Hi! I saw that many (myself initially) fail to understand the discussions of various topics of modding on this and other forums because of certain terms that are now characteristic of speech in any argument.
-Android operating system for mobile devices based on Linux kernel. Android is an open source project developed by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). Google was the first company to work on Android and HTC has designed and implemented the first Android phone.
-AOSP: The term stands for AOSP Android Open Source Project, which is an initiative created to guide the development of the Android mobile platform.
-ADB (Android Debugging Bridge): application via command line (command prompt, DOS), is used to flash rom, make changes to the system, backup, install applications (using the command: adb push nomeapp.apk / system / app /), copy files from your device to PC (via the command: adb pull / path / inside / of / Android / filename nome_file_destinazione) and more. ADB is a tool included in the SDK of Android that allows you to manage your phone simply by connecting it via USB. For programmers, ADB is also used to execute commands on a virtual machine Android. detailed instructions.
- Apk (short for Android Package): is the file format used to install the Android software (it works similar, more or less, that is for Windows. Exe). Renaming the extension of this file. Zip you can open it with any operator of compressed files.
-App or Apps: abbreviation of the term application or applications
-App2sd (A2sd): procedure inherent in many Roma coocked, to move applications installed, or install later, the memory card instead of phone memory. to use it you must have an ext2 or ext3 or ext4 on the memory card. part of the application (the Dalvik cache) is still stored in the smartphone does not reduce the speed of execution. app2sd this is not to be confused with the various applications on the market, as those of the market allow the movement or storage of only applications that allow it.
-Bootloader (FASTBOOT): phone mode (while connected to USB mode with usb debug enabled) through which you can do many things, including obtaining root permissions, flash ROM, make backups, pushare files, remove files etc. ... the bootloader mode varies from terminal to terminal, refer to those sections for how to go into bootloader on your device.
-Brick (brickare, brickato): literally (translated in Italian) "BRICK". making the cell like a brick, a something of unusable if not as paperweights.
-Digital compass: The digital compass is able to detect the direction in which the device is pointing. This information can be used together with an appropriate mapping software to assist in navigation to unknown places.
-BusyBox: BusyBox is important because it lets you install it on your Android poteziare with many basic Linux commands. In fact, some powerful programs, such as Titanium backup and others, use busybox to carry out the instructions. In virtually a few kb there are so many beautiful little programs. guide: using titanium or backup.
-Cache: a temporary memory in which data are stored as may be eliminated without compromising the functionality of the system.
-Digital certificate: encrypted code issued to two or more parties by an authorized organization, and used to verify the identity of those parties by exchanging their public keys.
-Cupcake: Android 1.5 or relaise first official operating system pounces April 13, 2009
-Encryption: Procedure for the encoding of a systematic bit stream before transmission, aimed at avoiding that the contents can be decrypted by third parties.
Dalvik-Cache: cache used by the system to increase the execution speed of programs.
USB-Debug: mode of Android that is (turning the feature on your device via menu / settings / apps / Development / Debug USB) to allow the system to undergo special modifications.
Direct-Push Technology: Direct Push technology (push e-mail capabilities), developed by Microsoft, lets you receive new e-mail messages on their device, they are not received by your mailbox Inbox or Exchange Server. Items such as contacts, calendar and tasks are immediately updated on the device if they are changed or added on the Exchange Server.
-Emulator: it is found in the SDK and is a software that allows you to emulate (simulate) an android device. usually serves to developers (developers) to test applications.
-Digital Signature: A digital signature assures the recipient about the identity of the person who sent the file, and the absence of alterations made after signing this.
-Firmware: Software comlpleto the phone, android rom often contains (the only operating system) the radio (software designed to handle all communications) and hboot (the part on the base, and boot management and partition of the phone) . The format depends on the parent company that issues them and shall be flashed through the tool or program.
-Flash (flash, flashed): install, installed.
-G. E. often written or GE (Google Experience): There are those phones that have the OS (see ROM for a definition) fully developed by Google without any addition or customization by the manufacturer that sells the device (for example the number of mobile Nexus is entirely GE). This designation often means that these phones are the first to receive updates of new versions of Android, because there being no additional software, as well as those developed by Google, the release is much quicker.
Another (more common) is that With Google.
Are those phones that despite having some customization software by the manufacturer, are fully compatible with the Google software and services with Android.
-GPRS: GPRS (General Packet Radio Systems - Radio systems for generic packages) is a data service for mobile devices. It is available for the devices that meet the GSM standard.
-GPS: GPS (Global Positioning System - Global Positioning System) is a radio navigation system based on satellites that allows the DENTIFICATION of a geographical position through a triangulation of points. The GPS is used on mobile devices for applications software for navigation.
-GSM: Short for Global System for Mobile communications (Global System for Mobile Communications), is the platform for mobile computing worldwide.
-HSDPA: HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) is a technology for mobile devices that allows higher data speeds than traditional networks. Often referred to as 3.5G for faster downloading.
-HSPA: HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access - High Speed Packet Access) is a technology for mobile devices that improves the speed at which you can send and receive information on their mobile device. HSPA technology is used in 3G networks.
HSUPA: The HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access - access to packages for the high-speed) is a technology for mobile devices that provides (along with HSDPA) the possibility of having connections with fast download and upload very high by optimizing use of bandwidth.
-HVGA: The HVGA (Half-size Video Graphics Array) indicates a particular display resolution of 480 x 320 pixels.
-hboot: the part on the basis of partition and boot management and the phone
-Kernel: is the essential part of any operating system. Without going into technicalities, it manages hardware (drivers and other information about the hardware, for example). Android uses a modified Linux kernel and is entirely open source (ie source code is freely available and modifiable).
- Launcher: It 's the software that handles the desktop (icons, widgets, wallpapers etc..) Android operating system. In essence, is what appears when you access the phone after the unlock screen, called Lock Screen (see below) if it is enabled.
Android allows for excellent customization Lacuncher. Although all versions of Android will already have a default, it is possible (when this option is not blocked by the manufacturer) install as many as you want from those in the Market. Launcher The best known of those owners are not ADW Launcher, Launcher Pro, Helix Lancher.
Most producers customize more or less heavily, their phones (as long as they are not GE, see above), and modification of the launcher is usually the most common personalization. Motorola for example sviluppaMotoBlur (non-removable, and includes an additional set of changes including the Launcher), the HTC the Sense (removable; this also includes modifications to the deepest only launcher which also include the framework), Samsung TouchWiz the (removable) etc..
The change of Lacuncher makes it very often no longer available widgets developed for another Launcher.
-Leak Leaked or (escaped): this refers to the ROM or firmware that (strangely) escape to the Mother House, and is circulated on the net. are semi-official, in the sense that they are developed directly from 'manufacturer, but are not officially released (and therefore not fit to restore the guarantee of a device).
Screen-Lock or unlock screen: is the screen that appears after turning on and / or whenever you press the on / off the phone. Used to not press the keys when not using the phone. It requires a combination of specific touches, or gestures to be "removed"
-Nandroid (found in the recovery as amended): application that creates an image of the entire operating system, like norton gost and true image for windows.
-ODEX: type of compression that is used to free up memory and speed up your system. ODEX unzip the file compresses everything and creates a file. ODEX dall'apk deleting the file. dex then you end up with after launcher.apk and launcher.odex (so 'you have saved so much space and improved
the speed reading application). rom the ODEX can not be changed the subject.
-OTA: Over The Air - system that allows applications to receive updates directly from the network or system
Ext2/ext3/ext4-partition: partition on the memory card (which usually can be made using modified recovery) used to install applications on this media instead of filling up the phone memory. the ext is a type of file system used on Linux and is seen as part of the Android smartphone's internal memory. to partition the SD card in the sections and guides for your device.
-Profile A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution profile (Advanced Audio Distribution) is a specification that refers to how two Bluetooth devices can transmit and receive streaming high quality audio. The A2DP allows the transfer of a unidirectional stream audio in stereo with two channels, such as music from one phone to a headset.
-Pull: used command in command prompt (eg adb pull / path / inside / of / Android / filename nome_file_destinazione) copy to your PC for a file or folder in the Android system.
-RUU: (Rom Updater Utility): A RUU is an executable for Windows, used by service centers, which basically formats all phone memory and you install an image of the official system. In general, the RUU ROM version containing a specific stock, the image of the baseband and radio, and bootloader, the versions are listed in the file name.
Radio-or banda or baseband (not the FM radio): software designed to manage all the communications device (phone, wifi, bluetooth, gps, etc. ...
-Recovery: a kind of mini operating system that is used to retrieve the cell from critical situations (brick, malfunction, etc. ....), do nandroid backup, perform the wipe, flash rom coocked and file format. Zip. The Recovery is properly called Recovery Mode and means the recovery mode in which you can perform actions such as, installing updates, format the phone, format and partition the SD and more. Updating the recovery.img (you can also do without the root) with a different and we have modified provisions advanced features without having to do other steps.
-RSS: RSS (Really Simple Syndication - Guild simple): indicates an Internet protocol used to distribute information that is updated frequently, such as a blog on the Internet, audio or video broadcasts or news headlines.
-Rom: the operating system. coocked roms are usually in. zip and go through recovery flashate
Coocked-Rom: cooked rom, created by chefs (who put together parts of rom applications, modifications, patches and so on) composed and enriched with new features
-ROOT (I take verbatim from androidpedia): What is root? In Unix-like operating systems is denoted by the root user with the highest privileges, ie, system administrator, also known as super user or superuser. (Cited in Wikipedia). Android being a linux system, then the user is root, which allows you to have total control of the phone. What a privilege we have to have root permissions? We have TOTAL control of the telephone. rootare the procedure for your device varies from terminal to terminal, consult the relevant sections to find out how to make your root device ..
G-sensor (gyro): The G sensor detects the position and movement of your device. It helps to orient the display to view both vertically or horizontally depending on how you hold the device. The G-sensor can be used in games to control the actions and other applications that require a movement to be able to be activated.
-SDK (software development kit): Software development kit, which we find in the tools folder that contains the file ADB. You can download it from for all platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac OS).
-S.O. (operating system): see ROM. In fact ROM and SO tend to coincide but while the first term is used to indicate the contents of any memory or the memory itself (it is in fact for Read Only Memory), the second indicates more specifically at a very specific piece of software and not any content that a memory can accommodate.
-Streaming: The term indicates the transmission of streaming audio or digital video using the Internet.
-Superboot: method to become the superuser (root-administrator) of your smartphone, with which you can make changes to the system, such as flash ROM, modify system folders etc. ...
-Tap (capped, plugged): equivalent of left-click on PC, then click in, clicked. TAP LONG = equivalent to right click on pc
-Thetering (wifi, bluetooth and usb): Mode is a connection between the phone is another device (mostly PC), through which you can take advantage of the internet's first, and basically use it as a modem, the second ( which as I said before can be a PC or another phone yet). May be predominantly via USB connectivity, bluetooth or wifi phone.
-Tablet is a tablet device that differs from a smartphone to the screen size (usually greater than the 5 "and for its strong propensity to navigation and document management. It usually does not incorporate a module for telephone calls (one exception is the Galaxy Tab), but often have a data connection via 3G or 4G as well as the WIFI.
Google has developed a special version of Android, called HoneyComb (3.X) for release in 2011. Nevertheless, there are Tablet with Froyo.
-VGA The VGA (Video Graphics Array) indicates a resolution of the display of 640 x 480 pixels.
-WCDMA: The WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) is a protocol for the transmission of data in a 3G cellular network.
-WVGA: The WVGA (Wide Video Graphics Array) indicates a display resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
Wipe Dalvik-CACHE: reset the system cache. amended by recovery takes place.
Wipe-DATE (factory reset): hard reset (reset phone to factory settings, deletes all data and applications in your phone, no memory card). some recovery in the wiping the data format factory, not a complete hard reset, but a reset of all data in your phone, for a complete hard reset you should also wipe the system and boot from the recovery of the advanced settings or proceed with the procedure manual keystroke! how to do the hard reset via keyboard shortcut see the guides in their respective sections of your smartphone.
-ZIPALIGN: A form of compression that is used to speed up execution of applications. zipalign unzip the file and aligns the compressing apk file limit so 4byte 'Android takes up less ram to read and read more' quickly and then recreates the file. apk ^ ^
If you know other terms that do not understand, this thread is yours.
P. S. I hope to be helpful
this is actually pretty helpful words kinda like a mini dictionary for newbies coming into the modding world of android thank buddy
This should be stickied! :good:
I will see if I can not get mf2112 to add a link to this in his new user thread here.
Kudos for the effort & the great thread. Voted for sticky!
T-Macgnolia said:
This should be stickied! :good:
I will see if I can not get mf2112 to add a link to this in his new user thread here.
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is a good idea, it would be useful
Couple of people asked me to direct them to a guide or something else which explains these terms and I literally searched pretty hard to find a good one
Now I have no worries
Thnx stempox
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ganeshp said:
Couple of people asked me to direct them to a guide or something else which explains these terms and I iterally searched pretty hard to find a good one
Now I have no worries
Thnx stempox
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Thanks man, I'm writing 'cause today I finished shots thanks
T-Macgnolia said:
This should be stickied! :good:
I will see if I can not get mf2112 to add a link to this in his new user thread here.
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Very helpful, great work, added it just now. Rated it 5 stars and added a couple of thread tags. Stempox, you might also want to add more thread tags to make this more searchable.
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Very helpful, great work, added it just now. Rated it 5 stars and added a couple of thread tags. Stempox, you might also want to add more thread tags to make this more searchable.
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very nice thanks, good idea, because it is often difficult searching for material
Great guide ! Nice job!
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Great guide ! Nice job!
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for new users is very useful
if you suggest other terms to write
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new updated
Very helpful indeed...took quite a while to read and I had to subscribe to it since I won't remeber everything...but now I have something to go to when I have doubts...as a newbie, I sincerly give my thanks...
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This is a great guide for those transitioning from iOS to Android... In other words, noobs.
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This is a great guide for those transitioning from iOS to Android... In other words, noobs.
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In did it is...I am one of those!!
Sent from AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-i747, just in case you were wondering...
thanks!!
I can only say the same as in thread "What does * mean? - GLOSSARY" by benjamingwynn...
I have some problems to understand all of this, because my English is not so good. But the parts I understand, are very helpfully for me. So many thanks for this informations and spending so much time for it.
Greetings, 77777772
What is virtual SD ?? I read on some instruction to place the "ROM and Gapps" in your virtual SD .
There is no thanks button for the author of this list .
Hi! I saw that many (myself initially) fail to understand the discussions of various topics of modding on this and other forums because of certain terms that are now characteristic of speech in any argument.
-Android operating system for mobile devices based on Linux kernel. Android is an open source project developed by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). Google was the first company to work on Android and HTC has designed and implemented the first Android phone.
-ADB (Android Debugging Bridge): application via command line (command prompt, DOS), is used to flash rom, make changes to the system, backup, install applications (using the command: adb push nomeapp.apk / system / app /), copy files from your device to PC (via the command: adb pull / path / inside / of / Android / filename nome_file_destinazione) and more. ADB is a tool included in the SDK of Android that allows you to manage your phone simply by connecting it via USB. For programmers, ADB is also used to execute commands on a virtual machine Android. detailed instructions.
- Apk (short for Android Package): is the file format used to install the Android software (it works similar, more or less, that is for Windows. Exe). Renaming the extension of this file. Zip you can open it with any operator of compressed files.
-App or Apps: abbreviation of the term application or applications
-App2sd (A2sd): procedure inherent in many Roma coocked, to move applications installed, or install later, the memory card instead of phone memory. to use it you must have an ext2 or ext3 or ext4 on the memory card. part of the application (the Dalvik cache) is still stored in the smartphone does not reduce the speed of execution. app2sd this is not to be confused with the various applications on the market, as those of the market allow the movement or storage of only applications that allow it.
-Bootloader (FASTBOOT): phone mode (while connected to USB mode with usb debug enabled) through which you can do many things, including obtaining root permissions, flash ROM, make backups, pushare files, remove files etc. ... the bootloader mode varies from terminal to terminal, refer to those sections for how to go into bootloader on your device.
-Brick (brickare, brickato): literally (translated in Italian) "BRICK". making the cell like a brick, a something of unusable if not as paperweights.
-Digital compass: The digital compass is able to detect the direction in which the device is pointing. This information can be used together with an appropriate mapping software to assist in navigation to unknown places.
-BusyBox: BusyBox is important because it lets you install it on your Android poteziare with many basic Linux commands. In fact, some powerful programs, such as Titanium backup and others, use busybox to carry out the instructions. In virtually a few kb there are so many beautiful little programs. guide: using titanium or backup.
-Cache: a temporary memory in which data are stored as may be eliminated without compromising the functionality of the system.
-Digital certificate: encrypted code issued to two or more parties by an authorized organization, and used to verify the identity of those parties by exchanging their public keys.
-Cupcake: Android 1.5 or relaise first official operating system pounces April 13, 2009
-Encryption: Procedure for the encoding of a systematic bit stream before transmission, aimed at avoiding that the contents can be decrypted by third parties.
Dalvik-Cache: cache used by the system to increase the execution speed of programs.
USB-Debug: mode of Android that is (turning the feature on your device via menu / settings / apps / Development / Debug USB) to allow the system to undergo special modifications.
Direct-Push Technology: Direct Push technology (push e-mail capabilities), developed by Microsoft, lets you receive new e-mail messages on their device, they are not received by your mailbox Inbox or Exchange Server. Items such as contacts, calendar and tasks are immediately updated on the device if they are changed or added on the Exchange Server.
-Emulator: it is found in the SDK and is a software that allows you to emulate (simulate) an android device. usually serves to developers (developers) to test applications.
-Digital Signature: A digital signature assures the recipient about the identity of the person who sent the file, and the absence of alterations made after signing this.
-Firmware: Software comlpleto the phone, android rom often contains (the only operating system) the radio (software designed to handle all communications) and hboot (the part on the base, and boot management and partition of the phone) . The format depends on the parent company that issues them and shall be flashed through the tool or program.
-Flash (flash, flashed): install, installed.
-G. E. often written or GE (Google Experience): There are those phones that have the OS (see ROM for a definition) fully developed by Google without any addition or customization by the manufacturer that sells the device (for example the number of mobile Nexus is entirely GE). This designation often means that these phones are the first to receive updates of new versions of Android, because there being no additional software, as well as those developed by Google, the release is much quicker.
Another (more common) is that With Google.
Are those phones that despite having some customization software by the manufacturer, are fully compatible with the Google software and services with Android.
-GPRS: GPRS (General Packet Radio Systems - Radio systems for generic packages) is a data service for mobile devices. It is available for the devices that meet the GSM standard.
-GPS: GPS (Global Positioning System - Global Positioning System) is a radio navigation system based on satellites that allows the DENTIFICATION of a geographical position through a triangulation of points. The GPS is used on mobile devices for applications software for navigation.
-GSM: Short for Global System for Mobile communications (Global System for Mobile Communications), is the platform for mobile computing worldwide.
-HSDPA: HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) is a technology for mobile devices that allows higher data speeds than traditional networks. Often referred to as 3.5G for faster downloading.
-HSPA: HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access - High Speed Packet Access) is a technology for mobile devices that improves the speed at which you can send and receive information on their mobile device. HSPA technology is used in 3G networks.
HSUPA: The HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access - access to packages for the high-speed) is a technology for mobile devices that provides (along with HSDPA) the possibility of having connections with fast download and upload very high by optimizing use of bandwidth.
-HVGA: The HVGA (Half-size Video Graphics Array) indicates a particular display resolution of 480 x 320 pixels.
-hboot: the part on the basis of partition and boot management and the phone
-Kernel: is the essential part of any operating system. Without going into technicalities, it manages hardware (drivers and other information about the hardware, for example). Android uses a modified Linux kernel and is entirely open source (ie source code is freely available and modifiable).
- Launcher: It 's the software that handles the desktop (icons, widgets, wallpapers etc..) Android operating system. In essence, is what appears when you access the phone after the unlock screen, called Lock Screen (see below) if it is enabled.
Android allows for excellent customization Lacuncher. Although all versions of Android will already have a default, it is possible (when this option is not blocked by the manufacturer) install as many as you want from those in the Market. Launcher The best known of those owners are not ADW Launcher, Launcher Pro, Helix Lancher.
Most producers customize more or less heavily, their phones (as long as they are not GE, see above), and modification of the launcher is usually the most common personalization. Motorola for example sviluppaMotoBlur (non-removable, and includes an additional set of changes including the Launcher), the HTC the Sense (removable; this also includes modifications to the deepest only launcher which also include the framework), Samsung TouchWiz the (removable) etc..
The change of Lacuncher makes it very often no longer available widgets developed for another Launcher.
-Leak Leaked or (escaped): this refers to the ROM or firmware that (strangely) escape to the Mother House, and is circulated on the net. are semi-official, in the sense that they are developed directly from 'manufacturer, but are not officially released (and therefore not fit to restore the guarantee of a device).
Screen-Lock or unlock screen: is the screen that appears after turning on and / or whenever you press the on / off the phone. Used to not press the keys when not using the phone. It requires a combination of specific touches, or gestures to be "removed"
-Nandroid (found in the recovery as amended): application that creates an image of the entire operating system, like norton gost and true image for windows.
-ODEX: type of compression that is used to free up memory and speed up your system. ODEX unzip the file compresses everything and creates a file. ODEX dall'apk deleting the file. dex then you end up with after launcher.apk and launcher.odex (so 'you have saved so much space and improved
the speed reading application). rom the ODEX can not be changed the subject.
-OTA: Over The Air - system that allows applications to receive updates directly from the network or system
Ext2/ext3/ext4-partition: partition on the memory card (which usually can be made using modified recovery) used to install applications on this media instead of filling up the phone memory. the ext is a type of file system used on Linux and is seen as part of the Android smartphone's internal memory. to partition the SD card in the sections and guides for your device.
-Profile A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution profile (Advanced Audio Distribution) is a specification that refers to how two Bluetooth devices can transmit and receive streaming high quality audio. The A2DP allows the transfer of a unidirectional stream audio in stereo with two channels, such as music from one phone to a headset.
-Pull: used command in command prompt (eg adb pull / path / inside / of / Android / filename nome_file_destinazione) copy to your PC for a file or folder in the Android system.
Radio-or banda or baseband (not the FM radio): software designed to manage all the communications device (phone, wifi, bluetooth, gps, etc. ...
-Recovery: a kind of mini operating system that is used to retrieve the cell from critical situations (brick, malfunction, etc. ....), do nandroid backup, perform the wipe, flash rom coocked and file format. Zip. The Recovery is properly called Recovery Mode and means the recovery mode in which you can perform actions such as, installing updates, format the phone, format and partition the SD and more. Updating the recovery.img (you can also do without the root) with a different and we have modified provisions advanced features without having to do other steps.
-RSS: RSS (Really Simple Syndication - Guild simple): indicates an Internet protocol used to distribute information that is updated frequently, such as a blog on the Internet, audio or video broadcasts or news headlines.
-Rom: the operating system. coocked roms are usually in. zip and go through recovery flashate
Coocked-Rom: cooked rom, created by chefs (who put together parts of rom applications, modifications, patches and so on) composed and enriched with new features
-ROOT (I take verbatim from androidpedia): What is root? In Unix-like operating systems is denoted by the root user with the highest privileges, ie, system administrator, also known as super user or superuser. (Cited in Wikipedia). Android being a linux system, then the user is root, which allows you to have total control of the phone. What a privilege we have to have root permissions? We have TOTAL control of the telephone. rootare the procedure for your device varies from terminal to terminal, consult the relevant sections to find out how to make your root device ..
G-sensor (gyro): The G sensor detects the position and movement of your device. It helps to orient the display to view both vertically or horizontally depending on how you hold the device. The G-sensor can be used in games to control the actions and other applications that require a movement to be able to be activated.
-SDK (software development kit): Software development kit, which we find in the tools folder that contains the file ADB. You can download it from for all platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac OS).
-S.O. (operating system): see ROM. In fact ROM and SO tend to coincide but while the first term is used to indicate the contents of any memory or the memory itself (it is in fact for Read Only Memory), the second indicates more specifically at a very specific piece of software and not any content that a memory can accommodate.
-Streaming: The term indicates the transmission of streaming audio or digital video using the Internet.
-Superboot: method to become the superuser (root-administrator) of your smartphone, with which you can make changes to the system, such as flash ROM, modify system folders etc. ...
-Tap (capped, plugged): equivalent of left-click on PC, then click in, clicked. TAP LONG = equivalent to right click on pc
-Thetering (wifi, bluetooth and usb): Mode is a connection between the phone is another device (mostly PC), through which you can take advantage of the internet's first, and basically use it as a modem, the second ( which as I said before can be a PC or another phone yet). May be predominantly via USB connectivity, bluetooth or wifi phone.
-Tablet is a tablet device that differs from a smartphone to the screen size (usually greater than the 5 "and for its strong propensity to navigation and document management. It usually does not incorporate a module for telephone calls (one exception is the Galaxy Tab), but often have a data connection via 3G or 4G as well as the WIFI.
Google has developed a special version of Android, called HoneyComb (3.X) for release in 2011. Nevertheless, there are Tablet with Froyo.
-VGA The VGA (Video Graphics Array) indicates a resolution of the display of 640 x 480 pixels.
-WCDMA: The WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) is a protocol for the transmission of data in a 3G cellular network.
-WVGA: The WVGA (Wide Video Graphics Array) indicates a display resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
Wipe Dalvik-CACHE: reset the system cache. amended by recovery takes place.
Wipe-DATE (factory reset): hard reset (reset phone to factory settings, deletes all data and applications in your phone, no memory card). some recovery in the wiping the data format factory, not a complete hard reset, but a reset of all data in your phone, for a complete hard reset you should also wipe the system and boot from the recovery of the advanced settings or proceed with the procedure manual keystroke! how to do the hard reset via keyboard shortcut see the guides in their respective sections of your smartphone.
-ZIPALIGN: A form of compression that is used to speed up execution of applications. zipalign unzip the file and aligns the compressing apk file limit so 4byte 'Android takes up less ram to read and read more' quickly and then recreates the file. apk ^ ^
If you know other terms that do not understand, this thread is yours.
P. S. I hope to be helpful
Wow nice work!
Maybe change the title to Android Terms and Abbreviations Explained or something? I opened the thread expecting legalese stuff like GPL.
Some parts a bit italianish like the odex explanation but my hat of to you for taking the time to write this up, impressive:thumbup:
Is this a direct copy of what's in the Android General section of the forums?
brwetz said:
Is this a direct copy of what's in the Android General section of the forums?
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show me the link please? I tried but could not find
brwetz said:
Is this a direct copy of what's in the Android General section of the forums?
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I was asked is if you could add to the general forum, maybe this is who is being attacked
I'm on my phone, I mean up top. It's not a direct copy, but there's a thread in android development.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda premium
Pixel 7 Pro [Cheetah]
Updated May 13, 2023
Note that more than three users have said that 34.0.1 (even May 10, 2023's binary update of 34.0.1) did not work correctly for them. I recommend sticking with 33.0.3 (just below these quotes)
Someone reported it to Google (added a comment about 34.0.1 to the existing 34.0.0 report).
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b0uNz said:
tried to flash the latest build of AncientOS with it, did not work. Back to r33.0.3 and it worked fine
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Aphex13 said:
platform-tools_r34.0.1-windows is not functioning properly. Back to 33.0.3 we go...
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budmannxx said:
Add me to the list of users that had a problem with platform-tools 34.0.1. I got into a bootloop after running flash-all.bat. Downgraded to 33.0.3, reran the new (old) flash-all.bat, and was all good.
Using 34.0.1, the phone never even got to the fastbootd part of the process
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May 10, 2023 binary update of 34.0.1:
Homeboy76 said:
Update
I tested SDK Platform-tools r. 34.0.1 it is not fixed. There are still problems with fastbootd. Use SDK Platform-tools r. 33.0.3
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The download links for 33.0.3:
Namelesswonder said:
Anyone that updated their platform tools and needs to downgrade can use these links.
Windows
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-windows.zip
Mac
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-darwin.zip
Linux
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-linux.zip
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Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
Google Pixel Update
Android Security Bulletins | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
Here there be dragons. I am not responsible for anything at all.
VERY IMPORTANT - On the Pixel 7/Pro, we use Magisk to patch init_boot.img, NOT boot.img AND we flash the patched init_boot to the init_boot partition - do not flash it to the boot partition.Thanks to @edcsxz, @Lughnasadh, and @AndyYan for news about that and confirming it.
Moved @mariusnoor's provided zero-day OTA.zip to Post #8 - Old news from the OP.
Spoiler: Warnings / FYI
Unlocking or locking the bootloader will wipe the device every single time, so be sure to have your data backed up before doing so, or better yet, just unlock it as soon as you get the device.
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Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader or rooting might affect your phone's capability to use banking apps such as Google Pay, your local bank's app, or even the ability to install some apps like NetFlix. See Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers.
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If you're going to re-lock the bootloader, make sure the ROM you have on your phone is completely stock (by flashing the latest official firmware) BEFORE re-locking it.
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There are no permanent negative consequences if you unlock or re-lock the bootloader other than it will wipe your phone, and while your bootloader is unlocked you get a brief screen when you boot the phone telling you (and anyone who sees your phone at the time) that it's unlocked. You will also continue to receive updates (if you've merely unlocked the bootloader, you can take updates as normal) unlike Samsung, Sony, et cetera, which have permanent major consequences with reduced functionality even if you un-root and re-lock your bootloader. If you're actually rooted (not just bootloader unlocked), you'll have to perform extra steps to manually update each month, and to keep root/re-root.
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INDEX:
Post #2 - Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:
How to Root the first time / aka How to unlock the Bootloader
Unlocking Bootloader (required in order to root)
How to update each month (and also how to root)[requires an unlocked bootloader for updating via this factory image method]
OPTIONAL: If you want to flash both slots, after this first time, then after do the following
SafetyNet
Optional steps when updating - flashing custom kernels
The two schools of thought on disabling Verity and Verification
ADB/Fastboot and Windows USB Drivers - direct download links and the most recent changelog
Post #3 - Other, most important resources:
A list of other important apps
TWRP [not made for the Pixel 7 (or 6) Pro yet - will update when or if ever it has - don't hold your breath]
Factory Images (requires an unlocked bootloader)
Full OTA Images(doesn't require an unlocked bootloader - you can ask questions in this thread, but I won't be providing the steps necessary, as I always use the factory image)
@mariusnoor's provided official URL to download the zero-day OTA to TD1A.220804.031.
Check warranty status
Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair (reported as of January 23, 2022 to still not be updated for the Pixel 6/Pro - no idea if it has yet now, or if it will be for the 7/Pro)
Official Google Pixel Install fingerprint calibration software (also available at the bottom of the Update and Software Repair page above) - I believe this is only helpful if you've replaced the screen - if it's anything like the Pixel 6 Pro: if you have the screen replaced, then you *must* have the fingerprint reader replaced as well.
Find problem apps, Magisk, and LSposed Modules by (three different methods)
Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own)
How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled (required for custom kernels for now)
How to unroot
Post #4 - Build ID definitions
Post #5 - Blank
Post #6 - Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version
Post #7 - My personal advice for how to get your device back up and running as you had it before a factory reset
Post #8 - Old news from the OP
Thank you to the following users who have all contributed greatly to my knowledge of Pixels since I came back to XDA a year ago after a few years of mostly inactivity. Apologies if I miss anybody. In alphabetical order:
@AndyYan
@anirudhgupta109
@Az Biker
@bosox284
@capntrips
@Chainfire
@DespairFactor
@direwolf1
@Displax
@edcsxz
@Eleo
@flar2
@foobar66
@Freak07
@j4velin
@Jawomo
@Jon8RFC
@jorrik98
@kdrag0n
@[email protected]
@LLStarks
@Lughnasadh
@mariusnoor
@Namelesswonder
@PurppleMonkey
@Quinny899
@rovo89
@siavash79
@Sib64
@simplepinoi177
@StrangerWeather
@tbalden
@topjohnwu
@TotallyAnxious
@Tulsadiver
@Typhus_
@V0latyle
@VR25
@xgerryx
@xike456
@xstefen
And many others from all of the previous years who I thanked in my previous OPs.
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Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating | SafetyNet | ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers
Unlocking Bootloader / Rooting / Updating:How to Root the first time / aka How to unlock the Bootloader:
Unlocking the bootloader will factory reset your device. There is no way around this. I highly suggest never re-locking your bootloader once you unlock it. If you do ever re-lock the bootloader, only do so after restoring the phone to 100% stock by using the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image or Official Google Android Flash Tool.
Verizon variants:
Will never be able to have their bootloader unlocked. It's like winning the lottery, and just as rare and relatively random. There is nothing that anyone on XDA can do to help you unlock your Verizon variant.
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T-Mobile and AT&T variants:
Can be unlocked once you pay the phone off, then you contact the carrier and arrange to Carrier unlock the phone. Once the phone is Carrier unlocked, then you can unlock the bootloader with the usual caveats (will wipe the device and there's no way around it).
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The direct-from-Google (or other retailers who aren't U.S. Carriers), the factory Carrier Unlocked Pixels:
Can be bootloader unlocked at any time. I'd try it first before putting a SIM card in the phone. If OEM unlocking is grayed out, try connecting to Wi-Fi, and reboot if necessary. If it's still grayed out, try with your SIM card, and reboot again. Historically on Pixels, most of the time you can toggle OEM unlocking immediately, but occasionally some users have found it took a little while after being either connected to Wi-Fi or having your SIM card installed in it, and then eventually (hours? day? days?) you can toggle OEM unlocking.
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The rest of the world's carriers:
No idea. Feel free to ask in the thread and hopefully, someone with specific knowledge will answer.
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Other than trying the things I mentioned above, there is nothing else that anyone on XDA can do to help get OEM unlocking to be ungrayed.
Unlocking Bootloader (required in order to root)
The one-time first steps are:
Android Settings
About phone
Click on Build number repeatedly, about seven times
Go back to the main Android Settings
System
Developer options
Toggle OEM unlocking on. See @Namelesswonder's tip below (this won't help with variants that are supposed to be bootloader locked):
Namelesswonder said:
Also a little tip for anyone trying to enable OEM unlocking on a device and it is grayed out, you can force the phone to check for eligibility by connecting to the internet in whatever way, going to the dialer, and dialing *#*#2432546#*#* (CHECKIN).
You should receive a notification from Google Play services with "checkin succeeded" and OEM unlocking should be available immediately if the device is eligible.
Google account not needed, SIM not needed, no other setup required. Works on completely-skipped-setup-wizard. Just need to make sure to connect to the internet and select the connection as metered to avoid any updates.
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Toggle USB debugging on.
[Optional] I highly suggest you also disable Automatic system updates. Note that in a situation such as the Android 12 serious bootloader security issue, this setting will not keep Google from forcing an update to come through anyway.
How to actually root follows the same steps below as how to update each month.
Download the latest ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) and Windows USB Drivers.
Unzip the Platform Tools and Drivers.
NOTE: If you have USB drivers for other Android devices installed, like Samsung, they can alternately sometimes work and not work with Google Pixels. I recommend uninstalling those drivers, or at least updating that driver to Google's driver as instructed below (the Device Manager entry may be different with other OEMs).
The Windows USB Drivers may have to be installed twice:
The first time while your phone is running and unlocked as normal.
In Windows, right-click on the Start Button and choose Device Manager.
Plug your phone into the computer and look for the new hardware entry in Device Manager. Near the top of Device Manager should be Android Device. Click the drop-down arrow to the left of it.
Below Android Device, it should now show Android Composite ADB Interface
Right-click the Android Composite ADB Interface and choose Update driver
Choose Browse my computer for drivers
Click Browse and navigate to where you unzipped the Windows USB drivers to.
Follow the prompts to install the driver.
Keep Device Manager itself open - you'll need it again in a minute, but you can close any other Device Manager windows after you have installed the driver.
Open a Command Prompt and navigate to the platform-tools folder.
Run command:
Code:
adb devices
On your Android device, you'll get an ADB prompt. Check the box to always give ADB permission and click OK.
Confirm that the command results in a list of Android devices. When doing these producedures, you should only have the one device you want to work on connected, to keep things simple.
The second time to install the driver is while the phone is in Bootloader (fastboot mode), notFastbootD (fastbootd) mode. I know it's confusing.
Run command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Repeat the instructions above starting with "Right-click the Android Composite ADB Interface".
This second time installing the drivers while in Bootloader (fastboot mode), it will show up as "Android Bootloader Interface". Thanks @simplepinoi177 for the suggestion to add this detail.
Run command:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
On the phone, press either the up or down volume button once until you see Unlock the bootloader |>| beside the power button.
Press the power button. The phone will go black for a second and then show near the bottom Device state: unlocked.
After these first-time steps to unlock the bootloader, if you want to root, continue below at the step:
Download the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image (at the bottom of the "Cheetah" section).
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How to update each month (and also how to root) [requires an unlocked bootloader for updating via this factory image method]
These three instructions only apply if you're already rooted and updating from one firmware version to another:
Made sure all Magisk Modules have been updated.
Disable all Magisk Modules.
UNhide Magisk!
If you are going to use the Official Google Android Flash Tool, then skip the steps I indicate with FAB(Flash-All.Bat).
If using the Android Flash Tool to update/dirty flash, you should have the following items notselected:
Deselect Wipe
Deselect Force Flash all partitions (which will also wipe)
Deselect re-lock bootloader
Always use the latest ADB/Fastboot (SDK Platform Tools) and Windows USB Drivers.
Unzip the Platform Tools.
Download the latest Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image (at the bottom of the "Cheetah" section).
Unzip the factory image to the same platform-tools folder, i.e. so that flash-all.bat and all other files are in the same folder as ADB and Fastboot from the platform-tools.
* FAB VERY important - Edit the flash-all.bat (on Windows) or flash-all.sh (on Linux) and remove the -w from the fastboot update image-cheetah-etcetera.zip line. This will keep the script from wiping your phone when you run it.
Extract only the init_boot.img file from the image-cheetah-etcetera.zip to the same platform-tools folder.
Copy the init_boot.img from the PC to the phone's internal storage.
On the phone: Apply Magisk Stable to the new stock init_boot.img. NOTE: It is always possible that an Android Update (Monthly, QPR [Quarterly Platform Release], new major Android versions, and Beta versions) might need a new version of Magisk Stable, Beta, or Canary from GitHub to work correctly. XDA forum for Magisk is here.
Launch the Magisk app.
Beside "Magisk", click "Install".
Click "Select and Patch a File", and choose the init_boot.img that you just copied to the phone's storage.
Copy the Magisk'd init_boot.img (filename similar to magisk_patched-25200_1a2B3c.img)back over to the computer.
* FAB Run commands:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
flash-all.bat (on Windows)
or
flash-all.sh (on Linux)
(Note: At least two Apple Macintosh users had trouble using the flash-all.sh - at least one of those users, everything went smooth once they used a Windows PC for this part of the process)
IMPORTANT - The flash-all will take several minutes and reboot on its own several times including to a mode called "FastbootD", and finally reboot into full Android when it's done. Do not interrupt this process. On the FastbootD screen on the phone, do not use any of the manual selection options - let the flash-all script do it's work. Do not unplug your phone until it has fully booted into Android. Thanks to @PurppleMonkey and @xgerryx for suggesting a warning about this. Thanks to @simplepinoi177 for suggesting the "FastbootD" clarification.
On the phone:
Wait for the phone to boot normally.
OPTIONAL: If you want to flash both slots, after this first time, then after do the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot --set-active=other
flash-all.bat
So you're doing the flash-all.bat a second time on the second slot.
On the computer:
Open a Command Prompt and navigate to the platform-tools folder.
Run command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
After phone has rebooted into Bootloader (Fastboot) mode, run command:
Code:
fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched-25200_1a2B3c.img
fastboot reboot
Unlock the phone.
Confirm that the phone boots completely normally.
Cautiously re-enable Magisk Modules.
Reboot.
Confirm everything worked fine.
If the phone won't boot correctly after having enabled Magisk Modules, see either of the two solutions below:
Jon8RFC said:
For the future, you don't need to go into safe mode unless that's your preference. I forgot what all it resets, but it's many settings and it's bothersome. I'd rather just reinstall my modules and not have to figure out those Android settings/changes which I come across days or weeks later when I infrequently do something. Have your phone reboot and run this:
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adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
I like to just do this first:
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adb devices
So the server is running, then I have the long one pasted and ready to go once the phone turns off.
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SafetyNet:Use whichever of these is newer than the other:
@Displax Universal SafetyNet Fix Mod on XDA.
Official Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @kdrag0n available at XDA.
Launch the Magisk app.
Go to Magisk's Settings (Gear in top right).
Click Hide the Magisk app.
When you hide it, you'll have the optional opportunity to change the Magisk app's name to whatever you wish. It doesn't have to be complex to fool apps that check for Magisk.
Important: When you have the Magisk app hidden or renamed, you can accidentally install a new copy of Magisk. This situation won't work at all - neither copy of Magisk will work with two installed. This is one reason why I don't completely hide Magisk, so I can tell it's installed because I have it renamed as something easily recognizable.
Back to the Magisk app's Settings...
Click Systemless hosts. This adds a Magisk Module to Magisk, which you can verify in a later step.
Toggle Zygisk on.
Toggle Enforce DenyList on.
Click Configure DenyList.
Add every app that you want to explicitly deny root and the existence of root.
You can click the 3-dot menu and choose the options to display system and/or OS apps, if necessary.
Note that for many apps, it is not enough to click the single checkmark to the right of the app name in this list. For many but not all apps, you should click on the app name and you'll see it expand to two or more entries, each with its own toggles. In this expanded state, you can now check the single top checkbox beside the main app name and it'll toggle all individual sub-entries.
Some apps add new entries to this list from time to time, so if you find that an app used to work for you when rooted and doesn't now, check this list again and look for the entries that aren't fully checked. There will be an incomplete horizontal line above the apps that don't have all of their sub-entries toggled.
You can use the Search button at the top of this list to find specific apps quickly.
The most common apps you should definitely fully check in this list are:
IMPORTANT - There are some things, such as Google Play Services which it's fine to add to the DenyList, but it's perfectly normal when used in combination with the Universal SafetyNet Fix (USNF) that it is back to being unchecked the next time you visit the DenyList. Since USNF takes care of Google Play Services, you don't even have to add it to the DenyList in the first place.
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
Google Play Protect Service
Wallet
GPay
Any banking apps.
Any streaming apps that use DRM.
Any 2FA apps, especially those for work.
Some of those Google apps might not need denying, but it doesn't hurt to deny them.
Any time you toggle more entries in this list, it may be necessary to reboot the phone for it to take effect.
From the main screen in the Magisk app, go to Modules at the bottom.
Confirm that the Systemless hosts Magisk Module is added to this list, and enabled.
Install the appropriate Magisk Module: Universal SafetyNet Fix referenced above these numbered instructions.
Reboot.
Install from the Play Store:
YASNAC - SafetyNet Checker
Launch it.
Click Run SafetyNet Attestation.
It should say:
Basic integrity: Pass
CTS profile match: Pass
Evaluation type: BASIC
Play Integrity API Checker
Launch it.
Click Check.
It should have the following with a green checkmark:
MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY
MEETS_BASIC_INTEGRITY
It's normal for MEETS_STRONG_INTEGRITY to have a red X.
You don't have to keep these installed, although I keep them handy.
Sometimes, clearing app cache and/or data for apps like the Google Play Store, GPay, Wallet and others (and then rebooting) after these steps may help pass SafetyNet as well.
See @V0latyle's explanation (and further linked post) for why we can't achieve STRONG_INTEGRITY with an unlocked bootloader.
See @V0latyle's [DISCUSSION] Play Integrity API regarding why SafetyNet, per se, is actually defunct and replaced with Play Integrity - and New Official Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @kdrag0n v2.4.0 referenced in the steps above takes care of the latter.
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Optional steps when updating - flashing custom kernels:
Download the custom kernel of choice on the phone.
Be sure to read the particular installation instructions in the kernel threads' OP - any instructions in their OPs takes priority over anything I say here, which is generalized.For now even the AK3 Zip versions of custom kernels requires Verity and Verification to be disabled.
How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled - see section in Post #3 - Other, most important resources
The two schools of thought on disabling Verity and Verification:
My post here. If you want to discuss it any, please do so in my thread, or at least not in that custom kernel thread, so as to keep the thread on-topic.
Extract the vbmeta.img file from the inner Zip of the factory image zip and put it in the same folder with the latest extracted platform-tools.
Hook the phone up to your computer and run the following commands:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
[wait for the phone to reboot to bootloader (fastboot mode)]
Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img --disable-verity
fastboot reboot
Unlock the phone once it's booted up.
Make sure the Kernel Flasher app is up to date. XDA thread for the Kernel Flasher app is here.
Launch Kernel Flasher.
Select the slot that's mounted.
Choose Flash AK3 Zip.
Select the custom kernel zip just downloaded.
When it's done flashing, head to Android Settings and perform a Factory Reset, as is currently needed for Despair kernel.
If you failed to disable Verity and Verification ahead of time, if you have to, just force the phone off using these instructions: Turn your Pixel phone on & off, then press the Volume Down and Power buttons for a couple of seconds to get into the bootloader (fastboot mode). You'll still have to factory reset after disabling Verity in combination with this kernel, for now.
Whenever you use the flash-all to flash your phone, as long as you want to continue to disable Verity and Verification, you'll have to further modify the flash-all script as such:
Code:
fastboot update image-cheetah-buildnumber.zip --disable-verity --disable-verification
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ADB/Fastboot & Windows USB Drivers:Platform Tools was updated in August 2022 to v33.0.3 (don't use the newer v34.0.0 - it has issues):
Namelesswonder said:
Anyone that updated their platform tools and needs to downgrade can use these links.
Windows
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-windows.zip
Mac
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-darwin.zip
Linux
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r33.0.3-linux.zip
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Release Notes https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools:
33.0.3 (Aug 2022)
adb
Don't retry adb root if first attempt failed.
Fix track-devices duplicate entry.
Add receive windowing (increase throughput on high-latency connections).
More specific error messages in the "more than one device" failure cases.
Reject unexpected reverse forward requests.
Fix install-multi-package on Windows.
fastboot
Remove e2fsdroid as part of SDK platform-tools.
Print OemCmdHandler return message on success.
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You'll need this if you're going to unlock the bootloader on your Pixel 7 Pro: SDK Platform Tools (download links for Windows, Mac, and Linux). Note that you can find links to download the tools elsewhere, but I wouldn't trust them - you never know if they've been modified. Even if the person providing the link didn't do anything intentionally, the tools could be modified without them being aware. Why take a chance of putting your phone security further at risk?
You can alternately use the tools from the SDK Manager, but most of us will want to stick to the basic tools-only without the complications of the full development manager.
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For Windows, get Google's drivers here Get the Google USB Driver (ADB will likely work while the phone is fully booted, but if you're like me, you'll need these drivers for after you adb reboot-bootloader, to be able to use ADB and Fastboot.
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Other, most important resources
A list of other important apps: - be sure to thank the respective OPs:
Here's the Magisk section of XDA's forums, for rooting. Magisk on GitHub.
@[email protected]'s section for Nova Launcher / Nova Launcher Prime - been using this since early 2012!
@capntrips' thread [DEV] Kernel Flasher
[KERNEL] CleanSlate |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr - Thanks @tbalden!
[Kernel] [Android Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah" - thanks @Freak07!
[KERNEL]Despair Kernel - Thanks @DespairFactor!
Multi Timer StopWatch - this multiple timer app is the bomb. Got widgets, customization like crazy, you name it.
See my review with screenshots about Multi Timer StopWatch here.
@Chainfire's thread [APP][5.0+][2020.12.22] CF.lumen v3.74 - I used to use this app to enable my phones to go extra dim before Android developed the better native capability for that, and the app has been confirmed to work on the Pixel 7 Pro for color control, too
@jorrik98's thread [Themes / Apps / Mods] Better Internet Tiles - Bring back Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles! (non-root)
@VR25's thread Advanced Charging Controller (ACC)
CrazyBoyFeng's ACC Settings
MatteCarra's AccA (Advanced Charging Controller App)
@siavash79's thread [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods - System modifications for AOSP-based Android 12+. This is a big one for me, personally.
@Quinny899's thread [APP][ROOT][11+][19/07] Classic Power Menu - Power Menu Replacement w/ Wallet, Controls on Android 11, 12, 13+
Swift Backup
@j4velin's thread [APP] Wallpaper Changer - been using this since mid-2011!
@Jawomo's thread [Themes / Apps / Mods] aodNotify - Notification Light / LED - see my post in that thread here for the proper offsets to use the front camera notification circle on the Pixel 7 Pro.
@Jawomo's thread [APP] dynamicSpot - iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island for android!
How to unroot
One of these two options:
Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own).
Select the options to:
Wipe
Force flash all partitions
Re-lock bootloader
Flash the completely stock init_boot.img from the same firmware version that you're on:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash init_boot init_boot.img
TWRP [not made for the Pixel 7 (or 6) Pro yet - will update when or if ever it has - don't hold your breath]
I would guess that this should be the appropriate URL for official TWRP custom recovery for the Pixel 7 Pro, but who knows when/if that will actually be made available, and it may become available unofficially in these forum sections before being made official. I'll adjust this URL as needed. https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel7pro.html.
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Factory Images (requires an unlocked bootloader)
It's also handy to have to the full official firmware available, whether it's to recover from accidents or for actual development. Note the official link to the general Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices page. The following link goes directly to the Pixel 7 Pro (Cheetah) section: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Images. I prefer to actually bookmark a link to the device listed immediately below the device I want the firmware for, because Google dumbly (in my opinion) puts the latest firmware at the bottom of the list for each particular device, and that ends up making you scroll a lot after a year or two of monthly updates.
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Full OTA Images (doesn't require an unlocked bootloader - you can ask questions in this thread, but I won't be providing the steps necessary, as I always use the factory image)
Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices
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Check warranty status - *may* reveal if a phone is refurbished, only if the phone was refurbished through Google - thanks to @Alekos for making me aware of the site.
Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair (reported as of January 23, 2022 to still not be updated for the Pixel 6/Pro - no idea if it has yet now, or if it will be for the 7/Pro)
Official Google Pixel Install fingerprint calibration software (also available at the bottom of the Update and Software Repair page above) - I believe this is only helpful if you've replaced the screen - if it's anything like the Pixel 6 Pro: if you have the screen replaced, then you *must* have the fingerprint reader replaced as well.
Find problem apps, Magisk, and LSposed Modules by (three different methods):
Google's Help Page for Find problem apps by rebooting to safe mode - this can be a lifesaver and keep you from having to do a restore to 100% complete stock or even from having to do a factory reset. This will deactivate all Magisk modules, and they'll remain deactivated even after you boot normally after briefly booting to safe mode. You can re-enable the Magisk modules as you wish to try to narrow down the problem if it was caused by a Magisk module. This can even get things working again after a Magisk Module wasn't finished installing and potentially causing a bootloop.
You can also follow @Jon8RFC's advice:
Jon8RFC said:
For the future, you don't need to go into safe mode unless that's your preference. I forgot what all it resets, but it's many settings and it's bothersome. I'd rather just reinstall my modules and not have to figure out those Android settings/changes which I come across days or weeks later when I infrequently do something. Have your phone reboot and run this:
Code:
adb wait-for-device shell magisk --remove-modules
I like to just do this first:
Code:
adb devices
So the server is running, then I have the long one pasted and ready to go once the phone turns off.
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Worked for me yesterday when I accidentally tried some old version of a Magisk Module. You have to reinstall your Magisk Modules, but if you're using a third-party widget, it won't disable them like Safe mode does.
(May only be for mis-behaving LSposed modules):
siavash79 said:
In the future try this
adb wait-for-device shell su -c "touch /data/adb/modules/zygisk_lsposed/disable"
adb reboot
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Official Google Android Flash Tool (OEM Unlocking needs to be toggled on - you do not have to manually unlock the bootloader - their site will do that on its own)
Lughnasadh said:
OEM unlocking in developer options needs to be toggled on. I don't "believe" you have to actually do the "fastboot flashing unlock" command.
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How to determine if you already have Verity and Verification disabled (required for custom kernels for now)
capntrips said:
I keep seeing this asked, so I added a Magisk module for it to the linked Github release. With the module installed, you can just run:
Code:
su
avbctl get-verity
avbctl get-verification
I spent way more time debugging that I downloaded Github's HTML of the update-binary script rather than the raw file than I care to admit. Off to bed.
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Alternative two more manual ways of checking:
Freak07 said:
Since you´re probably already rooted anyway if you plan to flash this kernel, simply reboot your device. After you enter the device immediately take a kernel log with for example EXKM or any other app that allows to do that, terminal, etc.
Look for that line
[ 1.273480] init: [libfs_avb]AVB HASHTREE disabled on: /vendor_dlkm
If you see this line, verity/verification should be disabled.
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I've seen several cases where having the ability to check would have been handy, so I pushed an avbctl binary built against the latest aosp sources here.
The simplest way to use it would be the following:
Code:
adb push avbctl /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod +x avbctl
./avbctl get-verity
./avbctl get-verification
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Build ID definitions
Build ID definitions: - thanks to @Namelesswonder for linking, quoting, and explanation:
Namelesswonder said:
https://source.android.com/docs/setup/about/build-numbers#build-ids-defined
First character is the version code of the release of Android, in this case Tiramisu (T) which is Android 13.
The second character is the branch of device platform that the build is from.
D: Device specific branch, what the device launches with until the next branch merge.
P: Primary branch, designates release branch for a successive version of Android for the device.
Q: Quarterly platform release, the feature drops that happen every quarter.
The third and fourth characters further define the subbranch. It's only well defined for QPRs, with the number defining which QPR the build is from. The number was "2" for the case of Android 12L.
The date roughly corresponds to when it was branched, but is mainly used to distinguish what the security patch level for release builds. Developers builds are closer to the true time it was branched.
The next three digits relate to versions based on that dated branch, and differ when a telecom needs a larger change, for example in the radio firmware or other larger change.
The last two characters are hotfixes, which usually include small changes for telecoms that need something like their APN changed after the date branch.
In this case TQ1A.230205.002 is Android 13 QPR1 that includes security patch 2023-02-05, and TQ2A.230305.008 is Android 13 QPR2 that includes security patch 2023-03-05.
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Build ID definitionsIn Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) and higher, individual builds are identified with the build ID format PVBB.YYMMDD.bbb[.Cn], where:
P represents the first letter of the codename of the platform release, for example, O is Oreo.
V represents a supported vertical. By convention, P represents the primary platform branch.
BB is an alphanumeric code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch the build was made from.
YYMMDD identifies the date when the release is branched from or synced with the development branch. It's not always the exact date at which a build was made as it's common for minor variations added to an existing build to re-use the same date code as the existing build.
bbb identifies individual versions related to the same date code, sequentially starting with 001.
Cn is an optional, alphanumeric that identifies a hotfix on top of an existing PVBB.YYMMDD.bbb build, starting from A1.
Older Android releases use a different, shorter build ID code (for example, FRF85B) where:
The first letter is the codename of the release family, for example, F is Froyo.
The second letter is a branch code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch the build was made from. By convention, R is the primary release branch.
The third letter and following two numbers are a date code. The letter counts quarters (A is Q1 2009, F is Q2 2010, and so on). The two numbers count days within the quarter (F85 is June 24, 2010). The date code isn't always the exact date at which a build was made as it's common for minor variations added to an existing build to re-use the same date code as the existing build.
The last letter identifies individual versions related to the same date code, sequentially starting with A (which is implicit and usually omitted for brevity).
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Reserved #5.
Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version:
Source 1
Source 2 - Thanks to @xike456 for the additional information
There are two hardware versions in the United States:
GP4BC
5G Sub 6GHz
UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/46/48/66/71
5G Sub-620: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/76/77/78
GE2AE
5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz
GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/39/40/41/42/46/48/66/71
5G Sub-620: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
5G mmWave20: Bands n257/n258/n260/n261
Two other hardware versions. Not sure where they are distributed - possibly in Canada:
GVU6C
5G Sub 6GHz
GQML3
5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz
No other information is known
Two more hardware versions. Not sure where they are distributed, but Japan is one::
G03Z5 - information comes from here. For some reason lumped in with Model GVU6C above at that link and considered the same model.
5G Sub 6GHz
GFE4J - information comes from here. For some reason lumped in with Model GE2AE above at that link and considered the same model.
5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz
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Thanks to @xike456 for the additional information above, and provided in their post:
xike456 said:
Here is my 7 pro model number: GFE4J
I found some info about this here.
unroot.
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Thanks to @xstefen for providing this link:
xstefen said:
Google LLC Device Database
device.report
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How to determine your hardware version:
Lughnasadh said:
Settings>About Phone>Regulatory Labels
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Carrier/Color/Storage model numbers (gotten from Best Buy):
Unlocked:
Obsidian
128GB - GA03453-US
256GB - GA03456-US
512GB - GA03459-US
Hazel
128GB - GA03455-US
256GB - GA03458-US
512GB - GA03461-US
Snow
128GB - GA03454-US
256GB - GA03457-US
512GB - GA03460-US
Sprint:
Obsidian - 128GB - GA03443-US
Hazel - 128GB - GA03445-US
Snow - 128GB - GA03444-US
Verizon:
Obsidian
128GB - GA03414-US
256GB - GA03417-US
Hazel - 128GB - GA03416-US
Snow - 128GB - GA03415-US
T-Mobile
Obsidian - 128GB - GA03443-US
Hazel - 128GB - GA03445-US
Snow - 128GB - GA03444-US
No idea about AT&T model numbers - Google's site lists the carrier in their Store, but looks like Best Buy doesn't sell them.
Thanks, @Sib64!
Obsidian - 256GB - GA03465-GB - solded by Sosh France
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Post #7 Pro
My personal advice for how to get your device back up and running as you had it before a factory reset:
I use Nova Launcher Prime, so I do backups anytime I change my home screen or app drawer/tabs setup, so widgets and app icons and other Nova-specific configurations are easier to restore.
Go to Android Settings and use Settings' search box for Backup. Make sure that your Google account is set up to backup your apps (and app data for the apps that developers have configured to use Google's Backup API). Make sure things are backed up. Note, this doesn't backup the apps themselves, only the list of apps, so only applies to apps installed from the Play Store. As I said in parentheses, developers have to choose to integrate Google's Backup API into their app, and those apps only will get their app data backed up into Google's cloud.
If you're rooted also, then you could use something like Swift Backup to backup to the cloud. I do so, although I still restore as much as possible through Google's backup, and I only restore through Swift on a case-by-case basis, as needed when I discover an app that's tough to set back up doesn't have it's data restored by Google.
If you've used Google Photos to backup your photos to Google's cloud, then hit the button in Google Photos to free up space. This will automatically and only delete your local copies of photos and videos that it's already backed up.
Once that ^ is done, look at your internal storage with your favorite File Manger and see if there's anything left that you want to back up manually, since a factory reset will wipe everything. Copy them to your computer or a flash drive.
When you're just starting the out of the box setup after the reset, when it asks you if you want to use a cable to restore things from an old phone, choose No, and that will lead you to Google's cloud backup where you can choose to restore everything, or you can select what you want to restore.
I think you can figure out the rest.
Also see Post #3 - Other, most important resources:
A list of other important apps
Spoiler: Old news from the OP:
March 9, 2023
Note that over three users have said that 34.0.1 did not work correctly for them.
Spoiler
Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Mac: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip
Linux: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com
Platform-Tools v34.0.1 is up!
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r34.0.1-windows.zip
34.0.1 (March 2023)
adb
macOS: Reverted "unstable connectivity (MacBook high speed cable)" resolution due to adb install hang (issue #270205252).
fastboot
Windows: Fixed "mke2fs: Illegal or malformed device name while trying to determine filesystem size" error introduced in Platform tools 34.0.0 (issue #271039230).
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February 6, 2023
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
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13.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.001.A2, Feb 2023, Telstra)FlashLinkf81c82a2687ee092b675e8329628a00dfc5ce722e47d0603c000a3dd8ddfb68d13.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.001.D2, Feb 2023, T-Mobile, T-Mobile MVNOs)FlashLinkf2c2d91a753f96c45cb7d31c79929eeac408ba4abff9603cf2c786e36aa8704213.0.0 (TQ1A.230205.002, Feb 2023)FlashLink4439927e14a29c71499ed7796756b7197e76096c197c7f43634638ccea89e237
Google Pixel Update - February 2023 - Google Pixel Community
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Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster
8 min. ago
Google Pixel Update - February 2023Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,
We have provided the monthly software update for February 2023. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.
Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin
Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team
Software versions
Global
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 5: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 6: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.002
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.002
Canada
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230205.001.B2
Telstra (AU)
Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.001.A2
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.A2
T-Mobile, Google Fi (US)
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 5: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 6: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 7: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230205.001.D2
What’s included
The February 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Accessibility
Fix for issue preventing touch interaction with Braille keyboard in certain conditions
Audio
Fix for issue occasionally causing instability while Clear Calling is enabled in certain conditions *[1]
Bluetooth
Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection with certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Framework
Fix for issue occasionally preventing Work profile calendar information from updating in the background
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
*[1] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Details
Other
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Pixel Update Bulletin—February 2023 | Android Open Source Project
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Pixel Update Bulletin—February 2023bookmark_border
Published February 6, 2023
The Pixel Update Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting supported Pixel devices (Google devices). For Google devices, security patch levels of 2023-02-05 or later address all issues in this bulletin and all issues in the February 2023 Android Security Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2023-02-05 patch level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
Note: The Google device firmware images are available on the Google Developer site.
Announcements
In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the February 2023 Android Security Bulletin, Google devices also contain patches for the security vulnerabilities described below.
Security patchesVulnerabilities are grouped under the component that they affect. There is a description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.
Pixel
CVEReferencesTypeSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2023-20949A-259323133 *IDHighregulator
Qualcomm components
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-25711A-235114355
QC-CR#3003049ModerateCameraCVE-2022-33225A-240985973
QC-CR#3138506ModerateBootloader
Functional patchesFor details on the new bug fixes and functional patches included in this release, refer to the Pixel Community forum.
Common questions and answersThis section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
Security patch levels of 2023-02-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-02-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the Google device update schedule.
2. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.
AbbreviationDefinitionRCERemote code executionEoPElevation of privilegeIDInformation disclosureDoSDenial of serviceN/AClassification not available
3. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.
PrefixReferenceA-Android bug IDQC-Qualcomm reference numberM-MediaTek reference numberN-NVIDIA reference numberB-Broadcom reference numberU-UNISOC reference number
4. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the Android Security Bulletins?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.
Versions
VersionDateNotes1.0February 6, 2023Bulletin Published
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January 2023:
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
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13.0.0 (TQ1A.230105.002, Jan 2023)FlashLink34d676ff4d260f02d9ada1f16f24fd7995c9b9ca832410099950d9c510db879313.0.0 (TQ1A.230105.002.A1, Jan 2023, Telstra)FlashLink6632344c9647b04bfce622b0decf3733dfb3bc5c3b2c068ea118f8631c1b39b8
Android Security Bulletin—January 2023 | Android Open Source Project
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Android Security Bulletin—January 2023bookmark_border
Published January 3, 2022
The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Security patch levels of 2023-01-05 or later address all of these issues. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
Android partners are notified of all issues at least a month before publication. Source code patches for these issues will be released to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository in the next 48 hours. We will revise this bulletin with the AOSP links when they are available.
The most severe of these issues is a high security vulnerability in the Framework component that could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.
Refer to the Android and Google Play Protect mitigations section for details on the Android security platform protections and Google Play Protect, which improve the security of the Android platform.
Note: Information on the latest over-the-air update (OTA) and firmware images for Google devices is available in the January 2023 Pixel Update Bulletin.
Android and Google service mitigationsThis is a summary of the mitigations provided by the Android security platform and service protections such as Google Play Protect. These capabilities reduce the likelihood that security vulnerabilities could be successfully exploited on Android.
Exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform. We encourage all users to update to the latest version of Android where possible.
The Android security team actively monitors for abuse through Google Play Protect and warns users about Potentially Harmful Applications. Google Play Protect is enabled by default on devices with Google Mobile Services, and is especially important for users who install apps from outside of Google Play.
2023-01-01 security patch level vulnerability detailsIn the sections below, we provide details for each of the security vulnerabilities that apply to the 2023-01-01 patch level. Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. Issues are described in the tables below and include CVE ID, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated AOSP versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID. Devices with Android 10 and later may receive security updates as well as Google Play system updates.
FrameworkThe most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityUpdated AOSP versionsCVE-2022-20456A-242703780EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2022-20489A-242703460EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2022-20490A-242703505EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2022-20492A-242704043EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2022-20493A-242846316EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20912A-246301995EoPHigh13CVE-2023-20916A-229256049EoPHigh12, 12LCVE-2023-20918A-243794108EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20919A-252663068EoPHigh13CVE-2023-20920A-204584366EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20921A-243378132EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2022-20494A-243794204DoSHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20908A-239415861DoSHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20922A-237291548DoSHigh11, 12, 12L, 13
SystemThe most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to local escalation of privilege of BLE with no additional execution privileges needed.
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityUpdated AOSP versionsCVE-2022-20461A-228602963EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20904A-246300272EoPHigh12L, 13CVE-2023-20905A-241387741EoPHigh10CVE-2023-20913A-246933785EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13CVE-2023-20915A-246930197EoPHigh10, 11, 12, 12L, 13
Google Play system updatesThe following issues are included in Project Mainline components.
SubcomponentCVEMediaProviderCVE-2023-20912
2023-01-05 security patch level vulnerability detailsIn the sections below, we provide details for each of the security vulnerabilities that apply to the 2023-01-05 patch level. Vulnerabilities are grouped under the component they affect. Issues are described in the tables below and include CVE ID, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated AOSP versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.
KernelThe most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.
CVEReferencesTypeSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-42719A-253642087
Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]RCECriticalmac80211CVE-2022-42720A-253642015
Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]RCECriticalWLANCVE-2022-42721A-253642088
Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]RCECriticalMultiple ModulesCVE-2022-2959A-244395411
Upstream kernelEoPHighPipe
Kernel componentsThe most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.
CVEReferencesTypeSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-41674A-253641805
Upstream kernel [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]RCECriticalWLANCVE-2023-20928A-254837884
Upstream kernelEoPHighBinder driver
Kernel LTSThe following kernel versions have been updated. Kernel version updates are dependent on the version of Android OS at the time of device launch.
ReferencesAndroid Launch VersionKernel Launch VersionMinimum Launch VersionA-224575820125.105.10.101
Imagination TechnologiesThis vulnerability affects Imagination Technologies components and further details are available directly from Imagination Technologies. The severity assessment of this issue is provided directly by Imagination Technologies.
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-20235A-259967780 *HighPowerVR-GPU
MediaTek componentsThese vulnerabilities affect MediaTek components and further details are available directly from MediaTek. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by MediaTek.
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-32635A-257714327
M-ALPS07573237 *HighgpsCVE-2022-32636A-257846591
M-ALPS07510064 *HighkeyinstallCVE-2022-32637A-257860658
M-ALPS07491374 *Highhevc decoder
Unisoc componentsThese vulnerabilities affect Unisoc components and further details are available directly from Unisoc. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Unisoc.
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-44425A-258731891
U-2028856 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44426A-258728978
U-2028856 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44427A-258736883
U-1888565 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44428A-258741356
U-1888565 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44429A-258743555
U-1981296 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44430A-258749708
U-1888565 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44431A-258741360
U-1981296 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44432A-258743558
U-1981296 *HighKernelCVE-2022-44434A-258760518
U-2064988 *HighAndroidCVE-2022-44435A-258759189
U-2064988 *HighAndroidCVE-2022-44436A-258760519
U-2064988 *HighAndroidCVE-2022-44437A-258759192
U-2064988 *HighAndroidCVE-2022-44438A-258760781
U-2064988 *HighAndroid
Qualcomm componentsThese vulnerabilities affect Qualcomm components and are described in further detail in the appropriate Qualcomm security bulletin or security alert. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Qualcomm.
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-22088A-231156521
QC-CR#3052411CriticalBluetoothCVE-2022-33255A-250627529
QC-CR#3212699HighBluetooth
Qualcomm closed-source componentsThese vulnerabilities affect Qualcomm closed-source components and are described in further detail in the appropriate Qualcomm security bulletin or security alert. The severity assessment of these issues is provided directly by Qualcomm.
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2021-35097A-209469821 *CriticalClosed-source componentCVE-2021-35113A-209469998 *CriticalClosed-source componentCVE-2021-35134A-213239776 *CriticalClosed-source componentCVE-2022-23960A-238203772 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-25725A-238101314 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-25746A-238106983 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33252A-250627159 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33253A-250627591 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33266A-250627569 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33274A-250627236 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33276A-250627271 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33283A-250627602 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33284A-250627218 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33285A-250627435 *HighClosed-source componentCVE-2022-33286A-250627240 *HighClosed-source component
Common questions and answersThis section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
Security patch levels of 2023-01-01 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-01-01 security patch level.
Security patch levels of 2023-01-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2023-01-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels.
Device manufacturers that include these updates should set the patch string level to:
[ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2023-01-01]
[ro.build.version.security_patch]:[2023-01-05]
For some devices on Android 10 or later, the Google Play system update will have a date string that matches the 2023-01-01 security patch level. Please see this article for more details on how to install security updates.
2. Why does this bulletin have two security patch levels?
This bulletin has two security patch levels so that Android partners have the flexibility to fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices more quickly. Android partners are encouraged to fix all issues in this bulletin and use the latest security patch level.
Devices that use the 2023-01-01 security patch level must include all issues associated with that security patch level, as well as fixes for all issues reported in previous security bulletins.
Devices that use the security patch level of 2023-01-05 or newer must include all applicable patches in this (and previous) security bulletins.
Partners are encouraged to bundle the fixes for all issues they are addressing in a single update.
3. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.
AbbreviationDefinitionRCERemote code executionEoPElevation of privilegeIDInformation disclosureDoSDenial of serviceN/AClassification not available
4. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.
PrefixReferenceA-Android bug IDQC-Qualcomm reference numberM-MediaTek reference numberN-NVIDIA reference numberB-Broadcom reference numberU-UNISOC reference number
5. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the corresponding reference ID. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
6. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and device / partner security bulletins, such as the Pixel bulletin?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in this security bulletin are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities that are documented in the device / partner security bulletins are not required for declaring a security patch level. Android device and chipset manufacturers may also publish security vulnerability details specific to their products, such as Google, Huawei, LGE, Motorola, Nokia, or Samsung.
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Google Pixel Update - January 2023 - Google Pixel Community
Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster
Google Pixel Update - January 2023Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,
We have provided the monthly software update for January 2023. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.
Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin
This update also includes support for static spatial audio, which will provide surround sound for any connected headset. Another update will roll out to Pixel Buds Pro in the coming weeks that will enable spatial audio with head tracking.
Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team
Software versions
Global
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230105.001
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.230105.001
Pixel 5: TQ1A.230105.001
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.230105.001
Pixel 6: TQ1A.230105.002
Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002
Pixel 6a: TQ1A.230105.001.A2
Pixel 7: TQ1A.230105.001.A2
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002
Canada
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.230105.001.B1
Telstra (AU)
Pixel 7: TQ1A.230105.001.A3
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.230105.002.A1
What’s included
The January 2023 update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel users – see below for details.
Audio
Add support for Spatial Audio with certain devices and accessories *[1]
Biometrics
Additional improvements for fingerprint recognition and response in certain conditions *[2]
Bluetooth
Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain Bluetooth Low Energy devices or accessories from pairing or reconnecting
Fix for issue preventing audio from playing over certain headphones or accessories while connected in certain conditions
Camera
Fix for issue occasionally causing captured photos to appear corrupted or distorted while zoomed in *[3]
Display & Graphics
Fix for issue occasionally preventing display from waking or appearing turned off while device is powered on *[3]
User Interface
Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to display in landscape layout while device is held in portrait mode
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
*[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7
*[3] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
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Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
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13.0.0 (TQ1A.221205.011, Dec 2022)FlashLinkb144b4262b6a349efe756a9446c9e9ce9123d839280f5e5b06ebbc661c577b6813.0.0 (TQ1A.221205.012, Dec 2022, O2 UK)FlashLink4406695deca324c94ef49b9be594362e350d45bdf2e7fad40cf147cdcfe5dc89
Google Pixel Update - December 2022 - Google Pixel Community
Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster
3 min. ago
Google Pixel Update - December 2022Announcement
Hello Pixel Community,
We have provided the monthly software update for December 2022. All supported Pixel devices running Android 13 will receive these software updates starting today. The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification once the OTA becomes available for their device. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest software.
Details of this month’s security fixes can be found on the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin
Thanks,
Google Pixel Support Team
Software versions
Global
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 4a (5G): TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 5: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 5a (5G): TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 6: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 6 Pro: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 6a: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 7: TQ1A.221205.011
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.221205.011
Canada
Pixel 4a: TQ1A.221205.011.B1
O2 (UK)
Pixel 6a: TQ1A.221205.012
Pixel 7: TQ1A.221205.012
Pixel 7 Pro: TQ1A.221205.012
What’s included
In addition to new features, the December 2022 software update for Pixel devices includes several fixes and improvements across several areas including device performance, stability, connectivity, and more – see below for some notable improvements.
Apps
Fix for issue causing text input to certain fields in the Phone app to display in a darker color
Fix for issue occasionally causing playback errors when seeking through video content in certain apps
Fix for issue occasionally preventing text messages from restoring from cloud backups during device setup
General improvements for background performance in certain Google apps
Audio
General improvements for USB audio support for various cables or accessories *[1]
General improvements to support various audio codecs with certain devices or accessories *[4]
Battery & Charging
Battery usage in Settings displays information since last full charge (up to 7 days)
Fix for issue occasionally causing device to power off while Battery Share is active *[4]
Fix for issue occasionally causing higher battery usage during media playback with certain apps *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive charging from working in certain conditions *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing wireless charging from working with certain accessories *[2]
General improvements for charging, battery usage or thermal performance in certain conditions *[1]
Biometrics
Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally delaying when the fingerprint icon is displayed on the lock screen *[1]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing fingerprint sensor from detecting touch while always-on display is active *[3]
Fix for issue where fingerprint enrollment may occasionally display visual glitches in certain conditions *[1]
Improvements for face unlock lock screen helper text shown in certain conditions *[2]
Bluetooth
Fix for issue causing music playback to continue without audible sound after ending a call while using certain Bluetooth accessories *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio switching between connected Bluetooth devices in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally preventing Bluetooth Low Energy devices from displaying a device name during pairing
Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection to car head units using older Bluetooth versions
Fix for issue occasionally preventing discovery of certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
Fix for issue occasionally preventing previously paired Bluetooth devices from reconnecting
General improvements for Bluetooth stability and performance in certain conditions
Camera
Fix for issue occasionally causing Camera app to crash while zoomed in or switching modes *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally causing viewfinder preview to display a blank screen *[2]
Fix for issue where video that is recorded while switching between camera modes occasionally shows gaps in playback *[2]
General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions
Display & Graphics
Fix for issue occasionally causing screen to flicker when waking from always-on display
Fix for issue occasionally causing visual artifacts or glitches while using certain apps or games *[3]
Framework
Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to display in a different color theme from the system
Fix for issue occasionally causing the wrong character to display after a new line in certain apps or UI elements
Fix for issue occasionally causing Work Profile app notifications to appear even if Work Profile is paused
Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain apps to rotate to landscape orientation
Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from being dismissed while using certain apps
Sensors
Fix for issue occasionally preventing "tap to wake" or "lift to wake" from working in certain conditions *[1]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive brightness from activating in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally preventing Quick Tap from triggering app or system shortcuts in certain conditions
Fix to improve Adaptive brightness transitions during phone calls in certain conditions *[1]
General improvements for proximity sensor performance under certain lighting conditions *[1]
System
General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
General improvements to optimize device thermal performance in certain conditions or use cases *[1]
Telephony
Fix for issue causing reduced network or call stability under certain conditions *[2]
Fix for issue occasionally preventing network SIM cards from activating in certain conditions *[3]
General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
General improvements for network connectivity after toggling airplane mode off
General improvements for switching between 3G to 4G on certain carrier networks
General improvements for VPN connection stability and performance on mobile networks under certain conditions
General improvements for Wi-Fi calling stability and performance for certain carriers or networks
Improve dual SIM network connectivity in certain conditions *[3]
Improve RCS messaging stability under certain conditions *[2]
Touch
General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions *[1]
User Interface
Change for home screen search bar behavior to open the Google app when tapping the G logo
Fix for issue occasionally causing "Pause work apps" button display over app drawer or in the wrong position
Fix for issue occasionally causing certain Settings toggles to appear disabled, or set to the wrong state
Fix for issue occasionally causing device color theme to change unexpectedly
Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen app icons to appear duplicated after adjusting grid size
Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen widgets or icons to appear small or scaled down in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally causing media player controls to appear invisible or hidden in notification shade
Fix for issue occasionally causing notification overflow dot to overlay app icons on lock screen
Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to disappear or appear invisible in notification shade
Fix for issue occasionally causing screenshot captures to fail in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally causing suggested apps in Search to overlap or display over results
Fix for issue occasionally causing text to appear incorrectly cutoff or truncated at different font sizes
Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to reset after adjusting display resolution
Fix for issue occasionally causing wallpaper to appear black or empty in certain conditions
Fix for issue occasionally enabling touch interaction during the lock screen transition after screen is turned off
Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player album art from updating when content changes
Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player controls from displaying on lock screen
Fix for issue occasionally preventing screen to appear blank or frozen after launching certain apps
Fix for issue where incoming notifications would occasionally display over others listed in the notification shade
Fix to improve responsiveness of At A Glance home and lock screen widget for certain conditions or use cases
Fix to improve spacing for certain UI modals in device setup and Settings
General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animationas
Wi-Fi
Fix for issue occasionally preventing hotspot from turning on in certain conditions *[1]
General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions *[1]
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Device Applicability
Fixes are available for all supported Pixel devices unless otherwise indicated below.
*[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[2] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
*[3] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
*[4] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
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New software features have arrived to the Pixel family - Google Pixel Community
Kush M.
Community Manager•Original Poster
New software features have arrived to the Pixel familyAnnouncement
Your Pixel devices get a boost of helpfulness with Feature Drops *[1]. They’re automatic software updates that send new and upgraded features to your phone, earbuds, and watch, making them even better as time goes on. With the latest feature drop, your Pixel phone now has clearer incoming calls *[2], next-level audio with Pixel Buds Pro *[3], speaker labels on recordings *[4], a VPN by Google One for online protection *[5], and more. And it all happens over the air, so you get that new-device feeling without needing to get anything new.
The latest features will begin rolling out to Pixel devices starting on December 5, with rollout continuing over the next few weeks. Be sure to update to the latest Android version and update your Android apps, then look out for a notification from the Pixel Tips app to learn more about all of the ways your Pixel just got more helpful.
Hear voices clearly.
Pixel enhances the other caller’s voice and reduces their background noise to help you hear them when they’re in a noisy place *[2].
Surround yourself with sound (coming January 2023).
Feel like you’re at the center of the action in your favorite movies and shows. When paired with Pixel Buds Pro, your Pixel supports spatial audio with head tracking for immersive surround sound all around *[3].
Note taking just got easier.
Pixel helps you keep track of who said what in meetings and lectures with more than one participant. It transcribes recordings of multiple speakers by labeling each one and adding line breaks when speakers change *[4].
Extra protection when you’re online.
With VPN by Google One, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro help protect your online activity no matter what app or web browser you use. With no added cost to you *[5].
Wallpaper that wows.
Bring your Pixel screen to life with the new Live Bloom wallpaper collection. Explore the latest set of custom designs featuring vibrant images that shift and sway when your phone moves *[6].
New cultural wallpapers.
Keep your Pixel screens culturally relevant with the latest Curated Culture wallpapers. This new installment, illustrated by Morgan Harper Nichols, celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Morgan is an artist, poet, podcaster, and author whose work is inspired by real-life interactions and stories.
Find it. Fast.
Bring the power of Google Search to your Pixel to search your entire phone and the web, so you can quickly find what you’re looking for – a contact, app, screenshot, setting, and more. Now available for Pixel 4a and later.
Security and privacy, simplified.
Now Pixel makes it easier to protect your phone, accounts, and passwords by having all your security and privacy settings in one place. This includes new action cards that notify you of any safety risks and provide easy steps to enhance your privacy and security.
More ways to lift language barriers.
Live Translate can now translate texts in your messaging apps into more languages, including Arabic, Persian, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Danish *[7].
Understand how you sleep.
Pixel can help you understand what affects your sleep, like coughing, snoring, or how much you’re on your phone at bedtime *[8], now available for Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro.
Get smarter about your sleep.
Gain a better understanding of your sleep quality with helpful insights from Sleep Profile on Pixel Watch *[9]. It looks beyond your nightly sleep patterns and tracks your habits and trends over a month-long period. You’ll get a sleep analysis based on 10 key metrics, be matched with one of six sleep animals representing distinct sleeper types, and receive education and personalized metric ranges so you can understand what to focus on to get better rest.
Summary of availability per device
† Only available in English (US).
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Disclaimers
*[1] Your Pixel will generally receive Feature Drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. Availability of some Feature Drops may vary.
*[2] Available only on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Not available on VOIP calls. Call quality of incoming call depends on the environment, carrier network conditions, and other factors. Actual results may vary.
*[3] Coming in January 2023. Available only on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Requires compatible app and supported content. See g.co/pixelbudspro/help for details. Pixel Buds Pro sold separately.
*[4] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones. Not available in all languages.
*[5] Available only on Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN. Not available in all countries. All other Google One membership benefits sold separately. This VPN offer does not impact price or benefits of Google One Premium plan. Use of VPN may increase data costs depending on your plan. See g.co/pixel/vpn for details.
*[6] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones.
*[7] Available only on Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones. Not available in all languages or countries. Not available on all media or apps. See g.co/pixel/livetranslate for more information.
*[8] Not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, prevent or treat any disease or condition. Consult your healthcare professional if you have questions about your health. See g.co/pixel/digitalwellbeing for details.
*[9] Requires Fitbit account and mobile app, and Fitbit Premium membership. Not intended for medical purposes. Consult your healthcare professional for questions about your health. Feature not available in all countries or languages.
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Pixel Update Bulletin—December2022 | Android Open Source Project
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Pixel Update Bulletin—December2022bookmark_border
Published December 5, 2022
The Pixel Update Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities and functional improvements affecting supported Pixel devices (Google devices). For Google devices, security patch levels of 2022-12-05 or later address all issues in this bulletin and all issues in the December 2022 Android Security Bulletin. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, see Check and update your Android version.
All supported Google devices will receive an update to the 2022-12-05 patch level. We encourage all customers to accept these updates to their devices.
Note: The Google device firmware images are available on the Google Developer site.
Announcements
In addition to the security vulnerabilities described in the December 2022 Android Security Bulletin, Google devices also contain patches for the security vulnerabilities described below.
Security patchesVulnerabilities are grouped under the component that they affect. There is a description of the issue and a table with the CVE, associated references, type of vulnerability, severity, and updated Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions (where applicable). When available, we link the public change that addressed the issue to the bug ID, like the AOSP change list. When multiple changes relate to a single bug, additional references are linked to numbers following the bug ID.
Framework
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityUpdated AOSP versionsCVE-2022-20504A-225878553EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20512A-238602879EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20514A-245727875EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20524A-228523213EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20553A-244155265EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20554A-245770596EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20510A-235822336IDModerate13CVE-2022-20511A-235821829IDModerate13CVE-2022-20513A-244569759IDModerate13CVE-2022-20523A-228222508IDModerate13CVE-2022-20530A-231585645IDModerate13CVE-2022-20538A-235601770IDModerate13CVE-2022-20559A-219739967IDModerate13CVE-2022-20543A-238178261DoSModerate13CVE-2022-20526A-229742774EoPLow13
Media Framework
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityUpdated AOSP versionsCVE-2022-20548A-240919398EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20528A-230172711IDModerate13
System
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityUpdated AOSP versionsCVE-2021-39771A-224545390EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20503A-224772890EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20505A-225981754EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20506A-226133034EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20507A-246649179EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20508A-218679614EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20509A-244713317EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20519A-224772678EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20520A-227203202EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20522A-227470877EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20525A-229742768EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20529A-231583603EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20533A-232798363EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20536A-235100180EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20537A-235601169EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20539A-237291425EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20540A-237291506EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20544A-238745070EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20546A-240266798EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20547A-240301753EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20549A-242702451EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20550A-242845514EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20556A-246301667EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20557A-247092734EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20558A-236264289EoPModerate13CVE-2022-42542A-231445184EoPModerate13CVE-2022-20199A-199291025IDModerate13CVE-2022-20515A-220733496IDModerate13CVE-2022-20516A-224002331IDModerate13CVE-2022-20517A-224769956IDModerate13CVE-2022-20518A-224770203IDModerate13CVE-2022-20527A-229994861IDModerate13CVE-2022-20531A-231988638IDModerate13CVE-2022-20535A-233605242IDModerate13CVE-2022-20541A-238083126IDModerate13CVE-2022-20552A-243922806IDModerate13CVE-2022-20555A-246194233IDModerate13CVE-2022-42535A-224770183IDModerate13CVE-2022-20521A-227203684DoSModerate13CVE-2022-20545A-239368697DoSModerate13
Kernel componentsIn addition to the platform fixes described above, Pixel also ingested the upstream kernel security fixes associated with snapping to LTS version 5.10.107.
More information is available at the Android Common Kernels page.
CVEReferencesTypeSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-0500A-228560539
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-1116A-234020136
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-1419A-235540888
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-20565A-160818461
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-20566A-165329981
Upstream kernel [2]EoPModerateBluetooth L2CAPCVE-2022-20567A-186777253
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-20568A-220738351
Upstream kernelEoPModerateio_uringCVE-2022-20571A-234030265
Upstream kernelEoPModeratedm-verityCVE-2022-20572A-234475629
Upstream kernel [2]EoPModeratedm-verityCVE-2022-28390A-228694391
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-30594A-233438137
Upstream kernel [2] [3]EoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-34494A-238479990
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-34495A-238480163
Upstream kernelEoPModerateKernelCVE-2022-20573A-235183128
Upstream kernel [2]IDModerateKernel
Pixel
CVEReferencesTypeSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-20582A-233645166 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20583A-234859169 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20584A-238366009 *EoPCriticalTF-ACVE-2022-20585A-238716781 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20586A-238718854 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20587A-238720411 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20588A-238785915 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20597A-243480506 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20598A-242357514 *EoPCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20599A-242332706 *EoPCriticalPixel firmwareCVE-2022-42534A-237838301 *EoPCriticalTF-ACVE-2022-20498A-249998113 *IDCriticallibfdtCVE-2022-20589A-238841928 *IDCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20590A-238932493 *IDCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20591A-238939706 *IDCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20592A-238976908 *IDCriticalLDFWCVE-2022-20603A-219265339 *RCEHighModemCVE-2022-20607A-238914868 *RCEHighCellular FirmwareCVE-2022-20610A-240462530 *RCEHighPixel cellular modemCVE-2022-20561A-222162870 *EoPHighAudioCVE-2022-20564A-243798789 *EoPHighlibufdtCVE-2022-42531A-231500967 *EoPHighTF-ACVE-2022-20562A-231630423 *IDHighAudio processorCVE-2022-20574A-237582191 *IDHighLDFWCVE-2022-20575A-237585040 *IDHighLDFWCVE-2022-20602A-211081867 *IDHighModemCVE-2022-20604A-230463606 *IDHighExynos FirmwareCVE-2022-20608A-239239246 *IDHighCellular firmwareCVE-2022-42529A-235292841 *IDHighKernelCVE-2022-42530A-242331893 *IDHighPixel firmwareCVE-2022-42532A-242332610 *IDHighPixel firmwareCVE-2022-20563A-242067561 *EoPModerateBootloaderCVE-2022-20569A-229258234 *EoPModeratePixel Thermal Control DriverCVE-2022-20576A-239701761 *EoPModerateTelephonyCVE-2022-20577A-241762281 *EoPModeratesitrilCVE-2022-20578A-243509749 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-20579A-243510139 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-20580A-243629453 *EoPModeratelibufdtCVE-2022-20581A-245916120 *EoPModeratePixel camera driverCVE-2022-20594A-239567689 *EoPModerateWireless ChargerCVE-2022-20596A-239700400 *EoPModerateWireless ChargerCVE-2022-20600A-239847859 *EoPModerateLWISCVE-2022-42501A-241231403 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42502A-241231970 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42503A-241231983 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42504A-241232209 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42505A-241232492 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42506A-241388399 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42507A-241388774 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42508A-241388966 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42509A-241544307 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42510A-241762656 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42511A-241762712 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42513A-241763204 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42518A-242536278 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42519A-242540694 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42520A-242994270 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42521A-243130019 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42523A-243376893 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42525A-243509750 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42526A-243509880 *EoPModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-20560A-212623833 *IDModerateKernelCVE-2022-20570A-230660904 *IDModerateModemCVE-2022-20593A-239415809 *IDModerategrallocCVE-2022-20595A-239700137 *IDModerateWireless ChargerCVE-2022-20601A-204541506 *IDModerateModemCVE-2022-20605A-231722405 *IDModerateModemCVE-2022-20606A-233230674 *IDModerateModemCVE-2022-20609A-239240808 *IDModerateCellular firmwareCVE-2022-42512A-241763050 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42514A-241763298 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42515A-241763503 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42516A-241763577 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42517A-241763682 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42522A-243130038 *IDModeraterild_exynosCVE-2022-42524A-243401445 *IDModerateModemCVE-2022-42527A-244448906 *DoSModerateModem
Qualcomm components
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2022-25677A-235114749
QC-CR#3122626
QC-CR#3103567ModerateBootloader
Qualcomm closed-source components
CVEReferencesSeveritySubcomponentCVE-2021-30348A-202032128 *ModerateClosed-source componentCVE-2022-25675A-208302286 *ModerateClosed-source component
Functional patchesFor details on the new bug fixes and functional patches included in this release, refer to the Pixel Community forum.
Common questions and answersThis section answers common questions that may occur after reading this bulletin.
1. How do I determine if my device is updated to address these issues?
Security patch levels of 2022-12-05 or later address all issues associated with the 2022-12-05 security patch level and all previous patch levels. To learn how to check a device's security patch level, read the instructions on the Google device update schedule.
2. What do the entries in the Type column mean?
Entries in the Type column of the vulnerability details table reference the classification of the security vulnerability.
AbbreviationDefinitionRCERemote code executionEoPElevation of privilegeIDInformation disclosureDoSDenial of serviceN/AClassification not available
3. What do the entries in the References column mean?
Entries under the References column of the vulnerability details table may contain a prefix identifying the organization to which the reference value belongs.
PrefixReferenceA-Android bug IDQC-Qualcomm reference numberM-MediaTek reference numberN-NVIDIA reference numberB-Broadcom reference numberU-UNISOC reference number
4. What does an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column mean?
Issues that are not publicly available have an * next to the Android bug ID in the References column. The update for that issue is generally contained in the latest binary drivers for Pixel devices available from the Google Developer site.
5. Why are security vulnerabilities split between this bulletin and the Android Security Bulletins?
Security vulnerabilities that are documented in the Android Security Bulletins are required to declare the latest security patch level on Android devices. Additional security vulnerabilities, such as those documented in this bulletin are not required for declaring a security patch level.
Versions
VersionDateNotes1.0December 5, 2022Bulletin Published
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November 2022:Monday & Tuesday, November 7 & 8, 2022: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Images available:
Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers
developers.google.com
13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.001, Nov 2022)FlashLinkf2793a62a48bc840b892e74dd515739b657d2727c25edd074064e3ab019e73bf13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.003, Nov 2022, Verizon, Verizon MVNOs)FlashLink021be73c7c602de0fdefcd3a4c43d0d745188b7847880a0d4a2ccb6aa64c47a6
Tuesday, November 8, 2022: But I lump it in after the standard day's two images above.
13.0.0 (TD1A.221105.001.A1, Nov 2022, Telia)FlashLink8c02369293402dc629728e0966d2ccc1976f513ed783ea2f64dcd1e55e221b3e
Thanks @Namelesswonder!
Namelesswonder said:
Much newer radio and modem on TD1A.221105.001.A1, even newer than QPR1 Beta 3.1.
Firmware ImageRadio VersionTD1A.221105.001radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-220908-b-9040061TD1A.221105.001.A1radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-221031-b-9238462TD1A.221105.003radio-cheetah-g5300g-220908-221006-b-9144834T1B3.221003.003radio-cheetah-g5300g-220923-221001-b-9127780T1B3.221003.008radio-cheetah-g5300g-220923-221028-b-9229469
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October 2022:
Monday, October 24, 2022: Two more custom kernels are released for the Pixel 7 Pro:
[KERNEL] CleanSlate T1.4.0 |S2S|AdBlock|VIB|BatterySvr - Thanks @tbalden!
[Kernel][24.10.2022][Android 13.0.0 Stable]Kirisakura for Pixel 7/Pro aka "Pantah" - thanks @Freak07!
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Sunday, October 23, 2022: Thanks to @xike456 for additional hardware model number information, which you can find in Post #6 - Regarding P7P 5G model numbers and capabilities, and how to determine your hardware version.
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Saturday, October 15, 2022: New Universal SafetyNet Fix released by @Displax, which is a later minor revision of the test MOD version previously posted in this thread, and of the original MOD 2.0 which apparently had some typos - the latter which didn't work due to the typos but is now fixed if you download the latest one. You can get it either from XDA or on GitHub.
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Monday, October 14, 2022: A custom kernel is released for the Pixel 7 Pro:
[KERNEL]Despair Kernel - Thanks @DespairFactor!
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Thursday, October 13, 2022: Pixel 7 Pro Factory Image is up! TD1A.220804.031 is confirmed to be the zero-day update, so is the most recent. Thanks to @bosox284 for confirming.
VersionFlashDownloadSHA-256 Checksum13.0.0 (TD1A.220804.009.A2, Oct 2022)FlashLink8e7393e1bd7f86d76d75cdea988d5e4ebfded3a50fac26d774b9eb07152c1ed513.0.0 (TD1A.220804.009.A5, Oct 2022, JP carriers)FlashLinkc68659bdd1d2b0b9a1740daa1502acbbf1b535be5b7e5bada157c82ef5fbf5c513.0.0 (TD1A.220804.031, Oct 2022)FlashLink6152f6f3d8437be0ef840ed7056f15d0f52ba181a1d029ff84bd9d83c860d49f
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@roirraW "edor" ehT
You upgraded to the Pixel 7 Pro ?
When will the factory images for the 7 Pro most likely be posted?
Way to go @roirraW "edor" ehT!!
Let's get this party started!!!
Gordietm said:
When will the factory images for the 7 Pro most likely be posted?
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Editing this post. The Pixel 6 factory images were posted on the same day the phone was released (not when pre-orders started). So maybe Oct. 13? or around there.
Glad to see you in the Pixel 7 pro forums! @roirraW "edor" ehT
Lughnasadh said:
I believe the factory images for the Pixel 6 series were first posted 9 days after the phones were released.
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9 days after pre orders were announced or when you could buy them?
rester555 said:
9 days after pre orders were announced or when you could buy them?
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EDIT: I was wrong. The Pixel 6 was released on Oct. 28, 2021 and the factory images were released the same day. Pre-orders for the Pixel 6 began on Oct. 19, if I remember correctly.
Sib64 said:
@roirraW "edor" ehT
You upgraded to the Pixel 7 Pro ?
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Yes, sir! The USB 3.2 Gen 2 pushed me over the edge, believe it or not. I like to copy hundreds of gigs of FLAC music to my devices all the time.
Ghisy said:
Way to go @roirraW "edor" ehT!!
Let's get this party started!!!
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rester555 said:
Glad to see you in the Pixel 7 pro forums! @roirraW "edor" ehT
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Thanks! Would you believe I only one other time upgraded to a next up higher model of any phone - the last time being from the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2/Epic 4G to the Verizon S3, and both phones had already been out for long enough to be a great deal under contract back then.
Lughnasadh said:
EDIT: I was wrong. The Pixel 6 was released on Oct. 28, 2021 and the factory images were released the same day. Pre-orders for the Pixel 6 began on Oct. 19, if I remember correctly.
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That is exactly correct from my memory, too.
roirraW edor ehT said:
Yes, sir! The USB 3.2 Gen 2 pushed me over the edge, believe it or not. I like to copy hundreds of gigs of FLAC music to my devices all the time.
Thanks! Would you believe I only one other time upgraded to a next up higher model of any phone - the last time being from the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2/Epic 4G to the Verizon S3, and both phones had already been out for long enough to be a great deal under contract back then.
That is exactly correct from my memory, too.
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I/O controllers are so necessary and not many people talk about that with phones. I hate how slow transfer speeds are with subpar hardware.
My next move in house is to convert everything to wifi 7. 6E is not a big enough jump from wifi 5. Also wired 10 gbE everywhere or higher.
I have a NAS video server for the house and there is nothing out there to do better than 2.5 gbE. I am waiting for better hardware to make my house 10 gbE.
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I/O controllers are so necessary and not many people talk about that with phones. I hate how slow transfer speeds are with subpar hardware.
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Absolutely! Especially these phones without MicroSD card slots, it just makes it worse - not that MicroSD cards are the complete solution, either. Especially if you don't want to take your phone case off, take out the card, put it back in later...
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My next move in house is to convert everything to wifi 7. 6E is not a big enough jump from wifi 5. Also wired 10 gbE everywhere or higher.
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I went 6E in the last couple of weeks only because all Synology routers including their newest don't work directly with Frontier Fiber's gigabit ONT - they've got a serious bug and I worked with Synology for a month without any progress. I became completely burned out on continuously experimenting with my networking. To Synology's credit, they bent over backward and then even connected me directly with their developers, but I just couldn't take it anymore.
At some point, I felt I should start getting paid to help them debug their product, and at another point, I just have to continue on with life and just use my network without plugging / unplugging / factory resetting, you name it, every day.
I went with two high-end gaming Asus routers (I don't game, though) and they have been the easiest to set up and have no issues at all.
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I have a NAS video server for the house and there is nothing out there to do better than 2.5 gbE. I am waiting for better hardware to make my house 10 gbE.
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The Asus GT-AXE16000 - which I got a great deal on but it's still super expensive, has 2x10Gb, 1x2.5Gb, and 4x1Gb ports, and you can use any one or two of them as WAN, and it automatically makes the remaining LAN. Great flexibility. My second (mesh) router is their GT-AXE11000 - which I don't even remember if it has 10Gb, but probably does have one, and it definitely has 1x2.5Gb. I used each router's 2.5Gb for the mesh connection, although you can do so with Wi-Fi too if you wish. We have a small house but the opposite side of the house from my computer room can stand to have a little help for the best internet speeds, although the GT-AXE16000 by itself did quite well and much better than Synology's models.
I'd love to see places that can SIM unlock the AT&T version so I can unlock the bootloader. Stuck doing the carrier version - hard to pass up $3 a month with a trade.
roirraW edor ehT said:
Absolutely! Especially these phones without MicroSD card slots, it just makes it worse - not that MicroSD cards are the complete solution, either. Especially if you don't want to take your phone case off, take out the card, put it back in later...
I went 6E in the last couple of weeks only because all Synology routers including their newest don't work directly with Frontier Fiber's gigabit ONT - they've got a serious bug and I worked with Synology for a month without any progress. I became completely burned out on continuously experimenting with my networking. To Synology's credit, they bent over backward and then even connected me directly with their developers, but I just couldn't take it anymore.
At some point, I felt I should start getting paid to help them debug their product, and at another point, I just have to continue on with life and just use my network without plugging / unplugging / factory resetting, you name it, every day.
I went with two high-end gaming Asus routers (I don't game, though) and they have been the easiest to set up and have no issues at all.
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The Asus GT-AXE16000 - which I got a great deal on but it's still super expensive, has 2x10Gb, 1x2.5Gb, and 4x1Gb ports, and you can use any one or two of them as WAN, and it automatically makes the remaining LAN. Great flexibility. My second (mesh) router is their GT-AXE11000 - which I don't even remember if it has 10Gb, but probably does have one, but it definitely has 1x2.5Gb, and I used each router's 2.5Gb for the mesh connection, although you can do so with Wi-Fi too if you wish. We have a small house but the opposite side of the house from my computer room can stand to have a little help for the best internet speeds, although the GT-AXE16000 by itself did quite well and much better than Synology's models.
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Understood on the gt-axe16000, it's great, but Wifi 7 combines all channels 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz into a 320 MHz bandpass channel. With 6E, you can only get half that. It's almost there but I can wait another 2 years. Then my desktop, phones, and routers will all be converted.