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[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Activating Developer options and therein enable both the USB-Debugging and the OEM-Unlock options is the 1st thing of all things everybody who receives a new Android device should do, IMHO:

USB-Debugging unlocks a variety of advanced features for developers and power users. These include:

1.Transferring files:

You can push and pull files between your device and computer more easily than traditional methods.

2. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands:

These commands allow extensive control over your device, letting you perform actions like app installation, logcat reading (for debugging purposes), and more.

3. Unlocking the bootloader (on some devices):

This might be necessary for flashing custom ROMs or kernels.

OEM-Unlock allows you to unlock the bootloader on your Android device. Here's what unlocking the bootloader allows you to do:

1. Install Custom ROMs:

Custom ROMs can offer features and performance improvements not available on the stock ROM (the one that comes pre-installed on your device).

2. Flash New Kernels:

Flashing a new kernel can allow for features like overclocking or undervolting the processor.

3.Root your device:

Rooting gives you superuser access to the Android system, allowing you to modify system files and perfo rm actions that are normally restricted.
[General Questions and Answers] trilling:
OK. Thank you. Now I understand more about what those settings do.

The question that remains is, given that neither of those settings are where we want them to be, what options I have for recovering my phone.

PS - I never had a problem connecting a USB cable and transferring files from/to that phone. It shows up as a disk drive.
[General Questions and Answers] AuroraXP:
Hi, I was about to root my phone until i've seen, like Trilling, the Odin message about Google and Samsung accounts.

Do I really need to disconnect them before root ? because the phone says for both accounts that, if I disconnect them, synced data will be removed from these accounts...

I've read that we can bypass with something to download but i'm not even sure.

Each time I want to root, I discover a new thing that confuse me, it's tiring...
[Android Head-Units] Ozmenemere:
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Mod edit - translated by https://translate.google.com/. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator.

I couldn't find a suitable file to update my 9217B 8.1 device, can you help me?

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9217B 8.1 cihazımı güncellemek için uygun dosya bulamadım yardımcı olur musunuz?
[Android Head-Units] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good morning, @Ozmenemere Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require and have enjoyable times on our platform.

However, as a one-time courtesy for I've translated your above quoted post. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Turkish posts.

Spoiler content hidden.

Regards

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Senior Moderator
[Android Head-Units] dodo6:
and what problems do you have with HU? or why do you want to update? there is nothing newer than android 8.1 for these units. you can update MCU to 4.0 but from 3.1 I had no problems and sleep worked fine. you can also try other versions, e.g. 9216bj 9216 9218 9217c and others from xyauto. flash only boot, vendor and system. don't flash the preloader, make backups!! if you don't know what I'm writing about, here are a lot of instructions on how to do it. no one will give you a file that you can put on a usb and you will have the latest android... (the last one is 8.1 real, if it says 10, android 11, android13 on 8227 units it is still fake. the reality is 8.1
[Android Head-Units] Ozmenemere:
Güncelleme yapmadan ve başlatıcıyı kullanmadan arayüzü değiştirebilir miyim?
[Android Head-Units] dodo6:
I understand that you are using a translator for your language, but please use it as well and post in English

yes, there are many native launchers for Android 8. you have to go to the xyauto website to download the launcher and update Android safely via USB port. there are also external launchers, try CAR WEB GURU, or CAR LAUNCHER, or AGAMA.

if you haven't searched on xda...be sure to ask....

login name: xyauto,

password: 123456
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) Q & A] Itmal12675:
Hey guys I'm wondering if i could install a costume rom over another one or I need to go back to stock one first

I installed crdroid recently on my oneplus 7t pro and faced some issues with phone calls so i wanted to install project elixir what should I do
[OnePlus 7T Pro (Regular & McLaren) Q & A] CLE12283:
your answer is in the proj elixer post..
[Huawei P20 Lite ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wugo2021:
AOSP Feb 2024 version (26/02)

Move to android14-r27 (Feb SPL)

Pre-requisite :

You must have TWRP installed, see this post to install it : https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-emui9-p20-lite-basics.4341373/

Installation

Download system file : "AOSP_14.0.0_r27-ci-20240226-bvN-vndklite.tar.gz" (without google apps)（Other gsi）

Extract img file

Flash system image : fastboot flash system <drag system.img here>

Boot into twrp: power + vol+ while NOT connected to pc

Wipe cache, dalvik/art cache, internal storage

Wipe data

(option) Install DRM patch for EMUI 9.1 to support DRM : 8-Huawei-FixPreav-AB-v1.3-signed.zip

Reboot to System and setup with android assistant

Enjoy !!!

More informations to install here : https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-emui9-p20-lite-basics.4341373/

Source Code:

https://github.com/Iceows

ROM OS Version: Android 14

ROM Kernel: Linux Huawei 4.9.148 or Phenix 4.9.319

ROM Firmware Required: EMUI 9.1

Based On: Lineage 20.0 and TrebleDroid
[Huawei P20 Lite ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] wugo2021:
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[General Accessories] references:
Hi! Has anyone bought anything from http://www.rpasonline.com/ ? Is it safe?

They have incredibedly low prices and cheap shipping costs..

I didn't find anything from google is the store fake/safe or not..

ed: i found their ebay account: http://myworld.ebay.com/rpasonline
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] PatrolMan1An:
Hi guys, anyone here kind enough to help me with my problem?

I recently tried flashing XSG Rom on my S22 Ultra running Hongkong Variant (TGY) since ive heard that UAE variants are esim capable, but while flashing through patched Odin3 v3.14.1_3B i encountered the problem below, though im used to flashing custom and stock firmwares from Pixel phone which by the way are the easiest to flash but samsung devices are different and this is my first time flashing samsung. What seemed to be the problem here?

My current firmware:​

SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA (SM-S9080) - TGY - S9080ZHS5DXB1​

Firmware i tried to flash:​

SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA (SM-S908E) - XSG - S908EXXS7DXB8​

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> Total Binary size: 11248 M

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Re-Partition operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

If the firmware is the problem can you suggest the right firmware for me?
[General Questions and Answers] Michachal98:
Hello. My friend forgot a password (6 digit pin code) for his Huawei Nova 5T phone. The phone is not rooted, bootloader is locked, adb disabled, no huawei account, basically no way to access the filesystem and recover data (photos and videos are what he is most afraid of losing).

Through the fastboot or recovery, there is only one option I could think of, that might save his data, and that is option to flash an OTA update zip from SD card, through USB update mode or Huawei eRecovery mode. I was thinking about using one of these options to flash a "malicious" update file, that would run a script to delete the lockscreen password file (/data/system/gatekeeper.password.key, /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key, /data/system/locksettings.db, /data /system /gesture.key...), which should remove the pin code from the phone.

Other option is not to delete this file, but rather retrieve it onto the sd card and then use tools to brute force the pin code (6 digits shouldn't take long on a computer, on this phone we have to wait 1 hour after each attempt).

I any of this somehow possible? I wasn't able to find an actual OTA update for this phone that I could look into a figure out the structure, but I'm guessing it is a shell script (which I might abuse for removing the password) and the actual system files to be updated. From this, it might be possible to create the script, as I mentioned, to either delete the password file, retrieve it for brute forcing on a computer, or maybe get an access to the storage and retrieve the photos without actually unlocking the phone. Then, if this could be done, the update file would probably have to be signed, so the phone accepts it as a legit update, and then flashed from sd card or using some other utility.

I'm aware that this might be in violation of something, since I'm asking about breaking or exploiting the security of an android device, which someone might abuse for unlocking other phones without the owners permission. However, this phone I'm trying to unlock belongs to my friend, who gave it to me to try to recover his data. If the method I described is not possible, never mind, we will have to reset the whole phone losing all the data. Thank you for your suggestions.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eXtremeDevil:
Hi, a relative of mine gave me his old S23 Ultra for testing and to think about whether I should keep it, and I'm thinking about rooting it. From what I've read, there are some things that would never go back even unrooting it, but a question comes to mind, can the phone bootloader be relocked (after unrooting)? If yes, what features would come back (if any) and what would be lost forever?

Let's say I unlock the bootloader, could I then root it with KernelSU? If yes, I guess I could use these LSPosed modules next:

GitHub - salvogiangri/KnoxPatch: LSPosed module to get Samsung apps/features working again in your rooted Galaxy device.

LSPosed module to get Samsung apps/features working again in your rooted Galaxy device. - salvogiangri/KnoxPatch

github.com

GitHub - Firefds/FirefdsKit: Xposed module for Samsung devices (Android 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

Xposed module for Samsung devices (Android 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) - Firefds/FirefdsKit

github.com

And also Play Integrity Fix. I guess that would give almost the same features as a non rooted phone. I don't care much for Knox, although I like to be aware about any lost/recoverable features.

And now, for the most important question of all for me: in the case I unlock the bootloader, then root using KernelSU and patch things with LSPosed... would I keep L1 certification? You know, for Netflix and such.

If I end up NOT keeping the phone, I would NOT like to modify it permanently so I just wan't to be sure exactly what can't be undone, and, in the case I keep it, how long can I get with patches and stuff in order to lose as little features as possible.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] OnnoJ:
Some or most questions are addressed by dr.Ketan here...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eXtremeDevil:
I read that, still no sight of my L1 widevine question. It also doesnt answer if KernelSU could be used. Also, that post is one year old now, I was looking for more concrete, specific answers. I already know the basics, but thanks.

EDIT

For example:

OK, I know that, but which ones??
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Aleks95:
The knox features like samsung wallet (samsung pay), samsung health, samsung pass, secure folder and maybe more..
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eXtremeDevil:
Maybe more? But exactly what would I gain back by relocking? Can my model be relocked? What about my KernelSU and Widevine L1 question?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
You can relock your bootloader (although ensure you flash a stock image prior to doing so using Odin) but the Knox flag stays tripped, as it's an efuse which can't be reversed. As a result, certain Knox dependant features like Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pass will never work again, even when you unroot and go back to stock. Even the Xposed module you mention won't resolve these two features back to functionality. The only way to fix this is to replace the logic board.

It's also worth noting that Samsung will refuse any form of work on the device if a repair is required, even if you offer to pay. Or at least here in the UK. I learnt this the hard way, when I broke my S21 Ultra screen after rooting. I even offered to pay for the repair, but they refused, pointing to the tripped Knox flag.

Speaking purely from my perspective, and as someone who previously rooted every device I owned, it's just not needed these days as a lot of the reasons for rooting in days gone by are now available in stock. The only things I really miss are Nandroid backups (but with less and less availability of TWRP, this isn't that much of an issue these days anyway) and IP Table based firewalls. It's just not worth the security drop and hassle and the last phone I rooted was my S21 Ultra two years ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eXtremeDevil:
I don't know much about Samsung in general, without Samsung Pass I would not be able to use biometrics for unlocking the phone and apps? Even with the modules?

Do you have info on the widevine thing?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] eXtremeDevil:
For what I've been trying to find out, it should keep L1 when unlocking bootloader and rooting. Since I can't be 100% sure, I won't root for now. If someone does, please report back here :)
[Nothing Phone 2] simdll:
Hi,

I noticed that on my NP2 (rooted with magisk) I can't edit some files since the filesystems containing them are ro. If I try to remount them I get the error filesystem read-only or the filesystem is not in /proc/mounts (which I tried to edit because it's in rw, but it's in an inconsistent state, I think it's a dynamic link)

Any suggestions to remount it on rw?

Thanks in advance

Sim
[Nothing Phone 2] user0u:
I used to think it was not possible, but this person seems to have done it.
[Touch HD General] dusty_nz:
Does anyone have a fix for the GPS issues on the HD. Seem to mainly get it with TomTom. Basically sometimes it gets a awesome lock and no worries but othertimes it fails to get a lock at all. You can see it has a bunch of satellites but they the flash to locked then the GPS goes offline and back to start again.

I have found re-booting the phone seems to be a good fix but not always.

Ideas?

Paul
[Touch HD General] PJMDS:
Do you have AGPS turned ON ?
[Touch HD General] danum:
Read this.
[Touch HD General] dusty_nz:
Yeah, Was using A-GPS.

Will disable and try.

Been using it heaps. Both with oziexplorer and tomtom.

Love the phone but HTC arn't the brightest with regards to these little bugs.

Pitty about A-GPS. Sat locks scary quick.
[Redmi 9 Power / 9T] V3nOmST:
Hi everyone my tv stick is stuck on the android logo i tried to get into recovery with the remote but no luck ,i think the firmware is giving problems is there any other way to reset it pls help.The bar under the android tv just moves left and right and is there anyway i can reset it with a mouse or kb.View attachment 6079973
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scribeby:
This post serves as a request for a TWRP recovery image for the Motorola Moto G31(w) (codename cofud).

Currently, there is no official or unofficial TWRP images for this device.

I understand that creating a custom recovery requires effort from developers, and I would be grateful if any developer is willing to consider porting TWRP to this device, as every guide i've found so far is either outdated or pretty vague and uses terms that I don't understand.

Additional Information:

Device: Motorola Moto G31(w) (cofud)

Android Version: 11

Device firmware:

lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.

lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai

mirrors.lolinet.com

Please note:

I acknowledge the risks involved in using unofficial software and understand that there is no guarantee of successful development or functionality.

I am willing to provide any additional information or assistance that might be helpful in the development process.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] wugo2021:
writing new GUID partition table (GPT) to /dev/block/mmcblk0.

Unable to save backup partition table! Perhaps the 'e' option on the experts'

menu will resolve this problem.

Warning! An error was reported when writing the partition table! This error

MIGHT be harmless, or the disk might be damaged! Checking it is advisable.
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] Renate:
Which utility wre you using?
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] wugo2021:
gdisk
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] wugo2021:
How to expand the system partition
[Huawei P20 Lite Questions & Answers] AltairFR:
With my partition kit
[Android Head-Units] raiconnn:
Hello,

So i updated my headunit, it did 2 OS updates, and then i think another APK update, so everything is running "latest" version.

All works fine, except i cannot access the Factory Settings menu anymore - as in whatever i type won't show on screen. If i tap a digit i can see it changing colors but won't show as typed in. Tried to type in the code and press OK however it does nothing at all.

Rebooted, same issue. I know a factory reset might solve this just trying other options now.

Will also try a on screen keyboard see if it types anything.

Can you please advise ?

Thanks
[General Topics] gldev:
I'm looking for a reliable and actively developed tool to use to create a system image of an Android smartphone or tablet, possibly without root rights being required.

I would need something that works in the same way as tools like Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image, which read the filesystem and create an image excluding free space.

I hope someone can help me with this. Thank you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] c-tang:
My mem card will only read if slide is out. when I close phone it wont run any programs that are on it and it wont show up in any file manager/??? any ideas. also if I reboot the phone with slide closed sometimes screen goes white but if open its fine but its been doing that forever just started with the mem card thing . any help needed
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Wilhelm:
Sounds like the cable to the screen (and card slot) is broken.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] c-tang:
is there a way to fix it ? it does work if screen is open ..
[Android Apps and Games] henrikbe:
Hi!

I'm working on a GPS-based outdoor shooting game, called ShootOUT!, which has players run around in the neighborhood and shooting at each other, while trying to accomplish various tasks (depending on game mode). To play it, you need to gather a group of friends with Android phones (might work with 2, but better with more, there is no technical limit but I haven't tested with more than 6 so far), and set up a game (by defining game mode, placing flags or other items in the map etc). The game basically works by running around in the area, and tapping the map in order to shoot. However, the other players will not appear on your map, so in order to shoot them, you need to locate them visually (in the real world), and tap in your map at their location. And of course, they will try to do the same to you!

So far, I have implemented five different game modes (some team-based, some free-for-all), and a few different weapons (a couple of assault rifles, machine gun, silenced rifle, sniper rifle, pistol, hand grenade and air strike (which is perhaps somewhat unbalanced, so maybe it should not be used too much)).

I think it's a game with some potential, but it needs to be tested more. I'd therefore be super grateful if anyone would like to give it a try! Since it's an outdoor game, it takes a bit more effort to test it than a regular game, especially since you need to be several players. But if you gather a few friends, I think maybe you would have a good time playing it!

If you'd like to give it a go, feel free to let me know! It's currently in "Closed testing" on Android Play store, so if I understand this correctly I'll need to add you to the list of testers. Just drop me a message if interested!

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(First two screenshots show setting up a new game, last screenshot is an in-game situation, where you've just fired a few shots down S Madison Avenue)
[Android Apps and Games] Radulfr:
This sounds like a real unique way to play laser tag without having tons of gear involved! Looking forward to trying this once I gather enough people besides just my wife and I.

I'd love to play with it and test it
[Android Apps and Games] henrikbe:
Thank you! If you DM me your email address (and your wife's), I can add you both to the list of testers at Google Play, so you can download the app!

As said I think the game is better with more players, but it can, at least technically, be played by only two as well.
[Android Apps and Games] henrikbe:
Just updated a minor bug fix.

There have been some problems viewing the map in some automated tests (Firebase), but it seems to work well on all phones I have tested. So in addition to people who can actually test the game, I am also looking for people to just download the app to check if everything works, or if there are any technical problems (crashes, missing map etc).
[Android Apps and Games] henrikbe:
The game is now in beta! So you do not need to give me your email address to play it, just go here to download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=store.shootout.shootoutapp

Of course, any feedback is very welcome!
[OnePlus 12] hwiwang:
I have converted the OP12 China from Color OS to Oxygen OS with EU Rom, and eSim option shown on the setting page, but when I enable eSim, and click on eSim option, nothing happened

Does anyone work with this?

Or the China version hardware doesn't support eSim?

thanks
[OnePlus 12] uscool:
China version hardware doesn't support eSim
[OnePlus 12] flandolf:
you'll have to buy an esim card.

https://xdaforums.com/t/a-tricky-way-to-use-esim-on-cn-in-variant.4609543/

people have done this for oneplus 11, hopefully going to do the same thing when i get my oneplus 12