foldable and yes a small tablet +phone is cheaper but the convenience of the 2 in 1 device is nice. The bigger inner screen makes doing office tasks so much easier than on your phone. Are they worth the money probably not but if you can afford it then yes they are useful and not just a toy to show off with
[Google Pixel Fold] notnoelchannel:
$1800 is too expensive for a foldable phone. Well i guess someone will buy the phone anyway :D

1TB storage for a foldable phone woah! That can fit so many things lol

I think someone wouldn't really use that much storage
[Google Pixel Fold] TheMystic:
It just depends on how we use it. Until 3 years back, my phone had just 64 GB and I never ran out of storage. Then for the next 2 years, that became 256 GB and then I was wondering how I managed to live with just 64 GB. Now for over a year, my device is the 512 GB variant and it is already 75% full. This, despite having Google One and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Earlier, I would delete files from the phone after backing them up once in 6 months or so. Now I don't delete them, even though they are backed up. It is just a tad more convenient to have it on the device than online/ PC, although internet is not really an issue for the most part.

Next device will be a 1 TB variant, if it is available.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Don't forget the system is taking up about 20gig now before you even start. Then 4k video instead of 480p video etc