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• Metro OS - A WP Custom ROM for Andrid

  This is a topic much more appropriate for https://forum.xda-developers.com/. Source: over 1 year ago

• Can stock Android OS (as released by Google and untouched by device manufacturers) be installed on any smartphone that meets minimum hardware requirements for a given iteration?

  You can usually find resources for whether any particular device does or doesn't allow this by looking around on the LineageOS site or the now-legendary XDA Forum. Source: over 1 year ago

• Android 13 Samsung A30 5G

  Yeah this would be the wrong sub for that question. My suggestion would be to the XDA Developers forum for your specific phone. If someone has accomplished what you want to do, you're going to find out about it there. Source: over 1 year ago

• Problems with TWRP :/

  Maybe try r/AndroidRoms or r/CustomRoms? Though you're probably just better off at https://forum.xda-developers.com/. Source: over 1 year ago

• Software hasn't updated in a year

  Look at xda-developers.com forums on how to install a downloaded official or custom ROM for newer OS. Download official ROMS from https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares and search for the latest T-Mobile (TMB) or USA (XAA) one for your exact model #. It may matter if the model ends in a U or U1, but is best to install the U1 model to override the U model to make your phone unbranded and get updates automatically. Or... Source: over 1 year ago

• If anyone uses a forum for a niche topic, please post it in this thread

  XDA - A forum that largely centers around the Android OS (devices, apps, development, etc.). Source: almost 2 years ago

• Termux incompatible with Android 5

  You can install an android ROM that's based on a newer android version, just search for your device here I installed android 9 on a 2015 phone that way That phone had android 5 too But I can't guarantee that your phone will have an android 9 ROM, since those ROMs are made by volunteers in their free time. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Hey my device is android 12 i want to access the files of app to add something but i cant so should i root my phone to do that?

  First and most importantly, search https://forum.xda-developers.com for your phone model, then browse through the forums for a guide on how to root it. Follow that guide, and you should be fine. If there is no guide, it probably can't be done on your phone. If you try to follow a guide for a different device, you may permanently destroy your phone, so don't do that. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Fuck you Reddit

  Or you can hop over to XDA Developers and find tons of people into that sort of thing with tons of detailed information and instructions. https://forum.xda-developers.com/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• question about motorola phones bootloader unlocking

  If you buy an unlocked phone, the phone manufacturer has a way for you to unlock the bootloader. Check https://forum.xda-developers.com/ for specific phone info. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Is flashing a ROM a good option for a creating a dumbphone with only the necessary apps?

  I have been flashing ROMs on most of my devices for years and would say it is a good option as well. Plain Android itself can be pretty minimal and depending on your device there can be a wide variety of options. The XDA forums are usually a good place for finding a ROM for your device - googling "(my device) xda" gets you there quick. Source: almost 2 years ago

• How can I get sudo on termux

  Instructions how to root device typically can be found at https://forum.xda-developers.com/. You will need a computer. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Where is the google home app on my Skyworth 4k android TV

  Your TV's manufacturer chose not to go with a Google compliant version of Android OS and thus doesn't have the necessary Google Play libraries needed for the true Googe Play Store and other Google apps. You will need to find a way to side load the necessary libraries and APK files, unfortunately I have no clue where to start. Maybe try https://forum.xda-developers.com/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• BubbleUPnP playlist limitations (for paid version)?

  Do you mean forum.xda-developers.com? Source: almost 2 years ago

• Can you update an old 7.1.1 android device to newer versions?

  You could check https://forum.xda-developers.com/ if you are willing to go the risky route, but I wouldn't get your hopes too high. Source: almost 2 years ago

• 💥 Hexapterygon - a new debloating tool

  Here some links where you can find reliable info and lists: - Removing all unnecessary bloatware from Xiaomi MIUI 11/12 - MIUI 13 System Apps - At my list's research section - XDA Forums. Source: almost 2 years ago

• MMS not working

  Yea really small sub r/PalmPalm you could ask or search, or search https://forum.xda-developers.com. Source: almost 2 years ago

• adb not showing devices

  You have to know exact model of phone is it one plus 7, 8, 9 etc you need the exact stock for it then flash with fast boot you can get into fast boot by holding a certain amount of buttons at the same time on the device in order to do that. You will probably find better advice in here https://forum.xda-developers.com/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• I've got a Nokia G11 (64 GB) which, it seems, doesn't support Lineage, /e/OS nor Ubuntu Touch. How can I make its life less miserable?

  I had a brief look through https://forum.xda-developers.com but didn't find anything. You may have more luck. Source: almost 2 years ago

• De-googling my phone without replacing stock ROM.

  Https://forum.xda-developers.com/ another good buyers guide. Source: about 2 years ago

• Looking for ROM help for an old device

  Well it will be hard. I've never heard of this device or even the company. I don't think there are 3rd Partys hosting those images. Are there custom Roms on XDA ? If not, your only option may be creating your own. If you're lucky, there is a LineageOS port for your phone. If not, you should invest a hell of time and learn programming. So it's not worth it. Source: about 2 years ago