yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
Well, its not a problem, because they have not made it an easy on/off switch. I can "take a hint"

Good to know how many hosts should be handled OK by win 11. Now to cut it down to only 25k entries. I think i was previously reading somewhere by file size, in kb.

Not that I was seeing much dodgy content, but the DNS changes made above appear to have *maybe* cut some sits out. I did try some obvious names, and they all failed. But when I found an IP explicit for a user that did nefarious items, the ping came back. But host file would not of helped there anyway as it was an explicit IP address

One negative thing I have noticed but havent checked if it is because of my DNS setting, is that I can see or add comments to youtube, and I cant turn it back on ("restricted mode"). I just have to play with the DNS off-on to see if it is the cause,
[Windows 11] xXx yYy:
K is abbrev for 1000, so my hosts file has 25000 entries. :)
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
yes, I understand. The first host file I found was >150k lines! and killed my system. My Android device has >1M hosts, with no notable ill effects.
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
These DNS Settings break my ability to see, read and post comments on youtube. They do have a few steps down, the above is their most stringest. i set back the DNS and reboot, and all comes back.
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
FYI i switched to 76.76.2.3 & 76.76.10.3 At this stage, It seems to be useable.

Control D

5 DNS services to provide a layer of internet security

Use these DNS services—some free—to protect against malware and other unwanted content.

www.networkworld.com

Now to test winhelp Host File.
[Windows 11] Oswald Boelcke:
For years I use DNS server from this recommendations (German language): https://www.kuketz-blog.de/empfehlungsecke/#dns

My router and my network settings:

Spoiler content hidden.
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
FYI: Winhelp (about 8k lines) doesn't cause issues. but i think the DNS is doing the heavy lifting regarding blocking.

This actually raises a question from me that I just came across the other day.

On My wifi connections AND my cabled ethernet connections I have explicitly set the DNS IP addresses. I recently went into my router settings (By chance I just got a new router from my ISP), and I saw it had an optional DNS settings. Am I correct in assuming that these DNS settings would only be used if i did NOT have the DNS set on my connections? Which is on the client side. ie it uses the client side connection DNS setting, if not set, uses the router, and if thats not set falls back to the ISP DNS setting?

Regarding Firewalls. I think I may go back to my old tried and trusted peerblock (or alt). I had built a utility that converted a host block list (inc downloading latest ver) into an IP block list, returning multiple IP's for a single host querying 10+ DNSs around the globe. I was blocking IP's in the BILLIONS (Russia & China were a no-go for me) and if my web browsing was blocked, I could allow a single IP for 10m using the UI. And that was in addition to their updated blocking IP lists.
[Windows 11] diehard2013:
I'd like to share this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mullvadvpn/comments/isejwc
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
Im using a reasonably sized host file (10k http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm), however, my real solution has been to move to using PeerBlock as an additional firewall, And to tackle the host assignment, I build a shell script that builds the blocking rules from the thousands of available sources on the net if different types (host filr, host list, CIDR, IP and peerblock). It also builds a host file to use on my android phone, which CAN handle >3M host lines.

EDIT: In addition to using the following as my DNS server. Both on my PC and my phone

76.76.2.3

76.76.10.3
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
here is what PeerBlock looks like just on startup, im not even browsing the web!

View attachment 6049609

But, building your own block rules is pretty important, as recentl;y they switched all their public lists to paid subscription based.
[Windows 11] xXx yYy:
A large hosts file can affect performance in Windows 11. This is because the hosts file is used to map hostnames to IP addresses, and the OS must search the entire file for each hostname that it needs to resolve. As the file size increases, the search time will also increase, which can lead to slower network performance. Additionally, a large hosts file can consume more system resources, such as memory and CPU time, which can also impact overall system performance.

The specific impact of a large hosts file will depend on the size of the file, the speed of the computer, and the amount of network traffic that the computer is handling.

BTW:

Don't confuse things

Hosts file: The hosts file is a simple text file that maps hostnames to IP addresses. This file can be used to block access to specific websites by mapping their hostnames to the loopback address (127.0.0.1), which instructs the system to send requests to the local machine rather than to the internet. This can be a useful way to block malicious websites or websites that you do not want to visit.

Firewall: A firewall is a piece of software that controls the incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer. It can block traffic from specific IP addresses or ports, or it can block traffic based on other criteria, such as the type of traffic or the content of the packets. Firewalls can help to protect your computer from malware and other attacks.
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
Although I am not a network guy, I am not confusing the two, I was only brief as I assumed others would already know the difference. I understand the difference. I have been using a firewall (in addition to a large host file) on windows 7 for a number of years. Using a large host file in windows 11 doesnt reeeeeaally really affect performance, because YOU CANT! Thats the whole point of this thread!

As for having to look up the host file on every request, thats just simply incorrect. It is cached. And looking through the cache is relatively fast. There is even a services labelled "DNS Cache" which I may of mentioned above.

My new desktop is very powerful, and my previous Win7 (overclocked) one was also, that did have a large host file, and testing showed no notable performance hit. People often speak of the performance hit of having a large host file on android (which makes sense), but in my years since Gingerbread, I have never noticed any notable degradation, only less ads. My current host file is >3M entries, and >>100mb from memory. Dont confuse what people say as fact, with what is reality. A lot of people make sweeping statements without testing, and then it is believed as fact when it gets repeated by others. "Dont confuse things"
[Windows 11] xXx yYy:
Modern browsers (see below) generally ignore the Windows 11 (cached) hosts file, so the hundreds of lines you inbetween posted in current thread - what is tagged as QUESTION -

View attachment 6050055

miss the point. By using their own DNS resolver, these browsers can cache DNS records and avoid having to consult the hosts file for every request.

AFAIK these modern browsers ignore the Windows hosts file:

Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Apple Safari

Opera
[Windows 11] DiamondJohn:
when I use the small host file, my browser Chrome, does NOT ignore it. And on my android device, my browser duckduckgo also has been tested not to ignore it. Neither do apps. However, I do have a specific boot script (one of MANY) I wrote which corrects ALL my Mobile data connections DNS to ensure the host file is not ignored; beyond the scope of this thread. Without that boot script, things ARE ignored by default.

I have tested and confirmed on my system, the host file is NOT being ignored.

And its almost irrelevant, as now my firewall does the majority of blocking. I have tested what I am saying, not simply reading some random post on the internet, by someone who could be a spotty faced kid taking a break from playing Fortnight. Test and confirm what works on YOUR setup. My friends kids used to play a "game" of posting crap on the wikipedia, just to annoy the page maintainers.

Oh, I did realise, that there is one small delay with such extensive blocking. It takes about 15sec to dedupe and cache the millions of rules into a working rule set on the start of the firewall. But its at boot, so its all just part of boot.

I have a solution. I think a large host file is NOT an option in windows 11. And I think that was the case on windows 7 as well. Which is why I started using a firewall.
[Windows 11] engloa:
Thread closed at OP request
[General Topics] raymechanic:
Hello, I am in the need of an app that can control an esp32 over ble to run led strips. The app should be able to scan for device, with color wheel and some sliders for changing modes. I have not implemented a method to communicate over ble on the esp32 yet. I am currently looking for opinions and pricing for development.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abd Shahid:
I had installed PPUI on my Redmi Note 7 Pro. After installation my phone microphone stopped working. It only works when I take it to speaker mode during call. I was told to turn of the Google assistant to resolve this issue. But it was same as before. I was also told to flash a new rom and it will solve the problem. I almost tried 6 roms but it couldn't help. Now I'm in OneOS. The noise cancellation mic records the sound instead of the main microphone. Can someone help me to solve this problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
You might want to try to uninstall PPUI and any other custom ROMs or mods you might have installed. Then, perform a factory reset to remove any remaining traces of these mods. This should restore your phone to its stock state and allow you to rule out any software conflicts.

The microphone issue might be related to the PPUI you installed. Flashing different ROMs might not resolve the issue because the underlying problem might be with the way PPUI interacts with the microphone hardware or software.
[General Questions and Answers] Tobik0:
Hello there.

I bought a new Poco M5 at 100 bucks. A pain to unlock du to the Xiaomi unlock Tool that makes you wait 167 hours. For many users that time rerolls again, and again and never works. In my case I went from 137 hours to 328 hours to first days or waiting.

Then I am looking for a low budget phone to root. THat phone will be dedicated to GAMES. I need minimum 4GB Ram, 32GB storage, a decent Proc, crappy camera, decent screen.

It seems Samsung, Oneplus and Google phones are easy to root. Can I add Motorola to this ?

Here are some cheap phone I can get my hands on :

Motorola E22 - G13 - G22 - G31 - E40 - G41 - G42 - G53 etc

Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE / M13

Google Pixel 3a (Used)

Eventually OnePlus Nord N10 7 Used OnePlus 2 / 5T / 6T - Or maybe Ce 2/3 Lite

Any tips ?

Thanks a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] Fooking Rekt:
Galaxy S10 (Exynos)

Other than battery, it is an excellent phone and you can get one used for about €60. Antutu score of 653k, that outperforms basically any current Galaxy A phone.
[General Questions and Answers] Tobik0:
Thank you for your comment. The cheaper used I can get around here is 140€, which seems low compared to all other offers I can see.

Is that phone easily bootloader unlockable and rootable ?
[General Questions and Answers] Fooking Rekt:
Very easy

1) Enable OEM unlocking

2) Boot to download mode

3) Select unlock bootloader

4) Set up phone again and boot to download mode

5) Install TWRP

6) Flash magisk.apk in TWRP

7) Open Magisk and hit direct install, then reboot.
[General Questions and Answers] Tobik0:
Thanks for your comment. I finally managed to get my hand on a S10.

Are your instructions complete ?

No boot.img flashing and stuff ?

That looks so simple compared to other phones I have researched I am doubting x)

I have SM-G973F/DS - Android 12 - UI 4.1 and alittle confused by this more complicated thread here :

Tutorial : Root Galaxy S10 Series Android 12 One UI 4.1 Stock Firmware

Root Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Android 12, WITHOUT Ramdisk Root Samsung S10+ - S10 - S10e SM-G97xxx, Stock Rom Android 12 - UI 4.1 Latest Version (I tested G970FXXSGHWC2) (Without combination keys for active Magisk after normal restart –...

xdaforums.com
[General Questions and Answers] Fooking Rekt:
Yes. However I forgot to mention that to install TWRP you also need to flash a vbmeta file. Let me find instructions and I'll post them.

EDIT 1: As per this video, flash TWRP.img.tar in AP and vbmeta.tar in CP. Vbmeta.tar is the same for all S10 series phones so you can download the one from the video.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] erickh0:
Hello. Is anyone able to make this works in any GSI ROM? I can send SMS, make and receive phone call. But not receive SMS.

Tried also using the IMS options in A13 Prohect Elixir and Ponce's A14 GSI builds but still not working.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] jtrakx:
I am having the same problem here. I cannot receive SMS in my SM-T225 using GSI ROM. I've already tried two SIM cards (each one on a different network) that used to work in stock Samsung ROM. Not working.

I hope somebody can post a solution.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
Change gsi
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] erickh0:
Thank you for the replies!

BTW does any of the rom in this device thread confirmed that data is working? just gonna choose hehe.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
Try this , smooth as silk . https://xdaforums.com/t/a14-gsi-evo...ux-exfat-sdcard-supported-from-ahnet.4640806/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] jtrakx:
Thanks a lot, tom.android for your quick response.

I already tried changing the GSI from Derpfest to EvolutionX A14 and crDroid A13. Still the same problem.

Probably the issue is related to OneUI ROM version prior to flashing GSIs? I am using CWI2. Maybe I need to revert to CWA2 ROM before flashing a GSI. The CWA2 appears to work fine with SMS in GSIs.

BTW, the KernelSU 0.70 you've posted (from CWA2) does not work well with CWI2 (Wifi issues). So I suspect this could be related to Samsung version conflict.

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] tom.android:
if you have some problems with GSI , try https://xdaforums.com/t/full-debloat-stock-a13-sm-t225-root-with-ksu.4638876/ works with magisk .

note: sorry I didn't test New GSI with latest stock rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] jtrakx:
No worries.

I always read your post here on XDA for this device. You made a lot of great contributions. Thank you so much.
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Lucas Black Lu:
View attachment 6029934

DerpFest 13 for the Google Pixel 4 [Flame]​

* Your warranty is now void. * We are not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone by installing any custom ROMs and/or kernels. * You do it at your own risk and take the responsibility upon yourself and you are not to blame us or XDA and its respected developers.

About DerpFest AOSP

This is a small project based on AOSP. We try to be a platform for beginners and support the Custom ROM community with our own unique contributions as well. This ROM exists thanks to inspiration of AOSiP, thank you!

Note:

KernelSU In Build

Changelog

Working:

Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Camera, Bluetooth, Lights, Sound/Vibration

Known issues:

You tell me

Official Build

Download

Warning,!!! Because some reason you can only select 3D face unclock or 2D; The Unofficial Build which folder include 2D meant support 2D Face Unlock, The Official Build Only support 3D Face Unlock

Unofficial Build​

Download

Install Instructions:

• Reboot to bootloader

• In terminal / command prompt type the following:

fastboot -w

fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

adb sideload Derpfest.zip

Tree:

GitHub - LucasBlackLu/android_device_google_coral

Contribute to LucasBlackLu/android_device_google_coral development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Kernel:

GitHub - LucasBlackLu/kernel_google_msm-4.14

Contribute to LucasBlackLu/kernel_google_msm-4.14 development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

How to get in touch with me

Settings-About phone-Android version-Maintainer

Thank for this prettry guy's help, without him i wont bring lots of kernel and rom enhance soon

REV3NT3CH - Overview

REV3NT3CH has 10 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com

And his alphadroid is so dope
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ZG_DEV:
Thanks for this wonderful rom !
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] sangin80:
can i do atuo call record?
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] viettoanhp:
I really like this rom. Can I flash this rom directly from lineageos 18.1 android 11. Thanks for your great effort!
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Lucas Black Lu:
No,you probably need to flash latest factory images before
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] viettoanhp:
ok thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Namdeptraizl:
Nice rom, thank you for hard work
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Chea Chandarin:
Very smooth rom, but i wonder aware setting (motion sesne ) not working even i try magisk or adb command. is it bug brother (lastest android 13)
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] asjadimtiaz7:
is it based on android 14 and does this support ota updates?
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] asjadimtiaz7:
i just installed it the recovery works but black screen on boot. update : i used a different boot image (pixelbuild recovery img) it worked.
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] faizska:
@Lucas Black Lu Hallo, i Have a problem. After installing via sideload the last update DerpFest-13-Official-Tango-flame-20240408-2154.zip from the previous rom (20240310-1554.zip), I got stuck at boot logo for over 30 minutes. Please help me.
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] faizska:
Update Solved: I flash the previous version of boot.img, back to normal.
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Kachelistic:
Thank you for hard work, this is my best rom since i bought pixel 4. If you dont mind, would you please consider

1. edge swipe long action to view notifications?

2. add haptic in the middle of back gesture, when back icon appeared?

3. gesture bar length and thickness - could it be smaller?

4. any way to disable Active Edge haptic response before i grabbed enough? It is very confusing since haptic response doesnt ensure that active edge is executed. It will be very clear if it only vibrates when active edge is actually executed, and released.

I would be really happy if these are implemented
[Google Pixel 4 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ThienAn1104:
I really like derpfest and I want to use it but I don't want to use kernelSu
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] HolGORE:
Hi all,

first of all im not sure whether im posting in the right subforum^^ so please move it if im wrong ;d

ok i would like to know how i can make my own rom for my Samsung Omnia

i downloaded the i900BHHL2_updater_xp and installed it on my omnia ofc (german lang)

i would like to make my own rom with for example s2u2 and so on.. removing some stuff like shozu etc.. adding themes...

how can i do that?

where can i find the programms and a intruduction?

can i extract it from the updater?

regards

HolGORE
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Lucas Black Lu:
View attachment 6029945DerpFest 13 for the Google Pixel 4a [sunfish]

* Your warranty is now void. * We are not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone by installing any custom ROMs and/or kernels. * You do it at your own risk and take the responsibility upon yourself and you are not to blame us or XDA and its respected developers.

About DerpFest AOSP

This is a small project based on AOSP. We try to be a platform for beginners and support the Custom ROM community with our own unique contributions as well. This ROM exists thanks to inspiration of AOSiP, thank you!

Note:

KernelSU In Build

Working:

Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Camera, Bluetooth, Lights, Sound/Vibration

Known issues:

You tell me

Changelog

Official Build

Download

Install Instructions:

• Reboot to bootloader

• In terminal / command prompt type the following:

fastboot -w

fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

adb sideload Derpfest.zip

Tree:

https://github.com/LucasBlackLu/android_device_google_sunfish

Kernel:

GitHub - LucasBlackLu/kernel_google_msm-4.14

Contribute to LucasBlackLu/kernel_google_msm-4.14 development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

How to get in touch with me

Settings-About phone-Android version-Maintainer

Thank for this prettry guy's help, without him i wont bring lots of kernel and rom enhance soon

REV3NT3CH - Overview

REV3NT3CH has 10 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com

And his alphadroid is so dope
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Deleted member 12604949:
New ROM OMG!
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eddieleon7pc:
Hello, i installed the rom and the first boot is taking a long time, im stuck at the bouncing boot animation @Lucas Black Lu

- using the latest 1107 November 7 Rom

- Using latest boot.img
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eddieleon7pc:
Okay final report, after 4th attempt device still wouldnt boot, highly NOT RECOMMENDED to use this ROM, dev didnt do QA on the build

1st attempt - 1107 Build

2nd attempt - 1104 Build

3rd attempt - 1104 Build

4th attempt - 1107 build

All fail and stuck at bouncing boot screen, never succeed

Explanation of everything in depth

1st attempt

- Download the rom but download speed slow as molasses, so press retry and downloaded wrong rom (got dream2lte)

- didnt realize that and proceed to flash boot.img (correct one) and the wrong rom

- recovery told me its wrong rom so i redownload the correct rom (1107 build)

- After flashing everything i unplug the USB cable and press reboot to system

- Stuck at bouncing boot animation for 1/2 hour

2nd attempt

- Hold down power button and reboot to recovery,

- Wipe data factory reset

- reboot to bootloader

- fastboot -w

- fastboot flash boot boot.img --slot all

- reboot into recovery

- wipe data factory reset

- reboot recovery

- flash rom (1104 build and 1104 bootimg)

- rom stuck again

3rd attempt

- i assume the 1104 rom i downloaded is corrupt so i redownload again

- REDO steps from 2nd attempt

- Rom fail boot

4th attempt

- Did same thing as 2nd attempt and used 1107 rom and bootimg

- FAIL
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] duallex:
The same. I tried to install several times, different builds 1107 and 1104, and from another computer. It’s no use, the loading doesn’t go beyond the jumping figures!
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Lucas Black Lu:
Got it, i will search some people to debug, thank you so much
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Lucas Black Lu:
This build should work, you can try if you don't mind

BlackLu Rom - Browse /Derpfest/sunfish/20231125-0148 at SourceForge.net

sourceforge.net
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eddieleon7pc:
okay ill see if i have time tonight or tomorrow to try it. Im now running locked Bootloader , unrooted , stock rom and going again to custom rom is a lot of work unfortunately but ill try i guess.

Side question , how does this rom look? is it close to AlphaDroid or Pixel Experience?

AlphaDroid when i first boot it, looks like sheeet
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Lucas Black Lu:
It close to alphadroid and have some customisation
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eddieleon7pc:
ok now im worried, any screenshots?
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Lucas Black Lu:
Emmm,you can search derp space on Google,my coral had been send to repair so I can't take screenshots for you
[Google Pixel 4a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] eddieleon7pc:
@duallex wanna try the new build ?