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[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Utini:
I wasn't happy with DNS based adblocking and switched to AdGuard App which also has a firewall. It works non-root but I believe it uses less battery in root mode + I can still use my VPN.

Also...Kirisakura kernel!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] :
I tried hard but failed today lol

Unlocked my bootloader and flashed kernel haha
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Annie the Eagle:
I will always root my phones out of principle that I like to have full control over the device that I purchased. Phones are getting more and more expensive. And having full ownership over the $1000+ device I bought is important to me.

If I wanted a device that I don't want full control over, I'd buy an iPhone.

But more on topic, AdAway, SwiftBackup and the ability to do whatever you want with your device in the OS is already reason enough.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Misterxtc:
Being on a Verizon P8P root is pretty much nill but I stopped rooting a few months ago anyway. I still keep the wife's P6P unlocked because it is a VZW device I got lucky unlocking the bootloader but it is not rooted. Gotta keep that trophy. I flip flopped between Samsung and Google since the Nexus 6P up until the P7P so I can live without root. I enjoy the simplicity of Android 14 and the lack of bloat on the Pixel devices. I still use swift backup for my phone log and messages witch is good enough for me. The wife plans on taking the P8P in a year when the P6P is paid off so I have the option to upgrade next year to a unlocked one if I want.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Furymaker:
i used to root my phones until pixel 6 pro, now i can't live without google pay and other banking apps here in sweden (most of them detect root) so I just don't do it

but i would love to remote the damn pill in navigation bar, adjust kernel for better battery life

i use private nextdns which disables all ads, even in chrome most of them are gone
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Gilg@mesh:
all those stuff works great here in Sweden for me, no problem at all. :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Furymaker:
Weirdly last time I tried my handelsbanken app said my system data was altered or something along the lines.

You using pixel 8 pro now or?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Gilg@mesh:
yes, I've put Swedbank, Handelsbanken and Google Wallet in the DenyList and it works, also Magisk is hidden with different package name.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Furymaker:
Hm, that's awesome, might consider doing it if I decide to keep the device. Pixel 6 Pro made me hate overheating because it was unusable in the sun in summer 😅
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] volcolm:
Dunno if Graphene OS roots but... I like having control over the things my device does either way, and this one will be my next phone.

As opposed to current S22U where I'm more wary. Pixels seem easier to.. actually modify.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Have you tried this on P8P? Does it work?

Also, you have two // between soc and soc:google... Is this correct?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ztks:
I rooted my P8P but there's quite a few apps that detect the bootloader is unlocked and become unavailable to me, that ruins it for me.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] johnsmallberries:
It doesn't matter how many slashes I just typed it quickly, but yeah it is supposed be just one.

I don't have a P8P. I have a regular pixel 8. On the pixel 8 the path is different:

echo 81 > /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level

It works fine.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] oso2spot:
what's the current release/link to the late V4A? when I looked it up last I saw was v2.7 released in 2020
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Thanks.

Are you saying that the P8's path is /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level and the P8P's path is /sys/devices/platform/soc/soc:google,charger/charge_stop_level?

The first path is in my script library for an older phone, probably P6P or P4XL. The second path is new to me. I will check it out later.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
With Magisk 26302, hide, deny, and USNF-MOD 240 1.3, I have yet to have an app that I could not use because of root. I have plenty of financial and media apps. Play Store is certified.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] johnsmallberries:
I was just saying I don't have a pro 8, so I can't tell you what the path is, but I think it would be the same as the regular pixel 8. You can just adb shell and see if that path exists.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
I had a few minutes so I looked. This is the path for P8P: /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Santi3598:
Although I never had an app I couldn´t run with root (using the proper fixes), I root out of principle mostly. I like the idea of owning my devices to their full extent, even if that makes me more responsible for any issues that may occur.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] yyz71:
https://github.com/AndroidAudioMods/ViPER4Android/releases. It's reversed engineered to work 64 bit 👍
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] somethingsomethingroot:
I've got work apps that just check if the bootloader is unlocked. Didn't matter that they were on the DenyList, didn't matter that root was removed later. Couldn't use them till the bootloader was relocked.

Granted, an alternative (Shaninko) was offered, but I ultimately didn't want to cat and mouse the work apps.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Ztks:
Tried all that. Doesn't stop several apps not wanting to be installed on my device because of the bootloader. Not because of root.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Gilbot:
I was hoping not to bother with rooting, etc.. but the phone underperforms significantly with processing tasks and has some bugs here or there. Wait times to load the delete option in google photos is dumb long as is the wait time when saving a video short in Youcut. My Galay Note 20 ultra with an AOSP GSI is way faster. It seems to have issues with apps that draw over the screen and the audio cuts after a song ends in my music player on the following track unless I hit next track or previous track. It's odd. the phone also warms up quite a bit.

Kinda bummed at its performance tbh. I am hoping for either a good AOSP GSI or official software update to improve performance
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] zellleonhart:
If you are interested,you can try Advanced Charging Controller which offers a more robust solution https://github.com/VR-25/acc The latest version (16.10.2023) works well with Pixel 8 Pro.

The charging switch /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level 100 battery/capacity works well to start/stop charging at your own settings and enter idle mode correctly (draw power from the charger directly instead of battery
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Thanks for the information. I will check out ACC. On a quick glance, it looks interesting.

Regarding the switch--

Are you saying that echo 80 > /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level does not allow the phone to enter idle mode correctly? Will the phone, after reaching 80%, draw from the battery and as it draws down keeps charging it back up to 80?

If so, would I be issuing the following command instead: echo > /sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level 80 battery/capacity (for 80% charge)? In this case, the phone would stop charging and only use power from the charger until unplugged?

Cheers.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] zellleonhart:
ACC itself is command line, so you can run acc -t to test all the available charging switches and see which one works the best. I have tested and that one works the best in stopping and entering idle.

You don't echo the charging switches to the system file, you set the switch using acc -s "s=/sys/devices/platform/google,charger/charge_stop_level 100 battery/capacity --". Note that the 100 in the switch is part of the name, you don't change it. The "--" tells ACC not to automatically try other switches.

To set the percentages, run acc 40 80 (this means start charging when it drops to 40% and stop charging at 80%). You can run acc -w to monitor the charging state.

I am also quite new to ACC, you can read the documentation at GitHub on the sample commands and how it works. Their telegram group is also quite supportive.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Ah I see, I thought that was just a terminal command. I was hoping that there was a "better" command that I can use now before digging into ACC.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] whatsisnametake2:
ok so I'm not sure I can stomach this nav pill anymore. insane bright white bar on my dark themed phone.

which version of magisk has been getting the best results with banking apps? delta? and is magisk alpha (which I've seen mentioned) just the main release of magisk or is it something else?

edit: I experimented with mbna app with my unlocked bootloader but no root yet. works. so it's definitely not bootloader status that is causing failure of mbna on rooted phone. could never get mbna working on my rooted p6p.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] foobar66:
Wait for future updates ... I recall P6P also has several issues when it came out; many of them got resolved over time.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] znel52:
I still gotta have it for theming unfortunately can only use the stock stuff for so long lol. If not for that I probably wouldn't mess with it. Wish Google would take a page from Sammy and allow some more customization with a GoodLock type app.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] foobar66:
1 month unrooted ... phew ... I made it ...

It's kind of a mental thing.

2 things which I still can't do (and which I did when rooted):

a) get rid of the ugly pill at the bottom (come on Google give us an option to hide it)

b) disable services/activities/receivers etc within an APK (this is mostly a mental thing as there are trackers in almost every app)

What I really like:

1) No more ugly screen at boot saying the device is in danger (also a mental thing)

2) All apps which do root detection work; I have several apps that detect root and when rooted I could not get them ALL working with the same root hide method (which I why I have never used NFC / Google wallet so far)

3) So yes, finally I have wallet working ... glad to get rid of the physical bank debet card ;-)

I did do the OTA upgrade to November yesterday using OTA (could not stand waiting until the device would ping me).

Customizations that I have done that work "almost like root":

1) Hide/disable APKs using AppFreezer from MobizSystems (play store); works without root by giving it device owner permission (only downside is that lockscreen shows "this device is owned by your organisation")

2) Change LTE icon to "4G/4G+"; using PixelIMS (works but only downside is that you have to repeat it after an OTA upgrade)

3) Better internet tiles (works via Shizuku, only downside is you have to restart after reboot)

4) Force dark mode for all apps (even some which stay light when using dark mode in settings) - does not work for all apps (e.g. Strava remains white always) - via Shizuku (downside is have to repeat after reboot)

I usually do not reboot my phone very often, so (3) and (4) are a relatively minor thing. Going to look at tasker to automate these (but I do not have any experience with Tasker).

So IS LIFE GOOD WITHOUT ROOT ... YES (for me, for now)

There is one little bugger: that voice in my head which says: "YOU do NOT have full control over your phone"

I think I will seek therapy to get over that hurdle ;-)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
When you were rooted, what did you use to disable services/activities/receivers? I use MyAndroidTools, but it is no longer maintained as far as I know.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] foobar66:
I had a sh script (see attach) .txt file.

Alternatively you can use: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager

But I preferred my script.

You have to be a little bit careful, disabling certain services in certain apps make that the app no longer works.

See feedly / komoot in the script. It re-enabled one service which could be disabled everywhere else.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Thanks for the link and the script. Both look very robust. Did you create the script and/or is it being maintained and updated as new trackers appear?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] foobar66:
I created the script. When installing a new app, I checked if that app contained new trackers (using https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager) and then I updated the script. There are also lists circulating on the internet (but I don't have a link here). And there is also: https://ghacks.net/2018/03/19/list-the-trackers-that-apps-use-on-google-play/

Note that my script and AppManager do not work together! If you disable services using the script, AppManager strangely enough does not detect it (as it assumes that upon first start all services are enabled). It keeps its own internal database of what is enabled/disabled (which is precisely the reason why I did not use it to actually disable).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] snovvman:
Thanks! I thought AppManager would read the app info to see what is *actually* enabled or disabled. If it keeps a database and some other app makes changes, things will become out of sync. Anyway... Thanks again for all the info.

Btw, why did you decide to not root?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] foobar66:
Mainly because I could never get all apps working which detect root with a single root hiding method. I choose not to use NFC payment because of that. Yes I could have used zygisk but then another app would detect root.

I really became tired of seeking workarounds.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] HipKat:
Nice write up and don't worry, we never have FULL control over our phones anyway.....
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tensux:
one reason that I will probably end up rooting is that I use the 3 button navigation and I strongly prefer the back key on the right hand side. It makes it much easier to use the phone with one hand. Can't understand why it wouldn't like so many other phones be customizable out of the box.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] lilhaiti:
I haven't rooted since my pixel 5. It became more and more complicated to hide root, I just gave it up.

I used to root for added customizations, adblocking, and backups. Since being a member of RA (rooting anonymous) I have missed the customization options, but I can live without those. Most of my apps are in the PS, so the stock backup app cover most of those and logging in is the long pole in the tent, but I muscle through it the very few times I reset. I do enjoy using all of my banking apps and contactless payment options without thumb wrestling.
[General Questions and Answers] zlaer:
Hi guys.. I currently live in USA and will travel to Europe soon. I need a sim card with an adequate amount of data for traveling using Google Maps. I'll be in Europe for 10 days. I'm going to only 4 addresses there. I saw a sim card selling in Europe with 40GB of data. Is this good enough data for traveling to only 4 addresses?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
AFAIK SIM cards are not designed to store large amounts of data. The amount of storage space on a SIM card can vary depending on the type of SIM card and the manufacturer. For example, some 4G SIM cards have a storage capacity of up to 1MB. Knowing this you are not able to use the SIM card for storing maps.

To answer your question:

The amount of storage space that Google Maps allocates for complete European maps depends on a number of factors, including the device you are using, the version of Google Maps you have installed, and the specific maps you have downloaded. However, in general, the complete European maps can take up several gigabytes of storage space.

For example, on a Pixel 6 with the latest version of Google Maps installed, the complete European maps take up about 10GB of storage space. This includes all of the satellite imagery, street maps, traffic maps, and other data that is needed to provide a comprehensive and detailed map of Europe.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] klody.32:
Hi community

I have a s22 ultra

I need privacy protected screen support finger print and clear

What is better ?

Thanx
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v.here:
Hello! I have Nokia 5.4 and the pattern is locked. I installed adb tools on my windows 11 and connected my device to computer. Im trying to use command "adb keygen <FILETYPE>" as shown here - https://fig.io/manual/adb/keygen but I have no idea what file path need to be inserted. May someone explain to me how to find the file path because I really don't have enough knowledge.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v.here:
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I have no idea what is the google account associated with the phone. And also when I enter in Recovery there's no option to do a factory reset. This is why I am trying to use ADB.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xXx yYy:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Of course it is a standard ADB command:

The adb keygen command is used to generate a public/private key pair for use with the Android Debug Bridge (adb). The public key is used to authenticate the adb server, while the private key is used to sign adb commands.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v.here:
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I've been trying to run numerous different commands using CMD and every time I get the same message:

View attachment 6019011

May you please tell me how can I fix this?

And also, how can I know if my cmd is latest version and update it if necessary?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v.here:
I am trying to use the command pm list packages to find the lock screen package name but it says PM is not recognized as command. Not sure what else to use.

EDIT: I used "adb shell list packages" but I continue to get the same error that the device is unauthorized and vendor keys are not set.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v.here:
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That's great but I can't enter settings and even if there is such a prompt I can't authorize my computer because my pattern is locked. When I press the notification which says "usb debugging enabled" I need to enter my pattern. Which I am trying to remove basically.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xXx yYy:
The package name for the lockscreen on most Android devices is com.android.systemui.

Take note that if you delete the com.android.systemui app, your Android device will no longer be able to boot up properly.

The PIN/PW of the lockscreen on Android devices is stored in an encrypted format in the /data/system/gesture.key
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xXx yYy:
The ADB RSA keys are stored in the following location on Windows computers:

%USERPROFILE%\.android\adbkey

View attachment 6019037

To fix the "device unauthorized" error you have to push the 2 files to

/data/misc/adb/adb_keys

where the ADB RSA keys are stored in Android devices.
[Introductions] Mart.Wien:
Hello. I am new to the forum. I am looking to open my router to accept a different sim. Thank you to the forum organizers.
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] manthes:
Why so many roms don't have an option to assign actions to navigation bar buttons?

I tried many of them. Derpfest is missing one very important to me which is to kill app, cherish and much more don't have this settings and at the moment i stay with crdroid but with some bugs. SparkOs has many problems, alphadroid has random restarts etc and i don't want pixel experience, lineage etc.

Is any magisk module or any app at least? I searched a lot but i didn't find anything
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] B1nz:
i just bought the s23 ultra and the first thing i want to setup is to set some certain app notification into silent notification. for example, i set the news notification from X (twitter) to silent but normal notification for the DM. I came from Oneplus 8 pro using custom rom which has stock google android os in it, in that rom the user has the option to do that, and later in the notification center it will have 2 divided sections of normal and silent notification. also it can clear the silent notification, unlike in the s23 ultra even though i set some to silent but it still shown as the same notification, not divided. any idea about how to make it works? thanks
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] mego2017:
Mobil Honor 8x max

ARE L22HN

snapdragon 660

It stopped on Honor logo

It rfuse factory setting

I have rom 8.2.0.135 i put it into sdcard but no effect

I want loader to install this rom by pc

Pleas help m
[Red Magic 8 pro] lehem:
Does anyone know what is the label and key for the "time" icon in the status bar of red magic 8 pro? Im hiding all the icons in my status bar and i hide all of it except for the time/clock.

Theres an option in system ui tuner to manually add the label and key to disable a specific icon. But i dont know the label and key of the time icon. Anyone can help me?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] beaverhead:
How can i rid of this weather notification on my lockscreen.since i updated to a14 it was there now.View attachment 6019077
[FYT Android Head Units] hibas001:
Attenzione!

Nelle future versioni del software, TEYES non fornirà più file di aggiornamento MCU.

Se, dopo aver aggiornato il firmware all'ultima versione, i tasti di controllo sul volante smettono di funzionare, devi prima aggiornare la versione precedente dall'MCU, Scarica la versione precedente

buongiorno, chiedo a voi , ho aggiornato android 12 su una cc2 plus con firmware joying android 12 6315_1.zip con fyt manifacture 43, oltre all'errore MCU dont match non vanno i comandi al volante ma in generale funziona bene. ho provato a sostituire fyt manifacture = 95 (teyes cc2/cc3) ma quando finisce di caricare i files AllAppUpdate mi da errore config.txt e il sistema al rivvio rimane bloccato sulla schermata di google , consapevole che i comandi al volante risolvero in altro modo cosa consigliate per risolvere il problema? ho anche provato con altre versioni 6315 precedenti o di altri fornitori ma il sistema rimane bloccato perche non finisce la copia dei files e da errore. grazie per qualsiasi suggerimento . Ps: l'id codice che scrivo sul sito che ho copiato dalla radio non viene convalidato e non riesco a scaricare la versione corretta (ammesso che funzioni).

translate:

Attention!

In future software releases, TEYES will no longer provide MCU update files.

If, after updating the firmware to the latest version, the control keys on the steering wheel stop working, you must first update the previous version from the MCU, Download the previous version

good morning, I ask you, I updated Android 12 on a cc2 plus with Joying Android 12 firmware 6315_1.zip with fyt manufacturing 43, in addition to the MCU dont match error, the steering wheel controls don't work but in general it works well. I tried to replace fyt manifacture = 95 (teyes cc2/cc3) but when it finishes loading the AllAppUpdate files it gives me a config.txt error and when restarted the system remains stuck on the Google screen, knowing that the steering wheel controls will solve the problem in another way What do you recommend to solve the problem? I also tried with other previous 6315 versions or from other suppliers but the system remains blocked because it does not finish copying the files and gives an error. thanks for any suggestions. Ps: the code id that I write on the site that I copied from the radio is not validated and I can't download the correct version (assuming it works).
[FYT Android Head Units] gordgelin:
since you mentioned this:

i assume you either trying to download firmware from the wrong site or you have not cc2+ but something else, 'coz this warning is from cc2 download page, not cc2+

also, there is no android 12, but fake android 10 only

please identify what device you have and flash back correct firmware, you can download it from somewhere else without the device id, HERE is the link for latest cc2+ firmware
[FYT Android Head Units] hibas001:
grazie mille, spero di risolvere buona giornata.