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[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
You say you didn't root?

That's quite unusual..

Theres a few posts about this.

In my case I took it to the extreme, simply wouldn't update.. so I flashed the 2.0.1 via fastboot enhance and it dropped me in crash dump mode...I had to RMA.

2 weeks it took in the UK..
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Sorry for the confusion. Avoided going near fastboot enhanced as it seems to do more harm than good for NP2 atm, so I kept my troubleshooting to a minimum.

Initially: Unlock->Flashed TWRP->Flashed Magisk = Noticed Update wasn't working

Trouble shoot 1: Downloaded manual update (2.0.3)-> Attempted offline -> Didn't work.

Trouble shoot 2: Factory Reset -> Same as 1 -> No dice.

Trouble shoot 3: Downloaded 2.0.1 full image -> That installed -> Magisk Inactive Slot image -> Booted fine (recovery reverted to stock.) = Still wont update further.

Based on what has been suggested, I'll try again when I get home with magisk disabled as it certain seems that it's the culprit.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Yea that's what I did, I have a thread literally on this issue.

Some people have removed cow files using fastboot enhance, and that's done the job..

MSM will work when it's finally out.

I tried everything, hence why I used FE, honestly I would not recommend it.

I'll ask the guys on TG to see what they think, I'll come back to you
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Yeah just read it now, thank you, and now I'm worried about it not booting after updating (although the reflash to 2.0.1 worked perfectly.)

Would it be safe to just factory wipe, install the updates and then flash TWRP/Magisk?

Only had the phone for 18 hours and I use Swift Backup.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
@ImjustSaiyan92

Download this.

NP2-Pong-2.0.3-FULL-OTA-20230906_193329.zip

This file has been shared with you on pixeldrain

pixeldrain.com

Then follow the guide for returning from the android 14 beta..

You may want to back up first.

This will get you updated and fix the problem with updates in future.

Follow return to previous build.

Android 14 - Developer Preview Program - Beta 3

Here it is! Android 14 Beta 3 for the second phase of our Developer Preview Program. This Android 14 build is still in the early development stage and som...

nothing.community

Hit that like button buddy 👍🏼

If you get stuck let me know....
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Hold off downloading a moment, the chap is mirroring it.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Link back up mate 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Ah you got it, no worries. 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Please be careful installing this mate...follow all the steps.
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Got home later than I'd like, probably try this this weekend

At the moment I am still rooted which factory recovery on 2.0.1

Is it safer if I just factory reset and manually update, then flash twrp/magisk?
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
What do you mean mate?
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Basically doing the update from from a fresh install, no root or custom recovery

Sorry for the confusion
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Are you following the steps in the link I left you?

Just follow that, yes it assumes you have A14 beta installed, but just follow it to the letter..

Don't worry about root or twrp.. I cant validate if it'll work if you deviate from the steps outlined.

In regards to wiping, yes I probably would wipe first... Clean slate.
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
Hey mate! Everything went smoothly cheers!
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Ah nice one 👍🏼

Glad you're up and running
[Nothing Phone 2] spikerspike97:
This is great, I am in a similar situation. The only thing that I am unsure about, should I remove magisk and flash the stock boot.img before I proceed with this?

Thanks
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Shouldn't make any difference.

But yes I'd factory wipe if it were me.
[Nothing Phone 2] ImjustSaiyan92:
If you're on 2.0.1 then follow the steps dladz said above.

I'd the recommend wiping beforehand, as backing up with Swift backup makes it nearly painless.
[Nothing Phone 2] spikerspike97:
Thank you both for your answer, then I'll do it like that!
[Nothing Phone 2] AndreasDay:
For anyone else having this issue as I've faced it twice myself already.

For some odd reason, Nothing requires the stock boot.img AND the stock recovery.img to be flashed before running any OTA update.

I've found the stock recovery.img must be the one from the OS version you are currently running. e.g. If you are on 2.0.1 and want to update, you need the stock recovery from 2.0.1, not any stock recovery file.

For the stock boot.img you can get them here https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-unloc...d-patched-boot-images-model-a065-eea.4605979/

The stock recoveries on the other hand are a little more difficult to come by, perhaps we should start collecting them somewhere
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Just an FYI I had this same issue and did all what you've just suggested, for the most part it's solid advice.. but honestly it didn't work for me.

I ended up trying a lot stuff I probably shouldn't afterwards, ended up in crash dump mode after trying fastboot enhance to flash a payload, something I've done quite a bit on my OnePlus devices.

Ultimately ended up sending it for RMA.
[Nothing Phone 2] AndreasDay:
I recall seeing your other post,glad you got it sorted eventually.

Just thought this might help someone else as I had the issue again today trying to update to 2.0.4. Magisk patched boot.img and OFRP recovery, absolutely refused to update until both were stock again. I had a recovery file from 2.0.1 but it still complained about a mismatch, so had to get a recovery.img from 2.0.3

Sideloading the ota actually gives you a better error message than that awful inbuilt updater, you can see roughly what it's complaining about

Definitely something odd going on with their OS when it comes to updates. Most other brands just overwrite anything custom with an ota, but not Nothing.
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Nah you're spot on mate, boot image to both and recovery back to stock is a good shout.

Just my luck that it didn't 😞

Defo agree with the manual update method, I'd avoided it beforehand..

Now the updates are unified, should be all good
[Nothing Phone 2] Just_Andy:
Hi, got a couple of questions on this:

1. Do you need an unlocked bootloader to do this procedure? (They don't mention anything about this in the post)

2. Can this be done for both upgrading from a previous version (e.g. 2.0.1->2.0.3) or roll-back from a later one (e.g. 2.0.4 -> 2.0.3)?

3. How did you get the full ota for 2.0.3? It's not in this list https://xdaforums.com/t/nothing-phone-2-official-ota-zip-full-incremental.4604803/

Thanks for your help until now, I've read your posts :)
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Hey,

No I don't think you need an unlocked bootloader, I don't think so anyway, probably why it's not mentioned.

And yes if you can use something to downgrade with then upgrade to should be perfectly fine 👍🏼

As for the full update it's either from TG or the downgrade site, can't remember exactly I think TG though 👍🏼
[Nothing Phone 2] Just_Andy:
Thanks for the confirmation man.

Sorry, what/who is TG?
[Nothing Phone 2] dlads:
Telegram, there a private group.
[Vivo V9  Questions & Answers] ash3110:
Hi, I have problem to update my vivo v9 (PD1730_A_1.1.19) to the latest version.

The lastest version that available on the official site is differ from my version which is PD1730F_EX_A_xxxxx

Please let me know how can i update my firmware as I can't use most of the banking apps.
[OnePlus 9] TheSayaMan:
Should I continue development for my Watchdogs ROM for this device? If you enjoy or like this, please vote yes, if you haven't tried it, please do not vote. If you don't like it or like it and could care less, please vote no. This will determine if development will remain for this device. You may vote once and poll ends after 7 days. 70% or higher required to continue development. Thank you!!
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Melomi:
I own a snapdragon s21 ultra that i wish to oem unlock and for the longest time it seemed like usamlock was the way to do it. but i cant seem to access it, any alternative services available?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mvikrant97:
[CLOSED][Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices

Important notice: If you are already updated post February 2021, do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates...

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[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Melomi:
I can't, the account is disabled and its required to PM them to request the service. That's why I'm asking for alternatives. It seems like the service is unavailable
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] bike_lover:
hello everyone. I have had a problem with my phone for a long time. After correctly uploading CRDROID (no matter whether 9.2, 9.3 or 9.10) and after uploading MAGISK and setting the deny list and the list of applications to hide, installing programs, after starting, the system hangs. on a clean installation the problem does not occur, only after setting magisk and uploading the application. the point is that after turning on the system and entering the pin, the launcher loads and after about 10 seconds everything stops with the screen turned on, if it is turned on. the screen does not respond and after about 30 seconds it restarts and continues indefinitely. sometimes after 10-20 starts it stops hanging and goes back to normal. I can't turn off my phone because as soon as I turn it on, e.g. after updating Magisk, the problem returns. starts to restart. this problem occurs on every crdroid and lineageos also. The same problem occurs on my girlfriend's same phone. Am I doing something wrong, or am I setting/configuring something incorrectly? I looked on the forum how to solve my problem, but unfortunately I couldn't fix it anywhere.
[OnePlus 9 Pro] TheSayaMan:
Should I continue development for my Watchdogs ROM for this device? If you enjoy or like this, please vote yes, if you haven't tried it, please do not vote. If you don't like it or like it and could care less, please vote no. This will determine if development will remain for this device. You may vote once and poll ends after 7 days. 70% or higher required to continue development. Thank you!!
[OnePlus 9 Pro] Evon88:
i didn't use it, and didn't vote, but thank you for your work sir​
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
Hello there.I have bought this Px9-Pro navi with android 12 from awesafe with dsp and i have this problem with it:The normal equalizer in car settings (the one that has written bass,treble,middle) i cant use becouse of the DSP app that is installed and has all the “admin permissions” so im forced to use only the dsp for sound quality.Does anyone know how to disable,delete,uninstall this crappy DSP app? I tried in apps settings but the button for disable doesnt work,cant find its path to delete it from folder,i entered the dev menu hopefully to erase its permissions and nothing or does any1 have an android 10,11 or 12 firmware without the DSP app on it? I Google and searched every forum and couldnt find the software for my navi…went even in town to find some1 that could change the firmware and no1 knows how…not on xygala couldnt find some firmware for this navi….i even contacted the vendor and he told me to buy the premium dsp navi(even if i dont want that dsp) and didnt want to give the software without the dsp
[Android Head-Units] hal752:
There's a chance that your unit doesn't have a DSP. I've not been able to find much on these however the 8163 is a low end quad core. There's generally are poorly made and don't offer much in terms of function. Many of Ali don't even have a dsp.

Disabling the app you would need to root the device to disable it however is that just a third party app?
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
Yes its an app called DSP and there i have the dsp and the asp Both with hz frequence and surround and loudness options and in the car info from the canbus i have the normal eq with bass treble and middle but i cant use it becouse of the dsp app that has the permissions to change sound etc. and i cannot disable it or delete it and in searching for 2 months for a firmware that its compatible with the 8163…so i can change to a firmware without dsp app on it..i tried to root it with kingo root but gives error when rooting
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
Yes its an app called DSP and there i have the dsp and the asp Both with
[Android Head-Units] hal752:
They can be pretty generic. Th DSP is MCU based so another app won't help you.

ASP wise I would rate even worse than the DSP. Unfortunately android headunits have never been good with sound. To the point I've always used a true DSP and Amp with these. There is a night day difference with these. You could also true the android specific amps they sell on ali express. They will likely be better than the internal amp and dsp.
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
I already have all my speakers+subwoofer amp with an alpine,I just need that dsp app gone so I can use the normal eq not the HZ that dsp provides.I want the one in the picture I attached to work but the dsp app won’t allow it becouse it has sound permission over this one
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
I can’t delete or stop this permissions on this dsp app..that’s all I want
[Android Head-Units] hal752:
Try force stopping. Clearing cache etc. Then try. Though likely it's not going to let you as it's tied into the MCU.
[Android Head-Units] Necro001:
Tried that,doesn’t work
[Google Pixel 6] atomjetson:
I updated my Pixel 6 last Sunday (October 22) and now I have an almost unusable device. Following the update, my phone started to randomly restart itself with no discernable pattern. Sometimes it stays on for 20-60 minutes, other times it restarts several times in succession without enough time in between to do anything. The Google Assistant and camera are also starting by themselves at random, sometimes independently and sometimes together. It also turns itself back on every time I power it off. I tried tech support, but since my warranty has expired they want to sell me a new phone. Is there any way to either go back to the previous version (Android 13) or something? I don't mind doing whatever has to be done, I just want to keep my phone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Google Pixel 6] cldkrs:
boot into bootloader, and reflash with PixelFlasher or Android Flash Tool.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
Messing with the firmware is the most sure fired way to screw up a device. Make sure the benefits are worth the time and trouble they likely will cause.

I don't update or upgrade. Still running on Pie with near zero issues. Security isn't an issue as long as you don't do stupid things. Anything from Android 9 up is reasonably secure.
[Google Pixel 6] atomjetson:
Thanks! I've gone back to Android 13, and so far so good!
[Google Pixel 6] atomjetson:
Nevermind. I've reverted to Android 13 and the problems are still here.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
It happens in safe mode?

Sounds like a hardware failure. Could the power button be sticking or have a intermittent short?
[Google Pixel 6] atomjetson:
Safe mode, too. I guess I'm going to look at new phones now.
[Google Pixel 6] blackhawk:
May be a battery failure or a loose connector.
[Magisk] X4gregory:
Guys, I was previously using an Android 8 phone with Xposed. now that I'm replacing it with a new phone that supports SD card expansion, the vast majority of apps don't support media files or downloading files to the SD card. I used XInternalSD on Xposed and it worked fine on the old phone. But it hasn't been updated in too long to work on higher versions of Android.

Is there any mod on LSPosed, similar to XInternalSD or branch?

Thanks for your reply.
[Magisk] elong7681:
Yes once you install LSPosed there will be a module in there similar to what you're looking for
[Magisk] X4gregory:
I installed LSPosed, but I don't know the name of that app.
[Magisk] urbanman2004:
I know I'm late to the party, but I've been able to use XInternalSD module just fine through LSPosed on a phone that includes microSD card expansion w/ Android 11 installed and experienced no issues. Check out my exchange in this thread here. Hope it helps.
[OnePlus 11] maamdroid:
The OnePlus open deal with the trade in for the 11 was impossible to pass up. I did opt for the 50 any time replacement, probably going to cancel that, it's an option.

All said and done, the day of release I got the open for about $200. Though, this story isn't about that, it's about the time I am in without my 11.

Pixel and best buy had a crazy deal. Long story short, I'm pumping these words out on a pixel 8.

Man I miss my 11. I never cared about battery on my 11. It didn't matter, hook it in 10 mins you're good.

Pixel 8 struggles. For example, I had spotify running, bunch of other apps, running Spotify out to my Google home speakers. I always assumed the home speakers did their own connection to the music being played. When switching the apps, it lagged horribly. It also did that when locally switching apps on the 8.

There are many times on the 8 I get lag.

That mk guy that does phone reviews has his pillars of a best phone. I have mine.

Battery and smoothness.

Motorola is usually the top crop, but they do so by killing apps. Which what I do for a living is problematic.

Would I buy the 11 again, yes. Deke's work on the flashing tool, all the other devs making roms. I hated the **** out of my 10t, but trade in for the 11 was good.

This is a rant... I guess I'll leave it as, 11 is the best phone out there.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
I was offered that update for Android 14 about a week ago but was in Greece and did not want to download a large file and take any chances on things going wrong while on the trip (splendid by the way). so I passed on it.

On return home last night I decided to do the update. But when I check for updates, it shows I'm up to date at Version 13. No offer of Android 14. I have not manually installed any OS since the days of yore with my various Blackberries. I checked about six times last night and now again this morning. UP TO DATE!!!

Any ideas?

Google Fi by the way. Last updated Sept 1
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
My wife's P7 is still on 13 (just checked now). It's since been replaced by a P8, also on Fi, but that came with 14. I'm rooted so update my Fold each month via Pixel Flasher.

From memory, I think(?) you can update via the OTA with PF and not need root or an unlocked bootloader. You might check into that. There's a PF thread here.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Thanks. I will check Pixel Flasher out if I feel that I want the update NOW! It is weird that it was offered and now is NOT.
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
I find it weird that my wife's phone doesn't have the update either. I updated my 7P to 14, then wiped it before sending it to Best Buy (trade), so had no problem with that phone. All were on Fi until new phones were added.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
Mine updated from the beta without even asking me; almost on day one, which I thought couldn't be done when you were on the beta. I think the key here is that I didn't want to update until I had given it some time, whereas you wanted to update right away. Goog knows us so well: They knew exactly how to deliver what we didn't want exactly when we didn't want it! lol

Edit: Where in Greece?
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
I forgot to check this evening. But I really expected that after being offered it about a week or so ago and not downloading it, it would be available after I was home. But NO, NOT Google. Nowhere to be found!!!

How can it say I was up to date when it and I very well know that Android 14 is out there and was already offered to me!!!!

Oh, well, I won't lose sleep over it since 10 hour time difference's Jet Lag, is already accomplishing that.
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Athens, Delphi, Nafpaktos, Santori. With side trips to Olympia, Mesologgi. Great trip.

Was just on the phone with Google. Not really that helpful. They suggested 14 should be available. They checked Build Number and IMEI (or whatever). They want me to factory reset and see if the update shows up. Not really in the mood to get this thing back in order.

I don't want to play too many games but I really would like the update.

Are you familiar with the Pixel Flasher method? I'd rather not ROOT, I guess. You have a link to Pixel Flasher process?
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
📳🔥PixelFlasher for Google Fold Support Thread.

This is the support thread of PixelFlasher (PixelFlasher is an open-source self contained GUI tool to facilitate Pixel phone device flashing/rooting/updating with extra features). Note: This thread is meant for issues and problems faced in...

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[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Well, where there's a will, there's a way. But I took an alternative route suggested in another forum. Update to the Beta. It worked. I think it took a shorter time to update to the 14 Beta than doing an ordinary system update. But I've now got Beta on the Fold. We shall see....

Thanks for the suggestions everyone except Google who wanted me to Factory Reset the phone and go through the hassle or backing up and restoring.
[Google Pixel Fold] Haizum74:
Santorini? If so was there in '86. Learnt to swim there too. Off topic but....
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
Yes, my jet lag may explain this misspelling or I just mistyped.

First time Santorini. I won't admit how many years ago I was in Greece!!! But that is what started this thread - getting offered an OS upgrade while out of the country and not wanting to possibly brick the phone.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
Traveling in Greece is legit, he had his phone with him! :)
[Google Pixel Fold] fred2546:
And HE, ahem, ME, just noticed that they moved the "review" (see prior photos) button from the right of the shutter button to the left. I do not like change. I'm too old for change. I took over 1,600 photos in Greece and that button is hardwired into my brain on the RIGHT side (from the Fold and prior Pixels). Any way to move it back???
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
Install an older version of Camera and don't update it?
[Google Pixel Fold] hanschke:
QPR1 Beta 2.2​

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[Google Pixel Fold] Haizum74:
Once in beta and then getting the stable December update, does that wipe data etc?
[Google Pixel Fold] sawdoctor:
Yes. Once you move of beta you'll have to wipe as you are downgrading
[Google Pixel Fold] Colchiro:
That's why I'm not interested in joining the beta so early in the game.
[Google Pixel Fold] krabman:
I just don't update it, wait for a newer main channel to drop, and then edit out the wipe. You can't do that anymore?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] KokaiBalazs- dev:
Hello guys please note for all builds on this thread is not mine, im just sharing what i found!

An basicly what ifound is:

Arrow os 13.1 lastest booted on SM-J330FN

GSI: https://github.com/naz664/ArrowOS_g....08.31/ArrowOS-13.1-a64_bvN-Unofficial.img.xz

need to install lastest project kebab first!

Bugs:

Vendor Bugs:

- Camera rear and front both not working

- Sounds not works

- Lock screen not works

- Dont try to set wallpaperfrom wallpapper and style, android will crash and reboot

- Dont boot device to twrp after succsesfull install, it will brick your phone
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for sharing this great GSI, mate ;)
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] LinkyWolfka:
I'm sick of the only things you can do on this phone being half-functional. Porting a custom ROM to a phone seems literally impossible to me, but go ahead, I'll think about it. This phone needs a reliable, stable and fast LineageOS.

This forum is a gold mine in terms of learning, surely I should manage to do something that at least starts. Even from scratch, because I've never done anything like this before in my life.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] zer0_Clover:
it sure does. i would try to build but i dont have necessary hardware for it. best option now is debloated stock 🙁