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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] CompoteMonPote:
Hi folks,

Before getting another phone I used extensively my Redmi Note 5 (vince) with various custom roms, from a rooted aos to crDroid to Elixir which is still the one installed. The performances are awful, it's nearly unusable, the battery keeps dying when it's too cold, apps are crashings etc (hence why I switched to another phone), but it worked till the end!

I'd like to repurpose it in a feature phone for when I'm in places or situation I don't want to bring my fancy phone with me, or just using it as a GPS, with only the basics installed and running.

Apps I'd like to have :

-calls/texts

-some messaging apps (i'm mostly using beeper these days)

-a web browser

-a navigation app like waze or gmaps/OSM

-maybe some music app or youtube but the latter might be too ressource demanding.

-file browser

System features i'd need:

-root

-wifi and data uses, bluetooth aswell if possible

-ability to multitask

-basic camera access

-the date i guess ?

And that's pretty much it. I do not care about themes, animated transitions, audio equalizer or anything fancy as long as the system runs decently and is stable.

Is there a rom aimed at feeble devices that would do that? I liked CrDroid up until an update made everything way too unstable, so I switched to Elixir but sadly it seems my device is too used to run a rom based on an android version as recent as 12.

TLDR: i'm looking for a lubuntu/xubuntu android equivalent to rescue my side device.

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] rbhagore:
Use arrow os android 10 community build not found any high level bugs
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Grantangel:
Generative wallpaper version 1 and higher works with the Galaxy A54. Version 14 will NOT WORK.

View attachment 6105693
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Aidin.rk:
How

How??
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Grantangel:
Just Download AI wallpaper by Google

Make sure to download version 1 or higher

Don't download version 14 it will not work.

And you will need a Activity launcher App along with One UI 6.1 on your device.

I used Activity launcher from the Google play store.
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Aidin.rk:
Thanks it worked for me

Can't activate other features? Like AOD WALPEPER
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Grantangel:
Like the S24 AOD feature? No.
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Ooni Uni:
Would Circle to Search work or not because it's not an app?
[Samsung Galaxy A54 5G] Grantangel:
Circle to search isn't install as a App, so it won't work.
[OnePlus 12] vegetaleb:
Hello

I am tempted to get the aramid official case for the 12.

Does it have a protection for the volume and power buttons?

Do you recommend it?
[OnePlus 12] nidalius:
Yes very light and protect very well the phone including volume and power buttons i recommend it
[OnePlus 12] vegetaleb:
Are the camera island and screen protected? I saw a video of the OP11 version and it looks like the case bump around the camera island is too short, is it the case with the OP12 version?
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DarthJabba9:
The question often arises with regard to how to flash vanilla ROMs (eg, crDroid) plus GAPPs on the Redmi Note 12 4G.

This has become a FAQ for this device, and I have seen all sorts of answers. I thought I would provide my own solutions in a dedicated thread.

It is actually a straightforward (even if slightly tedious) process.

These are the steps that I normally take for trouble-free operations:

1. Boot OrangeFox recovery

2. Wipe cache and dalvik-cache

3. Format data (not just wipe - you have to type "yes" to carry out the format)

4. Select ROM zip

5. Tick "Relash OrangeFox after flashing a ROM"

6. Flash ROM

7. Reboot OrangeFox

8* Flash Ro2RW [optional - only if you want to flash GAPPS] (don't use the one with "Dfe" in its name - for example, you can use the one posted on the thread linked here)

9* Reboot OrangeFox [optional - only if you want to flash GAPPS]

10* Flash gapps [optional - only if you want to flash GAPPS] (use Nickgapps "core")

11. Format Data (not just wipe - you have to type "yes" to carry out the format)

12. Reboot to System

This works for me - every time. Your mileage may vary.

NOTE: as noted, steps 8, 9, and 10 are only required if you want to flash GAPPs. If you don't care for GAPPs, then you can jump straight from step 7 to step 11.

PS: I refer here to OrangeFox recovery (for which I am official maintainer) - but the process described here should work the same for any custom recovery.
[Redmi Note 12 4G] kdxstars:
all have "dfe" in their names.

Is there a link without "dfe"

and why shouldn't we install?
[Redmi Note 12 4G] CGA1:
This should be stickied.
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DarthJabba9:
No, they don't all have "dfe" in their names (eg, there are some named as "RO2RW-v3.7.2.1_fullRW.zip"). It's not allowed to post Telegram links here. So you will need to search for yourself.

All DFE mods will "Disable Forced Encryption" on your device. This leaves the device unencrypted, and everything on it completely exposed to whoever manages to get their hands on the device. Nobody who values their data or their privacy will leave their device unencrypted (ie, unprotected). Some people don't mind risking their data falling into the wrong hands. That's their choice.
[Redmi Note 12 4G] kdxstars:
Got it, thank you. My Telegram name is kdxbeta, can you send it to me?
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DarthJabba9:
No, I don't do things like that.
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DarthJabba9:
Seriously - did you even do a Google search?
[Redmi Note 12 4G] kdxstars:
Yes, I didn't find it but I changed "dfe_patch" to false
[Redmi Note 12 4G] berkayktas:
you helped me a lot, thank you very much
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DOGGO_Woo:
Just want to ask (since I tried using orangefox before but wasn't able to so I just flashed Xiaomi.EU using fastboot), should the ROM be on an external device (sd card/otg USB) instead of the main storage?
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DOGGO_Woo:
Going to answer my own question after installing a custom ROM: Yes you do need an external device.
[Redmi Note 12 4G] DarthJabba9:
For reference, a copy of a RO2RW without Dfe is posted here: https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-14-0-official-crdroid-android.4660613/page-7#post-89420567
[Redmi Note 12 4G] smudgy:
Thanks for this 👍

Is there an amendment for dirty flash?

I triggered a small bug by exploring UI Style Options in Theme area of Settings. So just lost search suggestions for Settings and don't want to clean flash same vanilla rom exactly.

For dirty as follows?

Already have correct firmware

Wipe cache/dalvik

In twrp check reflash twrp and flash rom

Reboot twrp recovery

Flash RO2RW-fullRW.zip

Reboot twrp recovery

Reflash exactly same Gapps package originally flashed to installation being dirty flashed

Wipe cache/dalvik

Any more knowledgeable advice most welcome
[Android Head-Units] Erfanyoosefian:
Hello. I live in Iran and have recently bought a brand new Shahin. The head unit runs android, Stock android I think. It has a browser but it can't be opened from the launcher. any suggestions?
[Redmi Note 10] Nitin001:
So, I have new to custom rom I want to install my first Custom through (currect rom stock) Internal storage of the mobile phone can I do it and how and I'm having a issue can't decrypt in twrp ,does anyone have any unofficial twrp to fix it?
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xxdarer:
I cannot find any working TWRP on this system version. The ones on TWRP official site for 11 ultra are outdated and cannot properly load storage (storage are always 0MB).

Alternative software also do not have versions made for 11 ultra. I wonder if there are any 11 ultra users like me who is in need of such a software.
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] Bobfish:
Recovery for Xiaomi devices - Browse /star at SourceForge.net

List of relevant recovery in one place

sourceforge.net

Recovery for Xiaomi devices - Browse /mars at SourceForge.net

List of relevant recovery in one place

sourceforge.net
[Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra] xxdarer:
Thank you so much Bob! This recovery works very well. You really saved my day!
[Redmi Note 10] Nitin001:
I wanna install Custom rom but there is a issue of internal storage 0mb I don't have pendrive or sd card how can I fix it,

I did install twrp successfully almost a year ago with a unofficial twrp it didn't have this issue I can't find that file. Pls help I have miui 14 with a12 lastest stock rom of redmi note 10 global.
[Redmi Note 10] ZG_DEV:
For flashing a rom, you will need to wipe your data, which makes files in the internal storage gets wiped. So better to get an SD card. Or decrypt it in order to push the rom from PC to phone using adb or sideload it after wiping.

In both cases you will need to wipe your data in order to clean install your rom.

Flashing this after wiping will help you decrypt your data partition so that you won't face issues while flashing.
[Redmi Note 10] Nitin001:
I can't see any download button ,do you any Google drive link?View attachment 6105952
[Redmi Note 10] M.Mosa007:
Factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] cyberurbis:
Just installed the latest One UI 6.1 update (Android 14 - April Security Patch) and noticed that Samsung removed some of the stock Android 14 features...

Is there any way we can have Android 14 full features for S21 Ultra series, like Samsung released for newer models?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] 天野星溪:
how about root？
[Magisk] kastru:
Hi,

I’ve created a Magisk module for warp charging of OnePlus Nord N10, as the custom ROM (Evolution X Android 13 unofficial) doesn’t support it properly. This is my first module, and since it's for my main (and only) phone, I need someone experienced to review it to avoid bricking. Past charging modules messed up my settings, so I made my own to fix it. The module sets the max charging current to 30W, limits USB charging to 15W, includes additional USB and DC charging tweaks, and adjusts battery settings for safety.

You can find the code on GitHub: OnePlus Warp Charge Tweaks. I appreciate any feedback or advice.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Watch 5] andellove:
HI,

I am from the Netherlands and bought a second hand samsung watch 5 pro LTE version ( sm-r925F). the problem is that there is no selection region for the Netherlands, but just few region countries as UAE, India, polen, switzerland etc..

is it possible to change or add region Netherlands?

i was searching for a firmware to flash where EUROPE like Netherlands is included but i cant find it

many thanks in advance
[Moto G6 Questions & Answers] flaneige:
Hi,

I want to revive an old G6 with a more recent version of the system

Device is ok (I reinstalled the stock firmware, everything worked perfectly)

Lastest version of TWRP

Custom rom on the sd card

All partitions wiped

Can’t install the rom. I always get the message Updater process ended with ERROR: 255 Error installing zip file...

Same issue with a different version of TWRP and 2 different rom files (CrDroid and PixelExperience)

Can you help me please ?
[Xiaomi 13] grumpyg4:
Here is the download link:

Link Removed - 05/31/2024
[Xiaomi 13] Sib64:
MODERATION INFO​

Hi grumpyg4,

You'll need to explain your "RisingOS-3.0-RELEASE-20240522-GAPPS-COMMUNITY-fuxi-ota.zip" a lot more, with screenshots.

Explain how it works, what the conditions of use are, for what type and version of rom etc...

I'm removing the "Development" prefix because this is not development but sharing.

I'll give you 5 days to provide all the necessary information.

If not, I'll close the thread and remove the link.

You need to read before this:

[ANNOUNCEMENT] To Devs, please read​

UPDATE 31-05-2024

Link Removed and Thread Closed​

Regards - Sib64 -Moderator
[Android TV General] Gukk:
I have a Sony BRAVIA 4K 2015 (KD-55X8500D) Android TV and I needed to upgrade its android version to use something via adb. (it has android 8.0.0 right now | wanted to use scrcpy: its a adb screen mirroring from tv)

the problem I faced is that this model of TV (KD-55X8500D) will not receive ANY firmware updates. (https://www.sony-asia.com/electroni...x_x85xxd-series/kd-55x8500d/software/00299377)

now my question is that can I update my tv android version using other sources like android image files that google posted on android.com?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
I tried measuring CPU/GPU temperature while running geekbench or 3D Mark, and the temperatures are really alarming. With cold device on first run, I get 80 to 90 ° C under full CPU load, and 85 ° C under GPU load. I used Device info HW app in floating window for measurements. Would anyone be so kind to measure their device's temperature, so that I at least definitely know that I don't have a bad piece ?

Or did Xiaomi totally screw up cooling on this tablet ? I saw disassembly of normal Pad 6, and it appears to have SOC on the top of the board towards the display, and zero thermal contact with the metal body 🤦‍♂️. It is really odd, because my Poco F3 with 1/5 size and only sligtly lower TDP doesn't heat up nearly as much, which also supports the theory of really bad thermal contact between the SOC and the surroundings.

Btw, I've also noticed that GPU won't ever run above 615 MHz, because of the aggresive thermal throttling that Xiaomi applied, which starts at 30 °C SOC temperature (supposedly because of subpar cooling ?). So the device runs permanently at gimped 90% of full performance.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
I've disabled folding windows so my results are few seconds after completing the test.

If it's not enough helpful for you I will enable floating windows and try to measure the temperature during the test
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
The SOC cools down rather quickly after stopping the load. If possible, could you measure it during the bench ? It would be lovely. And was it CPU or GPU load ?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
Okay I can confirm that enabling floating window I can observe that cpup9 goes up to 95°C

How to check CPU and GPU frequencies and load?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
Ooof, so the cooling system is indeed bad. :(

CPU/GPU freq can be viewed in the same app, under SOC and clicking the Snapdragon icon. However it will show only CPU frequency without root. With root it does show even GPU frequency, but then you can use FKM if you are rooted anyways...
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
If you want I just can try to check the CPU frequency I'm not rooted.

Have you rooted your Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
Not necessary, I expect the frequency to be the same, as we are both getting basically the same temperatures and have the same firmware. Also yes, I've rooted the tablet and currently running substantial GPU undervolt, so that helps a bit with heat in 3D.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
Another question, @panjaksli have you maybe a Xiaomi Focus Pen?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
Yes, I do have that pen. Altough it's little bit off-topic in this post, PM me ?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
You're absolutely right this is off topic here please could you visit this thread please?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] WayneNotBruce:
With such bad thermal, do you think you would still have bought this device if you knew it beforehand? I'm asking because I'm thinking to get one. Not sure how normal thermal temperature looks like in other competitive tablet like Samsung S9 tho.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
If I knew about it, no I wouldn't have. It's pretty much the last drop for me (there are many more issues in this tablet, not just the thermals)

I would wait for something newer, or look for other options (galaxy tab like you said), or go much cheaper... This tablet is 2x as expensive as Pad 6, but definitely doesn't feel even remotely close to being "premium"

Btw, Xiaomi support among other things is also bad. Has been 2 months since release and there have been 0 updates to the buggy HypeOS, and they don't even acknowledge any kind of feedback.
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Astania:
Well here is something from xiaomi support

View attachment 6107841

Are they serious?
[Xiaomi Pad 6] panjaksli:
LOL.

Other than the broken English word salad, their statement is pretty much just: "don't use the 700$ tablet for things it was designed to be used for" ?
[Xiaomi Poco F3 / Xiaomi Mi 11X / Redmi K40] danilaltd:
We missed such good firmware on our device like CalyxOS. Can someone port it? Of course I'll help with testing
[General Questions and Answers] akil563:
Tell me one thing,

1.Is it hard to install custom rom in MTK devices compared to snapdragon devices?

2.MTK processor more complicated??
[General Questions and Answers] mattinn:
Mediatek does not share Source Code. This is the main reason.
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
Installing a custom ROM on MediaTek (MTK) devices can be arguably harder compared to Snapdragon devices for a few reasons:

Limited Developer Support: Snapdragon processors are generally more popular among custom ROM developers. This means you might find fewer custom ROM options available for your MTK device.

Unlocking Bootloader: While bootloader unlocking is possible on many MTK devices, the process can be more complex or have limited official support compared to Snapdragon devices.

Finding the Right Tools: Flashing tools for MTK devices might be less user-friendly or have more variations compared to the more standardized tools for Snapdragon devices (like TWRP recovery).
[Introductions] nikomiko:
Hi, just passing through to greet and say I'm here to learn and tinker. That's all. Will try not to be pesky. And if you ever pass next to a Bulgarian restaurant, give it a try (if you find the staff and hygiene trustworthy).
[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
Zdrasti!

Gee, I'd wish there was a bulgarian restaurant in our town. Oh, well... still have somewhere a little bottle of rakia from a friend to drown my sorrows ;)

Welcome, happy tinkering and may your backups always work :D
[OnePlus 7 Questions & Answers] imsodumb:):
im trying to install pixel experience but i cant get pass the oem lock and i cant seem to downgrade it as all videos are out of date any help is appreciated
[OnePlus 7 Questions & Answers] EmilioDallaTorre:
Hi @imsodumb:) !,

I just encountered your same issue.

After a bit of researching I succeeded downgrading my OP7.

I did the following:

Downloaded the correct downgrade package from the correct thread on OnePlus Forum

Put the downgrade package correctly renamed in the root of my storage (not sure if needed)

Downloaded and installed an old version of OnePlus Updater from here

Opened OnePlus Updater from app tray and installed local update

Rebooted

After this, I easily succeeded in unlocking the boot loader following the standard guide.
[Android Head-Units] eeperspective:
hello guys!

Just bought a car with this headunit.:

Vanku PX6 rk3399

MCU: MCTE_HT_v3.75e_1

Android 10

with Zlink v4.0.1 preinstalled.

i want to use carPlay but zlink keeps throwing "HARDWARE ERR. NO MFI".

tried to install other Zlink versions from 4.0.18 to 5.3 but i keep getting "App not Installed".

what are my options to use carplay ?
[Android Head-Units] eeperspective:
they do not respond unfortunately...
[Redmi Note 10] Nitin001:
I have an encrypted global stock rom latest version, I wanna install twrp with pc but the offical twrp is showing 0mb internal storage can I fix it with unofficial twrp decrypted recovery if yes can you provide me one
[Redmi Note 10] ZG_DEV:
Twrp is not encrypted, it is your data.

You need to wipe, then decrypt data.

Flash This in order to decrypt the data.

You may say that your data is decrypted. Yes but for recovery it is encrypted, that's why twrp cannot read it and show internal storage (data partition ) size as 0mb.
[Redmi Note 10] Nitin001:
So, Which custom rom is best for it if you want stability and you're doing this custom rom flashing first and have twrp and orange fox can't decrypt 0mb internal issue, is pixel experience still good or should I try pixel os ,will pixel os boot image work and I don't really want updates soo tell me.. pls
[Realme GT Master Edition] ChileLemon:
My Realme GT Master Edition has a broken display (the connector ribbon tore off so no visual or touch response). Is there any way to recover data from the phone without getting it repaired?

*USB debugging was not enabled do ADB is not an option.
[Realme GT Master Edition] IsHacker:
You can dump the "userdata" partition using EDL mode, and then later decrypt and extract it. It contains all your data. You can check this thread for guide on how to do it:

[Q] Extract partition / img using Qualcomm EDL mode?

Are there any tools / is it possible to download partitions (img files) from a Qualcomm device using emergency download mode? Simply boot_a / boot_b as I assume user will be encrypted. I know there is QPST, but from hours of trying and what I...

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[Realme GT Master Edition] xXx yYy:
The phone is running Android 13, hence the chance its userdata partition is FB-encrypted is very high, means don't waste your time with trying to get out the user-data stored on device.

Here's what I can tell you about CE-keys in FBE-Android versions:

Components:

CE-keys (Credential Encryption keys) themselves are made of a combination of user credentials like your PIN, password, or pattern along with device-specific secrets.

Storage:

CE-keys are stored in a hierarchical fashion on devices launched with Android 11 or higher.

Most FBE keys, including CE-keys, are encrypted by another FBE key. This creates a layered security approach.

Keys are unlocked sequentially as the storage class containing them is unlocked.

vold (Volume Manager) adds an additional layer of encryption to all FBE keys, including CE-keys.

Unlike other FBE keys, CE-keys for internal storage are encrypted with a special Keystore key that's not accessible outside the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).

In simpler terms:

CE-keys are single, high-security keys.

They are stored in encrypted directories on the device.

Other keys protect them, and a secure environment (TEE) safeguards the key used to encrypt CE-keys themselves.

What I willl say: EVEN IF YOU MANAGE TO CREATE A DUMP OF THE DATA YOU NEVER WILL HAVE SUCCESS TO GET THE ENCRYPTION KEY WHAT IS NEEDED TO DECRYPT THEM. My recommendation: Let the phone repair.
[General Topics] kazank:
Hey everyone. To make it brief, I need recommendations for an affordable Android that’s only use will be for taking photos. This is for a company, and the app we want to use for taking these photos is only available for Androids, hence why we need to purchase a company device that anyone can use at any time. The photos need to be high quality and detailed, and again, the only use will be strictly for using one specific app for taking photos. I would say $200 is the budget, but if there are much better options for more than that, please do let me know. Thank you all in advance!
[General Topics] webhook:
If you go on eBay, find a Google Pixel (can be the 6, 5, 4a, or any). They are around the $200 range you want to pay.
[General Topics] KidCarter93:
Thread Closed

Hi @kazank

Please use one of the following threads for this question as they are designed to help keep the forums a bit cleaner and there are plenty of members who post in those threads so you will likely get a quicker and/or more detailed response there...

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[Xiaomi Pad 6] ThomasAstor:
Hi all

Since the update to hyperos Handshaker (files transfer) does not work any more.

It's no longer compatible.. Why?

Android file transfer is pretty useless. Keep on crashing with bigger files.

Tried OMd but the app is 400mb. And too restricted.

Handshaker is around 8mb. Used to work well.

Any one experiencing a similar problem, thanks.