Develop Bugs

Proximity sensor?

Searching on the proximity sensor I found these two parameters for the startup.txt:
board-htcrhodium-proximity.on=1 to enable the proximity device (default off)
board-htcrhodium-proximity.wake=1 to wake up the phone on proximity
http://xdandroid.com/wiki/Kernel_boot_command-line_parameters
But I can't get them to work.
Are they really available on FRX07 or NeoFroyo?
Thanks

Daved+ said:
Searching on the proximity sensor I found these two parameters for the startup.txt:
board-htcrhodium-proximity.on=1 to enable the proximity device (default off)
board-htcrhodium-proximity.wake=1 to wake up the phone on proximity
http://xdandroid.com/wiki/Kernel_boot_command-line_parameters
But I can't get them to work.
Are they really available on FRX07 or NeoFroyo?
Thanks
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The prox sensor is not enabled on the hardware level (kernel). Perhaps they will be available soon tho, I think ACL was working on them.

arrrghhh said:
The prox sensor is not enabled on the hardware level (kernel). Perhaps they will be available soon tho, I think ACL was working on them.
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Oh... good. Thanks for letting me know!
Would you mind if I ask you about using the PTT button?

Daved+ said:
Oh... good. Thanks for letting me know!
Would you mind if I ask you about using the PTT button?
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What about it? Only the RHOD300 has it... No other RHOD has one.

arrrghhh said:
What about it? Only the RHOD300 has it... No other RHOD has one.
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Yes and I have one of those. Any chance I can give it some use? I googled a lot and tried a couple things with no success. Thanks!

Daved+ said:
Yes and I have one of those. Any chance I can give it some use? I googled a lot and tried a couple things with no success. Thanks!
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I think that if it's enabled kernel-side(I don't think so) you need to edit keymaps in rootfs to use it
But if it's not used kernel-side then you have to mess with the source

Daved+ said:
Yes and I have one of those. Any chance I can give it some use? I googled a lot and tried a couple things with no success. Thanks!
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There's some hacking at the rootfs you'd have to do. F22's rootfs allowed you to remap the key to a few different things, but unfortunately he never made a merge request for his code... which wouldn't have been easy, he would've had to change the way he did certain things. His rootfs hasn't been updated in quite some time, so I would not recommend using it. I'm sure you can take his keymap stuff tho and put it into an updated rootfs - with a little bit of manual labor you'll be able to remap the PTT key to a few different things.
See F22's rootfs thread for more info on that.

i should have something to test for the prox sensor this week. Just finished the patch .. To be honest i have no idea when it's actually used or if our userland is ready for it.

[ACL] said:
i should have something to test for the prox sensor this week. Just finished the patch .. To be honest i have no idea when it's actually used or if our userland is ready for it.
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I'll be happy to test it

kernel done but turns out we need some userland patches.

Wow you're really Johnny on the spot

i dunno if thats good or bad

I thought it was good, but sometimes when I try to make a reference it goes horribly awry.

Looks like this will be saved for gingerbread. Since userland changes need to be made, its not worth it to make em for froyo.
So next release of GB will have it

[ACL] said:
Looks like this will be saved for gingerbread. Since userland changes need to be made, its not worth it to make em for froyo.
So next release of GB will have it
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One more reason to be eagerly awaiting a new GB drop.
Any ETA at all on that?

mbellot said:
One more reason to be eagerly awaiting a new GB drop.
Any ETA at all on that?
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Never ask for eta.
It's better to have a nice surprise than a delayed build..

helicopter88 said:
Never ask for eta.
It's better to have a nice surprise than a delayed build..
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Pretty much the first rule of any dev work - especially free/OSS - never ask for ETA.
Thanks!

actually prox is only tested on cdma and the gsm portion needs to be checked. Anyone have a recmodded rom ? or know how to pull dlls? PM me please since i need to double check on some stuff

USB LTE Dongle

I have a Verizon USB LTE Dongle U620L that I would like to use with the Pixel C. I have successfully. used it in the past on a Chromebook by add a custom udev rule in the /etc/udev/rules.d directory. I believe this should work on the Pixel C but can't figure out on how to make the filesystem writeable to add this directory and the rule file needed. Can anyone help? I would like to avoid rooting if possible so that I can still receive updates.
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dzeek said:
I have a Verizon USB LTE Dongle U620L that I would like to use with the Pixel C. I have successfully. used it in the past on a Chromebook by add a custom udev rule in the /etc/udev/rules.d directory. I believe this should work on the Pixel C but can't figure out on how to make the filesystem writeable to add this directory and the rule file needed. Can anyone help? I would like to avoid rooting if possible so that I can still receive updates.
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I don't think this can be gotten to work without a custom kernel; I can see if I can enable relevant kernel config options for xceed (and also, there is no udev on the Pixel C, so those udev entries can't help there).

cheep5k8 said:
I don't think this can be gotten to work without a custom kernel; I can see if I can enable relevant kernel config options for xceed (and also, there is no udev on the Pixel C, so those udev entries can't help there).
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Thanks. FYI, here is a link that explains the details when I submitted as a change for ChromeOS.
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=544893
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Also, I meant to ask previously, is there a way for me to run dmesg -wH or the equivalent to see what messages Android is generating when I plug in the USB device? It seems to recognize it when I plug it in via a USB to USB-c adapter since the light on it changes as I would expect it to.
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cheep5k8 said:
I don't think this can be gotten to work without a custom kernel; I can see if I can enable relevant kernel config options for xceed (and also, there is no udev on the Pixel C, so those udev entries can't help there).
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Does the Pixel C have the usb_modeswitch command. That could be an alternate method.
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dzeek said:
Does the Pixel C have the usb_modeswitch command. That could be an alternate method.
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Something like it.. that's actually a good idea. But I'm at work right now, I have to get back to you about this a bit later.

cheep5k8 said:
Something like it.. that's actually a good idea. But I'm at work right now, I have to get back to you about this a bit later.
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Ok. Thanks!
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dzeek said:
Ok. Thanks!
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Could you give me the USB vendor and device IDs of the adapter?

cheep5k8 said:
Could you give me the USB vendor and device IDs of the adapter?
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Vendor name is Novatel Wireless
Vendor ID is 1410
Product ID is 9020
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dzeek said:
Vendor name is Novatel Wireless
Vendor ID is 1410
Product ID is 9020
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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OK, great!
I'll check the kernel for the right drivers, and then I'll modify the init.rc files so that the dongle should be recognized, and make a new post with the kernel image.
But from there on it'd be up to you to test it. You don't really need to root the device, but without the modified kernel it's rather unlikely that this is going to work. Maybe with some app, but I guarantee that it will require root.

cheep5k8 said:
OK, great!
I'll check the kernel for the right drivers, and then I'll modify the init.rc files so that the dongle should be recognized, and make a new post with the kernel image.
But from there on it'd be up to you to test it. You don't really need to root the device, but without the modified kernel it's rather unlikely that this is going to work. Maybe with some app, but I guarantee that it will require root.
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The dongle is already being recognized. It shows up when I use the lsusb command. The problem is there needs to be a method of doing the mode switch.

dzeek said:
The dongle is already being recognized. It shows up when I use the lsusb command. The problem is there needs to be a method of doing the mode switch.
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OK, great. I'll look into that then. Gonna get back to you at end of the day.

cheep5k8 said:
OK, great. I'll look into that then. Gonna get back to you at end of the day.
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That would great. Thx

cheep5k8 said:
OK, great. I'll look into that then. Gonna get back to you at end of the day.
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Hey, just wondering if you had a chance to work on this?

dzeek said:
Hey, just wondering if you had a chance to work on this?
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Ooof, not really. I'm really busy at the moment so I have to select a little bit what to do on my kernel (or if anything at all), so, I'm sorry but I'm not sure when exactly I'll get to it

cheep5k8 said:
Ooof, not really. I'm really busy at the moment so I have to select a little bit what to do on my kernel (or if anything at all), so, I'm sorry but I'm not sure when exactly I'll get to it
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No problem. I decided to return the Pixel C and get the Xperia Z4 Tablet.

modified VLC media player for 5th gen Fire7

Although the Fire7's display has a 16:9 aspect ratio, videos are always stretched with black bars at top and bottom due to its non-square pixels. (THIS ONLY APPLIES TO 5TH GEN FIRE7!!!)
I slightly modified VLC to compensate for that error.
Please note that this only works for hardware decoded videos (h264, h265 but not webm)!
It's based on the latest beta version and I changed package name and icon so you can run it side-by-side with the official version.
Hope you like it...
updated to latest beta [3.0.5]:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569966401

Thanks dude!!!! Will you be updating this periodically?
Also the link is dead. If you wouldn't mind uploading to AFH or something it would be greatly appreciated.

rjmxtech said:
Thanks dude!!!! Will you be updating this periodically?
Also the link is dead. If you wouldn't mind uploading to AFH or something it would be greatly appreciated.
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Interest seemed rather limited but I did just upload an updated version.
Developer access is needed to upload files to AFH! I am however open to alternatives...

cry-o-nic said:
Interest seemed rather limited but I did just upload an updated version.
Developer access is needed to upload files to AFH! I am however open to alternatives...
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Thanks for uploading again!!!! And what do you mean when you say developer access is needed? Could you elaborate?

rjmxtech said:
Thanks for uploading again!!!! And what do you mean when you say developer access is needed? Could you elaborate?
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You have to request developer access and give reasons why you need it - like - what devices are you going to support.
I did request it but as this is really useful to a single device only I'm not expecting them to grant it.
What do you think about the new player hud buttons? Which ones do you prefer?

cry-o-nic said:
You have to request developer access and give reasons why you need it - like - what devices are you going to support.
I did request it but as this is really useful to a single device only I'm not expecting them to grant it.
What do you think about the new player hud buttons? Which ones do you prefer?
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Well I hadn't gotten a chance to test the old version to see the old buttons since the link expired so I can't really say. I think it looks good to me though. Maybe you could upload to mediafire or Mega in the future?

rjmxtech said:
Well I hadn't gotten a chance to test the old version to see the old buttons since the link expired so I can't really say. I think it looks good to me though. Maybe you could upload to mediafire or Mega in the future?
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Okay, I see. It had the original vlc buttons. I didn't like them as the stretching is very apparent with round buttons.
I will use one of the two you suggested although the 30 day expiry could be a good motivation to update regularly

cry-o-nic said:
Okay, I see. It had the original vlc buttons. I didn't like them as the stretching is very apparent with round buttons.
I will use one of the two you suggested although the 30 day expiry could be a good motivation to update regularly
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Haha true with the updates

Nice! I'll be using this all the time. Thank you.

Good work on this

would it be possible to make a custom VLC for th fire 7 that has a cast button to cast to CC?

gdroid666 said:
would it be possible to make a custom VLC for th fire 7 that has a cast button to cast to CC?
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Suspect not but even if it were technically possible no one is investing that kind of development effort in this device.

gdroid666 said:
would it be possible to make a custom VLC for th fire 7 that has a cast button to cast to CC?
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I will try to update it to a recent beta with chrome cast support in the next days.
I don't however own a CC to test. Does casting work for you in the official vlc builds?

gdroid666 said:
would it be possible to make a custom VLC for th fire 7 that has a cast button to cast to CC?
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Here you go:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569966401
It's based on the latest VLC beta with Chromecast support.
Let me know whether it works or not...

Great mod for longer excursions It helps alot. Thanks.
I didn't test chromecast tho. Maybe someone else can ?

Traace said:
Great mod for longer excursions It helps alot. Thanks.
I didn't test chromecast tho. Maybe someone else can ?
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Glad to hear it's of use to someone
and yeah... it's sad people are asking for features and won't take the time to report back whether these are working...

cry-o-nic said:
Glad to hear it's of use to someone
and yeah... it's sad people are asking for features and won't take the time to report back whether these are working...
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If they dont report back usually mean: its working

Bomb dot .com my guy

cry-o-nic said:
Glad to hear it's of use to someone
and yeah... it's sad people are asking for features and won't take the time to report back whether these are working...
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Do you know if it would be possible to implement this for a ROM? Like system wide? So that it would correct it for the entire system instead of just VLC?

Mbux Mercedes Benz

Aanyone have news of this system?
I want try to root for active some function like play video on auto movements. The video in fact actually autostop when auto is not stop.
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Hello,
Bumping this since I'm at same point.
Find the OS must be Linux but nothing else. Would need a firmware to upload to the car which let me exit the MBUX software to check the OS and all files, any clues the readers ?

Dealer Mode?
KroenenPrime said:
Hello,
Bumping this since I'm at same point.
Find the OS must be Linux but nothing else. Would need a firmware to upload to the car which let me exit the MBUX software to check the OS and all files, any clues the readers ?
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Have ever tried to modify the setting via Dealer mode?

lighter786 said:
Have ever tried to modify the setting via Dealer mode?
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Yes I did and there is nothing really interesting in it, exception the audio settings.

KroenenPrime said:
Yes I did and there is nothing really interesting in it, exception the audio settings.
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I did notice they have a setting for Dashcam and it’s subscription based. Wonder if there is a way to activate it.

lighter786 said:
I did notice they have a setting for Dashcam and it’s subscription based. Wonder if there is a way to activate it.
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I think the only way to activate it and bypass some securities is to go through the OBD.

Anyone?
KroenenPrime said:
Yes I did and there is nothing really interesting in it, exception the audio settings.
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KroenenPrime said:
I think the only way to activate it and bypass some securities is to go through the OBD.
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Anyone have any knowledge of hacking this system yet? Furthermore anyone know where the SIM card slot is for these cars? Or is it an E-Sim?

lighter786 said:
Anyone have any knowledge of hacking this system yet? Furthermore anyone know where the SIM card slot is for these cars? Or is it an E-Sim?
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From what I read it is an E-SIM.

Hello guys,
If this Mbux system is the new head unit on the A-Class I can confirm from an inside source that it is Linux indeed.
I cannot say much more since I am not directly involved.
As to eSIM, it most probably have such a thing. At least the previous systems (like the one installed on the E-class) have an eSIM. So I see to reason why this one shouldn't have one too.
All the best!

daniel_loft said:
Hello guys,
If this Mbux system is the new head unit on the A-Class I can confirm from an inside source that it is Linux indeed.
I cannot say much more since I am not directly involved.
As to eSIM, it most probably have such a thing. At least the previous systems (like the one installed on the E-class) have an eSIM. So I see to reason why this one shouldn't have one too.
All the best!
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You are right, you can see the specs here : https://media.daimler.com/marsMedia...lance-The-key-data-on-MBUX.xhtml?oid=32705799
There are probably a lot of interesting things in it, but how.
The only way I see is through OBD.

Hi, tomorrow I'll take my new A class so I take a sit here ... I like to take advantage of all digital things...

lighter786 said:
Anyone have any knowledge of hacking this system yet? Furthermore anyone know where the SIM card slot is for these cars? Or is it an E-Sim?
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It an esim like Opel

Anyway to see the e-sim id? Currently in Canada and it appears Mercedes has a deal with AT&T but pricing for Canadian users is ridiculous.
Want to see if I can get it activated with another provider or what potentials options I maybe able to work out as I cannot share data from my phone plan in the car which is also a shame.

Question Custom kernels?

Hi,
Any developers around here working on custom kernels already?
It would be nice if @flar2 and @Freak07 would work on our Pixel 6 Pro!
Kernel source code is available from Google: https://android.googlesource.com/device/google/raviole-kernel/
Let the games begin!

I have some stuff started, just wrapping my head around the GKI and modules

@DespairFactor, sweet! I'm mostly interested in using color control with the ElementalX app first.

Ghisy said:
@DespairFactor, sweet! I'm mostly interested in using color control with the ElementalX app first.
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True words have never been spoken. The hue white point of this device is this weird yellowish tint. KCAL is an absolute must to get the screen to look nice and coolish blue tint like other devices.

Burt Squirtz said:
The hue white point of this device is this weird yellowish tint.
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Is it? Ugh, I haven't really used the device yet. I like my screens with a coolish blue tint too.

Most of the developers probably cant get a pixel 6 currently haha

I'd lend one mines. 7T is operating perfectly and I can't port my number for another ENTIRE MONTH

Burt Squirtz said:
True words have never been spoken. The hue white point of this device is this weird yellowish tint. KCAL is an absolute must to get the screen to look nice and coolish blue tint like other devices.
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Yes - 100%!!!!!!!!! I have very specific red / green / blue settings that I have to have!!

flar2 has set up a pixel 6 repo so looks like he working on it

DespairFactor said:
I have some stuff started, just wrapping my head around the GKI and modules
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Same here. Tad bit different. Would like to figure out how to decompile the modules. For curiosity sake... . Been awhile since I compiled anything.

gokart2 said:
Same here. Tad bit different. Would like to figure out how to decompile the modules. For curiosity sake... . Been awhile since I compiled anything.
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don't see any reason why you'd do this, the source is readily available

Nekromantik said:
flar2 has set up a pixel 6 repo so looks like he working on it
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Nice can u show me the repos?

ZeNiXxX said:
Nice can u show me the repos?
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It's empty.

DespairFactor said:
I have some stuff started, just wrapping my head around the GKI and modules
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Nice.
Not tired you're kernel before. Will give it a go

DespairFactor said:
don't see any reason why you'd do this, the source is readily available
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I thought the modules source wasn't available.... Again it's been awhile and it's slightly different than before. Just sync'd the repo at this point, so I haven't really looked hard yet.

gokart2 said:
I thought the modules source wasn't available.... Again it's been awhile and it's slightly different than before. Just sync'd the repo at this point, so I haven't really looked hard yet.
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Here you go
kernel/google-modules/ - Git at Google

@DespairFactor
I meant these .ko files. Thought these were the vendor specific modules that get loaded separately from the GKI? Honestly I haven't a clue. I at least got it compiling, so its a start. I do this as a challenge/to keep myself busy. Learn as I go.
refs/heads/android12-d1-s5-release - device/google/raviole-kernel - Git at Google

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@DespairFactor
I meant these .ko files. Thought these were the vendor specific modules that get loaded separately from the GKI? Honestly I haven't a clue. I at least got it compiling, so its a start. I do this as a challenge/to keep myself busy. Learn as I go.
refs/heads/android12-d1-s5-release - device/google/raviole-kernel - Git at Google
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Some are in the kernel source too

@DespairFactor
Have you compiled yet? What's the difference between the vendor_boot.img and the boot.img that gets outputted? The checksums are different, but the filesize is the same? Haven't unpacked them to see if I can tell the difference yet.

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Have you compiled yet? What's the difference between the vendor_boot.img and the boot.img that gets outputted? The checksums are different, but the filesize is the same? Haven't unpacked them to see if I can tell the difference yet.
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I believe this is the vendor modules. Did you compile manually or using google's script? Feel free to reach out to me directly on telegram. I have a link in my sig that opens a chat with me.