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[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ZG_DEV:
Didn't you see [Android 6] on the thread topic ?

This means that you'll get android 6 from this rom :)
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] Cordian:
yes i did, i am new to this site so i just wanted to confirm
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ZG_DEV:
Welcome to XDA world of developers 👨‍💻🌎
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TigerLake:
true, though expect new ROMs coming soon based on Android 7 and 8.

I don't really have high hopes for those since A7 and A8 are just heavier and this poor device is already struggling
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ZG_DEV:
Can you build a rom for oppo a5s?

No need to be android 10 or 11 or those high android versions

I need only a custom rom that can be customized :)
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TigerLake:
Alright, but unfortunately I can only provide limited help since I don't have the device.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ZG_DEV:
Okay but the kernel source + device tree for this device are available, may I send them to you ?
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TigerLake:
Hmm alright alright, but i'll do it later since I'm a bit busy now.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] ZG_DEV:
Device tree

Kernel source

Please notify me / mention me when you start working on the rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] JonathanRM992:
Hi man...first of all it's always great to see old devices gettin revived...Just tested on a I9060M from someone in my family, seems to work good, but SIM isn't detected.
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] moshafiq:
1 - why did u choose Android 6 over Nougat ?

2 - is it a must to download bosskurt kernel ? links are broken there
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus ROMs, Kernels, Recov] TigerLake:
Not downloading bosskurt kernel translates to a decrease in performance, so maybe this old device REALLY needs an overclock to help it chug along better in 2023.

Plus, there's already a ton of Android 7 roms here, so maybe it's time to bring in something new, with an older but usable Android version to help make this phone run quite a bit faster.
[Google Pixel Fold] p51d007:
I've been sitting on the fence. I like the WIDER aspect of the screen when folded.

I haven't seen a LOT of posts on here regarding the pixel fold, which makes me think it

isn't very popular. How's the screen holding up? I probably would use mine folded

most of the time.

tnx
[Google Pixel Fold] bs3pro:
Holding up better than my previous 2 Samsung folds. The hinge is super smooth, no clicking like what happens on the Samsung after a couple of months.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Knock on wood - no issues. Pixel Fold is my first Fold and I'm pleasantly surprised. The inside "fold" is a non-issue. I like the dimensions inside and out. It is a tad heavy.
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
As a phone i much prefer the pixel fold over the zfold 3 which i still have. The one place Samsung really wins is the hinge. On Samsung the hinge is springed and locks open on the pixel fold you have to force the screen if you want it fully flat
[Google Pixel Fold] p51d007:
I carried the "Motorola brick", along with a ham radio walkie talkie back in the day, so the weight wouldn't be an issue for me. ;)
[Google Pixel Fold] srgonu:
If weight is not a problem, you will enjoy using Pixel Fold. I really hoped for app pair feature in the Android 14 release. I hope it will be part of the feature drops soon. I do prefer Samsung software on Z fold 3 but like the form factor of Pixel Fold. Hopefully Samsung comes with wider form factor with Z Fold 6 or Pixel upgrades its software game.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Anyone on Google Fi get the new Android 14. I check for updates and NO DICE!
[Google Pixel Fold] Flippy125:
I've been using the Fold for about 2 months now, and I've had no issues yet other than a small scratch on the inner screen protector and a couple on the frame (I wish they had gone with a coated frame like the Pixel 4). I have no regrets and don't think I could go back to a normal phone after this.

On a sidenote, the Fold has made me realize how weird the aspect ratio is on other phones. Holding the S23 Ultra just feels comical now.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
I'm on Fi, but I'm rooted and flash the update each month with PixelFlasher. I was also on the beta so minor issues every other month or so. It's been great the last few builds tho. Battery getting better each time.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
This is my 4th folder and I'm obviously never going back to a rectangle.

Form factor is a huge win with the Pixel; easily beats the candy bar like Samsung uses and better than the mid width like the Vivo folders but by less of a margin.

It's a much better phone closed. I actually use the outer screen here where I did not with Samsung; I opened it for everything. Here I use the inner for media and Internet with the Internet always in desktop mode. Most of the rest, outer.

I do like many of Googs goodies like the call screening. On the other hand in my book the launcher rates about the same as walking to the bathroom barefoot, in the middle of a dark night, while barely awake, and stepping in cat feces. So bad it's laughable but normally not a issue because you just install a new launcher. But with a folders those are also problematic.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
I bought the PF since it was released before the P8 and I was in the mood for a new phone, didn't want to wait, and thought it would be nice to try a folding phone. I figured the first one would be the expensive one and after that, a minor upgrade for the next one, so a one-time expense.

Now that the P8P has released with newer h/w and features that may (?) not come to phones with older Tensor chips, I want the P8P, but I'm on Fi and would lose the Fi credit, not to mention their trade in offer really sucks. So I'll have to see if I can get a creative way to go for the PF2 and not lose that.

Speaking of trade offers, I bought an unlocked P8 for my wife from Best Buy, trading in my P7P and got Buds worth $200 (that we don't need), and I thought this was a fantastic deal for $200. Their offer for my PF for a P8P was only $900, not that I would have followed through.
[Google Pixel Fold] Maxx134:
Have you tried "Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1" ? I find it very good.
[Google Pixel Fold] Freisturz:
I got mine late August 2023 when it launched in Germany.

Now, a little over 14 weeks later, I crack on the inner screen has appeared. First, it was 2.5cm along the crease starting from the bottom and in the last two days it has spread throught to the top.

I believe that the glass layer in the screen has cracked. Visually I can see a line of wrong colors along this crack.

I've scheduled a RMA to have it fixed, hopefully before the holidays.

I'm a fan so far, would be a shame if this is a widespread issue.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
First I've heard of one cracking in this forum.
[Google Pixel Fold] Freisturz:
Update:

After sending it to be repaired, Google accepted the damage as part of the warranty and replaced the whole frame, including front display.

I had the phone back in about a week, which is impressive given the phone was shipped to Poland and back.

Really glad that Google has a good infrastructure for repairs around here.
[Google Pixel Fold] relaxable:
Freisturz-glad to know your crack was repaired under warranty - do you have any idea if anything in how you used it was a factor?

I've only had mine 3 weeks and I'm happy with it so far. I had a Samsung ZFold 4 that I picked up last year pre black Friday for like $800 from GoogleFi with new service. I hardly used it except at home for very limited stuff because it is impossible to root and I am not going to use an unrooted phone for calls, email, messaging, running apps, etc.. Unrooted Android phone with Google/playstore on it is like giving all of your personal life details in minute detail away for free forever for anyone anywhere with the smarts and wherewithall to monetize or scam you with in any number of ways. So, I was using the old, rooted OnePlus that I really disliked in many ways, waiting for a decent, rootable foldable. I will not consider 1+ at this point having had 3, with each new one being a let down.

I was having dreams of recovering part of the steep price of the Google Fold by selling the mint condition ZFold4, but alas, within 2 days of my getting the Pixel, it must have developed severe case of jealousy - I would find it powered off for no apparent reason; that was followed by difficulty getting it to turn back on, and shutting off every time I folded the screen, and then, finally, not working at all unless plugged in to charger/power through the USB port. Battery reports 98%. But unless there's a cable with power attached, the Samsung is dead. Under 13 months, but just over the 12 month warranty. I'm not surprised - Samsung - where tiny super cheap components of their products cause lots of failures. The extended warranty from the credit card purchase coverage should cover ......
[Google Pixel Fold] Freisturz:
I work in Homeoffice, so most of the time the device was kept indoors at ~21°C. I've been mostly caseless so far.

There is not really something exceptional in my usage aside from playing some games before going to bed where I've been tapping on the inner screen harder than necessary. Nowhere hard enough to cause the damage I think. I guess I've opened it around 4-5 time a day.

In a nutshell, I can't say there has been anything special in how I handled the phone. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

EDIT: Now that I think about it:

I've sometimes stretched the phone to a full 180 degrees in an attempt to minimize the crease for some content. This might have put some extra stress in the display.
[Google Pixel Fold] relaxable:
I've read some things implying Google says the phone may need extra force to open fully. I'm doing the same things in that it just doesn't feel right to have to use what feels like too much bending to make the phone get even almost flat

hope the repair holds up!
[Google Pixel Fold] kowalskitg:
My fold did something weird a couple months ago, hinge cable shorted or something and a spot on the hinge near the bottom got so hot it burned my finger. The phone smelled burnt and eventually shut off, but I turned it back on the next morning and it's worked perfectly fine ever since. Weirdest **** i've ever had a phone do, I would have taken a pic with my seek usb thermal camera but I didn't have another phone to plug it into. If I didn't have a tiny burn blister on my thumb afterwards I would be seriously doubting my sanity after that
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
And you continued to use it? Burning smell and excessive heat and all? No calling Google with an inquiry?
[Google Pixel Fold] kowalskitg:
they didn't really believe me, and would you if I had a perfectly working phone afterwards? I was just using it until it actually died so i could then send it in, but it never happened... if it works until I can trade it in for a pixel fold2 or z fold 6 it's whatever
[Google Pixel Fold] Freisturz:
I had to send in my Fold for repairs a second time, which makes it every 6 months since i bought it.

In the middle of the screen, another white crack showed and shortly after being to the beach, some debris got caught exactly between the inner screen protector and the plastic cover. Folding the phone then punctured the display.

Google has accepted to repair it for free, which is great, but I think I will switch to a Pixel 8. I don't want to wait another 6 months for the next issue where Google might refuse a warranty repair.

I think I will sell it when it comes back, at least after the repair it should be in pristine condition.
[Google Pixel Fold] XDM inc:
well i've had my google fold for just under a year (got mines in july last year) and this phone is still rock solid although i've decided to go with a custom rom because i really do not like stock google os, other than that the hardware is rock solid no damage to my screen besides scratches on the inner screen protector and it's a very soft plastic no functionality loss though. ninja steel solid and the magnets for the screen are still super strong.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ram4ufriends:
I wanted to order Blue 8 Pro and get Blue Pixel Watch for free. I wanted to do this in BestBuy as it has better trade-in for my Pixel 7 Pro. But unfortunately, BestBuy only provides Obsidian Pixel Watch in he bundle and you can't select Blue Pixel Watch. Is anyone on the same boat?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
May I ask how much BestBuy is offering for trade-in for the P7P?....just pre-ordered the Watch 2, and saw the banner saying $750 for trade-ins...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Yes, that's the case so far.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ram4ufriends:
$550 in BestBuy vs $420 in Google Store
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ram4ufriends:
I may still try BestBuy and ask them to replace the watch with blue color after I receive it. They may or may not do it, but will try.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Thanks for letting me know....I should know better than taking advertisements at face value...$750 trade-in value is probably for the S23 Ultra or even the iPhone 15 Max Pro....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
I'm heading over there in a few and I'll ask any questions you might need answered. I'll ask about getting the blue watch and trade-ins for both the P7 and P7P and any options we might have. Google dropped the ball on this promo/launch imo.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
CC: @ram4ufriends
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ram4ufriends:
Just spoke to BestBuy chat and they mentioned that there is no way to select the color and after receiving the watch, they won't replace the color either.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
@ram4ufriends Total waste of time at BB. They are clueless and have no idea what is going on. I'm thinking about just waiting for the dust to settle and perhaps give black Friday a shot in November. Maybe by that time you can get the color watch and phone you want unless, of course, you need the phone now. I don't think the prices will go up or the trade-ins down. The only thing would be if it was a hot seller then you'd have to wait longer. I'm still on the fence and will monitor the sales and deals. I'm getting the P8 not the pro so if I'm stuck with buds pro then it's a no go for me because I already have them. I'm hoping for a $200 gift card instead but might be wishful thinking.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I'm thinking the Black Friday deal will be different than the pre-sale deal; for better or for worse...

Especially since it seems it's a pre-sale/launch offer. Just checked the fine print and confirmed; "^ Buy Pixel 8 Pro, get Pixel Watch 2 (Wi-Fi) or Pixel Buds Pro on us. Starting on October 4, 2023 at and

ending on October 16, 2023 at 11:59pm PT

; while supplies last."

CC: @ram4ufriends

Why don't you do the P8, choose the watch, and then sell it...i'm sure you'd get at least $200 out of it new-in-box. Not a $200 gift card, but still $200 nonetheless....

nevermind, just re-read the fine print...deals only for P8P...
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Yes, exactly. But we have a buds pro for the P8 which I don't need and I can probably sell for about $150 which brings the price down to about $200 plus tax. I would like a hands on look before I buy though and that won't be for another week. Since I'm not in a rush to get the device if I wait to decide then another month of waiting won't be a big deal. Not many color options for the P8 but the blue P8P is really nice.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
It seems that the availability of Pixel Watch 2 was limited from the start, even on the Google Store. I ordered a couple seconds after the links were made available, and only two variants of the Pixel Watch 2 were available in the LTE variant anyway, before any other people made orders.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] b1nly:
There's a current sale for the Pixel Buds Pro for $135 (Charcoal), so not sure most people will be getting $150 for them. I'd expect a slip in price a bit, and may be color dependent.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Agree, but if you hold on for a couple of months you never know. But heck, even $100 is fine. Or even better gift them.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] srimay:
How did Google drop the ball in your opinion?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ves:
Same when ordering through Dutch provider Odidio (T-Mobile).

It first showed the Blue watch as well but that image got changed.

Only the Google Store seams to sell the Bay colour in the Netherlands.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] bobby janow:
Crumby trade-in on Pixel 7 series.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] srimay:
I got more money from Google for s23 ultra then what BB was offering
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] simplepinoi177:
That's cool.....for those that have a s23 ultra to trade with....but for those of us with Pixel 7's, BB doesn't matter; or more particularly Google (I traded my Pixel 5 [no pro version] for my Pixel 7 Pro for just $20 less than what the P7P is trading for the P8P! That's two model years previous and only a $20 difference?!).....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HeyRobi:
From the TouchFlo interface when you look at email you can normally see if its an email you want or need to read and you do not have to actually read it. so is there a hack, tweak or setting that will make the indicator or the counter to disappear if you look at it in Touchflo without having to actually open it? Normally I will got thru my emails in Touchflo without ever needing to actually open the mail program.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Polluxus:
Would like to know this as well. Same behaviour as with the SMS screen.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] HeyRobi:
Are we the only ones that think this is a problem!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Lavish P:
Seriuosly...I'm having the same problem. I tried to use all the configuration programs available but it seems no one has made modification for that feature...

I got tired of seeing "RE:" all the time instead actually seeing the message like SMS so I removed the mail tab from FLO. :(
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Hello !

A few days ago i tried to install twrp (not really official) on my Redmi 9a (dandelion).

So I installed it but it didn't boot into twrp so I tried to flash a vbmeta.img (not official too) and disabled verity, but after that my phone got hardbricked.

It just powers on, shows xiaomi logo and then shows black screen (still emits light), and I have no fastboot access (when i try to enter Fastboot it just reboots normally and shows black screen again). When i plug it on my computer and use "adb devices" command, it detects my phone as in recovery mode.

I have MTK drivers installed on my computer so it detects my phone when I plug it in.

Could someone help me ? I can give more specifications if needed and I accept any risky (or very risky) methods.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Renate:
The vbmeta partition is for the regular boot image, not recovery.

When I've had to flash it I've usually used my own blank vbmeta.

Nowadays there's no guaranty, everything is getting more complicated.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
So you're advice is reflashing a blank vbmeta ?

Hope it works...
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Renate:
Rule #1: Never flash anything unless you have a copy of what you're overwriting.

What's your "blank vbmeta" look like?
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Well I actually don't have it (sorry i am n ot really an advanced user...)

What is the aim to use a blank vbmeta and how to get/make it ?
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Renate:
I dunno. Don't blame me. Make a backup.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
So i need to flash it on my phone ? On what partition ? Will mtk-client work with it ?
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Renate:
Yes, MTK client can do whatever is necessary.

I guess that there is a problem with your TWRP.

But you wiped the regular vbmeta trying to fix it.

You don't have a copy of the original.

You can try flashing my "empty" vbmeta.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Ok i'll charge my phone and try it !

I'll keep you informed about it, thanks !
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Well, it didn't help...

But I doesn't know if it's me but it stopped bootlooping when charging (As it bootlooped when charging from 0%...) and now it doesn't anymore
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
[How to guide] Redmi 9A [Dandelion] - Flashing with SP Flash Tool in BROM mode.

[How to guide] Redmi 9A [Dandelion] - Flashing with SP Flash Tool in BROM mode. 1.Please don't use Format all + Download in any circumstances in the SP Flash Tool. You have been warned! If you get any error while flashing or have any doubts...

xdaforums.com
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Thank you for reply !

Should I flash rom that already was installed (miui 12.5) or stock rom (miui 12.0.21) ?
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Ronla12:
Better flash the latest installed rom in your mobile, lest you have problem with roll back security of xiaomi phones.
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Big thanks to all of you !

My phone is now perfectly working after the flash !

I'll never thank you enough I think.

Really, you saved my life !
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] Opistorincos:
Hey man, how did you flash the vbmeta
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Hello !

I just got a vbmeta.img from the internet and then, restarted my phone is fastboot mode and from adb I entered this command: fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] HWS_1:
I need immediate help please. After commenting on various forms, looking up various sources and videos, I have lost hope.

My phone is not a Xiaomi Redmi 9A but instead a Huawei P40 Pro 5G. I have my bootloader unlocked and I was looking forward to download the Android 14 GSI as it supports project treble, system as root and system a/b. Flashing VBMETA.img dosen't work at all - even after changing the fastboot version to the latest, still the same error.

Followed all instructions in this video. I downloaded the ANDROID 14 GSI through the google developer page here.

What I did in chronological order:

1) Volume down & power to boot into bootloader. Connect USB and typed "adb reboot fastboot" Phone rebooted to "fastbootd".

2) Erased system using "fastboot erase system". The below is the result:

3) Here's the problem. "vbmeta.img" won't flash whatsoever.

Tried several different files from different GSIs and internet sources even the one shared in this thread but same error.'

I then decided after hours of attempt and research, to skip this step.

4) Proceeded to flash new system image as follows;

Success.

5) I'm supposed to wipe user data now. I do the following;

I ignored this error, sent "fastboot reboot" phone gone into a boot loop and popped up with erecovery menu, I chose factory reset and it was done normally with no errors. After I wiped cache from the same menu. Success.

- Reboot - now goes into a boot loop and after 3 consecutive loops, it boots up to the bootloader screen. To get it back to fastboot, I do "fastboot reboot fastboot".

That's about it.

Basically if you don't understand my junk, can't flash vbmeta.img although system erased and flashed several times successfully. I need help please. I've already lost hope about this but if any of you can provide valuable help, that would me much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
[Redmi 9A Questions & Answers] GnuTheGreat42:
Well I don't have a lot of experience with phones but it seems that in your steps, your phone doesn't seem to like the erasement of the ext4 partition...

Also keep in mind that there's a difference between fastboot and fastbootd (especially on Android 10 or above) and some commands are working on one but on the other and vice versa...

As I said before I am not really a proffesional in phones and I hope that this will help you. Also it seems that you are not the only one to have this issue: issue

Hope it helps ! And do not hesitate to post any solution or any additional steps that might be useful to you !

Have a great day !