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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AMelbye:
Hi, I'm on an S8 running ressurection remix.

I'm currently in a remote cabin and it seems that my friends and family running stock devices (not S8) get better reception than I do - we're even on the same carrier.

I'm wondering if the baseband version / modem version may have something to do with this - and if it's possible to flash the correct baseband for my region onto my current rom, and in that way restore performance?

If this is possible (and not pointless), please tell me how!
[Android Head-Units] azeboulaze:
Hello,

I just bought and installed my unit and it works fine but I would like to update the firmware to the latest version, the aliexpress seller takes too much time to answer my questions.

Here are the MCU and rom versions I have. I thank you a lot in advance for helping my guys, hope you all have a good day.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yuppicide:
I love my P7P so far. I love gestures for back, recents, etc. I just read on Reddit about the navigation bar and how it's useless and getting burned in people's screens. Is there any way to disable it without rooting?

If I do have to root, do I get a message every boot about my phone being rooted? I hate that. My last phone was a Motorola that did that. I have rooted more than one phone before.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] synesthete:
Without root, your options are limited, but I think you can use the APK in this post with Substratum Lite. I think you can use Substratum Lite with ADB privileges.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
Use a custom launcher. I believe Nova allows you to get rid of it
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yuppicide:
I don't believe you can with Nova. I read that on Reddit. I own it, just didn't install it because I'm loving the stock launcher on this phone. No bloatware. Just a great running phone so far. I really love that I don't even have to install voicemail (I don't use it).
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
If you want to keep the stock launcher, root is your only option. Yes, you'll get a warning that the bootloader is unlocked, but you can double tap the power button to get past it (first press pauses so you can go to some link ~ second press resumes and you boot up)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Um, or you don't press anything and it boots on its own after a couple of seconds?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
Um, or you tap the power button twice and then you don't have to wait for the warning to go away and your phone boots up much faster......
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
Sadly it does not.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
What? Nova most certainly allows you to remove the useless static search bar that Google forces upon you! I know because I have the P7 Pro and use Nova Prime as my launcher! If I could simply remove the search bar which I have NEVER used on ANY phone then I might use the default launcher! Nova works great!

I see that I may be confusing the NAV bar with the search bar???? Either way I use NAV buttons so not sure what NAV bar you are talking about???? Sorry!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
He's on about the navigation bar (white pill at bottom of screen) not at a glance widget.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mackdacre:
For me it take 19 seconds if I do that and 25 seconds if I don't which to me = I don't care
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
This pointless waste of space.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
I'm rooted,how can I remove the white pill at bottom of screen?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
With this module:

GitHub - Magisk-Modules-Alt-Repo/HideNavBar: Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14

Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14 - Magisk-Modules-Alt-Repo/HideNavBar

github.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] synesthete:
I use Xposed Edge. I keep all the gestures/pie turned off, but it lets you to define your own quick settings. I have one for Hide Navigation Bar and one for Hide Status bar. Once they are created, add the to your quick settings and you can toggle them that way.

Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jozein.xedgepro

Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jozein.xedge

I don't remember if the free version allows you to define quick settings or not.

If you want more immersive experience with the status bar, you can use the None Display Cutout Magisk Module. This will make the app layout ignore your hole punch camera, so that your app fills the entire screen. Without it, you will just have a black space at the top of the screen.

Last time I checked (long time ago), that module didn't work on my P7P, maybe because of the 64bit thing. Do you use it?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
+1 for none display cutout
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
I believe aosp mods works

https://xdaforums.com/t/mod-xposed-...sed-android-12.4421743/page-130#post-88675051
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Yes it does, perfectly so. And does so much more.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
I'm rooted but with Stock Android ,will it work for me?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
That is what it was made for, stock.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Absolutely, I use it with stock ROM. It's really a wonderful app.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
Yes I use it. It works on my P7P and also on my P5 running the 14 beta
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] synesthete:
Thanks, I'll have to give it another try :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Misterxtc:
Thanks, this worked for me. It works great with Nova launcher to get rid of the search and notification area, no more pill or wasted space on my P7P.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Bxperiaz3:
Plenty of apps. Iconify, aosp mods etc
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] pro_granade:
I'm carrier locked right now so sadly cannot do this yet, got a T-Mobile rep to send in a request tho so fingers crossed!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
This work very well with lastest June update

And it didn't use LSPosed so I choose it
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mikebb00:
Many launchers have this function to remove Nav Bar built-in: Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, etc.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] J0nhy:
Nope, none of them remove the pill
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
I really don't see the point of the pill, what does it actually do? It doesn't move ,you can't press it. It's just an eyesore
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
Yep. I agree. Some people don't seem to mind it but I do. It's useless. There should be an option in settings to disable it
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] J0nhy:
I know, it's completely useless
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yuppicide:
All I need to use that is root my phone? Wait.. I need to unlock the bootloader and unlocking the bootloader will wipe my phone, right? I think I'll pass if that's the case.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
There's an app called fullscreen immersive in the play store that might work, certainly worth a shot

Fullscreen Immersive - Apps on Google Play

The app hides the Navigation and Status Bar either systemwide or per application

play.google.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
That's why the first thing I do when I get a new phone is unlock the bootloader. I skip all of the setup stuff and go straight to enabling DevOps and unlock it right away
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] yuppicide:
Yeah I should have. Oh well. I'll either live with it or it'll eat me up inside until I finally get unlock/root. I don't plan on getting Pixel 8.. doesn't seem like that much of an upgrade to get it..
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
It really isn't a big deal to wipe. Go to settings > Google > backup > backup now. Wait for it to finish, then unlock your bootloader. Your apps and home screen will be restored when you choose to do that during the initial setup. The only thing that won't be restored are apps that you've installed from somewhere besides the Play Store
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] pro_granade:
T-Mobile is not wanting to unlock this time around, I've had it done for all of my OnePluses from the 6T to the 8T, but they're really not wanting to this time :(
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
Where is the setting?I installed aosp mods , but I cannot find the setting. Can you help please?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Setting for what?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
For removing the "pill" from the pixel 7 pro
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Did you go through the settings? There's a whole section named "Navigation bar"... Choose Gestures and Hide Navigation Bar.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
These are the options, any suggestions?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
Man, try to help yourself... Go one step up.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
Sorry for the silly questions.The truth is that I have never used aosp mods till now and I'm afraid to not make a "mistake"that is irreversible.I don't know then how to revert things to default.I search net for a guide but nothing
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Here's the link to the thread...

https://xdaforums.com/t/mod-xposed-...ifications-for-aosp-based-android-12.4421743/
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
If there's too many options for you in xposed mods then you can always try iconify instead that has the same option (plus more). There's also an option in iconify to reset all customisation just incase you get into trouble
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
I'm aware of the thread but, as long as I read this, there is no guide for the mods, the FAQ doesn't help also. The only thing I see is suggestions for what to be included in next versions. Is really a quick way to revert messed options to default?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
It's on, attached is the self-describing option, and also where to reset all settings (AOSPmods has this option as well)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
Why I don't have this option? Look at my screenshots for the menu, I include the version of aosp mods also
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krakout:
I can't see the version. For what it's worth, I'm on 267 canary.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
My version is this:
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] mavrovelos:
The solution is:

The xposed only version has limitations, butt none could think of this: only the full version has the option to hide the nav bar, case is closed!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bung_sar:
Bantu saya tunjukan ke sensor dengan verifikasi brotdhers you support

Mod translation:

Help me show it to sensor with brotdher verifications you support
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xXx yYy:
Translation from Indonesian

ketik ulang nomor kartu ( ) dengan benar dan sensuai tanpa sensor

to English

retype the card number ( ) correctly and uncensored

That's what ChatGPT states:

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[Introductions] Philo-Men:
I am Philo-Men, at 60 I am a young forced retiree from micro-computing. I am located in France. Despite this retirement I am overwhelmed by the personal work that I never had time to do during my job. I came many times on this forum in which I often found solutions to the problems of telephone (ahhh crowned children). Today it is for me that I am registering history to see if I can bring my experience and benefit from that of all my colleague on this forum.

PS: I'm sorry if I make some mistakes of expression; my English classes are not new. Please feel free to correct me if necessary.
[Introductions] Philo-Men:
Thank you Galaxy's
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Let make a quick poll about what is your phone ROM and kernel

Me: custom Rom

Let's see how good Google do with their own devices

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xunholyx:
I voted stock/stock

I've been using custom kernels a bit, but the ones I use aren't updated for beta usually, so I've been stock for a while. I'm on stable 13 now since a few days ago on my P7pro. I should see if they're compatible now. My P5 is on 14. No kernels I use are ready for it that I know of
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
The most important reason I switched to custom ROM is the battery life. P7 stock battery life is so bad. And the next thing is I can hide navigation pill, lol
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Hmm now all options come near equal to each other, interesting
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] schmeggy929:
Stock and custom kernel. Battery life is great. Doing nothing special, no rogue apps and never running below 50% battery.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chrisz5z:
Currently on stock June firmware with Kirisakura kernel & I get amazing battery life. Getting 10-12hr screen on time.

Before this I've tried GrapheneOS, XtendedXT, but mainly ran RisingOS-Core. None of them got the same battery life I do now no matter what kernel I tried. Maybe the June firmware is improved? IDK, I'll have to test them out again once custom roms update to the June release.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
I really like stock + kiri but kiri need to root, I can't root my phone because some app will stop working
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Which app(s) stop working??
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
Running custom rom of course!!!!!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Some banking app in my country

No way to hide root

Who care? We have fastboot working
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Ahhh ok. I had major difficulty also with some UK banking apps and another app... Until i tried magisk Alpha (not to be confused with an alpha version of the original...).

If you wanna try, just use magisk hide (for the app) and configure the deny list for banking apps along with google playstore, google framework services etc. App here

Thread here

You may still need to use safetynet-fix-v2.4.0-MOD_1.3-Zygisk.zip. I haven't had the need to use zygisk at all - it is not enabled. See here
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
Changed my vote as one can't have a personal opinion apparently.

Thanks for creating this worthwhile thread!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Lol, u said no twrp so I said that u can use fastboot, that's all. U are too sensitive :)

Those are some basic bypass method, I tried many advanced one but can't hide, others confirmed
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Yup, I appreciate they are basic methods but... My biggest problem was with latest UK Barclays app detecting root. Tried soo many options and was about to concede to either not rooting (or unrooting once app data is restored for banks sake) or the alternative was to stick to an outdated version of the banking app that did work - which will eventually cease to work further on down the line as the version loses support.

Honestly, the magisk alpha by @vvb2060 just works - stand alone, no modules flashed for P7P running EvoX. However, another app on my tablet was just as stubborn for detecting root, so I flashed latest MOD_1.3 safetynet fix for good measure and all was well.

Could be worth a try...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
I already said no way to hide root bro, included magisk delta, alpha, shamiko, hidemyapp.... (Tried all)

The only way works now is flashing kernelSU. But it just matter of time when they find out rooted device.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Ahh ok. You hadn't said you'd already tried alpha. Just trying to offer a suggestion if you hadn't tried it already. Plus, if you tried a while ago, both the Mod 3 and alpha versions are new. No worries tho dude
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Other app can easily bypass by normal magisk with denylist (of course, safetynet patch first)

But nowadays, app keep updating, they force user if want to use app, unroot. They detect unlock bootloader etc...

Even if I use stock ROM with unlocked bootloader, they detected it

/I really appreciate your help :D
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] reg66:
Yup. I get that dude. I really thought my banking app was detecting unlocked bootloader, like you say, it's just a matter of time until plenty of apps use this method of detection. Shame, the good old days are numbered :(

Take care dude
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] marcox92:
Simply Android 14 beta, and it runs well
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
I really want to test A14 but I use phone alot for works, A14 still beta so it can't stable enough for me :(
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
Hi, I've recently bought a Google Pixel 7 Pro, and I've been trying nonstop, in vain, to install GrapheneOS. So please give me a detailed and ELI5 step by step guide for me.

Anyways, spiel out of the way, I've been trying everything to make it work and I've always encountered a problem, and the amount of bookmarked tabs I had became just unreal, so I decided to just start from scratch and make this post so I know exactly what to do when I run into whatever exception I'm gonna get.

I'm a pretty tech-smart dude, I know my way around a computer (i.e. mess around with the BIOS and know what I'm doing), and I'm pretty knowledgeable on Android phones (mostly software), though I don't really know how to effectively root or "flash" or whatever that is (I know what flashing is, I don't know how to do it). I've got a computer, a connection, knowledge, time and I'll check up on this thread pretty often.

So please help me install GrapheneOS. I want the most basic step by step guide, and to be answered when I run into an error, cuz every way I've tried ended up in a tangled spaghetti of errors and retries.

Thank you very much.

(Also YES, I have developer options, turned on OEM unlocking and USB debugging, the latest version of adb, I think.)

(No, actually, at this point, I've got three different versions; r16.0.1, r33.0.3, r34.0.3)

(I also disabled auto updates, because I'm very wary, but if I HAVE to update to make it work, please tell me)

INFO:

Pixel 7 Pro

Android 13

128GB

12GB RAM

and I don't know what else, ask me if you need it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
You should ask in grapheneOS channel

/Use this tool to unlock https://xdaforums.com/t/pixelflasher-for-google-pixel-7-pro-support-thread.4505287/
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] bobnot:
Is OEM unlocking enabled in developer settings? Bootloader unlocked?

Easy peasy

GrapheneOS web installer

Web-based installer for GrapheneOS, a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.

grapheneos.org
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
Yeah, thing is; I tried both the Web and CLI install. On the Web install, the "unlock bootloader" button showed me an empty menu, i.e. it didn't recognize my device. On the CLI install, it's asking me to use Linux, which I can, but held off on, because I didn't want to go through the trouble of changing the bootloader (on pc) from grub to the previous one. Anyways, I tried something like "fastboot flashing unlock", or anything that containted "fastboot", "flash", and "unlock", but all I got was a "<waiting for device>" message and it didn't budge for almost 10 minutes. Maybe I didn't wait long enough but when I think about how GrapheneOS's Web install couldn't detect my device, it made me think the fastboot one didn't either, and maybe it's something about the USB port.

Thanks though.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
Another thing I should mention is that I'm not having too much trouble understanding the flashing part. I know it works just like a bootable USB for a PC. I'm mostly having trouble unlocking the bootloader, so I essentially want to make a flowchart for all possible solutions and whatever problem I encounted, using this thread. Thank you.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
I have finally unlocked the bootloader, and I am preparing to flash the GrapheneOS image (cheetah-factory-2023061402.zip), although I have a question.

If I wish to use apps like Mixplorer and SD Maid, both of which require root for more advanced uses (in-depth cleaning, etc., also I'm smart enough to know what I shouldn't be touching), how do I proceed? Because from what I've read, I can't have both GrapheneOS and root the device at the same time. Yes, I know, big gaping security breach, but I don't require that level of secure. I only want to get rid of google, AND have root permissions.

Thank you very much.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
Everything worked. Thanks a lot. If there ever is a way to have root permissions on Graphene, please tell me. Thank you very much.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] bobnot:
If you just want to get rid of Google and don't require that level of security and want root do lineage without Gapps and do magisk.

Fastboot drivers can be a bit tricky glad you got that figured out.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chrisz5z:
I think what you read was referring to not being about to run GrapheneOS + root with a locked bootloader. Which actually you can, but it's a more complicated process.

With an unlocked bootloader tho you root the same way you would with any other rom. Patch init_boot.img (can find it in cheetah-factory-2023061402.zip) with Magisk, flash in fastboot:

fastboot flash init_boot init_boot_patched.img

Edit:

But if your goal is to deGoogle, @bobnot's comment is valid. Some custom roms have versions without any Google apps, like Lineage or RisingOS-AOSP
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Alexandre-P:
I must agree that the CLI instructions from the GrapheneOS website might be clearer. It took me a couple of reads to understand that some sections only apply when running on Linux or Mac. I.e. the standalone platform tools section, flashing as non-root, connecting the phone... Some things only apply to one specific OS.

Glad you've been able to complete installation!

That being said, as @bobnot and @chrisz5z have mentioned: while it's possible to root GrapheneOS (look here), its primary aim is security -- rooting defeats that purpose. You might feel more like home with other ROMs if the main thing you're looking for is to deGoogle.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
Thank you, but I accidentally forgot about this thread and didn't hold off before getting a clear answer, so now I've got a lot of stored data (about like 80 gb of just books and stuff I can redownload, but that would be a pain) and some 1-2 gb of important data. Is there anything like Titanium Backup or something I can use to backup all that data? Or is it possible to re-unlock the bootloader and root without losing data?

(the 80GB is easy, I'm just going to use android shell + pull, but it's going to take a long long time, so is there anything faster?)

Thanks a ton.

Thanks, but the main thing I'm looking for is basically turning my phone into a computer, and GrapheneOS to me did the same thing as Frederico Dossena's Win 10 Privacy Guide. Root would be kind of like a superuser account (sudo). But anyways, enough tangent. GrapheneOS proved to be everything I've expected it to be, e.g. everytime I open an app for the first time, it asks me which permissions to grant, and even specific storage permissions (storage scopes is awesome).

But I notice that most features are aimed mostly towards protecting from hacks or attacks (or maybe even theft), but not too much towards digital privacy during consumption. That is, the phone could come with Aurora Store (which could be, considering there is a custom icon for when using "Themed icons", in "Wallpaper & style"), or apps considered secure/privacy-focused (F-droid, Revanced, etc). Though I understand why it's a clean slate. Also, I don't need specific OSes that get rid of Goog apps, I already remove them with UAD.

Anyways, I got lost in my train of though. I'm only going to wait for an answer on how to backup my data on Graphene, then it's all I need. Thank you all.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chrisz5z:
If you are already on GrapheneOS there is a backup feature pre-installed, however, the storage options are no where near 80G, and when I was on GrapheneOS I couldn't get it to work properly anyway. Any other backup options I've found & used like Swift or Neo Backup require root. Also, you will lose data every time you unlock the bootloader.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hypomass:
It's alright, I backed up everything.

So if I use AVBRoot just as instructed it'll also work on my Pixel 7 Pro? I'm sorry, I don't often build anything, I mostly just use ready to use executables or commands. If you could give me clear instructions it would be fantastic. Thank you.

EDIT: Under the "Usage" tab, I've followed instructions up until step 4, where it asks me to "generate signing keys". I've copied the first command as always ("openssl genrsa 4096 | openssl pkcs8 -topk8 -scrypt -out avb.key"), but it's asking me to "enter encryption password", which is mentionned nowhere on AVBRoot's page. What do I do?