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[Google Pixel 6a] WGaux:
My pixel 6a (after only 3 months) is bricked into the fastboot mode, the only menu options that work are the BarCode, Turn Off and reboot Bootloader (that changes the enter reason), recovery mode, rescue mode and start just goes back to Enter reason: Boot Failure.

My device Isn't unlocked nor usb debugging is active, i didn't try to flash a rom, it became like this overnight, 3 days trying to contact google but i actually live in a unsupported country and google basically stop answering me after i told them.

Secure boot: PRODUCTION

NOS production: yes

Device state: locked (in green)

Boot slot: b

Enter reason: boot failure

UART: disabled

i've seen similar errors but they all would show NOS production and device state as "error"

the google logo doesn't show up any time at all

also seen that all the functioning devices show as Boot slot: a for some reason, but i cant change the boot slot via terminal because the device is locked

any help would be apreciated, don't want to change phone after only 3 months
[Google Pixel 6a] Maseko.san:
Connect your phone to your PC and go to flash.android.com , select your phone and flash the stock system
[Google Pixel 6a] WGaux:
View attachment 6028533

Yeah already tried it, but doesn't work with locked devices
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Try OTA if you can get to Recovery. It'll be just like adb sideload a rom or magisk.

If you can't get to recovery, your only option is to send it to google and have them flash it like a warranty claim

Sounds like another instance of a failed Android 14 update. There's been many lately.
[Google Pixel 6a] WGaux:
I fear that's the only option, but google treats non supported countries like monkeys, even ignoring my support claims, even it's still being in warranty.

i'm stuck with a $350 brick
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
Yeah, its awful how some are treated. I hope you get it figured out
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
Maybe I'm not reading a few things - but from what I picked up...can you:

Reboot to bootloader

Unlock the bootloader via fastboot commands

Use Android Flash tool to start from scratch

Just thinking out loud - GL
[Google Pixel 6a] WGaux:
Unfortunately to unlock the bootloader via fastboot the device needs to have USB debugging active and OEM unlocked

only way to do this that i'm aware is via the config menu in android while the device is running which is not the case :/
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
Oh yeah - could have sworn I've seen it done but that sounds right. lmao - I'd run the command anyhow and cross my fingers before I had to ship the thing out. GL
[Google Pixel 6a] WGaux:
heheh tried it anyway last week, but it doesn't works, Brazil's price to ship to other countries is absolutely a no go, i think i'm gonna try to sell the parts.
[Google Pixel 6a] mmead1143:
lol yeah - I kind of knew the answer even as I typed. Just hoping for a miracle for you lol
[Google Pixel 6a] darkstar73:
Since you can get into fastboot, have you tried switching to slot a? I had a similar issue and I was able to fix it switching the active slot and reflashing
[Google Pixel 6a] TechX1991:
its funny how often this honestly works and its easy to forget. Although on some phones, it won't let you switch if BL isn't unlocked. Not sure with the pixel's. I know my oneplus can't do it
[Google Pixel 6a] Lughnasadh:
You do need the bootloader to be unlocked to switch slots via fastboot command on Pixels.
[Google Pixel 6a] jelle2503:
I'm also stuck in an infinite bootloop after the android 14 update on a pixel 6a.

Same error message when using Android Flash Tool.

Still going to try sideload the beta version or a newer version. But did not have any luck trying so far.
[Google Pixel 6a] Celnc_:
I have the same issue here.. but i dont have bootloader unlocked its been 4 months since this happened i tried flashing stock firmware but its no use, i also tried do a manual flashing but still no hope. i tried many different ways to solve this issue but none of them work. and i live in a unsupported country.
[Google Pixel 6a] RiseAgainstftwtw:
I ran into the fastboot issue today. After seeing that google had no real answers besides returning the phone, I tried both cooling and heating the phone, which didn't work. I then took the screen off and sprayed the insides with deoxit, let it sit for a couple of hours. The phone booted up on the first try.
[Google Pixel 6a] Tony Bark:
Sooooooo has anybody figured out on how to do it?!

I have the same issue. I can't update / flash it because OEM is locked. How can you get it to work. Like really?! Aren't there any other options or something that works.....

I need the get my photos back 🤔🤠😳😳😳 Somebody??????
[Google Pixel 6a] Tony Bark:
Now how is this even possible?! Unbelievable
[Google Pixel 6a] Lada333:
..has anybody actually tried switching to the other slot from fastboot? Did not see any responses revealing if it's of any use or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] nicoco19:
Good evening everyone,

I want to update from Android 13 to the new version of Android 14, I want to keep all my data (installed applications but also all the files I have on my S23 ULTRA) while maintaining ROOT access from my phone. I found this tutorial in the case of security updates in the same version of Android 13, there I want to move from Android 13 to Android 14 and I want to be sure to flash the right files. I admit to being lost, that's why I'm asking for your help so as not to lose my data.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Nicoco19

(Bonus) Step 4 – Install the following software updates and maintain root access:

As mentioned earlier, once you Root your Samsung phone, you can no longer upgrade your Android OS via OTA. To upgrade your phone's operating system, you need to manually download the new firmware and follow the same AP fix process written in the previous section. The only difference here is in the Odin flashing step: instead of the CSC tar, use the HOME_CSC tar file since we want to perform an upgrade without data loss.

(It is worth mentioning that it is not recommended to flash only the AP box because Odin might modify the partition and shrink your user data partition. That's why you should always flash the AP, BL, CP and HOME_CSC boxes patched during update.)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] zx1202:
i use this on my s918b and work for me.

i did update magisk to v26.4 before processing. (recommended)

make sure to backup your data before processing, in case something wrong happens. (recommend)

Goodluck :)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] abhijeet715:
hi, did the method above work to update to android 14? anything else specifically to follow?

edit.

done using above method successfully
[Touch HD General] Koffein Schluck:
A simple but important question:

Do You changed your original ROM to a self-made?

Yes? :cool:

What ROM did You use? (Link would be fine)

why You flashed your ROM?

do you experience more performance?

known problems?

would You recommend it?

No? :rolleyes:

do you think about doing it?

bad experience with doing it?
[Touch HD General] Mishael:
Yes, I changed.

1. Touch of HD 2.2 Full Edition.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=460640

2. Because I had to choose one and this seemed to be good choice. (And it was! :):)

3. Yes, my hd seems to work faster.

4. So far I haven't noticed any problems. Sometimes the device won't show thumbnails of pictures in file explorer but it's not a big deal as you need just to change folder and all is fine.

5. Yes, it is worth testing. You should not be disappointed.
[Touch HD General] ez2remember:
No:

1. I do think about changing rom but since I have customised and performance tweaked my HD already I wonder what a cooked rom will do. I know a cooked rom will likely perform better than official but what about a tweaked official with all your customisation and performance tweaks. What's the advantage?

2. Not tried yet.
[Touch HD General] Koffein Schluck:
Exactly my opinion! This post could be mine :D

What's the advantage?

Want to know it too, thats why i opened this thread!
[Touch HD General] eaglesteve:
Not YET, but I will later. I would like to be completely familiar with the stock ROM first in order to be able to have a good feel on whether there is improvement.

Honestly, I'm so satisfied with the stock ROM already. Don't seem to experience the problems that some describe, such as it beign slow, etc. I have no freeze after about 10 day of use so far, I find it very very fast.

I do want to flash a cooked ROM because I hope to see improvements in a few areas:

a) inability to make SIM contact hiding registry change stick. I understand that at least one of the cooked ROM has fixed this.

b) occassional stutters in music playing. Not sure if this problem is fixed in cooked ROM.

c) When selecting album, the storage card entry will show up only after I have selected ALL, wait for a while, then go back to reselect. Even then, the Storage Card entry does not always show up. Not sure if any cooked ROM has fixed this yet.

d) I don't like having the battary icon on the TF3D taskbar. I like it to show the date/time instead. Not sure if cooked ROM has fixed this.

e) The standard ROM has switched off the screen orientation UI switch. One needs to switch it on before we're able to assign Rotate Screen to a hardware key. I understand that at least one of the cooked ROM has rectify this.

f) I never like HTC task manager, and had always used Wktask in the past. If the cooked ROM uses Wktask and disable HTC task manger on today screen, I would consider it a plus.

g) I don't like the default calculator skin either but I never use this simplistic calculator anyway. Having a proper skin is nice though. After trying out Panomaric Calc, I think I'm going to stick with it.

h) I wish pressing hardware button twice does not result in dialing the last dialed number as it does now. I know we can lock the device to prevent this from happening while the device is in our pocket. However, once the phone is unlocked, it is easy to dial the last number without me realising it. I wonder if any of the ROM addresses this issue.

i) TF3D color. I wish we have an easy way to frequently change color for every tab, not just the home tab. I also love to see the 3D glassy taskbar and bottom bar back. If anyone know of any ROM that has that, please share here. I know I can flash all of them and find out for myself, but would be nice to know from those who have already tried.

j) I wish the TF3D music program is able to assign songs to a playlist more efficiently. ATM, I have to show the music on the screen, then click menu/add to playlist. This is too laborious. Or perhaps there is an easier way that I'm unaware of?

That's all I can think of ATM. I'm sure it's a matter of time before some of the cooked ROMs make these improvements.

So, I definitely will flash, but don't know when and which ROM yet.:)
[Touch HD General] SomethingWicked:
1. Dutty's v1.1 HD Rom

2. Because I'm a flash-a-holic, and Dutty's been making incredibly fast and stable roms for a long time. Based on new 1.19 official rom, which has bug fixes and Dutty has tweaked performance.

3. Hard to say. Except for the annoying freeze problem, I've been fairly happy all along. Mainly, I trust Dutty -- the hodge-podge of settings I was using didn't seem as stable.

4. Only one - once in a blue moon, closing a lot of programs individually & sequentially from the home screens top right task manager button will freeze the device. Another user said this was reproducable, and Dutty is tracking it down...

5. Oh, heck yeah!
[Touch HD General] Koffein Schluck:
In conclusion i must say, that im not convinced yet...

Someone who knows the device good enough should just Hard reset the device and customize and tweak it for his own, with the applications he or she likes and the tweaks he knows (!). This way he or she will get a device completly known by the user.

BackUp this state so you can go to it back everytime you want. TADAAAA you have YOUR personal perfect device ROM :)
[Nothing Phone 1] Leiwo:
Hello to everyone :)

I recently acquired the Nothing Phone 1, and I want to root. I just unlocked the bootloader but when I follow the steps to root, I'm stuck in the 2 step. I choose the full OTA package corresponding to the installed software version on the Nothing Phone 1, in my case 2.0.4 (picture 2) but I can't unzip the stock boot image because I can't see!

Anyone could help me please?View attachment 6028357View attachment 6028358View attachment 6028359

Update (2 november 2023):

- Finally I can root this version: On this url you have the stock boot image for 2.0.4 nothing OS https://xdaforums.com/t/nothing-phone-1-rom-ota-nothing-os-repo-of-nothing-os.4464039/ and the Magisk Patched 2.0.4. Just follow the steps and It will be right! View attachment 6028366
[Nothing Phone 1] baalchit:
Download "payload dumper tool". Drag payload.bin onto extractor and it'll give you all the files inside the bin.
[Nothing Phone 1] Leiwo:
Thanks you so much for your help! Finally I could root following the normal steps. ;)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] STraver:
Anyone know if the 3 minit battery app (or something similar) is available for the Pixel 8 Pro? Thank you!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Tracker31:
ACCUBATTERY, BATERY GURU etc.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] STraver:
I'm looking for something that displays battery status in place of stock (like 3 Minit Battery) thanks for responding!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] DanielF50:
PixelExpert allows you to change the battery icon to a Circle/Dashed circle icon with the percentage inside & customise the colours etc - it's not super customisable, but not bad either.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] wangdaning:
Iconify, but I do not use it for battery so cannot really help.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] STraver:
That sounds perfect! Where can I find it? Is it a Magisk module?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ysco:
You can find it here https://github.com/siavash79/PixelXpert

But you should try iconify also it has many battery icons and tweaks. This is really one off the best apps for your pixel phone. And it's free and we'll maintained.

Regards.

ysco..
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
Lots of handy (?) status bar tweaks available indeed.

View attachment 6028633

(battery/cpu temperature shown, double layer status icons using pixel xpert, alternate wifi/battery icons from iconify).
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Zilla0617:
Nice wallpaper. Would you mind detailing the config to show battery/CPU temp? Thanks
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
($Tb10 / $Tc10 ⁰C)

This will update the temps every 10 seconds :)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Zilla0617:
It shows up on the lockscreen but not on the status bar
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Pfeffernuss:
You enabled it here and are using version 3.1?

View attachment 6028690
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Zilla0617:
Got it. Thank you
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] STraver:
Thanks very much! I have PixelExpert installed and it is just what I was looking for. Where do I find Iconify? Thanks!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] ysco:
Here you go Iconify

ysco..
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] STraver:
Thanks very much! Between the two apps I have it covered. Thanks for your help!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Locoman_:
It'd be cool, so basic 'how do I...' posts aren't pushing dev posts down. <-just one reason of thousands of examples.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
You mean like the Quick Filters do (screenshot below)?

View attachment 6028386
[Lenovo P11] awdrifter:
Is the Lenovo P12 (Non-Pro) rootable? If so, please link to the files and guide. Thanks.
[Lenovo P11] smohroot:
Hi.

Any Android device can be rooted once their bootloader unlocked.

Just download your device flash ROM, get boot.img from it, and copy to your Tab's internal storage. Then, install magisk app from it's GitHub. Tap on install, select patch file. Now give your boot.img to magisk. It'll patch it and store patched one in downloads folder.

Transfer patched boot.img to your PC, and copy it to your platform tools (adb fastboot) folder. You can rename it to patchedboot.img for easier access.

Now, reboot your Tab to fastboot mode, connect to PC, open cmd on platform tools and run:

fastboot flash boot patchedboot.img

Now, reboot Tab, and go to magisk to check if asks for any additional reboot or no.

Done, you rooted your Lenovo P12 :)

If you don't know how to do each step, videos are available on YouTube.
[Lenovo P11] smohroot:
Link to magisk:

Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk

The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Lenovo P11] mingkee:
P12 now runs on ZUI and you're able to unlock bootloader without problem.

However, I don't have plan to root mine at this time.

You can use RSA to grab full ROM including boot.img for patching.

Use the following command

fastboot flashing unlock

After the unit turned off, press and hold volume down and power buttons until you see the bootloader screen.
[Lenovo P11] awdrifter:
Thanks. I have rooted phones before, but each phone requires slightly different steps. I have also bricked a phone (ZTE Axon 7) by doing the wrong step. So I try to find specific guides for my specific device.
[Lenovo P11] smohroot:
That guide I wrote is universal.

Also if your Tab has TWRP, you can flash magisk with TWRP.
[Lenovo P11] namastyler:
Well doing exactly that I got a bootloop with a text on the top:

"Red State

Your device has failed verification and may not work properly.

Please download boot image with correct signature or disable verified boot.

Your device will reboot in 5 seconds."

What I tried to fix this unsuccessfully:

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash boot patchedboot.img

Reflashing the original boot.img restored functionality.

And yes, OEM Unlocking is active from developer options.

Found a guide telling me to do this, however I don't think flashing again something coming from the OTA will change anything.

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_b vbmeta.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system_a vbmeta_system.img

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta_system_b vbmeta_system.img

fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_vendor_a vbmeta_vendor.img

fastboot flash --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta_vendor_b vbmeta_vendor.img

Which I'm not going to do because I'm probably 1.2mm from bricking this tablet Lenovo p12 and I might not have a way to reverse this.

Please advise.
[Lenovo P11] namastyler:
C:\platform-tools>fastboot flashing unlock

FAILED (remote: 'unknow command')

fastboot: error: Command failed

also in fastboot mode I get

C:\platform-tools>fastboot OEM unlock

fastboot: usage: unknown command OEM

or

C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock

FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')

fastboot: error: Command failed

while in fastbootd

C:\platform-tools>fastboot OEM unlock

fastboot: usage: unknown command OEM

or

C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock

FAILED (remote: 'Unable to open fastboot HAL')

fastboot: error: Command failed

but

C:\platform-tools>fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability

(bootloader) unlock_ability = 16777216

OKAY [ 0.006s]

Finished. Total time: 0.006s

which is funny. "Flashing get_unlock_ability" checks whether unlocking is allowed (1) or not(0). I got 16777216, if it's a decimal number it's equal to the hexadecimal number 1000000, or 1000000000000000000000000 (2^24) if it is a binary representation for 16777216 int, it might also be the max value for a 32-bit float.
[Lenovo P11] namastyler:
I've found this guide, I hope anyone in need of it will have good use for it, I think I'll pass for now because I'm not sure it's worth the hassle.

How To Unlock Bootloader On Any Lenovo Smartphone In 2022

Lenovo is known for its computer segment and smartphones/tablet devices that offer a great user experience. Lenovo smartphones or tablet devices are

www.getdroidtips.com
[Lenovo P11] awdrifter:
Thanks. I ended up getting a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 instead, because I can just enable developer mode, no need to risk bricking the device.
[Lenovo P11] awdrifter:
This is what I was kinda afraid of. Every Android phone I rooted has slightly different steps. Using a generalized guide has a chance of bricking or bootlooping the device.
[OnePlus 11] rubiohiguey:
How can I replace MBN file on OP115G for carrier non-approved phone? I have a mbn file that works fine for Vowifi/VoLTE with my carrier (Claro Dominican Republic) and currently running this mbn file in Xiaomi Mi10T Pro. I cnanot seem to find a way to replace mbn file on OnePLus 11?
[OnePlus 11] surajpai524:
Even if it works, you need firehose.mbn which is cracked for OP11 which is not available.
[Android Head-Units] Hot-P-Tgz:
Hi all

a couple of years ago I purchased a Kunfine headunit for a 2013 Toyota Prius. Here's the link:

Amazon.com

So far it's been working fine but today - the notorious boot loop. The only info I know of it is that it's a Rockchip PX5, whatever that means.

What can I do? Is there a way to restore / hard reset it? Or am I doomed? I sent a message through Amazon to the seller, I honestly don't know if they'll answer...

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Pavel-71:
If you still have MCU CSN2, you are in the wrong sub forum, try where you were before: #2 160

The search engine works quite well:

https://xdaforums.com/search/70442009/?q=bootloop&t=post&c[thread]=3912413&o=relevance
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] late8:
Are there any stable mods out there for 8pro user's yet?

With my 6pro I used the lib settings to get around Google's over compression and hard noise reduction that made the images so much better and more detailed.

Just wish the same can be done for the 8pro but can't seem to find any mods that work yet... Anyone?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] hognogger:
BigKaka has a 9.1 release of gcam that works.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] s3axel:
And for completeness: Shamim (SGCAM) has one, too. Works very nicely!
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Iven321:
I'm also looking for the same thing. Currently, gcam is not very stable, and the official version of the camera updated on October 20th has the worst sharpening and details.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Morgrain:
Do these mods include the 50MP pro mode?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] Deleted member 11872899:
Yes with agc it works.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] late8:
Found BigKaka seems to be stable. Just finding my way around. Strangely the option to save JPEG at 100% quality gives smaller file sizes than the stock app.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] tinpanalley:
Does anyone know if these releases work on the regular 8?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] friso237:
What do you mean with AGC?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] joshndroid:
Are there any configs or lib files floating around for AGC for Pixel8Pro?

Running AGC at the moment and it sort of doesn't look as clean as stock (I am on Graphene)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] justin333:
DId you find any?
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] joshndroid:
Nope,

I installed Gcam from the playstore and honestly it is working for me exactly how it ran on the stock rom.

I find it better than any of the modded GCam versions and it takes (to my eye that is) identical image to stock rom.

I am running GOS so unsure if running the new LOS21 stuff or another custom rom is going to have the same result.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] toolhas4degrees:
Tried latest unlabeled extension and .eng and neither work on pixel 8 pro
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] jonoro11:
There are config files for AGC on Telegram's Skyyking007 channel (pixel Google camera mods)
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] toolhas4degrees:
Best working cam mod I found

Config Files for BigKaka's GCam 9.0/9.1

Stable settings for BigKaka's GCam 9.0/9.1 with xml config files support.

www.celsoazevedo.com
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] fromiOS2Android:
Maybe a dumb question, but what is the need for GCam in pixel 8 pro? Does it have functionality better than the native camera settings? And can you run both GCam and the native camera separately?

Sorry for the noob questions, but i dont see the need for a camera mod on such device?

I of course own a pixel 8 pro so i am curious.