yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] toomuch2fast:
Hey y'all,

Am I to understand that no one has made any headway into unlocking the bootloader to US (or N. American, it would seem), Samsung Galaxy devices. I currently have an SM-A536U and SM-S711U - or Galaxy A53 from Comcast and Galaxy S23 FE from Verizon - and I'm willing to sacrifice both of them to the cause. I do own both with receipts.

While I understand that there isn't any possible way to do this without voiding the warranties, proceed with caution. I don't think I'm breaking any laws at all, am I? I also am not an idiot, and I understand this may be completely impossible and also may completely fry both these phones, but it's worth it to see something other than,

"US Phones cannot be unlocked"

Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] nsfxpython:
I have the same model and carrier as you (A536U, Xfinity) and its not possible. At least that's what is currently known. I tried looking into buying an unlocked European variant a while back but then you get into the issues with cellular bands and incompatibility on US networks. Honestly it's too much of a headache in my opinion. But if you want to tinker with what you have, by all means go for it. Won't be easy.
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] toomuch2fast:
Hey, thanks for the reply. I get it, in terms of feasibility. Sure, it's mostly a waste of time and, even if it does work and somehow I unlock the bootloader, my bet is that it would brick or no one would be able to reproduce such a thing. Or worse, it does work but It takes waaaaaay too much time or money. Oh well...

As for the phones, maybe my naivete is writing checks I can't cash (I don't know this expression that well), lol. I have been gungho on hardware hacking as of late, so much so that I forked over 50 bucks for this book:

Now, I don't know the first thing about this stuff, I'm a software guy. As a matter of fact, I'm specific to java, html, XHTML, CSS, etc.

My question is whether or not it's even possible to circumvent the OEM lock on the bootloader?? There has to be a way!!
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
I got my A53 today. I will spend the next week trying to get the option for the OEM unlock.
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] toomuch2fast:
I am happy about that. I haven't pulled everything I need on this as to how the firmware is able to communicate with the bootloader. That way we can find out what, if any physical method of enabling OEM unlock on something that wasn't really engineered to have that option!! Also, check this 3 year aged chunk of cheddar from reddit cheese co. Seems still quite applicable for Android 14. Does this give anyone the hack microelectronic boner that is making me consider dual rfid implants my soon to be fiance. Just for using a basic Defiant 5-in-1 matte black SMART pin/biometric/RFID deadbolt and doorknob. I have like 10 of them new in boxes and I will be able to use them anywhere I live in the future, assuming they aren't brutally hacked. They won't be but human error is a *****!
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] toomuch2fast:
Sorry, forgot a few things in my excitement!!

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[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
Even after doing all of the updates to my A53, the OEM unlock is still not available. I thought about this. Even if we can "hack" the firmware to enable OEM unlock, how in the heck could we get that firmware installed on the phones since OEM unlock still not be enabled?
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
After messing around with my A53 I was able to get into download mode. I could not continue as I did not have a ROM to try to install. Hmmm.
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
What about the method listed on this site?https://www.rootingsteps.com/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-unlock-bootloader/.

I use linux so this is be a bit harder for me.
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] toomuch2fast:
Ok, ok, I suppose you are correct? I mean, if we were able to "hack" the phone to allow OEM, what would this even accomplish??
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
I think it would be far easier to "hack" the ROM on a computer. What has to change, a 0 to a 1? I still do not understand why the bootloader is locked on US phones. Is there any way to get into admin or root access on the phone so we can edit the code?
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
First thing, where is a good place to find OEM firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy A53 5G] romstockprivate:
Bifrost app allows you to DL official ROMs.

Has anyone tried to install an international rom on their NA spec A53 5G? Mine was stuck in a boot loop and I was able to fix that my installing NA ROM. After that I installed the internal ROM then lineageOS. My phone is from mexico though.
[Samsung Galaxy A23 5G] madprofessorus:
Hello to all,my sister has bought an A23 5G, which she gave for service after it took some water inside, after that, can't get over the unlock with Google account,it keeps asking again and again for Google credentials,tried some programs for FRP removement but noone works,the phone won't connect via ADB.

Any solution on this? If you need any extra info please let me know so to post it here
[Samsung Galaxy A23 5G] redarmi:
Im in the same boat lol.. everywhere i go ..seems like scam to buy software lol
[Samsung Galaxy A23 5G] madprofessorus:
Yeah all free solutions doesn't work 😄 I guess I'll advise her to take it to Samsung service
[Samsung Galaxy A23 5G] redarmi:
Samsung Service? is that online?
[Samsung Galaxy A23 5G] madprofessorus:
Nah,it's a physical service department
[Android Head-Units] kingsamleon:
Dear Team,

I am looking for support to update my car head. Its App version is K2001N_TL. Advice if anyone can assist me with update files.View attachment 6104917View attachment 6104918View attachment 6104919
[vivo X100 Pro] atulmits:
Why revanced youtube do not work on vivo devices?
[vivo X100 Pro] kofe:
It's a issue with all phones. It's yt related. But I think they fixed it. Just wait for a release these days.
[vivo X100 Pro] Killer007TV:
YouTube tries everything it can to make life worse for people on alternative players/apps (like YouTube ReVanced). Just try to hold on and update to a newer ReVanced version as soon as possible; it should be fine.
[vivo X100 Pro] MTFK_LV:
Alguém tem o link alternativo do YouTube?
[vivo X100 Pro] Retrial:
Where do you find these? I assume from fake website with fake revanced manager.

Please uninstall these and check the ReVanced Megathread.
[Android Studio] Mirbr:
I open a chrome browser

1. browse the website

2. perform activities on it (switching between pages, etc.)

As a result : suddenly chrome closes, it happens every time at a different time or in a different situation.

What could be the reason?

Thanks for the helpers
[Magisk] rahatbd21:
My device is realme 9 se 5g.

With my build number I have downloaded my stock rom from two different website. After stracted them I didn't find any boot img from either of them. There were file named payload.bin , I have tried extract it but failed with my Android device.

So can anyone help me to get boot img from my stock rom.

I have inserted some picture of build number and downloaded rom and what found after extracting it.
[Magisk] Radulfr:
If you can use a PC copy the ROM to the PC and use payload dumper or fastboot enhanced either one will extract boot.img
[Magisk] Big Dumb Object:
Yes, that's how things work nowadays, not just with your Realme. And Fastboot Enhance is indeed one of the simplest options here.
[Magisk] rahatbd21:
I don't have pc. I have tried with Termux to extract it with dumper. But failed with facing error pip install forbidden it bla bla bla (I don't remember totally)

If you have pc can you help me to extract payload.bin, if you can help then I will give you my downloaded rom link.
[Magisk] Radulfr:
I could do that
[Magisk] rahatbd21:
https://download.c.realme.com/flash/Rollbackpack/realme_9_5G_SE/RMX3461_11_A_fullota_00011011.zip

Please then do that. It would be great help for me .

I have provided my rom link. After downloading and extracting payload.bin. , give me the boot.img and vbmeta img. It would be a great help for me.
[Magisk] Radulfr:
here are the stock boot.img and vbmeta.img

hash for boot.img ccdb698acb566b5cb608264b00efe07a

hash for vbmeta.img aeed3aabee88c4197fcb87a0d2a17877

in case anyone ever sees this and wants to check against the same file
[Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE] ya seen:
Hi everyone i try to install Ubuntu 22 on my device using andronix app it works well but i had sound issue its not working at all , how i can fix it ,and is my phone spurts any hdmi cable or any chance to connect it to my TV
[Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE] Chrisis25:
I dont know what u need but if u like a Desktop UI Termux has proot-distro command...

ROOT DON´T NEEDED

Install Termux (if possible from Github)

Commands to execute on Termux:

pkg install proot-distro
proot-distro list
proot-distro install [name of distro]
proot-distro login [name of distro]

BUT this is CLI... (not GUI version system)

Oficial Wiki with HOW TO install Graphical Enviroment

If u like GUI u can install it with scripts:

This guide use CHROOT, not proot but is an alternative

Post with guide of Proot distro and GUI

My preference is manual mode... proot-distro commands + How To (official wiki)

remember, u may need to install pulseaudio in termux (if u dont have sound)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Chylaux:
I saw a tutorial for upgrade but it's just for s7 and s7 edge,is there any method for the active?
[OnePlus 12] NeguitO:
Hey!

Can you recommend a Wireless charger?.

The AIRVOOC 50W Wireless Charger is out of stock on amazon for my country. Maybe the Xiaomi 50w Wireless Charging Stand is a good option?

Thanks for the suggestions.
[OnePlus 12] lostdream:
try oppo airvooc then i have one btw
[OnePlus 12] roldev:
Have a 30W one, bought for other phone from AliExpress. Is it compatible with OP12 or need to be exactly AIRVOOC from OPPO/OP ? Thanks.
[Motorola Moto G04 / G04s] RuiBiel:
I bought a Motorola Moto G04 and I can't unlock its bootloader at all, can anyone help me?
[Motorola Moto G04 / G04s] mvikrant97:
Motorola G04 Bootloader Unlock Guide.

Motorola G04 Bootloader Unlock. Tested on XT-2421-3 For Admins: This is not an advertisement or promotion of commercial software. I have used a paid software to unlock bootloader of my device because there is no manufacturer support for the...

xdaforums.com
[Vivo X80 Pro] catadelpack83:
hi guys

i have a problem with my vivo x80 pro , when I want to make a portrait shot with the zeiss efects ( sonar , biotar etc ) nothing is happening , the picture looks like a did it with normal shot. on the front camera selfie camera all is ok , the bokeh effect is there . i have 14 funtouch on the phone but believe the guy who had the phone before put a version which is not ok . any ideas . ? already reset device , clear cache etc . where can i find the corect version or how can i reinstall maybe the camera software. cheers
[Vivo X80 Pro] catadelpack83:
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[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
DISCLAIMER

I am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device.

You have been WARNED.​

crDroid is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device, while also attempting at bringing many of the best features that are existing today.

Features:

https://github.com/crdroidandroid/crdroid_features/blob/14.0/README.mkdn

NOTE

: This build may contain bugs. If you do find any bugs or glitches, do let me know in the comments.

-----

You may dirty flash if you were on previous crDroid 10.4 build, but clean flash is recommended.

Clean flashing Instructions:

1) Make sure you are currently on RMX3370_13.1.0.801(EX01)/F.17 firmware (Newer firmware should also work).
2) Wipe dalvik, cache, data and Format Data in recovery/TWRP (make sure to backup your important data as it will be lost!).
[Flash the F.17 firmware, if you are not on it yet.]
3) Flash the crDroid zip file either through the TWRP or use adb sideload.

Optional: If you want GAPPS, flash the gapps zip attached below right after flashing the ROM zip.

4) Reboot to recovery and Format data once again.
5) Now reboot to system.

I hope all goes well, good luck!

-----

Downloads:

NOTE

: SHA-256 is available to verify file integrity.

ROM: Link

Gapps: Link

Sources:

ROM source: Here

Device Tree: Here

Device Common Tree: Here

Kernel: Here

Updates Channel:

Here

Credits:

Arsalan for trees.

Peter for kernel.

Donations:

Your donations will highly motivate me to keep continuing on such projects.

Please donate HERE
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
Update!

crDroid 10.6 is now available: Link

Changelog:

- Initial crDroid 10.6 release

- July security patches

- Signed build [Device integrity passes now]

- More changelogs are over here: Link
[Realme GT Neo 2] Alifirdaus:
Do you have the f.17 firmware? I can't get my phone to update and cannot find it anywhere on the internet
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
Here they are: Link

Credits: Arsalan
[Realme GT Neo 2] Alifirdaus:
just flash using twrp? I try updating from local install but verification failed.
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
Yes, these firmwares are meant to be flashed via TWRP.
[Realme GT Neo 2] Vemu:
Can I flash it, if I'm on custom rom?
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
Yes.
[Realme GT Neo 2] NextGen Devices:
Can I flash it on CN01? RMX3370_13.1.0.500(CN01)
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
I think you will have to flash a newer firmware first.
[Realme GT Neo 2] NextGen Devices:
Haha,In China, this is the latest version of the firmware,At present, realme UI 5.0 has not been pushed and there is no official news,It's a sad story...
[Realme GT Neo 2] ObsidianMaximus:
From what I know, RUI 5.0 is not coming to Realme GT Neo 2.

Also, you have to flash the EX.900 firmware [link is above in the thread].

Note: Backup your data! It can* be lost during all of this process.
[Nokia 4.2 Guides, News, & Discussion] flossy83:
Update: it appears there is an app called LADB on the play store which can spoof the Android wifi debugging mode so that you don't actually need a working wifi connection when re-enabling VoLTE after a reboot.

In that case I think we would replace step 4 with the following:

1. Open Shizuku app

2. Open LADB and follow the pairing instructions here: https://www.xda-developers.com/debloat-your-phone-run-adb-shell-commands-no-root-no-pc/

3. In LADB input the shell command: sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh

This should start the Shizuku service which then allows the Pixel Volte Patch to work.

I have not tested this yet and the LADB app is not free, but it should work in theory. I'll report back once I have confirmation.
[Nokia 4.2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Valiante:
Hm interesting, I am rooted though, do I need to use Shizuku? Some apps don't support both surprisingly.

Edit: Right this one does not so had to install Shizuku, still didn't work though for backup calling
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] archaeology_student:
Just like the title asks, is there any way to setup any roms to just run TOMTOM automatically from startup?

Have a spare Hermes and the girlfriend would like to just run TOMTOM on it from startup (a fitting way to recycle the old phone).

Thank you for any and all answers :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] kareeem:
No need for a ROM to do this. Simply take teh Tomtom.lnk shortcut, and make a copy in windows>start up.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] archaeology_student:
I ran into an issue with this as a shortcut, and I also found out that since the phone is now used as a GPS the phone can not be in airplane mode. The radio must be turned on... still a nice way to recycle the phone.

Cheers :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Lancealot:
Don't use airplane mode. You can turn the phone's cellular radio off by going to the comm. manager. If you're using an external bluetooth dongle, just keep the phone's bluetooth on in discover mode. Shouldn't be too difficult to get the phone to startup TomTom at boot and automatically link up with your GPS.

Cheers
[Xiaomi Pad 6] psak:
Model : 24018RPACG

HyperOS 1.0.1.0 UNEXUXM

i would like to use google maps turn-by-turn navigation. and other GPS apps

Anyone has a good recommendation for good GPS receiver/sensor?

i was shocked to find out premium 6s Pro doesn't have GPS sensor - should have done my research but i was too excited to score global/European 12/512gb version for reasonable price

thank you in advance,

its been a long time xda, glad to be back
[Xiaomi Pad 6] Renate:
It seems a shame.

There are many devices that contain an Qualcomm SoC that supports GPS and they never brought out the connection for the antenna.

OTOH, some setups seem to use an external RF front end with preamp and filters, like the WGR7640.

It's not clear which SoCs require external components.

This is not something that you can just solder in a wire.

If there is a spare UART inside your device you could hook up a GPS module.

I did that to a tablet and injected the coordinates using mock location..

It worked fine logically, but the GPS receiver was junk so I gave up on it.

My situation is a bit different now.

I have a RPi running a MikroE GNSS 7 Click using a ublox Neo M9N and external active antenna.

(There are so many models from MikroE that I'm not saying that this is still the latest/greatest.)

I send the processed NMEA-0183 as coordinates over UDP to a mock location provider on the tablet.

(I cropped the Az/El out of the table so that you wouldn't waste your time trying to figure out where I am. :p )
[General Questions and Answers] ntlkr:
Hi there,

I'm currently searching for an app for Android, that creates a custom WIFI-Hotspot that is fully customizable like a normal AP.

I already found this, which apparently does pretty much exactly what i want, but since I'm on Android 14, i cant even install it. (Since Google code is down, some guys exported it to github so i was still able to get it)

Does someone know an app that does this and is compatible to API 34?

My device is running HyperOS from xiaomi.eu, rooted with Magisk 27.0 and zygisk enabled.

Thanks in advance
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] pserver:
I hard bricked my device for the 200th time now and the mediatek usb thingy doesnt come up in the driver installer or whatever that thing is (please help 🙏😔)
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] CityKev:
If you can't fix it yourself then contact @mvikrant97 as he has an authorised flashing service on here.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
Disconnect the phone's battery and then try to connect in Brom mode.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] pserver:
how to disconnect the battery huh
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
If you can't disconnect battery then try by pressing and holding all the buttons together to reset the device state and then try connecting in BROM mode.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] pserver:
but how to even disconnect the battery
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
Can you please explain in here that how exactly the phone is bricked?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] pserver:
it just doesnt get recognized by the computer in any way and its completely dead when not connected and when connected to the computer and when connected only the led is lighting
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Majki98:
Have the same issue. Bricked, only LED is on. When I try to reset (all 3 butons) with phone connected to PC, computer detects COM port for a while and then after 3-4 sec. it disconnects.

Last thing I did was TIpatched TWRP update. I wanted to perfom a backup including storage.
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
Are you looking to unbrick your phone?
[Redmi Note 8 Pro Questions & Answers] Majki98:
Yes, is there a solution to unbrick?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Syed Yasoob:
I don't see any difference between the two models but i would like to know that I can use the T225 rom for T225n model. there are lots of experts here. I'll wait for the response.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Difficul:
No , it will has bricked if you will going to flash it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Syed Yasoob:
so do you think that any GSI will work if I try flashing it into my model.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Difficul:
not all , but you can test with vegabodo
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Syed Yasoob:
Thank you so much for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Difficul:
be careful when you set the pin

some rom like dotos don't allow you reboot without password

and some gsi like dotos5.2 will be boot in my tab

but when I tried to flash it directly , my tab is bootlooped
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Syed Yasoob:
I will, once again thanks for the help. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] jorjee:
I have the T225N and I flashed T225 without any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] Difficul:
Have you tried to install the t225 twrp at the t225n ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite] jorjee:
Yes, installed without problems and everything working.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nevenx:
Hello, should I get 6 pro or 8a?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I can't comment on the 8, but at one point, I Loved my 6 pro but recently, I can't stand it. The latest Google firmware in my opinion sucks with the 6 pro. I find it locks up, or bug crashes, or I'll have things touched that wasn't anywhere near on target (physical touches are delayed or missed the target). That could be my phone though, who knows but I'm disappointed with my 6 pro and Google in general.

That's a hard thing for me to say as I've supported Google since day 1 and have most pixels so far too date but Google is going to crap. They're trying to become Crapple and it sucks.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nevenx:
what phone would you suggest? im coming from samsung note 9 and i dont like newer samsungs
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] GROOVYJOSHCLARK:
I don't know yet myself is the problem. I'm still on my 6 pro for now but I'm probably going to the 7 pro, but not 8.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nevenx:
are you on stock rom? is rooting "free" and doesnt "kill" some features like how it trips knox on samsung?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] majorfigjam:
Yes, rooting is "free" and easy, no Knox like obstructions. UNLESS - if you have a Verizon model with locked bootloader, when you can't unlock to use custom roms and kernels.

But - Verizon aside - if you unlock your bootloader and then omit to apply the necessary Magisk modules (see Play Integrity Fix thread) then you will lose Device Integrity, and RCS and Google Wallet (amongst others) won't work.

Note: same reservations apply to any Pixel 6,7,8, including 8A.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] nevenx:
im in europe :p

thanks, so its not worth opening it for a while
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] majorfigjam:
I have a 2 year old rooted, stock with custom kernel, P6pro. I have the modules for device integrity, and all it works fine. It's easy to do, if you follow the FAQ for Play Integrity

As to choice, the 8A is newer, has longer guaranteed updates, and will be just as easy to root I expect.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Dayuser:
Regular Pixel 8 is better choice over Pixel 8a
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] junglism93:
I would skip the 6 Pro, it gets the job done for day to day stuff but my 6 Pro can be a real headache with data connectivity at any given time. It will run okay some days and others it will struggle to get anything done whilst the wife's 6a runs perfectly doing the same task in exactly the same place on the same network!

Having used mostly Nexus and Pixels over the last however long this 6 Pro has been disappointing..

Sent from Pixel 6 Pro using ReLabs