yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] mirko93s:
It doesn't add any new app iirc. If you don't change the region you probably just have to wait for the update to rollout in Italy as well. Changing the region takes just few seconds really, and you can change it back once the update has been started, you don't even need to wait for the update to finish.
[Poco F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China)] intelinside70:
Finally i change region to France and immediately get update 1.0.4.0! After that i come back to region Italy.

Thanx :)

P.s.: only 2 apps i get changing region to France: Opera and Xiaomi Home; after return back to Italy, removed
[Introductions] gmaule2:
hello All

found this nice site via google looking to update my zebra tc52 to latest android os if anyone can can help

catch up with you all on the forums

cheers
[Android TV General] tkltkltkl:
Hello! I am looking for a way to programmatically control where the picture is on my screen, so I can switch between fullscreen/tucked to corner, other part of the screen blank/black.

Device in question is a rockchip 3318 H96 MAX, running android 11, can flash 9 or 10 if required.

HDMI out has zoom settings, which shrinks picture to center, but it shrunk to a corner during initial setup, so might be possible, but I've no idea if it's something that can be controlled via a script, or it's something manufacturer embedded.

Or if there is an Android generic way to do this, then could someone give some pointers?
[Introductions] superg3:
Hi all, I'm back after some years. I'm 48 now and living in Spain....

I'm glad to be here. I hope te learn a lot with you and I will try to help too.

Kind regards,

Marcos L.
[General Topics] moonstars:
Hi does anybody still have the pixelexpeirence 12 or 13 ROM? I searched everywhere and couldn't find it. I would appreciate it if anybody could upload it to Google Drive or something..
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
Hello everyone, I have a Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and I was messing around with various HyperOS versions (mainly the chinese one) but after I was done I tried flashing the European version, and it didn't go past the rescue.img file. I tried this multiple times, and it seemed like it worked but the device rebooted and now it won't turn on. Nothing. Holding both volume buttons will (I think) send it to Downloade mode or whatever it's called because Windows recognizes a "USB Serial Device" on COM3 but I am completely clueless as to what to do. Is this unit done or is there something I can do?

EDIT:

This unit is not, in fact, done. I've managed to reflash it after 3 days full of research and trial and error. Here's how I did it.

First, I downloaded everything I needed: MTK drivers, MTKClient (GitHub), SP Flash Tool (I made sure to use the latest version, v5.2316, since older versions reject the scatter file due to an "incorrect configuration"), along with the fastboot ROM for my device.

I installed the drivers and then connected my phone to my computer in BROM mode by plugging in the cable while holding down the power, volume+, and volume- buttons all together. Windows detected a new device, and I checked its COM port in Device Manager. Once I identified it as COM9, I opened SP Flash Tool, went to "Options --> Option --> Connection" and selected "UART" mode, then chose the COM port on the right. I went to the downloading tab and loaded the scatter and auth files.

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I hit "Download" and almost immediately it threw an error (that I don't remember, but it contained "BROM"), and some quick research told me it was because you needed to bypass some sort of authentication for BROM mode.

I searched online and found a small script on GitHub to do just that, but it was pretty broken and straight up didn't work, so I used MTKClient, which I already had downloaded, and used the CLI version to send the following command:

mtk payload

The program automatically detected the chipset after I rebooted once again into BROM mode, and sent the payload to bypass auth. Then, without disconnecting the phone, I opened SP Flash Tool again and FINALLY hit the download button again, and it started flashing everything. When it finished, I disconnected my phone and turned it on as usual by holding the power button.
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] NOSS8:
Contact: @mvikrant97
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] mvikrant97:
Did you tried to Flash the device using SP Flash tool?
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
I'm kind of lost. SP Flash Tool doesn't recognize the device. Might be driver issues. I also tried to load the scatter file and it said that "the version is not supported" or something similar.
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] mvikrant97:
I can help you flash your device.

I hope you have not used the format + all option in the SP Flash Tool. :(
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
I haven't even used SP Flash Tool because it doesn't detect my device despite it showing up in Windows' device manager. If you could help me, I'd appreciate it.
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] mvikrant97:
Sure.

I'll reply you back tomorrow as I'm not at home.
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
Okay thank you
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
Hi are you available?
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] Rares6567:
Did you tried to go to Settings ( Sp Flash Tool) --> connections and check the Port that your device is connected with?
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] ImmortalChanger:
Hi, I already flashed the device. I edited the post with the information on how I did it.
[Redmi Note 12 Pro / Pro Plus 5G] Rares6567:
Okay :3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Herox:
I was giving my Son my old S8 950F. It had Lineage OS. After removing my account and adding his it is now FRP LOCKED. I cannot get into TWRP. I can't flash TWRP in ODIN. How do I fix this? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] LarrxX:
Did you ever solve this? I'm having the same problem
[General Questions and Answers] alokalook:
I had lent my phone to a friend who had wanted to use it for sometime as she claimed that just she lost hers, for which i agreed and which was less than a day long(a couple of hours at the max)

But when i got it back, i didnt realise for a month that it was backdoored and was sending my data to her untill, she said something personal and it was only on my phones local media(it happened multiple times and on different things and they all were correct)

Even my feed (instagram, pinterest) completely and suddenly changed to different stuff which was irrelavant to what i like/do

It even suddenly prevented me from posting on some sites (which could be bypassed by a vpn)

Later she even hacked both my google accounts which had 2fa and i cant access it anymore because she removed my phone number from 2fa and changed my passwords(so is the case with my password manager so i had to start all over again with all accounts)(keylogger)

So i immediately factory reset and then reflashed my phone with stock firmware and then continued to use it for another month, but the symptoms still persist (only on the phone which i had lent her) even after creating a new google account and using that for all other accounts with no backup of any kind and used a local password manager with different randomized passwords

(It looks like it has full access to my phone)(It also seems like its a commercial made backdoor or they got some extra help from somewhere)

So i am led to believe that something was done to physically modify the phone(lenovo p2a42) like an evil maid attack(probably firmware/hardware backdoors)

Assuming that i am correct,

I dont fully understand how it works, i tried researching it on my own but didnt find much about it, so i would like a scientific explaination about how it works and also how to detect, prevent and remove it

Before buying the phone, she had warned me to avoid phones with locked bootloader(oppo,vivo) and go for phones with an unlockable bootloader(1+)

(Is there any difference in evil maid attacks on phones with an unlockable bootloader vs a NOT unlockable bootloader)

(Also assume if the attack is not possible on NOT unlockable bootloader phones)

TLDR;

I want to understand how a firmware/hardware backdoor placed by an evil maid attack can still function as normal without any signs of compromise (locked bootloader) as well as survive a factory reset and a reflash of stock firmware

What can i do to detect,remove and prevent this kind backdoor?

Any information relating to evil maid attacks on android would be helpful too(especially if it includes the bootloader)

(Ps: I have done my research about this on google and such but couldnt find much useful stuff about this)

TIA
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
With regards to stalkerware it's less likely to install on a phone with a locked bootloader and no root access, but it's not impossible. If someone has your phone in their hands, they can install stalkerware even without an unlocked bootloader. This might involve sideloading apps (installing apps from outside the official app store) or using physical tools to bypass security.

Unmodified Android systems (with locked bootloaders) have security features that make it harder for unauthorized apps to gain deep access. These features help prevent stalkerware from installing itself in hidden locations.

On a stock system, apps go through a permission request process. This makes it suspicious if an app you install asks for permissions that don't seem relevant to its function.

Take note that when a SU binary is present in Android's filesystem and can get found, it can be used by stalkerware to inject malicious code.

Detecting stalkerware can be tricky because it's designed to run silently in the background. Here are some methods you can try:

Security Scans:

Antivirus/Antimalware Apps: Consider using a reputable antivirus or anti-malware app to scan your device for stalkerware. These programs are designed to detect malicious software. A tool may be Sophos Intercept X for Mobile what I have attached.

Dedicated Stalkerware Detection Tools: Some organizations offer tools specifically designed to detect stalkerware. The Coalition Against Stalkerware provides information on such tools on their website https://stopstalkerware.org/.

Unusual App Activity:

Unfamiliar Apps: Check your phone's app list for any apps you don't recognize or remember installing. Stalkerware apps often have generic names to avoid suspicion.

High Battery Drain: Stalkerware can drain your battery quickly due to background activity like location tracking or data transmission. Monitor your battery usage and see if any unknown apps are using a significant amount of power.

Data Usage Spikes: Similarly, stalkerware might cause unusual spikes in data usage as it transmits information collected from your phone.

Device Behavior:

Slow Performance: Stalkerware can slow down your phone by consuming resources. If your device feels sluggish for no apparent reason, it could be a sign.

Random Restarts: Unexplained reboots might indicate the stalkerware is malfunctioning or interfering with the system.

Hot Phone: If your phone gets unusually hot, even when not in use, it could be due to stalkerware activity.

Security Settings:

Permissions: Review the app permissions on your phone. If an app has permissions that seem excessive for its function (like location tracking for a game), it might be a red flag.

Admin Apps (Android): On Android, check the "Device admin apps" section in security settings. Stalkerware might grant itself admin privileges to be harder to remove.
[General Questions and Answers] amftpd:
I had a similar experience of this but i had tossed my phone in the end

Could you expand on physical tools?

Wouldnt the phone still be compromised if the firmware/hardware has backdoors (placed by an evil maid attack in this case) and it doesnt matter if theres a locked bootloader?

As per my knowledge

The Same applies for antivirus as it needs something to trust upon but if the firmware/os itself is lying then there is nothing that the antivirus can do and reflashing the phone(with stock firmware) and a factory reset would have wiped everything except physical changes as it only focuses on the software part of the phone (is there anything that can be done like physically removing the back panel? cause mine was loose)

I seriously doubt that an av would be able to catch something that survived a reflash of stock firmware

I remember that one time my collegue flashed a backdoored os (stock os + backdoor)(apparently its easy to do this) after unlocking the bootloader and then locked the bootloader and it was working fine without any warnings i dont know how exactly he did this(would like to know how if anyone has an explanation)

Well made malware will not show any obvious symptoms (other than slight battery and data usage etc but its hard to tell even with a firewall)

As far as i know i dont think anything can be done to remove(apart from physically replacing the modified part) and detect(forensics) but shouldnt an encrypted phone prevent these attacks?

They would need to unlock it first before doing this attack i think

I dont fully understand how this works any explaination would be helpful
[General Questions and Answers] bdr127:
Did you forget you created this thread yesterday or something? I mean, come on......

The similarities between your original thread from March 5 and this thread are too many to ignore:

very similar, wild, elaborate backstory about a female friend that "hacked" your phone

same lack of ending any sentence with a period

same lack of using an apostrophe in any word that is a contraction (e.g. "didnt")

same exact choppy paragraph structure (only one sentence per paragraph)

Yes, a lot of us probably read your original thread since it currently has 140 views. But you could have just bumped that thread to look for more assistance. You really don't need to create a whole new user account, make another thread about the issue, then (the cherry on top) reply to your second thread from your first account, talking about how you had a similar experience..... This is either trolling or mental illness.
[General Questions and Answers] amftpd:
Oh sorry I use different browsers and get confused sometimes, I did forget the passwords of both accounts at different times(because it keeps getting changed even when i use the save password feature probably cause my phone is hacked)

i used Firefox for that account and lost it just a few days back and I didn't realise I was already logged in on this account in brave, i thought i had lost this account too and

i replied as someone else through this because it would not make sense if I tell I'm the same person using two accounts replying on this threads

I didn't know you could bump threads on XDA I just created threads as and when required

Sorry for causing all this unnecessary trouble for you guys

I am just trying to seek help from someone knowledgeable so I can understand what happened in my case

You seem to call out my problems, is that why no one is helping me?, how should I structure my question then? Where else can I get help if not here?

I assumed XDA would be helpful as its focused on android problems only
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Owenfluffycats:
What would happen if I freeze the app "Android system" with something like island or PDP? Would it soft brick the phone so I have to do a factory reset to fix it? The package id for the app is "android"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZG_DEV:
Freeze it ? If it does mean to disable it so this will lead the phone into a bootloop. And maybe the phone won't turn on, only those Possibilities.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] StlrFan01:
I have a couple Ex-Verizon devices (Pixel 6 Pro , Pixel 7 Pro) that I paid to keep after replacing them with Asurion insurance claims. I had a thought today... They said that I own the phones, so shouldn't I be able to get the bootloader unlocked?

Being a holiday weekend, I couldn't get anyone's at Verizon on the phone, so I thought I'd reach out here and see what you guys thought.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] TotallyAnxious:
No. You won't. Any effort with this is wasted.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
As was stated and reacted in terms of; that's not how that works......

They (Verizon variants) have an non-unlockable bootloader straight from the factory -- no amount of paying it off or "owning it" will change that. Even if it's replaced by Asurion -- I had an experience straight with Google where I was able to get an unlockable bootloader Verizon variant once, it needed to be replaced under warranty, and even Google kept sending me back a Verizon variant even though I had told them my previous one was not non-unlockable. All replacements are replaced with a Verizon variant -- they don't suddenly give you a non-Verizon variant replacement.

The difference between T-Mobile or AT&T from VZW's is that if it is paid off (or recently I've heard reports of just being a longtime loyal customer is enough), bring it up to them that you have, they can send a signal to allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
[FYT Android Head Units] drschultz:
Hello :)

There are a few enhancements I'm trying to achieve with my UIS7862 unit (EKIY T900):

1. It seems like there's a way to connect aftermarket

parking sensors

to the android in a way that will show the information on-screen as can be seen in this picture:

View attachment 6107029

I couldn't find any useful information regarding the wiring that is required in order to achieve the on-screen sensor information. Does anyone know more about this topic?

2. I recently upgraded my rear parking camera and I was wondering how come there is no solution for constant recording through this camera during driving? It could be really nice if there was a way to constantly record what this camera is seeing, at least during driving...
[FYT Android Head Units] drschultz:
Bump
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
1. It can be done 2 ways. Either with OEM parking sensors already on your car, with the info sent by the cars canbus.

Alternatively you can buy your own parking sensors and drill holes in your bumpers.

Here's EKIYS version

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ew615Lt

2. I'm not aware of any publicly available, free program that records the rear camera. Some manufacturers have implemented this but it is locked to their own software.
[FYT Android Head Units] SilverShai:
Not of all car models send message from sensor via CANbus because they have separatelly parking module. For example in VW Group original radio can decode so aren't problem with sensor on aftermarkets radios (i checked that with PX6 radio in Golf VI).

Generally answer is in Your question - aftermarket

parking sensors.
[FYT Android Head Units] drschultz:
Thanks for the replies!

Regarding the parking sensors, what I'm looking for specifically is instructions on how to wire generic aftermarket rear parking sensors to the android head unit. EKIY does offer sensors that do exactly that but unfortunately they don't offer a color that I need and thus I want to do it manually by manually wiring the aftermarket sensors I already have.

According to EKIY's product pictures and the parking UI in my unit, it seems like UIS7862/FYT units are able to decode sensor telemetry but I couldn't find any specific information about how can it be done (except the sensors you linked above).

Have a look at the wiring of the buzzer:
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
AFAIK you can't just use any old parking sensors. They have to be the type that FYT recognise, using USB-UART and the same signalling method.

A quote from elsewhere

There's a Russian group who made their own reverse camera program (paid software) that works with multiple parking sensors.

Their page has more info than anywhere else I've seen.

UDT Parking Assist — United Developers Team

udteam.ru
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] meill:
This just started happening recently. I will unlock my phone to pay for something, tap my phone, it'll buzz and then ask for my fingerprint again. Quite annoying, considering certain POS systems decline the transaction when this happens.

My phone has already been securely unlocked. I do not want or need this forced redundant security. Tap debit/credit cards have exactly 0 security, so why the double security with your phone? Is there a way to shut this off? VidMate

{Mod edit: Inappropriate language removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] liggerz87:
I presume a security feature maybe try nit unlock phone so from lock screen try maybe that's the way to do it
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] fkofilee:
Samsung Pay or Google Wallet?
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] raul6:
New security policy by Google
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] ionutdicu:
are you sure you do not have "face unlock" also activated? because if you do, this is considered not-secure and the phone might be unlocked in fact by face before you press the finger; it happens to me quite often, so this is why I suggest you check
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] tigsandmitch:
open wallet first and it asks to verify ID then it will work when you tap
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] dvhttn:
See post #4 and https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-wallet-verification-change . An internet search will throw up other similar articles ....
[Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra] clairelara:
For added transaction security, your unlocked S24 Ultra requests a fingerprint when making payments. Check the settings of your wallet app or your model's user manual to see whether you can turn off fingerprint verification for modest purchases made when your phone is unlocked.
[Moto G Stylus (2021)] dkline507:
phone was reset,currently google locked. how can i bypass that?? any good root apps?
[Moto G Stylus (2021)] unsainted57:
View attachment 6120632

If my last reply don't work, go to GitHub, you'll find app to do what u need
[General Questions and Answers] lawyeradam:
Hi All - Apologies if this is asked/answered. I just flashed Android 14 on a OnePlus 9 Pro. I've been working through getting everything up and running. One glitch I've noticed is that TT and other apps with Video do not stream the audio through the car's bluetooth. If I start Spotify or Sirius, both the music app and the TT audio will play together, but no TT or Sling audio by itself. Phone is rooted. Any ideas? Settings? APKs? Much thanks!!!!!!! Happy Memorial Day!