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Are you affected by Obsessive ROM updating Disorder (ORD)?

Hi! I'm abdulrahman15ar.
I've affected by ORD (Obsessive ROM updating Disorder)!
Before going to my story, I've to tell How I found that this Addiction is a COMMON DISORDER throughout the members of xda community & other ROM development forums
In this week full of times, I often thought that I've to search about this addiction on Google. But my addiction also made me forget this research!! Finally, Yesterday I'd searched on Google as "Custom rom addiction". Oh GOD! There are really an available posts about this addiction and they named this as an ORD (Obsessive ROM updating Disorder)!!! :sillyhhh no....!! Now I got another mental disorder!
Yes! I've already had Depression, Anxiety and Importantly Social Awkwardness which is already the known symptom of Smartphone Addiction.:crying:
Okey!! Now come to the point...
I'm severely affected with ORD.
It was started a two years ago (In 2015). At that time I was with Nokia X which runs on Nokia X software platform v1. As everyone know that the OS has poor Android experience. Then I found something on Internet about Custom ROM flashing. At first, I didn't know more about recoveries like CWM, TWRP.... So I've had bricked my phone a lot of times. Gradually, I've learned that How to flash any custom ROM and perform tweaks (Still I'm learning something small matters on ROM flashing everyday). I've changed the ROM on my Nokia X a lot of times. Then I realized that this business is not good and I've to change myself. Then I bought a Lumia phone (Nokia Lumia 520) in which the ROM and even a Launcher can't be altered. After a two days of Windows Phone experience, I can't control me to see only the same System UI on Windows Phone which is quite hard to use. After one and half month, I sold it and I'd passed my days with my Nokia 225 feature phone and searched to buy any other phone. Then I bought a Nokia X2 Dual SIM. Even though Nokia X2 had an improvement on System UI (Its Nokia X software platform 2), I can't stay at Stock version of that OS. I also changed its ROM to CM12 with bugs. Had a life with it for a time. Then I sold it and had a Nokia 225 again in which there's no possibilities of addiction. Even though, I need to have a Smartphone for some works. So I bought a Xiamoi Redmi 1s phone which I'm still using. Ohhh........no! It has a lot of Custom ROMs and still the latest LineageOS 15 is under development....!! What can I do! Can't control and stay the Stock version or any other ROM. Jumping and jumping daily. Also the company makes me to be too addicted! They're giving MIUI 9 update to my phone!!
My addiction made me to post this also!
https://youtu.be/_qATs3y9bhQ
Please anyone help me to exit from this wave!!!

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Few questions before I get my P20 Pro

Hello!
My phone will be here tomorrow and before I open it I wanted to ask a few questions. With the Oneplus 6 looking like it might actually have a decent camera, I am really thinking about not opening the P20 and just selling it as unopened. I am coming from an iPhone X and decided to try an iPhone after waiting forever for updates for every android I have had he past 8 years. It has been 6 months and I have had more than enough of iOS and can't wait to get rid of it....
1) How is Huawei with updates? Better than Samsung? I have read some grumblings that they are not good about fixing issues that are software related...
2)How much of the bloatware is baked in? Can you remove most of it?
3) Are the Huawei versions of the google apps bad? How customizable are they?
I decided to try this phone even though it isn't sold or supported in the US because the pictures I have seen with the camera look great to my eye. One of the few redeeming qualities of the iPhone were the pictures.

1) they are almost like twins with regards on features and updates only difference between s9 plus and p20 pro is if you want camera go p20 pro if performance is important go for s9 plus
2) there is alot of huawei apps but they include google apps as well it really did not bug me when i started using this because you can always hide them , use another launcher to easily find what you really need.
3) huawei apps was created because google apps is banned in china. but me as a google person i just stick with google because everything on my life revolves in google now.

Can I install a fresh or stock Android on Note 8? I don't need any apps from Samsung

Hi all,
I am a long time IOS user, I usually buy the new Note every year because I love it's design, I feel like it made for me, but also usually I use it for maximum 1 week and sell it, I am sorry but really I hate the Android which made by Samsung.
My question is, can I use the note 8 like a Windows PC or laptop? when a new version of windows released I download it and install it on my PC, Can I install a clean, original, pure, not edited and up to date Android on my Note 8? before you say anything about Samsung's features, I don't want them, I need the Note 8 design on a clean Android.
I searched a lot on Google but I could't find an answer so I hope someone can help me here.
My Note 8 model is SM-N950F /DS
Regards

Meky22 said:
Hi all,
I am a long time IOS user, I usually buy the new Note every year because I love it's design, I feel like it made for me, but also usually I use it for maximum 1 week and sell it, I am sorry but really I hate the Android which made by Samsung.
My question is, can I use the note 8 like a Windows PC or laptop? when a new version of windows released I download it and install it on my PC, Can I install a clean, original, pure, not edited and up to date Android on my Note 8? before you say anything about Samsung's features, I don't want them, I need the Note 8 design on a clean Android.
I searched a lot on Google but I could't find an answer so I hope someone can help me here.
My Note 8 model is SM-N950F /DS
Regards
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To my knowledge Exynos source code isn't fully released, and Snapdragons lock the bootloader. That explains why there's less AOSP development (or none). You can check the rom threads for what's available, but they might not suit your needs.

sefrcoko said:
To my knowledge Exynos source code isn't fully released, and Snapdragons lock the bootloader. That explains why there's less AOSP development (or none). You can check the rom threads for what's available, but they might not suit your needs.
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Thanks sefrcoko, are the ROMs made by Google or by developers? Can I trust all of them or I must be careful?
Regards

Meky22 said:
Thanks sefrcoko, are the ROMs made by Google or by developers? Can I trust all of them or I must be careful?
Regards
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The custom roms are made by devs, not Google. "Pure" Android firmware is made by Google but you can't flash those firmwares on a Samsung device (just like you can't flash Samsung firmware on Google phones, LG phones, etc.). AOSP custom roms will give you the pure vanilla experience on Samsung, but there hasn't been much (or maybe anything) like that here, for the reasons I mentioned in my previous post.
Take a look at what's available in the rom threads... The more active ones tend to have many posts and recognized devs. Either way I've never had a custom rom that contained malware, etc., but root in itself means less security than stock. Of course read up and ask questions if you have any doubt about something along the way (but search first though lol)

P20 Pro - stock Android, root, where to start?

I went from a rooted Nexus 6P to a P20 Pro a few months ago. While I like the hardware, love the camera, I am not a fan of the EMUI Android OS skin, or the lack of root. I specifically prefer the GApps over the Huawei ecosystem of apps that comes pre-installed.
I would like to install a 'stock' Android ROM, similar to my old Nexus 6P, including root. However, I am a bit overwhelmed by all the options available, required steps to get there and the issues people seem to be having. Especially compared to my old Nexus 6P where unlocking and rooting were a breeze.
Note that I am not that experienced with rooting and custom android roms, but I got around my Nexus 6P and guides pretty well.
Could you please point me in the direction what steps I need to take in my situation?
I reckon I first need to unlock my bootloader. I saw some retailers starting to offer these again. Will keep a close eye on those developments!
What ROM should I go for that best reflects the 'stock' Android experience with as few customizations as possible? I figured LineageOS or CypherOS are the most popular and well maintained roms.
I always updated my P20 Pro to the latest version whenever it came out. Is that an issue and/or should I downgrade first?
Can I get the same camera experience on the custom 'stock' Android ROMs? The one thing I like about the Huawei software is the camera that fully uses the 3 hardware lenses.
How is the device updated after installing a custom ROM. Does it support OTAs? On my Nexus 6P I had to manually flash the monthly updates which got quite annoying.
Any other tips, risks or things I should know before starting?
Thanks for helping me out!

Anyone got any tips? Looks like the keys to unlock bootloader are available again, albeit at a higher cost. Would like to start experimenting!

I'm also on that quest to @chillzilla. No one has responded a couple of videos online especially the tutorial for the lineage OS.

Got my code off FH last Friday and unlocked the bootloader.
Since then, I have been trying to work out how to root it and then rebrand it.
Not found anything concrete to work from yet, a lot of guides are old.

I heard about open kirin and I think it's could be the best usage right now, about the camera you can install the apk file of the real rom it's works like a charm. Fill free to take a look I created a poll about the best rom that we can use and see the options and choose what you want to like.
Happy hacking

Should I exchange my s20FE 5G with Oneplus 9RT/Mi 11x pro?

I don't have any problems with the device, just that I am used to modding my devices and Samsung has made it very unappealing to root/unlock their phones. So if I trade this device, which is still under warranty, will it be a good deal?

that's gotta be entirely your decision as you've got to live with it. Oneplus 9 might've fixed some of it's heat issues or the community might've solved it, but look into that first. don't know much about the Xiaomi other than you need custom firmware because the stock one isn't good and the cameras aren't bad.
I'm currently running Lineage 19 GSI with a modified quick settings pull down, I'm rooted and have TWRP. the only thing I'm missing that I want is v4a and I could submit logs to get that fixed if I wanted. Samsung phones have had Knox for nearly a decade now, accepting Knox's demise going in is standard for Samsung modders. this phone is a rare chance to a Samsung with a snapdragon that can be rooted/modded for many people. custom roms are being worked on but both devs are new to Samsung and really struggling with a final major bug. if they overcome the problem custom roms will start to come thru with greater ease.

3mel said:
that's gotta be entirely your decision as you've got to live with it. Oneplus 9 might've fixed some of it's heat issues or the community might've solved it, but look into that first. don't know much about the Xiaomi other than you need custom firmware because the stock one isn't good and the cameras aren't bad.
I'm currently running Lineage 19 GSI with a modified quick settings pull down, I'm rooted and have TWRP. the only thing I'm missing that I want is v4a and I could submit logs to get that fixed if I wanted. Samsung phones have had Knox for nearly a decade now, accepting Knox's demise going in is standard for Samsung modders. this phone is a rare chance to a Samsung with a snapdragon that can be rooted/modded for many people. custom roms are being worked on but both devs are new to Samsung and really struggling with a final major bug. if they overcome the problem custom roms will start to come thru with greater ease.
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Well that last line gives me hope.

well the truth is the two guys working on roms have been struggling with getting the SIM cards to be recognised for months, to the point of needing to walk away for their sanity. the projects may resume or might not. there are one or two other devs with this phone who've said they'll be waiting until all the official updates are finished releasing. again there, no guarantee they'll even still have the phone by that time.
most guys are using GSI roms for now, they're OK but a full custom rom would be better.

If you like custom roms and development related fun with your device, you should go with xiaomi, xiaomi devices has better developement range and easy way to play with it, but oneplus hasn't as i also own 9rt and i am not a big fan of google dialer and because of only dialer i want to change rom to chinese( as 9rt has only chinese rom and chinese rom might have oneplus dialer ) and i am unable to find a proper thread or guide to get familier with oneplus phone - unlocking bootloader, flashing rom and vice versa. but in same case with xiaomi its easier and lots of videos on youtube too to get it done.
but mi 11 x pro has not a lot of custom roms, instead of this mi 11x has a wide range and you should try this
But one thing keep in mind among all devices you said and includes mi 11x samsnug s20 fe is best as i used all of this devcices and currently i am on 9rt samsung is good with stock rom you do not need to flash any custom rom.
mi 11x has best performance according to price but worst camera, mi 11x pro good phone but so so camera, 9rt is good in 3 of this but no wide range of custom developement.