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How to easily root your Android smart phone.

In this article I will teach you how to get your Android device rooted within minuets​There are many ways you can get your android device rooted but I will teach you an easy method to get your android device rooted. This guide is very easy and simple for newbies too. You don't need any development knowledge to follow this guide.
Before starting let me tell you what rooting an android means.
Rooting is jailbreaking for Androids and allows users to dive deeper into a phone’s sub-system. Essentially, it’ll allow you to access the entire operating system and be able to customize just about anything on your Android. With root access, you can get around any restrictions that your manufacturer or carrier may have applied. You can run more apps, you can overclock or underclock your processor, replace the firmware.
Why would you root?
One of the most obvious incentives to root your Android device is to rid yourself of the bloatware that’s impossible to uninstall. You’ll be able to set up wireless tethering, even if it has been disabled by default. Additional benefits include the ability to install special apps and flash custom ROMs, each of which can add extra features and streamline your phone or tablet’s performance. A lot of people are tempted by the ability to completely customize the look of their phones. You can also manually accept or deny app permissions.
You won’t find a lot of amazing must-have apps when you root, but there are enough to make it worthwhile. For example, some apps allow you to automatically backup all of your apps and all of their data, completely block advertisements, create secure tunnels to the Internet, overclock your processor, or make your device a wireless hotspot.
Why wouldn’t you root?
There are essentially three potential cons to rooting your Android.
Voiding your warranty: Some manufacturers or carriers will use rooting as an excuse to void your warranty. It’s worth keeping in mind that you can always unroot. If you need to send the device back for repair, simply flash the original backup ROM you made and no one will ever know that it was rooted.
Bricking your phone: Whenever you tamper too much, you run at least a small risk of bricking your device. The obvious way to avoid it happening is to follow instructions carefully. Make sure that the guide you are following works for your device and that any custom ROM you flash is designed specifically for it. If you do your research and pay attention to feedback from others, bricking should never occur.
Security risks: Rooting may introduce some security risks. Depending on what services or apps you use on your device, rooting could create a security vulnerability. For example, Google refuses to support the Google Wallet service for rooted devices.
Okay so now let's begin with rooting. I will use the kingo app to root. Of course, for the average user, rooting sounds like -- and can be -- a scary process. After all, "rooting" around in your smartphone's core software might seem like a recipe for disaster. One wrong move and you could end up with bricked handset.
Thankfully, there's a new Windows utility that makes rooting a one-click affair: Kingo Android Root. It's free, and based on my initial tests with a Virgin Mobile Supreme, it works like a charm. (Be sure to check the compatibility list before you proceed, keeping in mind that although the Supreme wasn't on it, the utility had no problem with it.) Here's how to get started.
Step one: Download and install Kingo Android Root.
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Step two: Enable USB debugging mode on your phone. If it's running Android 4.0 or 4.1, tap Settings, Developer Options, then tick the box for "USB debugging." (You may need to switch "Developer options" to On before you can do so.) On Android 4.2, tap Settings, About Phone, Developer Options, and then tick USB debugging." Then tap OK to approve the setting change.
On Android 4.3 and later (and some versions of 4.2), tap Settings, About Phone, then scroll down to Build Number. Tap it seven times, at which point you should see the message, "You are now a developer!"
Step three: Run Android Root on your PC, then connect your phone via its USB sync cable. After a moment, the former should show a connection to the latter.
Step four: Click Root, then sit back and wait while the utility does its thing. The aforementioned Supreme took all of about two minutes, including the automated reboot at the end.
And that's all there is to it. If you decide you want to reverse the process, just run Android Root again, connect your phone, then click Remove Root.
With that done, now you can take advantage of options like USB On-the-Go to make your unexpandable phone expandable. Hit the comments to share your favourite tricks for a rooted Android phone.
Though there are many other ways to root your android device, but this is the easiest way to do it within minuets.
If your device is not compatible with kingo root then go to google and seach "how to root (your device name)."
Let me remind you once again. Rooting can be risky and can brick your device. My purpose was to guide you how to root your device. I will not be responsible for any of your actions.

Is it possible to root a note 4 without a computer. Thanks
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Can i root Android version 4.4.4 & 5.0; 5.1 with kingo root? please
My samsung sm-g360h(4.4.4) unable to get rooted with it

If I buy a lotto ticket, then wish upon a falling star, will I become a millionaire?

Too general , it mustly depend on which your device...

I wonder if this would work on SH-06D Nerv. I really want to root it but not sure if it's possible.

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I do not really know :crying:

Has anyone used towel root to root the note 4? Thanks
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xda23 said:
Has anyone used towel root to root the note 4? Thanks
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Flash TWRP (GUIDE included)
Then flash SuperSU via TWRP
Working 100%

Planterz said:
If I buy a lotto ticket, then wish upon a falling star, will I become a millionaire?
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No. But possibly may obtain root

[TUT] How to bypass FRP (verify your account) on LG V10 running Nougat

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Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security method that was designed to make sure someone can't just wipe and factory reset your phone if you've lost it or it was stolen. Starting with Android Lollipop, FRP is "standard" in vanilla Android, and most companies making our phones have implemented it in their own models. It's a good thing — it makes a stolen phone harder to use, which makes it less appealing to thieves, and anything that can protect our data on a phone we've lost is welcome.
The problem is that people are selling or trading or even giving away phones with FRP enabled and this makes things difficult for the next user.
I found myself in this predicament recently having purchased a used LG V10 and, being in a rush, I flashed a factory KDZ on the device. Needless to say, I could do nothing with the phone once I rebooted - I was stuck on the proverbial "Verify your account" prompt.
If you reset a phone with FRP enabled, you have to provide the user name and password for the last Google account that was registered with the device. There are tons of random work-arounds on the Internet, but they tend to get patched almost as soon as they are discovered. You'll pretty much need to know the login details for the last account to use the phone before you can do anything with it if FRP was enabled before you reset it.
A quick XDA search turns up some 13000+ hits pertaining to "frp v10 verify account" and it takes time to try them all. The truth is that most were exploits geared for Android versions prior to Nougat and, even those which claimed to fix the problem for Android 7 no longer worked due to changes LG likely made between the 30B and 30C updates.
To make a long story short I finally found one method that worked. I got the device back and fully functional. Although I have only tried this on the 901H (T-Mobile variant) it may well work on any V10 running LG's version of Nougat (30C). If you try it and it fails or works you should let people know which variant and how you made out.
The solution for the V10 devices is documented in this video.
The ADB command line used is in the comments of the video but for ease of use this is it:
Code:
adb shell content insert --uri co-ntent://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1
If you have another method that you have tried and know works on this specific device, by all means, do tell.
It is nice to have the device I legitimately bought working again!

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My LG V10 is missing the USB port. Is there an alternative way?

Lrrrrr said:
My LG V10 is missing the USB port. Is there an alternative way?
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If your V10 is running the 30C version of Nougat I have not found another working method. With other versions of Android there may be more choices.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA Labs

Mine is actually running version 30B

NYLimited said:
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security method that was designed to make sure someone can't just wipe and factory reset your phone if you've lost it or it was stolen. Starting with Android Lollipop, FRP is "standard" in vanilla Android, and most companies making our phones have implemented it in their own models. It's a good thing — it makes a stolen phone harder to use, which makes it less appealing to thieves, and anything that can protect our data on a phone we've lost is welcome.
The problem is that people are selling or trading or even giving away phones with FRP enabled and this makes things difficult for the next user.
I found myself in this predicament recently having purchased a used LG V10 and, being in a rush, I flashed a factory KDZ on the device. Needless to say, I could do nothing with the phone once I rebooted - I was stuck on the proverbial "Verify your account" prompt.
If you reset a phone with FRP enabled, you have to provide the user name and password for the last Google account that was registered with the device. There are tons of random work-arounds on the Internet, but they tend to get patched almost as soon as they are discovered. You'll pretty much need to know the login details for the last account to use the phone before you can do anything with it if FRP was enabled before you reset it.
A quick XDA search turns up some 13000+ hits pertaining to "frp v10 verify account" and it takes time to try them all. The truth is that most were exploits geared for Android versions prior to Nougat and, even those which claimed to fix the problem for Android 7 no longer worked due to changes LG likely made between the 30B and 30C updates.
To make a long story short I finally found one method that worked. I got the device back and fully functional. Although I have only tried this on the 901H (T-Mobile variant) it may well work on any V10 running LG's version of Nougat (30C). If you try it and it fails or works you should let people know which variant and how you made out.
The solution for the V10 devices is documented in this video.
The ADB command line used is in the comments of the video but for ease of use this is it:
If you have another method that you have tried and know works on this specific device, by all means, do tell.
It is nice to have the device I legitimately bought working again!
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I grp bypassed my verizon lg g7 thinq through an exploit using wifi with a dead sim card. I basically found a way through youtube and google settings and i never once used any kind of downloaded app. Im on 9.0 pie. This was acheived about 15 minutes ago. It took 5 days to get it. But if you get at me tomorrow I will share what I did through step bu step instructions.

GkHammer said:
I grp bypassed my verizon lg g7 thinq through an exploit using wifi with a dead sim card. I basically found a way through youtube and google settings and i never once used any kind of downloaded app. Im on 9.0 pie. This was acheived about 15 minutes ago. It took 5 days to get it. But if you get at me tomorrow I will share what I did through step bu step instructions.
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tooo bad you wil likely never see this - as im VERY curious as to whats up with a dead sim somehow allowing a frp bypass!!

Reason to Root Fold 2

I have an unlocked Fold 2 from Samsung. I love the idea of rooting and having full access/control over a device I own, but it has been years since I rooted a phone. Recently my needs have changed and I find I am thinking about rooting again. Just curious if the below reasons are worth rooting and if rooting will even help or would I need to root and load a a custom rom?
1st I need to disable the 5g radio on my phone. I live and work in an area with poor 5g coverage, but have just enough that the phone can see it and try's to default to it and ends up providing far worse connectivity than the LTE that is steller in my area. AT&T is who I use and they have disabled this feature in their portion of the firmware. I can plug in a buddies T mobile sim and after reboot have access to the menu that allows me to pick LTE and my preferred connection type but not on AT&T.
2nd This is less of a concern as I have work arounds, but I would like to remove any and all carrier control of my device. In particular their ability to monitor and dictate how I use my data, i.e. wifi/BT/usb tethering. Like I said I have a work around but its fiddly.
3rd I would like to be able to run full weight cellular diagnostic tools on my phone as well as have full access to the USSD dialer codes.
Can these things be done after rooting and or loading a custom rom, in particular on the Fold 2? I have been searching for a bit, but can't seem to target my search to just this thread as I end up having to sort through a dozen other threads. I can work my way through rooting my phone and loading a rom, just curious which apps and or roms to look for once I have rooted. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Ok how about this. Can anybody point me to a location that can help me figure out how to removed carrier specific configurations once rooted? I want to disable my 5g radio on my fold 2. This is something that can be done when it has a T Mobile sim, but not an AT&T sim.

Redtick said:
Ok how about this. Can anybody point me to a location that can help me figure out how to removed carrier specific configurations once rooted? I want to disable my 5g radio on my fold 2. This is something that can be done when it has a T Mobile sim, but not an AT&T sim.
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You should google harder dude
You could just Flash an international firmware of an un-carrier branded software, they can be found here - https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-2-5g/firmware/#SM-F916B
Try this app - ESET USSD Control : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eset.securedialer&hl=en&gl=US
Disable 5G radio :
Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks : Change the network mode
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Sorry about the googling... Could only find and confirm that it was locked on att phones. As I have an unlocked variant I was not sure why I was having that problem. Thanks for the tip on F916B I did not know I could load that on the F916U1, I will look more into that. But again I thought the F916U1 from Samsung was unbranded.
Thanks for the software link.

Redtick said:
I have an unlocked Fold 2 from Samsung. I love the idea of rooting and having full access/control over a device I own, but it has been years since I rooted a phone. Recently my needs have changed and I find I am thinking about rooting again. Just curious if the below reasons are worth rooting and if rooting will even help or would I need to root and load a a custom rom?
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I have been an XDA Forums member for about 10 years and have enjoyed countless custom ROM on dozens of devices ... here is my opinion ...
In 2020 there is ZERO point in rooting a phone. Full stop. The end.
Edit: no point whilst the manufacturer is still providing software updates & support

Fair point... Is there a means by which I can manual control the radios in my phone without rooting? For example sending custom crafted AT commands to the radio to do things like IMSI masking, band switching, and most importantly band aggregation commands.

dezborders said:
I have been an XDA Forums member for about 10 years and have enjoyed countless custom ROM on dozens of devices ... here is my opinion ...
In 2020 there is ZERO point in rooting a phone. Full stop. The end.
Edit: no point whilst the manufacturer is still providing software updates & support
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i am sorry but as I upgraded OS I encounter more and more issues in termux most of good things require root now IMO its on the contrary more needed to root your device

BeRkCaN said:
i am sorry but as I upgraded OS I encounter more and more issues in termux most of good things require root now IMO its on the contrary more needed to root your device
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Everyone's mileage may vary but I stand by what is said ... For me, I see ZERO need to root on Samsung android 10 or 11

If you had asked me a few years back, what I would do with a brand new android phone out of the box and I would have said "root". I think the last phone I rooted was note 8, out of habit and that voided my warranty and I didn't gain anything in return... almost everything I used to do, can be done without root. Ad blocking via disconnect pro and netguard, to disable apps, use ccswe (as long as knox licence isn't revoked), youtube vanced to fine tune adfree youtube, naptime for putting device to quick deep sleeps, side actions to configure power button behaviour etc... these were probably the things I could have only achieved with root earlier.

I personally rooted my Samsung Fold 2 just so I can degoogle it. I cant stand big tech so for me it was worth doing

Question (Please read before posting) What should I do with my new Poco X3 Pro?

Hi there, first time poster here.
I recently got myself the POCO X3 Pro 8GB, and it has been recommended to me by a friend to undergo some kind of bootloader or flashing to improve the device.
I know there's stickied guides and such, but there's so much to go through at once that I get a sensory overload and get overwhelmed and I just do not know what to do, worried about breaking or ruining my phone.
As such, I'm making a specific personal thread to ask for advice and to answer questions in a place that I can read without getting overloaded and overwhelmed.
Here are my questions:
What should I do with this phone? It seems the first thing to do is to get that Xiaomi unlocker, but beyond that i'm not sure of the best options.
What benefits would I get from unlocking and flashing my Poco X3 Pro? Are there any downsides, like apps I can't use, etc?
What are the risks involved in going through this?
I know the bootloader/unlocker requires a complete wipe - is there a way of backing up files (save data from games etc) that people can recommend so I can restore them once my phone has been wiped?
My OS version from my phone is pictured underneath. If anyone would prefer to PM about this one on one, please do so. I really appreciate any help I can get.
Thank you very much
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Jaynepea said:
it has been recommended to me by a friend to undergo some kind of bootloader or flashing to improve the device.
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Easy answer : find that friend to do it for you since the person recommended that.
Tell the friend to explain to you why recommended, and answer your questions.
If it's too much and complicated to you, then don't do it. It's your phone, do as you wish.

Since you don't seem to have any experience with custom firmware, I would recommend you to test the Poco with the original MIUI for a while and see if you miss any features. I myself have had various experiences with various custom roms for years and to be honest, most of them are overrated. An official Lineage OS may still make sense for reasons of personal data protection, but if you don't care whether Google and Xiaomi collect your data, then a custom rom often makes little sense.
If anything, I would recommend removing unnecessary bloatware from your phone. This is straightforward and is well explained in the following link.
GitHub - Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools: A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot
A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot - GitHub - Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools: A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot
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thorin0815 said:
Since you don't seem to have any experience with custom firmware, I would recommend you to test the Poco with the original MIUI for a while and see if you miss any features. I myself have had various experiences with various custom roms for years and to be honest, most of them are overrated. An official Lineage OS may still make sense for reasons of personal data protection, but if you don't care whether Google and Xiaomi collect your data, then a custom rom often makes little sense.
If anything, I would recommend removing unnecessary bloatware from your phone. This is straightforward and is well explained in the following link.
GitHub - Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools: A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot
A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot - GitHub - Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools: A simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot
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Does this still require the miUnlock?
Also, oes this still require me to wipe my phone? I'm just worried about my Google Authenticator details. Also, will any apps not work after this? Specifically stuff affected by SafetyNet.

You don't have to wipe or unlock anything for debloating and the safety net status remains unaffected. All programs that are removed with the help of Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools can also be reinstalled with the same tool. This is almost completely foolproof.

thorin0815 said:
You don't have to wipe or unlock anything for debloating and the safety net status remains unaffected. All programs that are removed with the help of Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools can also be reinstalled with the same tool. This is almost completely foolproof.
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Ah, excellent. I'll give it a shot. I'm just wondering if it's worth just doing it all now, so I don't end up with more data that needs backing up in the future. Does this remove the spyware too, or would I really need to go into unlocking/rooting my phone?

At least you can remove some "spyware". I can't tell you what might be hidden deep in the system. In addition, you can install a firewall (e.g. Netguard works without root), so that you can then decide which process is allowed to send data.

thorin0815 said:
At least you can remove some "spyware". I can't tell you what might be hidden deep in the system. In addition, you can install a firewall (e.g. Netguard works without root), so that you can then decide which process is allowed to send data.
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Interesting. I used the ADB to remove the MSA, the analytics and Quick apps. is there anything else I should uninstall?

I can't tell you that in general, because I don't know what you consider useful and what doesn't. For my part, I uninstalled pretty much everything except the Gallery, Themes and selected Google stuff.
You could search for MIUI debloat lists via a search engine, as the functions of individual components are occasionally described.

thorin0815 said:
I can't tell you that in general, because I don't know what you consider useful and what doesn't. For my part, I uninstalled pretty much everything except the Gallery, Themes, and selected Google stuff.
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ah, fair enough. if i ever wanna remove more i know i always can. now if only i could get YouTube vanced to properly work, I'd be set.
thanks

You could try this for YouTube Vanced.
Download YouTube Vanced APK for your Android smartphone [Discontinued]
YouTube Vanced is a popular modded version of YouTube. This page has installation instructions and download links for non-rooted devices.
www.xda-developers.com

thorin0815 said:
You could try this for YouTube Vanced.
Download YouTube Vanced APK for your Android smartphone [Discontinued]
YouTube Vanced is a popular modded version of YouTube. This page has installation instructions and download links for non-rooted devices.
www.xda-developers.com
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oh, I've tried the vanced manager, but the miui optimisation stops it from working. i managed to get some older apks to install but not the nearest version

I'm afraid I can't really help you because I generally don't use a YouTube app. I only watch YouTube content via a browser.

For Vanced manager and Youtube vanced to be installed/update you need to disable MIUI optimization.
1. Enable developer options
2. go to the bottom of the developer options
3. Tap on several times on "Reset to default values"
4. Enable/Disable MIUI optimization
After install or update you can turn on back the MIUI optimization and reboot the phone(to have rounded apps).

thorin0815 said:
I can't tell you that in general, because I don't know what you consider useful and what doesn't. For my part, I uninstalled pretty much everything except the Gallery, Themes and selected Google stuff.
You could search for MIUI debloat lists via a search engine, as the functions of individual components are occasionally described.
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Hey, I have another question: if I choose to use the miUnlock, do I have to reinstall all of the bloatware I removed?

Carbon Rom 9 Android 11 first stable build for PH-1

CarbonROM releases Android 11 builds for 16 phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others
The stable builds of CarbonROM based on Android 11 are live for 16 smartphones, including the OnePlus 6/6T, OnePlus 7 series, and more.
www.xda-developers.com

Used built-in updater to upgrade to Carbon 9 from Carbon 8. No problems. I was initially gonna do a clean install because I had little faith in a no fuss major version upgrade but hey, worked out fine.
Had to force stop Quickstep (Carbon's homescreen app) in order for my Niagara homescreen to be default again (eventhough it was already set as default in the phone settings).
Carbon 9 seems to have less customizations than Carbon 8 but C8 was of course much more mature.
I expect C9 will have more customizations added as time goes on.
Just like C8, I have yet to encounter any bugs with my usage on Verizon network.
I always hear about bugs on the other roms and never understood why they wouldn't try Carbon.
I don't have any of the bugs reported on the other roms using Carbon. C9 is no exception so far.
Battery wise it's a bit early to tell but I can at least say that C9 doesn't use any more battery than C8.
C9 might even be slightly better.
C9, to me, feels much smoother than C8.
Carbon is a bit late to the Android 11 party but I think it was worth the wait

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Do notification LEDs work? Are you able to use speakerphone and have the other caller hear you without talking directly (1 inch away) into the aux mic on the top of the phone? Thanks!

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Do notification LEDs work? Are you able to use speakerphone and have the other caller hear you without talking directly (1 inch away) into the aux mic on the top of the phone? Thanks!
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LED notifications do not work. Good thing you point that out as I didn't catch it on my first review. It did work on CR8 though.
On speakerphone, the caller seems to hear me fine. Never had to rely on the aux mic even on CR8.
As for the battery life, it's same as CR8 with my usual usage.

foueddyf said:
LED notifications do not work. Good thing you point that out as I didn't catch it on my first review. It did work on CR8 though.
On speakerphone, the caller seems to hear me fine. Never had to rely on the aux mic even on CR8.
As for the battery life, it's same as CR8 with my usual usage.
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Hi, thanks for reviewing the ROM. Do Contactless payments work? For me, it doesn't work on any 11.0 ROMs that I have tried so far.

surya17 said:
Hi, thanks for reviewing the ROM. Do Contactless payments work? For me, it doesn't work on any 11.0 ROMs that I have tried so far.
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I can't answer that because I do not use contactless payment and I'm not even sure I could as my phone is GAPPS-less.

foueddyf said:
I can't answer that because I do not use contactless payment and I'm not even sure I could as my phone is GAPPS-less.
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You do not need GAPPS, any banking app supporting payments can be used, but it didn't work with mine unfortunately

surya17 said:
You do not need GAPPS, any banking app supporting payments can be used, but it didn't work with mine unfortunately
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You might not need GAPPS for contactless payments but most banking app require GAPPS anyway simply because your phone needs to pass the "SafetyNet" test.
Even with GAPPS installed it's not a given that your phone will pass SafetyNet. There are a bunch of other factors that can fail SafeNet such as root, custom Roms, etc...
Some people manage to pass SafetyNet even with custom Roms or root, but it might be dependent on the phone brand and model you use.
There are a bunch of apps that can test if your phone passes/fails SafetyNet.
If you can't get SafetyNet to pass, then you know why your contactless payment does not work.
SafetyNet pretty much tells apps that require it, the phone adheres to Google's safety standards and hasn't been altered/tempered with in any way.
That is why if you go back to stock and re-lock your bootloader, your phone will likely pass SafetyNet.

Instructions on how to flash?

vinicioh23 said:
Instructions on how to flash?
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I didn't clean flash CR9 as I was already using CR8 but I'm assuming the procedure is not any different than the other roms (flash Jan firmware, flash Feb vendor, flash CR9).
Maybe CR9 has already the firmware/vendor stuff already included like Lineage, I don't know.

foueddyf said:
You might not need GAPPS for contactless payments but most banking app require GAPPS anyway simply because your phone needs to pass the "SafetyNet" test.
Even with GAPPS installed it's not a given that your phone will pass SafetyNet. There are a bunch of other factors that can fail SafeNet such as root, custom Roms, etc...
Some people manage to pass SafetyNet even with custom Roms or root, but it might be dependent on the phone brand and model you use.
There are a bunch of apps that can test if your phone passes/fails SafetyNet.
If you can't get SafetyNet to pass, then you know why your contactless payment does not work.
SafetyNet pretty much tells apps that require it, the phone adheres to Google's safety standards and hasn't been altered/tempered with in any way.
That is why if you go back to stock and re-lock your bootloader, your phone will likely pass SafetyNet.
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Thanks for the detailed reply. Yes, of course, I have Gapps installed, and I also checked on Magisk that the device passes Safetynet, which is why it's weird. The NFC is detected when I try to pay, but the machine says to try with a different card or to swipe in. I don't have any other problem using the app for online payments, so I don't quite understand why contactless payments do not work. They didn't work as well on the other 11 ROMS I tried such as Statix 4.2, EvoX. PA 5 was my previous daily, and contactless used to work in it flawlessly with Magisk installed. It's quite unfortunate that it doesn't work in this ROM, because out of all the 11 ROMs I tried, Carbon seemed to be the most stable with no critical issues.

I am currently having the StatiXOS 4.2 20210821. Is it possible to use the Lineage Recovery (Apply Update, from ADB) to install the CarbonROM 9?