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[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] presentlyroyal:
Like others, back in July my rooted KB2005 OP8T with TWRP automatically updated itself to android 13 and lost root. I've finally gotten around to trying to re-root it and I've run into some odd behaviour that I haven't been able to find described elsewhere.

- 'fastboot boot patched_boot.img' doesn't boot into a rooted system. When it boots, "Root Checker" app shows that I am unrooted and magisk itself does not show a "Direct Installation" option

- TWRP is gone, booting into recovery shows stock recovery

I'm reluctant to try directly flashing since the temporary boot doesn't currently seem to be working. As I understand, because it boots into a patched image, it should have temporary root and I should be able to choose "Direct Install" in magisk. Here's what I've done so far:

- bootloader already unlocked

- downloaded the payload using oxygen updater

- verified the downloaded version is the same as the currently installed OS

- extracted boot.img using FastbootEnhance

- patched stock boot.img using magisk v26.3

- boot using 'fastboot boot patched_boot.img'

- attempt to re-patch stock boot.img and fastboot into the re-patched image

Does anyone have any ideas or clues as to what might be happening and how to remedy it?
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
The most likely cause of the problem is one of more of the Magisk modules you had installed.

I suggest you fastboot boot <TWRP. Img> and delete the /data/adb directory using the file manager.

Then reboot into bootloader and fastboot boot <Magisk patched. Img> and do a direct install after it boots up.
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] presentlyroyal:
thanks for the suggestion, however when I booted into twrp, it just showed "Fastboot Mode" instead of loading into twrp. I left it to run for about 20 minutes and there was no change.

I forced a power off and rebooted, where I ended up with the message "The current image(boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot. Please flash the correct image or contact customer service to fix it"

I forced a power off again and restored the stock recovery image using 'fastboot boot ./recovery.img' and am back where I started.

This was where I downloaded twrp from https://twrp.me/oneplus/oneplus8t.html. I chose twrp-3.7.0_11-0-kebab.img. here are the steps I took

- adb reboot bootloader

- fastboot boot ./twrp-3.7.0_11-0-kebab.img
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] BillGoss:
No wonder TWRP didn't boot. That version doesn't run on OOS 13. Use the one from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...in-recovery-project-8t-9r-2022-07-27.4473983/
[OnePlus 8T Questions & Answers] presentlyroyal:
Thank you! The twrp you linked booted up and deleting the previous modules did the trick :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ZG_DEV:
Nice guide,mate ;)

Thank you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Oswald Boelcke:
@Homeboy76 Shouldn't the thread's title read "Android 13"?

Regards

Oswald Boelcke
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
Fixed!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TraderJack:
So, I'm a bit confused. What's the point of this new thread when this one exists?

[Guide] Root Pixel 3 XL Android 13

[Guide] Root Pixel 3 XL Android 13 Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install/Flash Custom ROMs Introduction This Guide is for Pixel 3 XL owners that want to Install a Custom ROM (See Update(s)), and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided...

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In any event I'm still on 3XL for daily driver. I'm on stock AND as the last time I tried to move to 12 I had some issues. I'm looking for someone knowledgeable who has been around and active to maybe assist in answering some questions about finding a 12 or 13 ROM that would meet my needs and also address some of my past concerns. I hope it is ok to ask here as it isn't ROM specific? If there is a better place to ask please let me know (preferably someplace active enough it will get some traffic). It is hard to tell from the ROM thread what is active and maintained as the 13 ROMS actually don't seem to be as prevalent or updated as the 12s.

If anyone can assist let me know.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Homeboy76:
OP,

~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~,

• Update(s),

...

Custom ROMS, Kernels, and Kernel Managers

a. Google Pixel 3 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other...
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Oswald Boelcke:
Thread closed on request of OP @Homeboy76 as duplicate of

[Guide] Root Pixel 3 XL Android 13

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Regards

Oswald Boelcke
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ofird:
why is that? what about taking pics for GPS applications (such as Run.GPS)

its so annoying to stop the GPS and then take the picture!!:mad:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jav1:
I have the same problem, tried something with te gps settings and this is the solution:

GPS - Original settings are GPD1 with COM9:4800 and checked auto managed.

Set to COM8 for programs and hardware at COM9:4800

Then the camera wil function properly
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kondara:
I have the same setting with you but can't use the camera when GPS running.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ofird:
yep

you cannot take a picture once GPS is on - whilst in other phones its no issue

there is also something with alarms and GPS which get along together

go figure...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] knights191:
This really is lame, so no auto trace gps with cam options ;(

lame that samsung didnt fix this, these are small annoyances what would make me go to another brand phone.

I didnt find any solutions for this problem..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ofird:
thyis and so many other issues on this phone

the most simple matter - there is no cable to do hot sync and charge together...go figure?

battery is so low when GPS runs, I cannot complere a singe bike trip with it
[Android Apps and Games] ph0enix777:
Hi All,

I need the following set of actions: Once video camera detects motion it takes a photo every 5 seconds and sends them to a specified email address. Also it starts capturing video and saves it in local storage on the phone. Once the motion ends, camera stops.

I checked IP Webcam but didn't find functionality to send emails with photos. It is also very hard to google anything about IP Webcam because of unfortunately too generic name of the product.

Can you advise if it can be done? Do I have to buy IP Webcam Pro or use some other app?

I don't mind once off payment for an app as long as it provides required functionality.

PS: Basically the goal is to get notified if somebody was entering my room and doing something there. If you can think of different actions to reach the goal better, please share!
[Android Apps and Games] Zaxx32:
App (and service) called Alfred 'might' do...googling will be muuch easier!😉
[Android Apps and Games] TNSMANI:
MOD ACTION:

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FleshkaUsbTypeC:
Does anyone know how to install Android 2.3 on Alcatel One touch 890D?
[Google Pixel 7] 1st_paladin:
Any observations on battery efficiency with Android 14 vs Android 13? Seems a bit better after a day of use.
[Google Pixel 7] poit:
Might just be placibo effect, but to me it seemed like I was getting marginally better battery life with stock A14.
[Google Pixel 7] 1st_paladin:
Yes. As mentioned, it is quite marginal. Let's see whether it improves with a few recharging cycles
[Google Pixel 7] Hitman478™:
Seems slightly better to me too, it's one of things that i've noticed
[Google Pixel 7] ithehappy:
Is there no official battery life thread for P7 like they have for other devices?
[Google Pixel 7] Klusio19:
All relatively "new" (I'm not sure, how long have been that way) device forums, have these 6 goofy ass categories, which are worthless, therefore there is no battery thread
[Google Pixel 7] 1st_paladin:
May we could use this thread? BTW there are some articles that mentioned Android 14 has fixed the overheating issues https://www.zdnet.com/article/andro...two-major-issues-on-the-google-pixel-6-and-7/
[Google Pixel 7] poit:
From the Google October Update announcement:

Battery & Charging

General improvements for charging and battery usage
[Google Pixel 7] 1st_paladin:
According to this article the Oct 2023 update incorporated in Android 14. https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixel-android-14-october-2023-update
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Nicolaas.:.:
Dear reader,

I am looking for a link regarding a custom rom LineageOS for my Galaxy S8.

Does anyone has some good experiences? Nice to hear from you. Have a nice day/weekend!

Regards, Nicolaas.
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LineageOS 20.0 (Android 13) [Signature Spoofing][OTA updates] for S8/S8+/Note8

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[Android Head-Units] anywhere_i_roam:
Hello,

I've been looking at buying an Android Head Unit for my car and researching options.

Pretty much every unit I have come across uses a CAN bus decoder box. Are there any units that have a direct connection to the CAN bus wires CANH and CANL, that can RX/TX on it?

I saw that most units can display vehicle information which IIUC they are getting filtered information from the decoder box.

I see that most units can connect to a ODB2 dongle via BlueTooth, and some units have semi-locked it down to force you to buy their specific dongle.

I read on https://www.powertunedigital.com/pages/can-vs-obd2 that they use CAN bus rather than ODB2 because ODB2 is too slow.

Looking at the wiring diagram though I see ODB2 has CANH and CANL, so in theory a dongle could sniff CAN messages and TX them as well.

I want the full power of sniffing CAN bus to have an Android application display and graph the information.

Does such a thing exist?

It also seems to me that if a head unit connected to CAN bus they could do the decoding in software to make it more universal rather than needing specific decoder boxes (hardware) for different car makes/models.

EDIT: If no Android Head Units can directly interface with the CAN bus, I could use a USB adapter, but I'd prefer something built in if possible.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] can-opy:
Hi,

the advantage of external boxes is, that they can be exchanged, upgraded etc. The hardware platforms of Android running head units have nothing to do with handling a can bus, which is found in more industrial environments.

Many actual microcontrollers have included CAN bus controllers, which can be used as a sniffer. Just a can transciever is needed to connect to the bus.

The more complicated thing is the data itself. The lowest bus protocol is pre-defined, but the data is not. I think there is a lot of information online. I am not sure, if the manufacturers data messages are easy to get, as they can set everything in a car.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GalaxyA325G:
Thanks for that information about what is supposed to happen after I deleted the <com.google.android.webview> Android System WebView package from the user space using Windows' adb over Wi-Fi.

I haven't seen anything negative happen yet, but I only uninstalled the Android System WebView package an hour or two ago.

Clicking around, everything is still working - but I certainly believe you that some apps must be using Android System Webview to display web content (but I also pick the best apps out there using the Skyica App Finder so maybe very few of my apps will crash with the WebView completely gone).

Note I doublechecked that Android System WebView is deleted in the Developer options menu (see screenshot below); so I'm surprised things aren't crashing - but I need to run more tests...

Android 13 Settings > Developer options > WebView implementation = None

Developer Options > Android System WebView = (uninstalled for user Owner)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GalaxyA325G:
Well... I am (pleasantly) surprised...

... because all this gloom-and-doom was predicted for what happens when Android System WebView is removed...

Nothing (much) happened....

I think (maybe?) a lot of people are afraid for no good reason about deleting some of these Google packages - the Android System WebView being one of them.

After I removed Android System WebView, "some browsers" crashed, but that was about it. Turns out DuckDuckGo is one of those which crash when Android System WebView is removed.

DuckDuckGo was my default browser.

I switched the default browser to Ungoogled Chromium (from the Bromite team, in fact, I think) and now those crashes stopped happening.

View attachment 6018925

Also I just realized I have a switch turned off that others might not.

Settings > Apps > Opening links > Open links in apps = off

View attachment 6018926​

I'll add this program to the list of others I've recently wiped out without climate-change-style doom & gloom happening (at least not yet)...

Google Partner Setup

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup

Android System Intelligence

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.as

Android System WebView

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.webview

Here's my update...

I've used the phone all day today for normal stuff

(which doesn't really stress it all that much)

There have been only very minor repercussions

(from removing Android System WebView)

Mainly a couple of web browsers crash without it

(but that's about it so far)

Big deal about nothing...

(so far anyway)

Most web browsers are working fine without the Android System WebView (although I don't do much web browsing on a phone).

Partly my pleasant experience after wiping out Android System WebView may be due to the fact I pick only the best freeware apps.

That is, I use App Finder + Aurora Store freeware to find apps on the Google Play Store repo, install them, and not delete the APK after installing them (I don't have a Google Account on my phone).

Specifically, my Aurora Store filters shun apps with GSF!

Hence, my pleasant experience (so far) may be simply because I shun apps with GSF installed (although I don't know for sure that GSF includes the calls to the Android System WebView).

Does it?

Anyway, I feel no need (yet) to re-install Android System WebView...

Hence... my simple plan is the following:

Test without Android System WebView for a while,

and, then,

If it's possible to swap in the Bromite WebView unrooted,

I'll swap it out

However.... The whole Bromite thing is super confusing to me, and yes, I've googled and tried to sideload the zip file.

C:\> adb sideload BromiteSystemWebViewOverlay.zip​

It failed and I don't know why - so that's why I ask if I must be rooted in order to swap in the Bromite System WebView or not.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] atsalchenberg:
I can't seem to boot it into vcom/brom mode, I've tried most the button combos I think. I cant get mtkckient to work because of that. Any help would be great. Then I could get this donkey rooted. Thank u

I've tried relive and maid
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
i tried it too with mtkclient and with the usual vol +/- combo all i get is the factory mode. unfortunately wingtech caught wind of it and blocked it

usual fastboot commands dont work so out of luck until the next exploit comes along
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
What error do you get?
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
no error at all, which means that brom is either disabled or needs to be testpointed. the device shows the boot logo and boots to factory test mode if you keep both vol buttons held down

think wingtech wised up from the revvl 6 which was easy to root with mtkclient
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
Are you able to use SP Flash Tool with your device?

It can be used to downgrade the preloader and then unlock the bootloader.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
i dont even have a scatter file or anything unless i try that wwr tool somewhere, which i havent touched in a long time since mtkclient came out

also we might be the only folks talking about this phone, dont think theres a backup anywhere

6x specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_revvl_6x-12514.php

6 specs: https://www.gsmarena.com/t_mobile_revvl_6-11937.php

same soc so something got patched out in between
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
looks like even the revvl 6 got patched out with recent updates: https://xdaforums.com/t/t-mobile-re...niversal-carrier-gapps.4602519/#post-89309842
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
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phone stats
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
Are you able to crash Preloader to BROM mode?
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] gutclusters:
I'm running the latest version of Android 13 on a REVVL 6 Pro 5G. I can still get mtkclient to work by doing the following:

- Execute the mtkclient command you want to run with USB disconnected

- Start the phone if it's powered off. Immediately hold the power button until it turns back off

- While still holding the power button, press and hold BOTH volume buttons (you will be holding all three side buttons) for 15 additional seconds

- Connect the USB while still holding the buttons, then let all three go.

Let me know if this works for you.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
unfortunately i cant even get into preloader mode, it goes straight to the boot screen
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
this only results in a normal boot for the 6x, possible that brom is entirely disabled save for testpoints
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] gutclusters:
What happens if you power off the phone, run a MTK command, then just plug in USB without touching any buttons?
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
normal boot as well, tried pretty much every combo last night. only thing i havent done yet is probe for testpoints
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] gutclusters:
When I bricked my REVVL 6 Pro, I was able to recover it by disconnecting the battery. It will refuse to even boot to the boot screen with the battery disconnected and I was able to get the BROM to talk that way. I understand that the mainboard for the REVVL 6 and 6X are basically identical and I couldn't identify test points. Then again, i didn't look very hard because I never needed to use it.

I've attached the preloader from my REVVL 6 Pro. This is the bootloader that lives at /dev/block/mmcblk0boot0 on my phone (a duplicate is found at /dev/block/mmcblk0boot1) and is that the BROM chainloads before the boot_a/boot_b partition. The preloader is embedded in this image at hex 0x1000. Probably won't help you but there it is.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
i'll try the battery disconnect when i get the chance, if it goes straight to brom then the preloader isnt needed, all i need is a bl unlock and rooting from there is easy
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] gutclusters:
Please let me know if that works for you. With all the stuff I had to do to fix my phone lately, I'm kind of seeing myself as a REVVL 6 connoisseur and a curator of knowledge about this particular phone lol.

Edit: BTW, make sure you take a complete backup (excluding userdata) before you go mucking about. You need to keep protect1, protect2, nvram, and nvdata to restore the IMEI.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] gutclusters:
Just a thought, but try using mtkclient and pass the --preloader switch and use this preloader from my REVVL 6 Pro. It might just be that they patched out dumping the preloader. Maybe, if you provide the preloader, it might be able to talk. I'm hoping that the REVVL 6 and the REVVL 6X are identical enough that it may work.

Just try all the usual ways to get into BROM while passing the preloader switch. I've previously had consistent success by turning the phone on, then hold the power button for 15 seconds until it turns back off, then hold both volume buttons down while still holding power for an additional 15 seconds, connect the USB, then let go of all buttons.

preloader_s98121aa1t.bin is the "patched" preloader when this device gets updated to Android 13

preloader_s98121aa1.bin (without the "T") is the factory preloader when the phone shipped with Android 12.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
finally got a chance to try this out and it still boots into factory mode. i think i need to run this command and hunt for test points unless brom is completely disabled
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] _tyler_:
Very weird that 6 is patched while the 6 pro is not patched on newest A13 update (BL unlocked one this week on 1.21.01). Guess I'm returning this 6x pro...
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
interesting, this might be due to different vendors?

i just got a 6x pro to try it out, if it doesnt work i'll just wait for a future exploit or something then...
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
Try making MTK cable and see if it works on your devices to put it into Preloader mode or BROM mode.

I made one at home and it worked on my Nokia G20 which did not boot to Preloader mode or BROM.

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[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] luridphantom:
wheres a good reputable place to buy these?
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
Search on Aliexpress or you can make one yourself.

I have written a detailed guide on how to do that and this cable works with Mediatek and Unisoc Devices as well.

EDL cable for Nothing Phone 2

How to make an EDL cable for Nothing Phone 2? Requirements: 1. Windows Computer and Qualcomm HS-USB 9008 drivers. 2. Nothing Phone 2 3. Normal USB Type C cable 4. Pair of Scissors 5. Cutter 6. Glue 7. Sticky tape FAQ's 1. My phone is not...

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[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] _tyler_:
It's the same procedure with MTK, so run the MTK command and release switch after 2 seconds? I will try this in a couple hours and report back
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] _tyler_:
Unfortunately, this cable did not work. I tried it on 6x Pro and then on 6 Pro. Neither went to BROM mode with this cable. The 6 Pro went to BROM mode using the button combo on the same cable with the jumpers not shorted, but I could not get into BROM mode by shorting the jumpers.

I tested my cable for continuity, since it's an absolute hack job, but it metered out just fine; The black wire to the far left pin (V- or ground), & the green wire to the pin right next to it (Data+).

I wish I still had an LG phone to test EDLmode, but I only have REVVLs on hand, 6 Pro and 6x Pro.
[T-Mobile REVVL V+ 5G] mvikrant97:
Try with Android Utility V146 tool to crash Preloader to BROM MODE.

Also try this

Switch off phone.

Press and hold volume up and down button together and then press and hold the button on the cable and plug cable into phone.