Please pardon my ignorance. I'm coming from my trusty [now nearly 5 year old] Nexus 6, running Android 8.
I feel a bit like I've fallen asleep under a tree, and have awakened to find everything has changed.
I was bummed to learn there's no TWRP available for our Pixel 4 XL, and probably won't be for some time [*1].
So.... what are you guys using to do full back/restore?
I ask because I recently found myself wanting a full NAND backup, after soft-bricking my Pixel 4 XL while trying to install a buggy Xposed Framework, which caused a bootloop [*2].
[*1] - https://twrp.me/site/update/2019/10/23/twrp-and-android-10.html
[*2] - https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposed/issues/376
I haven't done a nand backup in years. My full backup is 1) letting Google handle most of it 2) TiBu and SMS backup and restore. I have TiBu run backups of all of my designated apps and sync them with GDrive twice a week. It really makes doing a full wipe not really a big deal at all.
I got bootloop with Xposed too and was tripping out since I haven't played with phones in years. Finally was able to reflash stock. Is there a stable version of Xposed to use for our phones?
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Google's backup covers me well. Used to do Titanium Backup but the last time I did that was over 4 years now.
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xdeslitx said:
I got bootloop with Xposed too and was tripping out since I haven't played with phones in years. Finally was able to reflash stock. Is there a stable version of Xposed to use for our phones?
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Great question... one that deserves to be in a dedicated thread, as I think many of us could benefit from knowing the answer.
Edit: @eg1122 just started a new thread here
xdeslitx said:
Nice. I didn't know Tibu was still useful. When I saw it on play store it hadn't been updated in a while so I figured it was obsolete....had to dig up my pro license from the galaxy s2
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Tibu wasn't working too well for me... that is until an update for V8.4.0 came out earlier today.
It was FC'ing whenever I'd try to open the app yesterday.
After today's update, it seems to be working for me.
xdeslitx said:
I got bootloop with Xposed too and was tripping out since I haven't played with phones in years. Finally was able to reflash stock. Is there a stable version of Xposed to use for our phones?
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I dont think xposed has caught up with android 10 yet
alecthenice said:
I dont think xposed has caught up with android 10 yet
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I'm using edxposed just so I can use finger face
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I'm using edxposed just so I can use finger face
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Can you point me in the right direction(xda threads) to getting that setup for myself? It's been a few years since I did anything without twrp
alecthenice said:
Can you point me in the right direction(xda threads) to getting that setup for myself? It's been a few years since I did anything without twrp
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Sorry for the late response. If you go to the pixel 4xl section and look for "theme and mods" section it's in there. Follow the steps exactly
bigmatt503 said:
Sorry for the late response. If you go to the pixel 4xl section and look for "theme and mods" section it's in there. Follow the steps exactly
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No worries, you are just in time. I usually only mess with my phone on the weekends. Thank you!
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Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?
Thanks dude just what I was looking for!
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Does this break anything? I am really tempted to do it!
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Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?
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Thanks, just what I was looking for. If I cant find a toolkit to do it with then I have no doubt with your video I can get it done. I don't want to wait! Welll done.
TheSmokingAndroid said:
Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?
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I am getting a status 7 error. Any idea how i can fix that?
Seems to break root. I can't get back to cwm.
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justibasa said:
Seems to break root. I can't get back to cwm.
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I have an easy root fix for once you update to 4.4 if you have Mac
I modified the Root.Nexus.4.zip file for Mac on here, updated it to CWM 6.0.4.3 image, and SuperSU 1.65 image. Just unzip, and run the Root.Nexus.4 terminal shell script with the N4 in fastboot with USB connected to the Mac, I think you can use a similar script for PC and prob need USB drivers if you don't have them already. Hope this helps
I'm unable to post a link on here since I'm a newb, PM if you want the link to the zip
Thanks
Another build available here : http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-kitkat-nexus-4-nexus-7-download-unofficially-313352/.
Flashed this in CWM, everything, including root is absolutely fine. (I flashed SuperSu 1.65 zip). But for the proper google experience, have to wait for the factory images.
The lockscreen widgets functionality (except for the camera widget) seems to have been removed, can anyone find that option anywhere?
Edit: Lockscreen widgets can be enabled in Settings->Security.
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Another build available here : http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-kitkat-nexus-4-nexus-7-download-unofficially-313352/.
Flashed this in CWM, everything, including root is absolutely fine. (I flashed SuperSu 1.65 zip). But for the proper google experience, have to wait for the factory images.
The lockscreen widgets functionality (except for the camera widget) seems to have been removed, can anyone find that option anywhere?
Edit: Lockscreen widgets can be enabled in Settings->Security.
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that is PA AOSP which was built and posted hours ago, also has a thread in orig android dev.
as for lockscreen widgets. they're working fine. look into settings-lockscreen
gonemad02 said:
that is PA AOSP which was built and posted hours ago, also has a thread in orig android dev.
as for lockscreen widgets. they're working fine. look into settings-lockscreen
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Yeah, just thought I would share this link as well, since for some people, it seemed to break root, but this build worked fine for me, including root.
aravindsagar said:
Yeah, just thought I would share this link as well, since for some people, it seemed to break root, but this build worked fine for me, including root.
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sorry it's on Settings > Security > then turn it on from there bro! oh alright. enjoy kitktat, have a break!
Do you have some manual to downgrade to 4.3? Because when i do it i lose signal and wifi..
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I might wait
Well i was going to try but guess i hold off for official release.Thank you for the videos nice work.
I've been trying to install Viper on Marshmallow and keep getting installation errors since it is not enforcing. Can someone point me to the plaza where I can get accurate simple installation instructions for Android 6.0.1? Thanks so much.
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I've been trying to install Viper on Marshmallow and keep getting installation errors since it is not enforcing. Can someone point me to the plaza where I can get accurate simple installation instructions for Android 6.0.1? Thanks so much.
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i install it by flashing it in twrp recovery, never had a problem installing it. you can also unzip the app and place it unto /system/priv-app/ and then reboot.
simms22 said:
i install it by flashing it in twrp recovery, never had a problem installing it. you can also unzip the app and place it unto /system/priv-app/ and then reboot.
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Where are you getting the zip from? I googled viper4android nexus 6 and found this website: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137
However, I followed the details exactly and it is not working. The driver status says abnormal.
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I copied it into /system/priv-app no go. Same thing
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
odd. works fine here. works fine for everyone i know that uses it. thats where i got it from as well.
You will need something to switch it to either enforcing or permissive. Which ever one it calls for. Not all roms are set the same. Never found a use for it myself but there is a thread in the apps and themes section.
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You will need something to switch it to either enforcing or permissive. Which ever one it calls for. Not all roms are set the same. Never found a use for it myself but there is a thread in the apps and themes section.
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After changing it over to permissive it worked. Question for you, does that effect the operation of the ROM in any way?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
andrewjt19 said:
After changing it over to permissive it worked. Question for you, does that effect the operation of the ROM in any way?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
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Some say it makes it less secure but to be honest the rom I run has it set to permissive so that the built in theme engine works and I have never had an issue. Mind you I dont do alot with my device really. Just the normal. Calls, SMS and work stuff. The rest of the time is sits in my pocket.
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Some say it makes it less secure but to be honest the rom I run has it set to permissive so that the built in theme engine works and I have never had an issue. Mind you I dont do alot with my device really. Just the normal. Calls, SMS and work stuff. The rest of the time is sits in my pocket.
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Is the theme engine the CM one on the Market? Or is it through xposed?
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andrewjt19 said:
Is the theme engine the CM one on the Market? Or is it through xposed?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
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Neither. It has to be built into the rom.
Is there any to get this working without root enabled? The sound quality is awesome.
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Is there any to get this working without root enabled? The sound quality is awesome.
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No you need root to change the settings or running a custom kernel
I have flash so many Roma ok this phone lol. There's so much selection. I just can't make up my mind. Right now I'm running Droidfreaks Rr build. I ran dirty unicorn for a while as well. What is everyone running? This is just kinda a poll thread.
You took *NEVER SETTLE* way too seriously ?
Beta 12 here
@UnicornHub universal truth - no matter how many custom roms you have flashed, at the end of the day you will automatically come back to stock rom. All hail OOS!!
btw, i'm using OB12
Siddk007 said:
@UnicornHub universal truth - no matter how many custom roms you have flashed, at the end of the day you will automatically come back to stock rom. All hail OOS!!
btw, i'm using OB12
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I did flash freedom and I really liked it but I want to use substratum and I couldn't with it.
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I did flash freedom and I really liked it but I want to use substratum and I couldn't with it.
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Fyi, OOS supports 2 subsratum themes, swith dark and swift black. Im using both in OB12 without issues
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Fyi, OOS supports 2 subsratum themes, swith dark and swift black. Im using both in OB12 without issues
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How to use them? Need root? I installed, but always asked for another app to apply theme, but need root for that.
Konamy said:
How to use them? Need root? I installed, but always asked for another app to apply theme, but need root for that.
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Yes, need root
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I always end up flashing latest updates of latest roms no matter which. Some times I flash over 5 times a day 4 days a week. Lol
NEVER SETTLE it is.
Thats why I love pixel and oneplus phones, developer community is amazing..
I'm running Paranoid Android 7.2.1
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I always end up flashing latest updates of latest roms no matter which. Some times I flash over 5 times a day 4 days a week. Lol
NEVER SETTLE it is.
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Which ones are your favorites?
WINDZZCAR said:
I always end up flashing latest updates of latest roms no matter which. Some times I flash over 5 times a day 4 days a week. Lol
NEVER SETTLE it is.
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How do you manage flashing and installing apps? Titanium?
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How do you manage flashing and installing apps? Titanium?
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I'm that way as well. I manage by just using Google play and setting up the apps after each flash. Ya it's annoying but oh well. I don't like titanium personally
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I'm that way as well. I manage by just using Google play and setting up the apps after each flash. Ya it's annoying but oh well. I don't like titanium personally
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But if you flash 3-4 times a week, you would easily need 10 hours to flash, download and setup all apps...
ive been on dirty unicorn rom since the day i bought 3t, now back on stock stable rom just for the raw support in camera. the fingerprint is much much faster than any other custom roms. DU is a very solid rom, been using that on my 5x. But, stock op3t rom is really fast and stable. if only stock rom got immersive mode setting for preventing burn in on status bar, then its a perfect rom for me at least.
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But if you flash 3-4 times a week, you would easily need 10 hours to flash, download and setup all apps...
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Some of us need a support group.. :silly:
So I decided to flash Freedom and OMG it's so buttery smooth.
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So I decided to flash Freedom and OMG it's so buttery smooth.
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You can try xxx ROM as well..
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Fyi, OOS supports 2 subsratum themes, swith dark and swift black. Im using both in OB12 without issues
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Alright I'm running swift black but it doesn't do anything. I chose varient version as oxygen 4 is that right? Or should it be oms?
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Do u feel like it's better than freedom
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Alright I'm running swift black but it doesn't do anything. I chose varient version as oxygen 4 is that right? Or should it be oms?
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Its right. Just reboot and check
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Hey guys!
It seems Android P beta is available for selective models of Nokia 7 Plus.
https://developer.android.com/preview/devices/
The eligible devices list contains this phone.
I have ordered mine and will be receiving it in 2 days. Meanwhile, if anybody wants to give a try, please let us know how it is.
Cheers!!
Edit: If you are planning to upgrade to this Developer Preview 2, better download both files including the DP2 Beta and the Rollback Zip in the 1st instance. Once you have both files, proceed to upgrade. Many people are facing issues to download the rollback zip.
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Hey guys!
It seems Android P beta is available for selective models of Nokia 7 Plus.
https://developer.android.com/preview/devices/
The eligible devices list contains this phone.
I have ordered mine and will be receiving it in 2 days. Meanwhile, if anybody wants to give a try, please let us know how it is.
Cheers!!
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I was actually amazed to see Nokia 7 plus in the eligible devices. This is happening for the first time.
Here's the link to register - https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/developer
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Downloading it at the moment, will post pictures soon!
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Downloading it at the moment, will post pictures soon!
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Do tell if this update will wipe the data or not and first Impressions too. I will too update then.
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K.khiladi said:
Do tell if this update will wipe the data or not and first Impressions too. I will too update then.
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It'll wipe your data, and it's installing for me right now. I'm thinking about uploading the update here but I'm unsure if it will work for others too. (as-in if it's signed for devices based on their IMEI's)
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I was actually amazed to see Nokia 7 plus in the eligible devices. This is happening for the first time.
Here's the link to register - https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/developer
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Same here.. I was amazed too.. I am just worried about the roll back procedure due to the locked bootloader
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It'll wipe your data, and it's installing for me right now. I'm thinking about uploading the update here but I'm unsure if it will work for others too. (as-in if it's signed for devices based on their IMEI's)
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That's bad but nonetheless, a good news. Uploading the update here won't do anything as the device has to be enrolled into the beta programme and IMEI gets bound with the update. So, that Nokia knows which phones are on beta programme.
Do share your first Impressions after the update gets installed.
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Same here.. I was amazed too.. I am just worried about the roll back procedure due to the locked bootloader
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I guess the rollback will work just the way beta programme works. You will have to unregister your device and an OTA would be sent to your device to get you back to stable software.
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Installed it, and it didn't wipe my data. There's some visual bugs sometimes, but it's probably fixed by clean installing the update. I don't have time to do so at the moment, so I'm unsure of it. Otherwise, it works pretty good! Here's some screenshots: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nj9Zaw1HQWQeOe4l1
Cool! I was not happy with the wiping stuff so I didn't end up flashing it but I'll wait until more people confirm it actually works without wiping.
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Installed it, and it didn't wipe my data. There's some visual bugs sometimes, but it's probably fixed by clean installing the update. I don't have time to do so at the moment, so I'm unsure of it. Otherwise, it works pretty good! Here's some screenshots: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nj9Zaw1HQWQeOe4l1
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Can you take a screenshot of the launcher it comes with, because I'm very interested about how different it is from the Pixel Launcher?
damianiqe said:
Can you take a screenshot of the launcher it comes with, because I'm very interested about how different it is from the Pixel Launcher?
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Nothing new, still looks the same (for me)
E: You can restore the normal navbar in the stock launcher settings (long press on empty space in home screen and press on home settings)
https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/developer does not let me enroll. N7 Plus TA-1046 T-Mobile Netherlands EU.
Just a warning to everyone else wanting to try this. In the Release Notes of the dev preview (https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes) they say:
This release isn't Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) approved. Apps that depend on CTS-approved builds might not work normally on supported devices.
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So there's a good chance that Snapchat, Netflix, Pokémon Go or several banking apps refuse to work. Also...
Devices cannot communicate with NFC readers.
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Edit: according to the schedule on https://developer.android.com/preview/overview I'd wait for DP3 or DP4 both coming next month if you want something more like a daily driver.
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https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/developer does not let me enroll. N7 Plus TA-1046 Netherlands EU.
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Nokia mentions this on their website that this update can't be provided in some regions on some carriers.
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Some pics of android p
Calls wifi gps Bluetooth are working
Even u can get old navigation style
Cam is of nokia but 2x not implemented as on p version
Others still have to test
after the update, my icons were removed the brightness is so high i set it on 25%its working good there is no always on display.
Did anyone notice the roll back build update zip? It was v2.13b 8.1.
Switching language gave me a reboot (dutch to english). After that i automatically entered recovery mode. There the phone told me to factory reset because it could not boot or retry booting again.
Retry did the job. (Thankfully..)
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Brotuck said:
Switching language gave me a reboot (dutch to english). After that i automatically entered recovery mode. There the phone told me to factory reset because it could not boot or retry booting again.
Retry did the job. (Thankfully..)
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We`re you able to enroll to P? What is your provider and did you buy your 7 Plus in the Netherlands?
awells845 said:
Did anyone notice the roll back build update zip? It was v2.13b 8.1.
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Doing it rit now hope it get back to oreo
This is not my work, just sharing what I found.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603909998
How well does this work?
It is not as fast as I would like.
Is there a thread for this mod? I couldn't find one which is a little concerning. It's a little too sketchy for me.......
sic0048 said:
Is there a thread for this mod? I couldn't find one which is a little concerning. It's a little too sketchy for me.......
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I could not find one. I found the module on Google.
You can take a look inside the zip, it is just face unlock and required libs from opengapps packaged as a magisk module.
You could even download the latest gapps and replace the files in the module zip with those from the gapps zip.
Works exceptionally well on my 3a XL. I did the model training about 10 times from different angles and it recongises me within half a second if not less.
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Works exceptionally well on my 3a XL. I did the model training about 10 times from different angles and it recongises me within half a second if not less.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I did the same a few days ago and am seeing much faster and more reliable unlocks.
Is there anyway to have the option where it goes straight to the home screen instead of having to swipe after it is face unlocked?
Is it working in android 10?
Since I have flashed Android Q ROM, the trusted face has vanished mysteriously. Will this module work for Q as well?
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Since I have flashed Android Q ROM, the trusted face has vanished mysteriously. Will this module work for Q as well?
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Have you found out?
Ygor Cortes said:
Have you found out?
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I just tried it. Doesn't work on Android 10 November update.
Requesting developers to make this port for androi 10 everbody would love this
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Requesting developers to make this port for androi 10 everbody would love this
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Not possible tbh. Face unlock is completely removed from smart lock. no way to bring it back except for custom ROMs.
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Ygor Cortes said:
Have you found out?
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Faceunlock option not present even after flashing magisk module on android 10
Biradarkushal said:
Faceunlock option not present even after flashing magisk module on android 10
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Read my post above yours to see why.
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Read my post above yours to see why.
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Sorry that i didn't see the above post.I just tried the module and gave a comment!!
For some reason the link posted by the OP isn't working. I was able to track down a copy of the same .zip in another website. I'm sure it's the same because the MD5 is the same.
Enjoy :good:
There is a way for work on 8.1? Rom RR on nexus5
Does it work for pie roms which don't have face unlock in the smart lock?
as expected does not work on android 11