yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Pierfranc:
I got an Xperia 5 III which is almost new, I also did phone reset and reset from pc, but I have an issue with the camera. If I focus on a near area, pressing on the screen, real close to the camera, it will not focus to that point. Another issue is that, if I use the camera with Facebook or other apps to take a photo with flash, after pressing the screen to focus, the app stop to work and it has to return back to get it working again. Can someone try to see if the problem is present on the phone? Stock rom
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Pandemic:
You have an Xperia 5 iii and post your question in a Xperia 1 iii forum....
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Masterblop:
In my opinion you are trying to take a photo too close. In the tests I have done, there is a minimum distance of about 11 cm from the object that you can focus on. You can find out by going into manual mode and setting the focus to the closest.
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Pierfranc:
I think the minimum distance is longer. Also I have a problem with other apps using cam. If you can check, when using facebook instagram and other apps to take a photo with flash, trying to focus and then taking the photo will block the app and then have to restart it. Doing reset doesn't fix
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Masterblop:
Sorry but I don't have many social networks. I tried with WhatsApp and Telegram and everything works fine.

For the minimum distance, I had personally done the tests, measuring the distances.

Others who found the same distance, but with different devices (always Xperia):

photographyblog on Sony Xperia Pro I

GSMARENA on Sony Xperia1 IV
[Sony Xperia 1 III] Pierfranc:
The issues of the camera with social I tried are with Instagram and Facebook. To reproduce it:

Create a new story -> when camera is launched inside the app, turn on the flash -> press the screen to focus on one point -> take picture.

The app will freeze and has to be closed.

For the fucus, maybe in low light camera distance needs to be longer. Anyway now I got a Zenfone 9 which works better and trying to configure it.
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] luthfmone:
My poco x3 pro global M2102J20SG new update android 13 miui 14 not showing
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] tutibreaker:
update it manually 😒
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] tutibreaker:
da fuk dude? when i say manually i mean download the firmware from xiaomi web page and install it using flash tool.... 😒
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] luthfmone:
I don't know how to do this☹️
[Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro] tutibreaker:
google is your friend, use it
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] DanieldeMarko:
Hi Guys,

I would like to inform you that not all the people in the forum have clear thoughts and they are here to create a community to help each other.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] shibaa987:
Of course, misleading users with misinformation is one thing.

But, honestly, I guess anything that happens outside of XDA is a personal dealing.

XDA provides so much for free!

Despite that if you think you pay someone to receive some service, that's your choice and XDA should not be blamed for that.

This is just my opinion; as a fellow XDA member.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
Thread cleaned and closed!​

Greetings to all. First and foremost, let me make one thing perfectly clear.

Regardless of what may have happened outside of XDA, there is absolutely no need to level accusations toward another member and to admonish them on the public forums plain and simple!!

If you have a problem with another member, then please keep it relegated to either PM's, or on another social media platform since XDA does not, and will not tolerate this behavior in any capacity, and would strongly suggest that you review XDA Rules 2.3 & 2.4 for member conduct!

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Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and please don't let this happen again.

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[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] DrGhost001:
After discontinued Xiaomi eu is there any good miui based roms for Poco f3 ?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] mogamycool:
I suggest strongly Miuivn V14.0.6.0. But give GhostOS-13.8 a try.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Pixel Watch 2 Wi-Fi (Aurora) and LTE (Eos)

​

July 1, 2024

:

For both LTE and Wi-Fi models:

Factory Images for Google Pixel Watch Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

Full OTA Images for Google Pixel Watch Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

Google Pixel Watch Community

October 27, 2023

: @LLStarks' directions how to root.

@simplepinoi177's thread [How To Guide] Do Not Disturb Sync working on Pixel Watch 2 [ROOT required]
[Google Pixel Watch 2] Zarklord:
I just received my watch today, and connecting the charger to my pc and then my watch to the charger shows an unrecognized device in windows, looks like rooting might be possible immediately

And I have adb access over the charger, so we can root this device immediately!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I would next try installing Google's official Windows USB Drivers, and see if that helps. Crossing my fingers.

Edit: Well, if you got adb access, you should be all good. Cool! Thanks for reporting.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] GarnetSunset:
View attachment 6020605

Can confirm!!

Just enable adb via the dev settings, and you're good!!

Very cool to see OEM Unlocking there! :D

Screenshot taken with scrcpy!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Very cool, thank you!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] GarnetSunset:
I got half life running on it!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1712670881497964953
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Wow!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] Morgrain:
Just as a small sidenote from a purely physical perspective, the new charger and the watch have much stronger magnets than the first Pixel Watch had, they basically stick together like glue and you need to pry them off to separate them. There is also only one orientation where they decide to stick together. So it's a very "safe" USB connection, once the watch has connection to the charging station.

It's great to see Google using strong magnets. Now how long do we need until we get the IPhones best feature, magnetic accessories for our Pixels... (jea, I know about the special Pixel magnet cases, but I'd like it natively in a Pixel as a feature).
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Nice, thanks!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] toolhas4degrees:
Is the rooting process the same as the 1st pixel watch or did you flash init boot? Maybe you could write up a guild for this device.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] simplepinoi177:
I don't think it was a rooting process per se in that instance, just that he was able to get adb access which was able to sideload the game Half Life -- I think we're still waiting on a working rooting method (as seen in the thread below; after hitting a wall and not getting there)....

Anyone else successful in rooting their watch yet?

I've got to the point of booting a magisk boot img but its been stuck on the white G for well over an hour now. I'll say everything is very similar to the original pixel watch step wise (the charger works as a usb connection). the only major...

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[Google Pixel Watch 2] LLStarks:
I'm curious to see if rooting will allow me to do the FeliCa mod.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] Levi4cyber:
Not sure where to post, Mods, please remove or transfer if it's in wrong place.

Is there a way to have Twitter (X) on the watch, regular app or third party?
[Google Pixel Watch 2] simplepinoi177:
I can't answer your specific question, but roirraW "edor" ehT is considerably flexible than super strict on what topic to bring up in this How-To Guide threads -- it's usually an be-all to end-all all-encompassing anything more than stock type of discussions...

But if you feel to be more proper, you could always directly ask him and I can easily move your post to its own thread...
[Google Pixel Watch 2] simplepinoi177:
@roirraW "edor" ehT , as the quoted post in your OP infers, you said you weren't sure if you're making a How-To Root Guide; and I don't know if you changed your mind or the purpose of this thread is different (So please let me know and I'll remove this post if too off-topic or not in the intentions of this thread; I mean, I'm quoting from posts from its own thread, so it's not like it doesn't already have a place),

But I just wanted to alert anyone subscribed to this thread that it seems @LLStarks successfully rooted the PW2!
[Google Pixel Watch 2] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thanks, @simplepinoi177! @Levi4cyber, as @simplepinoi177 said, I don't mind any more almost anything that's discussed in my threads as long as it's either tangentially related to the subject, or if it's completely off-topic, then as long as it doesn't go on for more than, eh, say, maybe six posts. :D

But I'd consider your post on topic because it's related to doing things on the Pixel Watch 2 that Google doesn't intend for us to be able to do.

I wonder what a sideloaded Twitter apk on the Watch 2 would look like - if it could handle the small screen.

That's awesome, and definitely not off-topic, either. Thanks for sharing, and thanks @LLStarks!

Edit: Still not sure what I plan on doing with this thread, since right now I'm mostly on hiatus from XDA due to real life.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] LLStarks:
I'll try to put together a small guide when I have a moment.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] simplepinoi177:
That would be great! I'd actually love to hear how you got the idea that PixelFlasher gets around the particular problem of needing to patch from the device and why it needed to patch from the device (if you knew)...
[Google Pixel Watch 2] LLStarks:
The on-device patching idea came from the OG Watch thread. On-device has always been my approach anyway.

How to root Google Pixel Watch using Magisk

Google Pixel Watch Root Guide using Magisk Readme Note that this rooting process was performed with a special USB-C cradle provided by the Google Team. I would not recommend flashing the device without a stable connection to the pins under the...

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For PixelFlasher, that was a complete guess. In the past, I had seen the boot patching flow. It can sideload Magisk if you haven't already and then PixelFlasher can now patch the boot image and correctly identify which partition is that boot image. It can do this all over adb if the device is connected.

But the app usually assumes that you're going to do a full factory flash, not copy the Magisk patched image from its temp folder.

Once I had that, it was simply a leap of faith to flash it. And thankfully, the pogo pins are USB this time around. Still a bit sketchy though.

I did not expect this to work.
[Google Pixel Watch 2] LLStarks:
Not sure if this should be its own thread, but here's the step-by-step before we make it all fancy.

Grab the factory image: https://developers.google.com/android/images-watch

Grab PixelFlasher: https://github.com/badabing2005/PixelFlasher

Use your charger as a USB cable and find a nice stable surface to connect your watch

Enable developer options

Enable OEM unlocking

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flashing unlock (this will wipe your device)

Set up watch

Enable developer options

Enable ADB debugging

Accept the prompt for debugging on the watch. You may need to toggle the ADB debugging if you don't see it lose the connection.

Load up PixelFlasher

Set your platform tools (adb, fastboot, etc), scan, select your watch.

Load and process factory image

Install Magisk (I use canary branch)

Select and patch boot image (it's actually init_boot)

Note location in logs of the temporary folder for patched image (e.g. C:\Users\yourwindowsusername\AppData\Roaming\PixelFlasher\tmp\)

May also do an adb pull of the same image from /sdcard/Download/ or /storage/emulated/0/Download/

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash init_boot name_of_patched_image.img

fastboot reboot

Wait for boot and ignore scary boot warnings

Open Magisk, and do the additional setup reboot.

At this point, you are rooted. Google Wallet will not function unless you enable Zygisk and install modules such as Play Integrity Fix and/or Shamiko. FeliCa might only be possible if you take the watch to Japan. Not sure yet.

Steps 17-20 might be replaceable with just selecting the patched image and using Flash Boot in PixelFlasher. Haven't tried that yet since I didn't trust it.
[Android TV General] Hat_414:
Greetings,

I hope you are well. I have recently acquired a Nokia 8000 Android TV box for my living room, obtained from a sketchy local IPTV provider. They have installed an application on the box for the streaming purposes. It is called "MX Player", but it's different from the one on the playstore with the blue icon.

I would want to watch TV in another room, and instead of paying them again thought of alternatives:

First, I have considered using VNC to stream the screen from the Nokia box to a different device, like the Google Chromecast TV which I am able to purchase for very cheap.

However, I have also come up with an alternative idea, which would involve copying the app onto another device. I am uncertain whether this solution would enable simultaneous viewing on both devices, I am guessing locked, but at least it would allow me to avoid keeping the living room box operational at all times.

Before attempting this, I would greatly appreciate guidance from someone more experienced in this matter. Is this something that could work?

Additionally, I came across a guide detailing the process for copying the APK; however, I am uncertain if this is applicable to Android TV also. Here is the link: APK Copying Guide

Thank you.
[Google TV General] CuF:
We just picked up a Sony A80L and HATE the new Google TV menu. While we did change it to 'App Only Mode' that seems intentionally crap too (including Google search and voice control disabled).

Our previous Sony TVs had Android TV Home which we were able to block the ads with a simple single URL on our router's adblocker. No one seems to have figured out how do to the same for Google TV.

I know there is ATV, which doesn't seem like what we want. Is it possible to use some more recent version of LaunchHijacker and replace Google TV Home with Android TV Home? The menu was also much more customizeable and like I said, ad blockable.

Edit: I found Button Mapper lets you launch 3rd party home screens, but I'm not a fan of anything I've found yet. I can install Android TV Home, but it is unlaunchable for some reason.
[Google TV General] garethk1979:
Try this...

[APP][FIRETV][NOROOT] Launcher Manager (Change Launcher without Root)

LAUNCHER MANAGER (FOS 6+) BLOCKED BY AMAZON, USE LAUNCHER MANAGER (MINI) STEPS TO ENABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER: Before installing version 1.1.8 uninstall any previous version. 1. Download Launcher Manager by clicking or by using short link and...

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[Google TV General] CuF:
That does seem to work. I also need to find a launcher I like.

I hate the flood of ads, but I do miss things like lists of new movies on apps I use and the latest videos on subscribed channels with SmartTube Next.

Google Home doesn't even see content on STN, but does list YouTube videos, even though I have the app uninstalled.
[Google TV General] CuF:
So I've played with some other launchers and can't find one I like.

When Android Home is installed, it can't be opened from the app section of settings.

Button Mapper doesn't see it at all. Besides BM screws up the TV's volume control even though it does work for starting alternate launchers which Launch Manager doesn't do.

I tried using X-plore to run Android TV and was told that it 'has no activity to launch'.

Anyone know of a reason why Android TV Home can't be run on this TV or know of a way to get it to run?
[Google TV General] CuF:
I can't get android to run, but I am going down a different road. A couple things I'd like to fix though.
[Google TV General] Evilll:
try flauncher, it doesn't have a movie section but it's light and clean
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0000:
opened amazon prime today to get an update message. i disabled updates well over a year ago and am using wolf launcher. can anyone provide the last update to Prime Video? or any other default apps with current versions would be great too.

TIA
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skel40:
Here's the latest
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0000:
running into issue once more. assume there has been a major update again? would appreciate the current version.

Thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Finnzz:
@m0000 there's a list of Fire TV stock apps here

GitHub - Pro-me3us/raven_firmware: Amazon FireTV 2nd gen Cube Firmware & Stock Apps. Official Cloud Front direct links only

Amazon FireTV 2nd gen Cube Firmware & Stock Apps. Official Cloud Front direct links only - GitHub - Pro-me3us/raven_firmware: Amazon FireTV 2nd gen Cube Firmware & Stock Apps. Official Clo...

github.com
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0000:
Awesome! TYVM
[LG G8 Questions & Answers] Boyan03:
I want to flash stock LG firmware on LG G8 (LM-G820UM). I would first like to backup what is currently on the phone, just in case I want to play around with it in the future. I also want to lock the bootloader again.

Could someone please point me in the right direction? How do I backup the firmware the phone currently has? When I search for firmware how do I find out what firmware do I need, which one should I choose and from where should I get it from? How do I flash firmware on LG phones? How do I make sure I have done everything correctly so the phone doesn't become a brick and how do I lock the bootloader again? Do I also need to flash any rom/s? I don't have much experienced flashing phones. Any help is appreciated :).
[Samsung Galaxy A52 5G] Graeme354:
I have noticed that since switching to Samsung A52s, that I can no longer record calls on the Lineage os. My previous Pixel 4XL, you could. Can I change this ? 🤔
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] marcosmark:
So I got a Xiaomi 13 Pro that my mum brought me from Portugal... It seems that the device is CN version but with the Global Room (not sure how to know that for sure). The issue is that I'm not able to add cards to the Google Wallet... everytime I try that it says that "your smartphone does not meet the security requirements google pay". Apparently that happens because the bootloader is unlocked so I'm thinking of relocking it, but some people say it won't work unless I flash back the CN version, some say that I should flash first without locking it with MiFlash and after that flash again locking it and then I'll be fine.

So I'd like to know if is there anyone else that tried that with a Xiaomi 13 Pro? Any suggestions other then these two options?

Ps.: I'm in Brasil.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
On a Cn version the bootloader cannot be locked with a Global ROM (guaranteed brick).

Either you root and install Magisk modules so that the play store is certified or you install a Xiaomi Eu rom.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
Update to MIUI 14.0.5.0
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
Which means?
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
MIUI 14 ANDROID 14 GLOBAL, EAA

miui_NUWAEEAGlobal_V14.0.5.0.UMBEUXM_d5bb9079a3_14.0.zip

miui_NUWAGlobal_V14.0.5.0.UMBMIXM_8e1fd5eaf6_14.0 .zip
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
No relation to this thread but if you want to post these updates everywhere, at least do it correctly, add that it is a STABLE BETA.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
In this version

Google Wallet works on my Xiaomi 13 pro​
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
With root?
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
On Xiaomi relocking bootloader

On Xiaomi relocking bootloader there are high chances of bricking the phone
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
no
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
Read the OP and I hope you understand why your posts are off-topic and useless.

Btw: no need to post the same thing twice.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] costixda:
Sorry, I have the question twice
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] fifi49:
Hi i living in China and also bought for sure the CN Version of 13 pro. I flashed the EEA Room and root with magisk and add some modules and all banking app incl google pay works well.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] marcosmark:
Yep, that's right... after some digging I found how to use and install modules on Magisk, so now everything working fine here.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] uscool:
google pay works again, but halifax and santander bank apps dont work, even set magisk to hidden
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] fifi49:
Hi is that this app? It works fine on my phone.

View attachment 6037981
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
Try:

Installing Magisk and Play Integrity Fix

As you are aware, new Stable releases (including rebuilds that are currently in the works) do not include our fix for passing SafetyNet/Play Integrity checks. There's the guide how to flash Magisk and relevant fix on these ROMs. NOTE: You have to repeat the process (at least installing Magisk)...

xiaomi.eu
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] uscool:
already did , google pay works but bank apps Halifax and Santander dont, hidden Magisk and put apps on denylist
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
if the app uses strong integrity nothing to do.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] marcosmark:
Thanks but I've already managed the issue by rooting it and installing Magisk and some modules... everything working fine now.

Thanks.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
Have you tried with this module?

Releases · LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io

Contribute to LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Uninstall apps that don't work before using the module.

And when you exclude the apps, you have to press twice to scroll through the rest.

Edit:

post the results of:

Play Integrity API Checker - Apps on Google Play

Get info about your Device Integrity through the Play Intergrity API

play.google.com

Check here:

🔧 [MODULE] Play Integrity Fix (SafetyNet fix)

PLAY INTEGRITY FIX This module tries to fix Play Integrity and SafetyNet verdicts to get a valid attestation. BEFORE YOU START: - Your ROM must be signed with a private key from maintainer, you can check with this command: unzip -l...

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[Xiaomi 13 Pro] natesc0tt:
Can you explain the procedure with more details about rooting with magisk module to certify play store? Or send link to detailed steps
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] natesc0tt:
Can you please explain with more details? Which modules? Is there a procedure written on this somewhere?
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] NOSS8:
You can use this tutorial with the boot.img or init boot.img (depending on the devices) of the fastboot rom you used.

How to Root Android Devices Without TWRP Recovery

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the detailed steps to root any Android device via Magisk patched boot.img file without TWRP

droidwin.com

Since there is a twrp,do not take into account the post above I leave it for information and understanding***.

***<Rename Magisk apk to Magisk zip..

Afterwards :

How to Hide Root from Apps via Magisk [Android 14]

In this comprehensive guide, we will show you the steps to hide root from apps and games using Magisk Denylist on Android.

droidwin.com

and add the module:

Releases · LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io

Contribute to LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Release v15.2 · chiteroman/PlayIntegrityFix

Fingerprint is not included.

github.com

Information here:

🔧 [MODULE] Play Integrity Fix (SafetyNet fix)

PLAY INTEGRITY FIX This module tries to fix Play Integrity and SafetyNet verdicts to get a valid attestation. BEFORE YOU START: - Your ROM must be signed with a private key from maintainer, you can check with this command: unzip -l...

xdaforums.com
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] fifi49:
Use playintigry fix and cread your own fingerprint and google pay work fine. How to create your iwn fingerprint, many how to's can find.
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] marcosmark:
Yep, there is... and now there's a new procedure that you can do that will solve it... But read about it first, I've done on mine and everything works.

How to pass 'Meets Device and Basic Integrity' via Play Integrity Fix

This guide will show you the steps to pass the "Meets Device Integrity" and Meets Basic Integrity" tests via the Play Integrity Fix mod.

droidwin.com
[Xiaomi 13 Pro] marcosmark:
Now I'm using Playing Integrity Next... you can read more here: https://droidwin.com/how-to-pass-me...Play Protect Service [if present]. Mais itens