yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Flying Kiwi:
Just in case people aren't aware, the lens cover is not plastic but really thin coated glass. The coating thats been applied to it clearly isn't heavy duty enough for the type of ordinary use the device gets as mine also developed this problem, even though I'm very careful with how I treat it. I too used brasso to polish the coating off and then cleaned it with my Klearscreen and microfibre cloth and all is now well. I thought the blurry photos I was getting were because I wasn't holding the device still enough but it turned out to be Chromatic Aberation (click the link for an excellent Wikipedia description).
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] baymon:
thanks for the advice, now my pics won't look like they've been altered by some cheap gaussian blur effects, :cool:
[Introductions] m.smd:
Hi everyone,

I'm typical software engineer with more interest in low level programming. I'm good on x86 systems. Now trying to make a Linux only system from my very old sch-i800 tablet. That's why I'm here
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Earth-Chan:
A few days ago I received the notification of an available security patch update. However. I have magisk installed. If I install it, will I get a boot loop? What should I do? I'm afraid to press the install button

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[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] khusika:
Technically, performing an OTA update will remove your root access and potentially cause a bootloop on your device.

Maybe you can read the OTA update instructions for rooted Samsung devices by reading the thread below

Installation

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] Doren18:
Hello, after a force update of MIUI 12.0.6 i lost my root access.

I try to follow this guide : https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-mi-9t-pro-k20-pro-when-on-miui-12.4131599/

but the root access is no grant

Any idea ? i would like to back my root access without clean and wipe all data on my phone.

Sorry in advance if i do some mistake on english language or my thread is not at the good place

Doren
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] khusika:
Hi @Doren18,

by performing firmware upgrade you will lost your root access. All you need to do is to re-flash Magisk files through your TWRP to get root again
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] Doren18:
yes it's exactly what i do by this link : https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-mi-9t-pro-k20-pro-when-on-miui-12.4131599/

no ?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] khusika:
Correct
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] Doren18:
After the reboot no more root access I don't know if I miss something or it's a bug when I install magisk cannot access to grant super user rights
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] khusika:
Have you tried to re-flash Magisk again?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] Doren18:
yes i do all the proccess in the link many times or i dont flash Magisk like that ?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] Doren18:
I just found my problem on my flash magisk was i got some previous installation resiual so for other you need to clean all previous item before to try to flash with magisk
[General Questions and Answers] reyukisan:
recently I try to backup my efs partition, assuming it will solve my problem (SIM card and IMEI issue)

but for some reason (device-specific problem) my device not support fastboot command and therefore I looking for other way / alternative for it

sadly, the tutorial I follow only show the twrp and fastboot method

soo, I have the backup but have no idea on how to restore/flash it
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
TWRP Recovery offers functionalities similar to Fastboot for flashing firmware.
[General Questions and Answers] reyukisan:
but unfortunately, I can't see the efs option inside the backup button

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[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
It's uncommon for the /efs partition to be listed directly in TWRP on Android devices. This is because the /efs partition often houses sensitive information like IMEI, Wi-Fi MAC address, and other hardware-specific data. Exposing it directly could pose security risks, so some TWRP versions omit it from the main partition list.

Here are some ways to access or manage the /efs partition in TWRP, depending on your specific situation:

1. Check for alternative names:

Sometimes, the /efs partition might be listed under a different name like /system_ext, /nvdata, or even just labeled "Data" depending on your device and TWRP version. Explore the available partitions carefully.

2. TWRP File Explorer:

Open the TWRP File Explorer and navigate to the root directory of your device. The /efs partition might be hidden there, accessible only for browsing or copying specific files.

3. Advanced Options:

Some TWRP versions provide advanced options like "Mount" or "Partitions" where you can access hidden or internal partitions, potentially including /efs. Use these options cautiously as they can involve technical commands and potential risks.

4. Device-specific TWRP builds:

Some developers create custom TWRP builds with additional features like /efs management specifically for their device models. Search online for TWRP builds compatible with your device and verify their features and trustworthiness before installing.
[General Questions and Answers] reyukisan:
Thanks for the response @xXx yYy

If you don't mind, I would appreciate you responding to my questions in this thread.
[General Questions and Answers] Slim K:
if you want to backup these partitions, you need to keep in mind that using for example: /dev/block/mmcblk0p10 may not be the correct partition for modemst1, because it differs from device to device. That guide is just a general guide on how to backup.

In order to find all the partitions and their names, use this command in TWRP terminal (or using ADB/PC and TWRP):

ls -l /dev/block/by-name/

It should show all partitions in your device and where they're Symlinked. For modem backup you do:

dd if=/dev/block/by-name/modem of=/sdcard/modem.img
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/modemst1 of=/sdcard/modemst1.img
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/modemst2 of=/sdcard/modemst2.img

In the above way you don't specify which partition address to backup (like mmcblk0p10), but what name it is to backup (by-name). You will also notice how I didn't add the bs=512 mainly because these kind of partitions can have a different block size. The dd utility detects block size automatically so no need to specify in this case. It will backup the partition bit by bit (all zeros and ones) the same as it was.

Restoring the backup is as simple as above as well (no fastboot needed), just use the same dd command backwards like this:

#example of location/of/backup could be /sdcard/modem.img
#also using either .img or .bin for the backup/restore doesn't matter, it just needs to be the same for both
dd if=location/of/backup/modem.img of=/dev/block/by-name/modem

My personal advice would be to root your custom ROM that has issues and then install a Root Logcat reader like: Matlog Libre, which is open source, modern and easy to use. Most custom ROMS don't modify these partitions, because they're closed source (vendor specific) and editing them is very dangerous. This is all I know about this issue. Good luck.
[General Questions and Answers] reyukisan:
I've tried using twrp 3.3 which has the backup efs partition option which is good but unfortunately still not work after restore the backup

and since the backup and restore using twrp 3.3 didn't work, I think I need to figure out in the log in app that you've suggested, thanks for the advice!
[Samsung Gear S3] Getgyan:
Caller name not showing in my Gear S3...
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] kanekanekane:
Hi (I have a UK build)

Earlier this week I download the latest update.

It was the first update after the Android 14 update.

I have noticed that the fingerprint scanner lo longer works.

When I attempt to use the scanner i am presented with the following error.

'Fingerprint hardware not available'

In setting all fingerprint settings seem to be miising.

I can;t even configure new fingerprints.

Has anybody experienced this?
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] hakkai999:
Yeah I've seen a few reports on /r/SonyXperia that updating borks the fingerprint sensor. No fix I'm afraid. I'm just so done with Sony's ****ty updates. I haven't had this issue thankfully but the bluetooth being spotty is such a pain.
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] atomicvon:
I have experienced this.

I've got it working again.

I put it in the freezer for a good 2-3 mins to cool it down.

Seems whenever it ran hot and I was charging it wireless at the same time, it seemed to kick it out.

It will work for a few hours and then stop again.

I'd restart the phone. Or do the volume up and power restart.

Sometimes it would work again and then eventually stop.

Always when the phone got hot it would definitely stop working.

One time, I turned the phone off at bedtime. Turned it on the next day and it's been working ever since.

I hope the next minor update includes a fix for this to stay consistent.

Never had an issue on A13.
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] mrjlaunch:
Yeah I got the fingerprint issue on my XQ-CT54 model from the moment I upgraded from 64.1.A.0.996 (Android 13) to 64.2.A.2.103 (Android 14).

I've also tried update 64.2.A.2.112 with no improvement and will try 64.2.A.2.134 but I'm not expecting a fix.

I've reported the issue to Sony but they haven't acknowledged an issue and instead are trying to guide me through incredibly inconvenient troubleshooting steps including formatting my phone!

The issue I found is the fingerprint scanner will stop working at random and will only work again when the phone is restarted. Also the button to unlock the phone stops working but will lock the phone without issue, which tells me it's a software problem.

I've also found the notifications bar to be persistently laggier when clicking on the notifications and sometimes the phone gets super laggy when switching profiles, again these issues occured right after updating to Android 14.

I do use a custom launcher (Nova) so I've not ruled out a compatibility issue with the fingerprint/power button. Would be interesting to know @kanekanekane if you use a custom launcher too?
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] kanekanekane:
No custom launcher on my side. No improvement since the latest firmware update.
[Sony Xperia 1 IV] atomicvon:
Just an update.

I posted it over on Reddit as well.

I have had the dreaded fingerprint sensor die on me a while back. Tried all the suggestions which brought it back for a short time and then it would eventually disappear from the Security Settings altogether.

I ended up getting a replacement sensor for my Xperia 1 IV (XQ-CT72). While I would recommend to take your phone to a repairer to get this replaced. I have all the tools already myself. Heating gun, plastic picks and patience!

It's not the easiest to get to as the battery and other components need to be removed.

I followed this YouTube video to work out which components to remove to get to the side piece. Took me about an hour all up.

I ordered the part from AliExpress here.

I recommend to also get the back adhesive too here.

So happy that it's working again. Banking App, Authenticator apps and general unlocking is super fast.

I didn't even have to re-add the fingerprints.

Hope this helps someone as it seems to be a common issue. I blame the sensor unit and wireless charging making the phone too hot over time as well as it being somewhat a design fault.
[Gionee M2017 Questions & Answers] Deeni131:
I would like Open this thread so that people can post anything related to Gionee m7L.cos I realised that there is little information about the modification of this device.

I have been searching for the custom rom and custom recovery for this little device ,Gionee m7L to no avail.

Therefore who ever know where we can find find the custom rom for this device should please help us with the link.if possible with the guide on how to successfully install the custom recovery and other modifications .thanks a lot
[Touch HD General] cx2k5:
Is there a way to avoid this or i have just to give up and use a different account?
[OnePlus Pad] moe7863:
Since I have owned the OnePlus Pad, I have been experiencing Google Chrome constantly stopping and crashing on me. I have tried all of the following in Android v13 and v14:

Cleared cache

Cleared all data

Updated Chrome to latest version

Uninstalled all chrome updates (back to base)

Logged out and back in

Does anyone have a fix? I prefer not to switch browsers. Thanks in advance
[OnePlus 12] memocatcher:
Anyone know why I get a commands list whenever I try to run the command "fastboot flashing unlock"?

It seems I can't unlocl the bootloader. I tried reinstalling ADB as well as platform tools latest version.

Anyone got an idea?

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[OnePlus 12] snowwolf725:
You are in windows PowerShell.

You need type "cmd" and press the Enter key to switch to Command Prompt, then try it again.

In addition, you can use the following command to show device status.

fastboot oem device-info

If necessary, you can perform the following additional instructions to unlock the critical partition.

fastboot flashing unlock_critical
[OnePlus 12] memocatcher:
Wtf man... Since when is that a thing 😭 Thanks a lot, I was going crazy the past few hours...
[Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G] Doshiba:
I dont see any new devlopments projects with the a52s, any projects you are working on? (Porting a rom, creating a recovery, Magisk module etc...)
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] lielbr94:
Hey all my phone suddenly don't let me to use wifi and hotspot when i try to open the wifi it is seem to work but one sec after its not and the hotspot just saying error.

i tried to update and nothing is helped me.

any one have any solution??
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] AntiusII:
Same here, started the night between 2024-03-15 and 2024-03-16. Firmware RKQ1.210303.002.WW_Phone-18.1220.2107.115
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] sharathkmr1721:
I am also facing the same issue i think the issue is related to software only my wifi Mac address is missing ,I even did the cpu rebolling but issue remaind same it's a software issue
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] Critica95:
Something New?

Support Not answering..
[ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s] lielbr94:
Unfortunately still have the same problem, and the support doesn't help because the warranty is over only with payment.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
How to install stock rom on Jiayu g4s and g4 and then custom recovery and cyanogenmod? Device stuck on jiayu boot logo after factory reset and doesnt boot into the OS anymore. When it worked I could root the phone from settings as its a built in feature, so maybe bootloader is already unlocked. Cant select unlock bootloader in fastboot, it wont let me select it for some odd reason. fastboot oem device info doesnt work. Android 4.2.2 is stock rom. Would be cool and nostalgic if i could install cyanogenmod and magisk on it. By the way downloading from needrom.com is very annoying, riddled with ads and cant download with adblocker. Roms, firmware, recoveries welcome. i cant flash the recovery from fastboot says some partition is not flashable.These old androids are much more complex i see. @mvikrant97 @phoenixGN
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Share the link of the firmware so that I can upload it here.

Jiayu JY-G4S Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File)

Download Jiayu JY-G4S Firmware ROM (Flash File) without any password for Free. We also provide the Flash File for other Jiayu devices.

xdafirmware.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
ROM TWRP 2.8.6.0 Jiayu G4S / L | [Custom]-[Updated] add the 07/13/2015 on Needrom

www.needrom.com

ROM Cyanogenmod 13 G4S | [Custom] add the 05/04/2016 on Needrom

www.needrom.com

I downloaded these, but do i even need to flash stock rom again or just skip to flash these custom ones? I dont know how tho. CLEAR, STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS NEEDED.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
What do you need?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Very nice if you would upload all of these to xda, would save some people the hassle of using that pesky needrom site. Upload all of them here if you may.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Done. All Uploaded. Access them here >>

Google Drive Server

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Also who's site is xdafirmware, by some xda user? @mvikrant97 Do you have instructions for flashing custom recovery and rom for jiayu g4s?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
no its not own by XDA in anyway, just a third party website and it collects stock firmware from all phone repairing persons around the world.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
@mvikrant97 Instructions?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
The community will help you with this. Best of luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
It is a 2014/2015 mediatek device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Wtf i can't get the sp flash tool to work, i select the scatter.txt, press download but then nothing happens. I did install drivers from https://xdaforums.com/t/redmi-note-...ool-in-brom-mode-dead-boot-fix-added.4599693/ , then uninstalled cuz it didnt fix it, then https://www.thecustomdroid.com/sp-flash-tool/ -> https://www.thecustomdroid.com/mediatek-preloader-usb-vcom-drivers/ but still nothing @mvikrant97
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Device has to be powered off and connected to pc right?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Maybe this rom will work instead? https://www.needrom.com/download/jiayu-g4s/ I tried to download from there, but it doesnt work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Connect device in Preloader mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
How?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Try with both volume keys press in switched off mode or else try with volume up once or else with volume down.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
i got bkerler mtkclient gui to work on linux. i turn off phone, see the charging animation, 98 percent, hold down both power buttons, then mtkclient shows phone detected:mt6592/mt8392, on the bottom of it shows the phone loading animation and jumping to 0x110000: ok.

And its just stuck there forever. @mvikrant97 How on dear earth can a factory reset brick a phone?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient/issues/782 cannot add support?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Preloader - CPU: MT6592/MT8392()

Preloader - HW version: 0x0

Preloader - WDT: 0x10007000

Preloader - Uart: 0x11002000

Preloader - Brom payload addr: 0x100a00

Preloader - DA payload addr: 0x111000

Preloader - CQ_DMA addr: 0x10212000

Preloader - Var1: 0xa

Preloader - Disabling Watchdog...

Preloader - HW code: 0x6592

Preloader - Target config: 0x0

Preloader - SBC enabled: False

Preloader - SLA enabled: False

Preloader - DAA enabled: False

Preloader - SWJTAG enabled: False

Preloader - EPP_PARAM at 0x600 after EMMC_BOOT/SDMMC_BOOT: False

Preloader - Root cert required: False

Preloader - Mem read auth: False

Preloader - Mem write auth: False

Preloader - Cmd 0xC8 blocked: False

Preloader - Get Target info

Preloader - HW subcode: 0x8a00

Preloader - HW Ver: 0xca00

Preloader - SW Ver: 0x0

Preloader - Jumping to 0x110000

Preloader - Jumping to 0x110000: ok.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
MTK client will not support your device. Please use preloader mode to flash your device using SP flash tool.

Make sure you have the drivers installed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
All drivers already included in linux? I cant get sp flash tool to work in neither platform. I press download but nothing happens.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Do you have a Windows PC?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
I have windows 7 on one drive and the other one is debian 12 stable. I use debian when i can but if something doesnt run on debian i will use 7.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
I have windows 7 on one drive and the other one is debian 12 stable. I use debian when i can but if something doesnt run on debian i will use 7
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
I cant flash anything (.img or .zip) from adb sideload or sdcard, keeps giving me error installation aborted. @mvikrant97
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
@Levered
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
See if you are able to access preloader mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
I think I can, i turn the phone off, connect it via usb 2.0, see the charging animation, then press both volume buttons and the screen goes dark. Is that preloader/edl mode mode? What about meta mode?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Check device manager when you connect the device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Nothing happens when i click download.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
https://github.com/MTK-bypass/bypass_utility Bypass utility succeded, it did something. What i did is that i took the battery out, connect phone to pc, start utility and press power and volume down button. Doesnt show any COM port like shown here

and i still cant flash the phone in sp flash tools.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
Can i flash the phone in meta mode? Not still sure how can i enter meta mode correctly because it keeps reconnecting and disconnecting

like shown here 9:05.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
@mvikrant97 The AndroidUtility you posted shows this error when i press crash preloader to brom.

Waiting for mtk usb device... ok

BootMode : Preloader[COM7]

DriverDesc : MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM (Android)

DriverPath : usb\vid_0e8d&pid_2000\5&7ba9868&0&7

DriverSRV : wdm_usb

DriverVersion : 3.0.1504.0

DriverDate : 1-22-2015

DriverCFG : oem10.inf

DriverOEM : MediaTek Inc.

Connecting to BootROM......

● BRom protocol error: ACK 00 != a0
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
When phone is turned off, no battery, connected to pc i get this error in sftView attachment 6072042
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
doesnt work either
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mvikrant97:
Your device does not have BROM mode
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myanonymousaccountname:
So it is pointless to try to get this phone working again, it's bricked and unbrickable? How is it possible that my device doesnt even have brom mode?