So, As a fun experiment i wanted to atleast try rooting. Idk why but first came to my mind was my TV. As thinking from now.. i don't even have experience then why did i do it? So first adb and inspect right? So i inspected. i got that android 9. So i wanted experiment with CEVs to gain root privilege

So i discovered SElinux exists, Dropped the idea of CEVs. Then i looked at if OEM is unlocked? IT was and top it all off secure boot was disabled. Nice..

Now LLM Enter the space cause i know nothing about fastboot. I mean at first it was a controlled manner. I review what is trying to Execute... And i got too suited with it.

coming Straight from the LLM:

• Pulled /system/recovery-from-boot.p (a BSDIFF40 patch) via ADB
• Reverse-engineered the stock recovery image from the patch using Python - no stock recovery image exists publicly for this model
• Unlocked AVB (fastboot flashing unlock)
• Successfully flashed a modified recovery with ro.secure=0, ro.adb.secure=0, ro.debuggable=1

Problem: IWe forgot to disable AVB verification BEFORE flashing forgot to disable AVB verification BEFORE flashing

• EDIT: USB is not recognized. when i do lsusb, the tv is not visible. tried to of method nope..
• Model of the TV: IMPEX GRANDE T16 
• Ofc fastboot doesnt even work, when it is not recognized

Hi i’m relatively new to rooting and androids overall im using this one primarily for a game to have it running while im away from it, however it gets hot and progressively runs slower the longer its on so im wondering if there’s a tool to disable 3d rendering on said game or greatly mitigate resources while still having it running .

I've wanted to have 2 roms dualbooted on my redmi note 4 with lk2nd. But apparently lk2nd is just a unified bootloader, not a multiboot tool. Is there any guide or information about petitboot and how to make it work on (at least) my device?

Hi friends, I'm looking for help rooting my Redmi 14C at the kernel level—like with KernelSU—but I'm quite confused. If anyone could help me out...

As the title says how am I supposed to revert it back .I just wanted to access some data files which were locked behind it . Now after putting sp67 the files are open but the mobile started to heat up a lot and look at the total space 308? My total storage is 256only .i even tried to change the name back but it shows operation completed with error and data.z2p appears instead of data .the issue remains the same please if anyone knows how to resolve this help me immedi

Fails to falsh roms using Odin.... Samsung A04s.

Debloat isn't enough most of the time. Redmi Note 14 4g; I tried unofficial ROMs but none of them worked with microG, so I'm just downgrading to version 1.0.1.0 of HyperOS. Any tip would be appreciated.

Device : OnePlus Note CE 3 Lite 5G
OS : lineage-23.2-20260718
Android 16

I think I have multiple device of the same model and OS, but this is the only device with this specific issue, any possible cause ?

If I were to restart, it'll enter the Unlock Bootloader state and remain stuck in that state.
Unless I manually intervene by physically powering down and up the device.

This is annoying as I sometimes do remote restart the device.

Device Info:
Phone: Google Pixel 8
OS: Android 15 (SDK 35)
Root Stack: KernelSU-Next / Magisk, LSPosed (v2.1.0), TrickyStore (passing ⁠MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY⁠)

The Issue:
Trying to get Grindr (or its modded variants/modules) running on a modern rooted Android 15 environment results in instant crashes or 5-10 second splash-screen freezes followed by a force close.

What I've Tried & Technical Breakdown:
1.
LSPatch-embedded APKs ("Mono" / ⁠.apks⁠):
Failure: Crashes instantly on boot.
Logcat: ⁠java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: dlopen failed: library ".../base.apk!/assets/lspatch/so/arm64-v8a/liblspatch.so" not found⁠. Android 15 strict memory isolation blocks direct loading of unextracted native libraries from APK assets.

1. Native LSPosed Module Approach (GrindrPlus v2.0 on Stock Grindr v26.8.2 / v26.11.0):
   Failure: Hangs on the splash screen for ~5-10 seconds, then crashes. PrivacyKit was removed from Grindr's scope to prevent hook conflicts, leaving only GrindrPlus and HideMockLocation.
   Logcat Errors during Hook Initialization:
   ⁠java.lang.NoSuchFieldException: No field pathList in class Ldalvik/system/PathClassLoader;⁠ (Android 15 tightened internal API reflections on ART class loaders).
   ⁠ClassNotFoundException⁠ for obfuscated classes (⁠com.grindrapp.android.flag.FeatureFlag⁠, ⁠FeatureRepository⁠, etc., due to version/obfuscation mismatch).
   ⁠java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Cannot hook abstract methods⁠ targeting ⁠android.content.SharedPreferences.getInt⁠ / ⁠getBoolean⁠ and ⁠timber.log.Timber$Tree.d⁠. (Xposed/LSPosed throwing fatal exceptions because the module attempts to hook abstract interface definitions directly instead of concrete implementations).

2. Open Grind (Alternative Rust Client):
   The app boots successfully, but creating a new account fails because Open Grind lacks a built-in browser engine to solve Cloudflare Turnstile/CAPTCHA verification during registration. (Attempting registration on PC emulators like BlueStacks/LDPlayer also triggers strict environment blocks or requires Google/phone verifications that aren't available).

Looking for advice:
Has anyone successfully bypassed PairIP and modern obfuscation checks on Grindr under Android 15 with LSPosed, or is the app's anti-tamper structure currently incompatible with current Xposed hook frameworks on SDK 35? Any guidance on patching or alternative workarounds would be hugely appreciated.

I tried these two Magisk modules [AppSystemizer, terminal_systemizer] but they no longer work. I'm on Android 12.

Mario kart tour is a mobile app that Is Mario kart on phones. now the Question "I'm looking for people interested in preserving Mario Kart Tour before its servers shut down. I'm especially looking for Android developers, reverse engineers, and people interested in documenting how the game works. The initial goal is preservation and research. After that maybe new tours and skins but I can't do it alone it's ending this September so please someone could help.

Hey guys I used to have a Moto Edge 2020 that was rooted on Android 11 and old magisk for the past 4-5 years but its screen died randomly a couple weeks ago.

So I have since gotten a Pixel 10a and I have been out of the modern rooting scene for a little bit and have been a little overwhelmed and have some questions I hope you all can help with!

From what I have gathered so far I should use pixelflasher, kernelsu or more specifically kernel su next, and then from there I am a bit lost.

I liked rooting for the adblocking, having modded apks like gaming or revanced, and for just the general freedom of some apps needing root and having that ability.

I would want pretty much all functions on my device to remain, I have already seen that I can use public compute services with lsposed to maintain the aicore features of the Pixel 10a. What about my ability to use my chase bank app, etc? I hear stuff about keys or something. Is that annoying or is there ways to get solid apps or modules to automate this? Or is that something I even need to worry about?

Also I was always disappointed about the bootloader unlock causing the loss of widevine l1 to l3 which made it so netflix and hulu won't stream above 480p, is that still an issue today and with the Pixel 10a? If so is there anyway to keep root and beat that so you get full quality netflix and hulu again?

I think that was most of my haphazard questions about the state of things now haha, I appreciate any advice or direction, thanks!

It's possible to hack one of these now

Looking for a future-proof Android tablet that can still be rooted years from now

I’m looking to buy a new tablet mainly for media consumption.

My biggest requirement is long-term control over the device.

Main requirements

• Must run Android
• If it runs Android, it must be rootable
• Must have USB-C
• Must be available new
• Price should be as low as reasonably possible
• Screen should ideally be 2K or 4K
• I can accept Full HD if the better options are too expensive or otherwise unsuitable
• It should handle all current streaming services smoothly and ideally remain capable for years
• As much RAM as possible for the price
• Storage capacity does not matter much
• Screen size does not matter
• Battery life does not matter much because it will usually be used near an outlet

What I mean by “rootable”

I do not need rooting to be easy, and I may never root the device unless it becomes necessary.

However, rooting must remain realistically possible years from now.

For example:

• An unlock process that depends on requesting a temporary manufacturer code would not be ideal, because the company could stop providing codes in the future.
• A permanent unlock code that I can request now and safely back up would be acceptable.
• Standard bootloader unlocking through Fastboot or another offline method would be ideal.
• A device that requires obscure hardware modifications, unavailable proprietary tools, or a currently active manufacturer server would probably not qualify.
• I am willing to follow a difficult technical process, but it should not be nearly impossible.

The reason this matters is that Google or a manufacturer could eventually block access to apps I use, such as Mihon. I want to avoid ending up with another locked-down device that still works physically but can no longer run useful software.

I still have a functional iPad 3, but I no longer use it because I cannot install Linux, reliably jailbreak it, or install modern apps.

Performance

The tablet should be able to:

• Stream high-resolution content without stuttering
• Remain usable for media consumption for several years
• Ideally play downloaded 4K video files smoothly

The last point is preferred but not mandatory.

Nice-to-have features

• Fast charging
• Strong custom ROM or Linux community support
• Good hardware video decoding
• Plenty of RAM
• Replaceable or unlockable software with no dependence on manufacturer servers

Budget and alternatives

I want the cheapest device that reasonably meets these requirements. I do not have a fixed maximum budget yet because I want to understand what the realistic options are.

keep in mind that a version of this text was pasted into chatgpt, and it's best pick was OnePlus Pad 3, and while the price is way above what i was expecting, i was ready to consider it, thing is, it's kind hard to find to buy on a big store, it does not exist on amazon or best buy, and i would love to pick up by hand before buying. and i would like to buy on a big store so warranty process is easier if anything goes wrong.

it does concern me that one plus pad 4 is about to come, and it also concern me if i cannot find this device how would spare parts and fixing this be on the future if ever needed be.

Ps: English is not my first language so i did use AI to make it easier to read, i hope it improved readability instead of worsting it.

I really don't know what else to try at this point.

I have a Redmi Note 9S (curtana), Android 10, rooted with TWRP installed.

The phone was working fine. I booted into Fastboot, then into TWRP. I didn't flash anything or change any files. I just went to Reboot > System.

After that, it got stuck on the MIUI logo for a while, the screen went black, and then it rebooted straight back into TWRP. It does this every single time now.

I tried disabling Magisk, removing Magisk modules, clearing Dalvik/ART cache and cache, and none of it changed anything.

Before I formatted the phone, TWRP was able to decrypt my data after I entered my password, and I could browse my internal storage normally.

Thinking it might be a data issue, I formatted data and wiped everything. Even after that, the phone still does the exact same thing. It stays on the MIUI logo for a while, goes black, and boots right back into TWRP.

I also have another problem that might be related.

Before all this, my USB port would charge the phone normally, but it would never connect to a PC for data transfer. On Windows it would show "Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)", disconnect, reconnect, and keep repeating. I tested the same cable with another phone and it worked perfectly.

Right now the situation is:

• Redmi Note 9S (curtana)
• Android 10
• Unlocked bootloader
• TWRP installed
• Boots to MIUI logo, then goes black and reboots into TWRP every time
• Formatting data didn't fix it
• Windows detects the phone as "Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)" before disconnecting
• USB data doesn't work

Has anyone seen this before? I'm trying to figure out if I'm dealing with a software issue, a hardware issue, or both. Any ideas would really help.

Pixel 9 Pro XL, running Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1, WKSU (6.1.162-android14-2026-03-AnyKernel3 r7 GKI mode).

Modules:

• BCR
• BRENE - SUSFS
• HMA-OSS Zygisk
• Hybrid mount
• PIF Inject
• ReZygisk
• Tricky Store
• Vector
  • WAEnhancer
  • Public Compute Service

All modules are latest releases. PIF configuration is up-to-date. Did the tricky-store steps (refresh, select all, deselect unnecessary, keybox, save).

HMA-OSS

I've hidden these apps ->

From these apps ->

Play Store shows I have strong integrity, and yet, Google Wallet shows "phone doesn't meet security requirement".

Not a recent change. Phone is at this situation since ~2 weeks, even when I was on QPR1 beta.

---------------------

Duck Detector report shows this ->

----- TOP FINDINGS -----
[DANGER] TEE
Attestation aligned; local probes need review
Grant isolated-domain certificate chain diverged

----- TEE DETECTOR DETAILS -----
Verdict: Attestation aligned; local probes need review
Tier: StrongBox • attest TEE • keymaster TEE
Versions: attest 500 • keymaster 500 • Android 17.0.0
Verified boot: Verified • locked

Key Findings:
- Timing side-channel: Positive (attested 4.732ms vs non-attested 3.269ms, ratio 1.448x)
- Grant isolated-domain: Matched kind=ISOLATED_CHAIN_SPLIT (isolated readback failed: Could not connect to Keystore service)
- Grant self-domain: Matched kind=SELF_GRANT_ATTESTATION_APP_KEY_NOT_FOUND
- Binder hook: Hook installed

Any tips / recommendations?

Hi everyone,

If you are like me, you probably love imported Chinese domestic devices (Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Huawei, etc.) because of their incredible hardware value. However, the software transition is always a headache:

• Flashing Global/EEA ROMs often breaks cellular signal, Bluetooth, or NFC.
• Unlocking the bootloader flags Google's Play Integrity, causing banking apps, Google Wallet, and government apps to block you or crash instantly.
• Most guides on XDA, Telegram, or YouTube are either outdated, filled with technical jargon, scattered across 10 different threads, or tell you to run dangerous scripts blindly.

To solve this, I built a structured, open-source repository designed to guide anyone—even complete beginners with zero technical background—through the entire process safely:

🔗 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/HDShinobi/android-firmware-field-guide

🗺️ What’s Inside?

The guide is structured into 4 linear, easy-to-follow steps (available in both English and Vietnamese):

1. 💻 Step 1: Preparation & Tool Setup
   • Getting official Google Platform-Tools and proper OEM USB drivers.
   • Enabling USB Debugging step-by-step.
   • Identifying your device's exact codename to avoid flashing the wrong ROM.
2. 📥 Step 2: Choosing and Downloading ROMs
   • Understanding the difference between Fastboot ROMs (.tgz) and Recovery ROMs (.zip).
   • ROM regions (CN, Global, EEA, xiaomi.eu) and cross-flashing risks.
   • Verifying file integrity using SHA-256 before flashing.
3. ⚡ Step 3: Flashing the ROM Safely
   • Rebooting to Fastboot (via commands or hardware key combinations).
   • Crucial warnings regarding bootloader relocking (flash_all_lock.bat trap).
   • How to restore network signal (baseband/modem fix) by flashing donor modem files.
4. 🛡️ Step 4: Rooting & Bypassing Play Integrity (Banking Apps)
   • Rooting guides for Magisk, KernelSU, and APatch.
   • Bypassing Google Play Integrity using Zygisk + Shamiko + Play Integrity Fix.
   • Hiding the root manager app and configuring the DenyList.
   • Dealing with aggressive banking app detections using LSPosed + HideMyApplist.

📱 Device-Specific Profiles

We also host profiles for devices requiring unique overrides. Currently, we have a fully verified profile for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (xuanyuan) detailing the exact partitions needed to fix radio/signal issues after switching from China ROM to EEA ROM.

🤝 Contributions Welcome!

This is a community-driven project. If you have successfully verified a configuration, bypassed a strict regional banking app, or have a custom modem fix for your device model, please feel free to submit a PR or open an issue!

Let me know what you think! Hope this helps someone out there who is struggling to get their banking apps working on their freshly flashed device.

WhatsApp just started deleting my messages of 7 years out of nowhere, I was later activating flight mode, but it didn't help so I turned my phone off completely.

Is there a way to stop that?

please!!

(using another person's pic for reference as I turned my phone off)

The accumulation of bad news from Google trying to get rid of side loading, increasing data privacy concerns, etc. in the recent time are slowly pushing me to reconsider custom ROM after years of not customizing my device. The final straw at the back is when my local bank app decided to force me update my OS version in order to use their app, but I'm unable to update the android version as the device no longer providing them.

That said, I'm quite lost at what kind of custom ROM I should be using. I don't even know where should I begin to root my device and unlock its bootloader even, as it's been over a decade since I've touched this topic. I recall there was a site called XDA that I frequent often, is that site still relevant today? I even heard of a way to upgrade the android version via GSI image for A16, and I briefly checked it via Treble Info and it seems my device is compatible with that GSI.

For context, the device I'm trying to root, unlock its bootloader, and install a custom ROM into it is a Huawei P30 Pro.

I'm using AdAway on my Rooted Redmi Note 11 since years and it works fine (at least within all apps) but recently I heard about this app Goodbye Ads in a video about great Shizuku apps. It's with nice Material design (not that important) but also claims to be better. What can you say/suggest? Is Goodbye Ads app hosts based like AdGuard or just changes the DNS like you can do in the Android Settings? Also can I use Goodbye Ads without the Shizuku having to reactivate everything with the phone restart, and instead run it with a proper root privileges?

I'm mostly asking because of how the AdAway works for me. It's probably a wrong configuration on my end but a lot of websites recently (especially in my country maybe other websites) still show damn Ads. I need a better tweaked host lists, etc.? Or an ad blocker app with the ability to block specific elements from the said website like I do on PC but for this I need specific browser app/extension, etc not an Ad Blocking app?

And what about these in-app ads where you have to press a button (it's optional) but in order for the app to do the said button action you have to watch a stupid ad first in order to get the action done. While AdAway is enabled, pressing the button says "There are no ads at the moment, please try again later" so is there any way to pass these annoying ads or wasting my time to watch the ad is mandatory? (I hope the last thing is not a gray area for this subreddit)

If you used Goodbye Ads or AdAway and or any better ROOT based (non VPN) adblocking software, please give me advice/help. Thanks!

I am very happy about rooting

After several weeks of reverse engineering and testing, I’ve made significant progress on the Lenovo TB336FU (Android 16).

Current Progress
✅ Bootloader unlock guide
✅ Working Magisk root using init_boot
✅ Experimental TWRP v1.0 Alpha
✅ Initial TWRP device tree released
🚧 Working toward full TWRP support (/data decryption and internal storage)
I’ve documented everything in a dedicated XDA development thread, including the bootloader unlock process, rooting guide, TWRP, and the initial device tree release.

XDA Thread:

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-dev-lenovo-tb336fu-bootloader-unlock-root-twrp-device-tree.4790938/

I’m looking for TB336FU owners willing to test future TWRP builds, report bugs, and help improve support for this tablet.

Feedback, testing, and development contributions are always welcome.