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[ASUS ZenFone 8] Edward205:
Don't install it. Some users on Zentalk are reporting that it can brick your phone. I've installed it and I'm fine, but that may just be my luck.

Zenfone 8 bricked after OS update

Just today (20 Nov 2023, around 4pm local time at GMT +8, Malaysia), my Zenfone 8 indicated that a new Android version is available for download. I downloaded it and when prompted for a reboot, I proceed to do so. The Zenfone 8 has been bricked since then. It won't accept charging, will not...

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[ASUS ZenFone 8] farmatito:
Thanks for the hint. I will wait. Think this is the last Asus I buy, my wife's one already auto-bricked itself without user intervention.
[ASUS ZenFone 8] Edward205:
It's a shame no other brand makes small phones like Asus. I trusted them after using their other products such as laptops and adaptors and I really don't want to get a big phone, but due to the reliability issues, I have to take it into consideration now.

However, I'm still watching the Asus forums to see if there are any issues with newer phones, and it seems like these bricking issues have been fixed.

I hope Asus gets their **** together so these problems won't reoccur and properly communicates and addresses everything to the public.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] matti88:
Yep. Or, just download the files and flash manually using a PC
[Samsung Galaxy S23] gerardolan64:
Done! Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] endaquinn:
Hi, I have bought 6 refurbished Samsung Galaxy android tablets. I am trying to enrol into MS Intune using Corporate-owned dedicated devices profiles. All Tablets are not rooted.

2 of them were running Android 8.1.0 and 4 were running Android 9. I have successfully enrolled the 2 devices running Android 8 but the other 4 are giving me an error " Cannot create a work profile the security policy prevents the creation of a managed device because a custom OS is or has been installed on this device". I have contacted MS who blame Samsung and contacted Samsung who are blaming Microsoft. Has anyone any idea what may be causing this or workaround? TIA
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
Use Odin to flash the factory firmware.
[General Questions and Answers] matti88:
If any of them were ever rooted in the past, Knox being tripped can cause that error. And there's no way to un-trip it.

So I bet if you look in Download mode, Knox status will be 1 for those four
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
Tablet Model number?
[General Questions and Answers] endaquinn:
Sorry, SM-T395
[General Questions and Answers] endaquinn:
Thanks, I do see that now. Its seems its tripped! So that's it then?! I wont be able to push the policy? It is strange though as Intune has a specific option in the compliance policy in Intune allows Rooted devices. I had this selected just in case.
[General Questions and Answers] matti88:
Doesn't matter. Samsung's the one that won't let you add a security policy on a Knox tripped device.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] lentm:
Hi all,

I've been striving to optimize the audio output on this device.

First, I wanted to determine whether the audio goes through the Android mixer or directly.

Here's what I discovered:

1. Enabling DTS:X or Normalize Volume on the Quad DAC panel results in audio resampling to 16-bit 48000kHz with the Android mixer.

2. Digital Filters and Sound Presets did not.

I used Neutron Music Player and PowerAMP to test various sampling rates with this device, particularly with PowerAMP.

1. 32-bit never worked.

2. The highest achievable rate was 24-bit / 352kHz, confirmed on both Neutron and PowerAMP (No DVC).

I initially believed that the device could handle up to 32-bit / 384kHz, but unfortunately, it cannot.

I attempted Legacy Audio Configuration and other mods from the forum, but no luck.

The highest sampling rate I could achieve was 24-bit / 384kHz with the mods, but no sound was produced.

Any suggestions? Or is the audio setup better on LineageOS 20?

Thank you all!
[Nothing Phone 2] immortalwon:
Does this device pass play integrity with locked bootloader?

Does this device use A/B system for firmware to update?

Are the firmware files in a payload.bin format?
[Nothing Phone 2] xtcislove:
Yes

Yes

Kinda. But nothing does not release Full zips too often.
[OnePlus 7 Questions & Answers] novabright:
I unlocked the bootloader of OnePlus 7 to install a custom recovery and OS. I saw the unlock warning as expected. Then I installed recovery and LineageOS 20.

Now the phone doesn't show the bootloader unlock warning when it's started. This is strange. What tricks does LineageOS do to hide it? This even feels like a security issue.
[OnePlus 7 Questions & Answers] hazoukabe:
not any of that but when you install any other custom rom it stops showing i cant really tell but what i do think its because the Oneplus stock rom is the only one that have that thing
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] leonixtech:
if u can, send me it here
[Samsung Galaxy A23] Sifath saleem:
Suggest me Useful Mods for Samsung A23 (SM-A235F).
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Xaddd:
I need to change my s23 ultra model name, any one has a simple way how to root and change model name, not device name
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
What do you mean?

Are you talking about changing S918N to S918U? This is not possible. Yes, you can use root to change your device properties so that it pretends to be a different model device, but you're more likely to screw things up if you try. The alternative is to flash firmware from a different model number, but this will most likely permabrick your device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Xaddd:
I want to change s918N to any other number to avoid being known by some apps. I didnt get ur point whats permabrick my device?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Short answer: You can't change your model number. If you try to flash S918U or S918E firmware on your S918N, you will permanently brick it - meaning you will not be able to fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Xaddd:
Why would i need to fix it, i dont need to return to previous model name
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] JohnTheFarm3r:
Brick is a synonym for a DEAD device. It means, that you're gonna mess up the operating system and your phone won't boot anymore. That means you got a "BRICK". A weight in your hands that doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
You can do it and it won't brick the device.

If you have rooted device then you can run

resetprop ro.product.system.model SM-S918B

and this will change the model number to S918B

you can make a post-fs-data script to run on every boot.

To restore original, simply delete the script.

Though this serve the purpose or not is varies on targeted app behaviour. Also I have given is example for system, you may needs to do it for all partition if needed.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Modifying props is one thing and may or may not have undesirable effects. But generally, flashing B firmware on a N can result in a dead device, yes?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Isn't he asked to simply change model name (and not device name) and not flashing firmware? We have witnessed messing up play store and broken apps by modifyning fingerpring (by changing model number) , so yes, it does affect behaviour of app too. But as I already said it may or may not serve the purpose depending on how his/her targeted app behaves.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] V0latyle:
Many users have asked about flashing different firmware so I am asking for your confirmation. We agree that changing device props may or may not cause problems but will not brick device. Different firmware can though, yes?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, Flashing different firmware CAN brick the device but again, It's too difficult to brick the device in recent era

Odin simply fail to flash "wrong" firmware isn't? unless by patched odin or by TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] dr.ketan:
@Xaddd

Here is an example, I have just changed my device model to GooglePixel instead of SM-S918B and Samsung store now crying :D

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[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chunky700:
Hello...

With multiple apps on a Fire TV OS device (stick, cube, TV, etc) is there a way to 'mark' traffic from one app on the Fire OS device so that when it reaches your router \ firewall, it can be routed accordingly. For example - here is the Netflix app data verses here is the YouTube app data.

Granted - some services are shared on the device like DNS

Marking data packets with QoS would enable distinction between what data is coming from what app.

So - is it possible to mark data from an app in Fire OS with QoS settings? Netflix app data is marked as X and YouTube app data is marked as Y?

OR - is is possible to assign multiple IP addresses to single device - and then instruct the Fire OS that the Netflix app uses IP address X to send and receive and the YouTube app uses IP address Y to send and receive?

OR - is there another way I'm not thinking of?

THANK YOU
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] novabright:
I was browsing web using Firefox, on Oneplus 3T with LineageOS installed. There was about 20% of battery left. Suddenly the user interface crashed. This has happened before, however, it normally restarts automatically, showing the LineageOS loading screen.

This time it didn't restart, but instead the phone shut down completely.

I tried to reboot it, but it shut down immediately when it was about to change from the Android boot screen to the LineageOS loading screen. I tried a few times, it shut down every time. Booting to recovery was successful.

Then I plugged in the charger and let it charge for a few minutes. Tried to start the phone with the charger still connected, and it started successfully.

I rebooted, everything OK. Disconnected the charger, rebooted, still everything OK. Battery level was 35...40%.

Now when the charger is connected during boot, it lets out a faint whining sound when the phone changes from the Android boot screen to the LineageOS loading screen. This takes 0.5 seconds or perhaps less. So there is a sudden change in power consumption, either decrease or increase.

I'm not sure if this sound effect has occurred before. But could there be some physical problem with the electronics that causes a sudden spike in the power consumption, and perhaps the battery couldn't handle it when it was on low level (but not even nearly empty)?

I could try to measure the power consumption if anyone is interested.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] novabright:
Happened again. This time the phone was cold after being outside. After warming up a bit it booted successfully. Battery wasn't empty when it shut down but after booting it was showing 1%.

So I think the battery may be approaching the end of its lifecycle.
[Google Pixel 8 Pro] marmin:
Hi,

Has anyone who got their P8P through EE UK got their watch yet?

If so, did you get a delivery contact first?

My reason for asking is that I got a text from Google saying it was being sent now and to allow a few days. That was a week ago, not worried if it takes long, but the muppets who deliver round here just chuck stuff in the bins or give to neighbours, without putting a note through the door.
[Xiaomi Poco F1 Questions & Answers] Spieletips:
Hello there,

I apologize for this potentially redundant question, but I have been away from the XDA Community for a while. Currently, I am using PixelExperience Plus with Android 9 and am considering switching to PixelOS due to its ongoing maintenance.

However, I vaguely recall that there are certain things to be cautious about when upgrading Android. There's a risk of bricking your phone, encountering the LED of Death, or losing the IMEI. This is because some newer Android versions may require a firmware update, and once updated, you may not be able to revert.

Where can I find more information about this?

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] en11gma:
i read in the TWRP threads these USA Snapdragon phones can be BootLoader unlocked and than we can flash roms that are rooted

i then read the USA version are bootloader unlocked and can NOT be BL unlocked and can not be rooted.

Can someone please tell me the truth??

if these USA versions of the snapdragon can not be BL unlocked or rooted the mods need to clean these forums in the S20 up and delete those threads.

i dont want to go get a phone just to try and attempt to unlock and root it just to get in a bootloop and have to pay someone to fix it.

sheesh
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
Some Snapdragon phones can be bootloader unlocked and rooted, others are locked by the U.S. carrier or the manufacturer in agreement with the carrier to prevent unauthorized modifications which is done to maintain device stability, security, and compatibility with their services quite often which explains why most folks are now running to sources outside of their respective carriers to purchase devices.

Verizon and AT&T may lock their devices to prevent customers from switching to other networks or to prevent users from installing potentially harmful software or modifying system settings that could compromise the device's security.

Not to beat a dead horse, there are countless threads surrounding this issue all over XDA.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matti88:
If you're referring to Samsung, then please post in a Samsung forum. Mentioning "S20" is the only clue that you gave as to which model(s) you're talking about
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] en11gma:
yes i am talking about the S20 (ALL USA Variants).

i thought when i posted this i was in the Samsung S20 Forums as thats where i read all the confusing info.

sorry i will fix but my questions still stands (all usa variants) tmobile, verizon, att, us cellular.

my bad i will go reply in the correct place. im not even sure where im actually replying right now as far as forum.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matti88:
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As of the date of this post, USA models need to be running firmware from February 2021 or older, in order to be bootloader unlocked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] en11gma:
thanks for that info

i guess its just adb and debloat for me then
[Android General] infinity958:
Hi everyone, in this tutorial I'll tell you on how to root an Samsung phone without PC.

ok so let's get started, first download project treble from play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.hack5.treblecheck

If it says "generic system image found" then your phone is compatible with project treble.

If it says "your device doesn't support project treble" then your Phone isn't supported.

Then go to about phone in settings and press software info then press build info 7 times until you get developer options.

Then press "OEM unlock"

And enter the password (if you have)

Make sure to log out from Google account to prevent an frp lock!

Then shutdown your device and connect charger to a tv with usb support or to a type c phone.

With the charger connected to PC/other phone

Hold volume up and down and put the charger immediately in your usb and there should be a blue screen with "a custom os can cause problems" hold volume up until it says "unlock bootloader?" Then press volume up and it should unlock.

Configure it then install dsu sideloader: https://github.com/VegaBobo/DSU-Sideloader

And then install this gsi:

Release v20231009 · ChonDoit/treble_alphadroid_patches

| Sync with sources

github.com

When you install dsu sideloader configure storage access and then install shizuku from Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moe.shizuku.privileged.api

And pair it with wireless debugging. When you done pairing it, then allow dsu sideloader shizuku access.

Now go to dsu sideloader and press "select a file to be installed" and then select the gsi you have downloaded. And make sure to select GB memory.

And it should say that it's installing. (This may take up to 15 minutes)

You should get a pop up from shizuku and make sure to approve it.

And it should say gsi installation succesful. Then reboot system into it and configure the gsi, then go to gsi settings and phh treble (it should be the first option) then enable dynamic root. Go to google and download "smart pack kernel manager" then open it and go to backup and backup boot partition then it should be saved in SP file, go to your file manager app then find SP file and rename it to boot.img then install latest version of magsik and open it and press installation then install from storage and select boot.img file and then boot.img has been patched. Open smart pack again press backup press the plus button then press flash button then flash boot.img patched by magsik and it should say for your device to reboot. You may get an error with "your data/device is corrupt, then there should be a option with "reset" and reset it. Then configure the phone and download magsik from Google and when you open magsik it should say "additional setup" and press reboot. Then download root checker.

I hope this was helpful!
[Android General] erdeoischee_v:
I will try it, hope it works for me😃
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers] blitzkrieg666:
Hi all!

I've just bought a Galaxy Tab A9+ SM-X210.

To my disappointment it only has 1 phy WiFi stream, from what i can see in my router when connected, regardless 2.4 or 5GHz band.

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Can any one confirm this? I know SD695 have 2x2 streams.

It is quite newly released last month. 2023 is ending and yet it only has 1 stream for a device its size -_-
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] xCrimsom:
So I just noticed that whenever I use the samsung stock recorder it limits the refresh rate to 60, is there any bypass or fix to this?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] tque_:
err... no

wait for oneui 6, 5.1 only support 1080p60 recording iirc
[OnePlus 11] Reigal:
Yesterday I bought a OP11. My plan is to stay in the stock ROM for a while to see how it goes, but can I get unlimited GPhotos in the stock ROM? What are the steps?
[OnePlus 11] user334:
It's possible to do only with root.
[OnePlus 11] surajpai524:
Yes. I use this.

Unlock bootloader.

Root Device.

Install Lsposed.

Install Pixelify GPhotos Lsposed Module.

Change settings in module to emulate Pixel XL.

Force stop Google Photos App.

Done.
[Realme GT 2 Pro] bilalbentoumi:
Hey Realme GT 2 Pro community! 👋 I hope you're all enjoying your powerful devices. Today, I want to share a quick tutorial on how to get the user center in settings and also the theme store after switching to the Global ROM.

1. User Center​

Go to Google Play Store, search for My Realme and install it. or you can download it directly from this link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heytap.usercenter

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After it's installed reboot your device, and you will get the Realme user center in settings.

You can create Realme HeyTap Account and sync the Notes, Gallery apps...

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2. Theme Store​

Go to Google Play Store, search for ColorOS Theme and install it. or you can download it directly from this link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.themestore

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After it's installed, go to Settings > Wallpapers & style, than you can find new Themes section.

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Congratulations! You've successfully added the "User Center" and "Theme Store" to your Realme GT 2 Pro after switching to the Global ROM. Now, you can explore a wider range of themes and personalize your device to match your preferences.

Feel free to share your favorite themes or any additional tips you have for optimizing the Realme GT 2 Pro experience in the comments below!
[Realme GT 2 Pro] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for the great guide 😀 👍
[Realme GT 2 Pro] IcanBiteYou:
Thank you, works perfectly on EUEX
[Realme GT 2 Pro] bilalbentoumi:
I'm glad to hear that 🙌
[Lenovo P11] sltwtr:
Hi, can anybody recommend on a Lenovo tablet with oled/amoled screen and wildvine L1 sold on aliexpress? 🙏

As far as i know the pad pro 2022 (aka p11 gen 2) doesn't come with wildvine L1
[Lenovo P11] TEK023:
p11 pro gen 2 does have L1 widevine security

the only problem that it's come with open seal box and global rom flashed

just get the one that come sealed with ZUI
[Lenovo P11] sltwtr:
According to netflix unfortunately it seems that it doesn't support it. This is their list of supported models
[Lenovo P11] TEK023:
any lenovo tablet model that come with locked bootloader with original rom has L1 security .

I also had p11 pro gen 2 and I used to subscribed to netflix specs show Full HD but no HDR (p11 progen2 snap 870) I'm not sure if netflix hdr support P11 pro G2 mediatek though also other streaming app hdr working
[Lenovo P11] xbt-:
P11 does not have oled. I have P11 Gen 2 and it is 2000 x something resolution which is higher than Full HD.

Seems like a fine device. I didn't want samsung because they don't have a micro sd slot. I got this and got a 1.5TB micro sd which I am looking forward to putting into here.

While I want oled, none exists without the pen. I got an old Galaxy S2, the last small samsung tablet with a micro SD slot.

I got this one because I wanted something with a pen. I don't accept USB or cloud storage. Only internal MicroSD. I know I'm not the only one.
[OPPO A54] thekingdomgamngytgamngyou:
i fell into sort of a rabit hole,so my first problem was getting my phone to show up on ADB, a day later is solved it, next problem, flashing the rom.. bootloader locked.. next problem.. unlocking it?no way!! "unable to read fastboot HAL" and tbh i just gave up o_O
[OPPO A54] Johannj22:
I have posted a guide on unlocking bootloader. Have a look
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] peoro:
I have a Pixel 6 Pro with a broken display/touch. Replacing it costs 300$, so I don't want to do that. I want to use this phone without a display.

I can plug a new display to it temporarily. I would like to do this in order to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery or whatever is needed.

On different phones, I've been able to install ROMs via ADB on the custom recovery, using either TWRP or OrangeFox: they offer command line tools to flash and mount the partitions, unencrypt data etc.

I've been installing ROMs with this method, then I've been writing my computer's ADB key in the allowed keys of the ROM so that I could `scrcpy` into Android without ever needing to use the screen.

Is it possible to do this with a Pixel 6 Pro, since it doesn't have a custom recovery?

How can I `adb shell` and then `su` into a new, freshly booted ROM, without using the touchscreen?
[LG K10 Guides, News, & Discussion] daV_ YT:
Hi!

I have a list of all roms and recoveries i could find on xda:

(i will use google drive to provide links because it's faster)

all credits will be listed here!

ROMS:​

1. Lineage OS 14.1:

lineage-14.1-20190318-UNOFFICIAL-m216.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

pvineeth97, dom133, erfanoabdi

2. Resurection Remix:

RR-N-v5.8.5-20171126-m216-Unofficial.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

pvineeth97, dom133, erfanoabdi

3. CrDroid:

crDroidAndroid-7.1.2-20171109-m216-v3.8.2.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

@Vedant360

4. Carbon-CR:

CARBON-CR-5.1-MOO-UNOFFICIAL-m216-20171126.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

pvineeth97, dom133, erfanoabdi

5. Lineage OS 15.0:

lineage-15.0-20171111-UNOFFICIAL-m216.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

pvineeth97, dom133, erfanoabdi

6. XOSP:

XOSP-UNOFFICIAL-20171126-m216.zip

drive.google.com

Creators

pvineeth97, dom133, erfanoabdi

RECOVERIES:​

TWRP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcPkyjhOl-J_raCpww5GkmHsJQIxPTk5/view?usp=drive_link

Or if you want older version of TWRP:

Europe: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/m216/

America: https://dl.twrp.me/m216/

That's all for now! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!​