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google maps has [email protected]

i really dont like google maps for android.. they really add alot of stuff i dont need. and now theyre adding in ads? is there a way i can hide these ads?
i just thought, would installing a previous version of google maps do the trick, before google became a sellout?

soraxd said:
i really dont like google maps for android.. they really add alot of stuff i dont need. and now theyre adding in ads? is there a way i can hide these ads?
i just thought, would installing a previous version of google maps do the trick, before google became a sellout?
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Ehm, google lives of advertising. I cant believe anyone didnt see this coming...

EddiJoJo said:
I cant believe anyone didnt see this coming...
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google maps was made to be an incentive to boost android, by welcoming smartphone users with lots of amazing free services, its one of the best things about google, and now its just an ad campaign.

soraxd said:
google maps was made to be an incentive to boost android, by welcoming smartphone users with lots of amazing free services, its one of the best things about google, and now its just an ad campaign.
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Well, it is free, and I've never noticed the ads, so they're not obtrusive. I don't see what the issue is.

hehe yeah.. goole puts advertisement all over the place ^^ that is their main income.

that's why adfree is the best app ever!
(of course you should still pay for apps instead of blocking the ads in the free versions)

Im sorry, but this has nothing to do with Development.
Please read the READ ME thread and post this sort of stuff under General

[Links] Ad-blocking apps (no longer in Play Store)

Since Google decided to get rid of the ad-blocking apps on the Play Store, I figured it would be a good time to take a minute and post these links for a few of the more popular ones.
Of course I take no credit for anything. I only posted these links here for a quick reference when the inevitable "where did the ad-block apps go?" threads pop up. All thanks should be directed to the devs who worked hard on these apps.
You can see I do not have a donation link, and never will, because I do not want your money. If you consistently use an app, you should be willing to donate to that dev, or purchase the premium versions of apps you use.
AdFree Official - Currently their site links to Google Play, but surely they'll fix it soon.
APK DOWNLOAD
AdBlock Plus Official - Includes a direct download link.
APK DIRECT DOWNLOAD
AdAway ?Official? (code.google) - link to download F-Droid and install AdAway through F-droid.
APK DIRECT DOWNLOAD
If anyone has one you want me to add, or a better link to include, just comment and I will make the desired changes. Thanks.

WiredPirate said:
Since Google decided to get rid of the ad-blocking apps on the Play Store, I figured it would be a good time to take a minute and post these links for a few of the more popular ones.
Of course I take no credit for anything except just posting these links here for a quick reference when the inevitable "where did the ad-block apps go?" All thanks should be directed to the devs who worked hard on these apps.
AdFree Official - Currently links to Google Play, but surely they will fix it soon.
AdBlock Plus Official includes a direct download.
AdAway ?Official? (code.google) - link to download F-Droid and install AdAway through F-droid.
If anyone has one you want me to add, or a better link to include, just comment and I will make the desired changes. Thanks.
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This is an outrage!
A member as old as you and with so many thanks sharing this kind of stuff!
You should know many developers make money from ads.
You are destroying our very own community!
I advise you to close the thread before you get what's coming your way.

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This is an outrage!
A member as old as you and with so many thanks sharing this kind of stuff!
You should know many developers make money from ads.
You are destroying our very own community!
I advise you to close the thread before you get what's coming your way.
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Many ad blockers were started on xda. There's nothing wrong with the op giving out info.
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mateusm said:
This is an outrage!
A member as old as you and with so many thanks sharing this kind of stuff!
You should know many developers make money from ads.
You are destroying our very own community!
I advise you to close the thread before you get what's coming your way.
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I am sorry that you feel this way. But the fact is that we all have a choice, always. Every man has the ability to choose but no ability to escape the necessity of choice. One of the greatest assets of Android is the ability to choose, let's not start limiting those choices on this great open platform.
You are correct that I am a senior member and I do have plenty of experience with XDA. That is why I know this is a valid topic, and the mods should not (historically speaking) have a problem with this thread. Like already pointed out, XDA played a large roll in most of these apps. However, if any mod asks that I remove this, I will. And if any dev wishes his app removed, it will be done asap.

Don't be sorry for how I feel, kid.
Using ad blockers may be good for whoever uses it, but remember you are installing an app to circumvent the value exchange of someone else's labor, going out of your way to make sure they don't get anything in return. That's stealing.
From the dictionary: steal, take (another person's property) without permission or legal right, especially secretly or by force, and without intending to return it

mateusm said:
Don't be sorry for how I feel, kid.
Using ad blockers may be good for whoever uses it, but remember you are installing an app to circumvent the value exchange of someone else's labor, going out of your way to make sure they don't get anything in return. That's stealing.
From the dictionary: steal, take (another person's property) without permission or legal right, especially secretly or by force, and without intending to return it
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There are spam ads on the net, potentially malicious ad links, and those bs ultra-malicious privacy invading airpush ads, etc..
Me personally I always buy an app that I use that has a donate or premium version. And as far as the "kid" comment, I was only trying to be polite and respect your opinion, I think it is you sir that is acting like a child.
Let this be the last of this conversation, from anybody, or I will have to contact a mod about it. And like ways anybody that has a problem with this thread please contact a mod about it.

Re: Ad-blocking apps
Wow, didn't know they removed them. Makes sense though.
On the topic of ad blocking apps, what do you guys recommend?
I download torrents on my phone and whenever I tap the search box, 2 tabs of ads open up. I'm using the one built into rom toolbox pro.
Sorry for sort of stealing the thread, it was just relevant to what I want to know and seems too small of a topic to open a thread for.
Sent from my microwave. Yeah, my microwave.

Re: Ad-blocking apps
Thank you i will dload and install all of them i hate ads!!
WHATCHOO TALKING BOUT WILLIS?

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Don't be sorry for how I feel, kid.
Using ad blockers may be good for whoever uses it, but remember you are installing an app to circumvent the value exchange of someone else's labor, going out of your way to make sure they don't get anything in return. That's stealing.
From the dictionary: steal, take (another person's property) without permission or legal right, especially secretly or by force, and without intending to return it
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Who's stealing here? Me for blocking ads or the ads stealing my bandwidth?
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abtxpress said:
Who's stealing here? Me for blocking ads or the ads stealing my bandwidth?
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This is meant as reference thread. Any discussion of which app is preferred to you, or which app has what features, etc, is encouraged. No more discussion on the ethics, please.

fcisco13 said:
Thank you i will dload and install all of them i hate ads!!
WHATCHOO TALKING BOUT WILLIS?
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Afaik there is no benefit from installing multiple adblockers, just pick the one you like the most and stick with it. The exception being AirPush ads, although some traditional blockers may block those now too..

WiredPirate said:
Please, last warning to all before I just start reporting. This is meant as reference thread! Any discussion of which app is preferred to you, or which app has what features, etc, is encouraged. No more discussion on the ethics please!
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You can dish with the best of them but cant take any...

JamesPumaEnjoi said:
You can dish with the best of them but cant take any...
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I haven't had a problem with anything anybody has said yet; I see both sides of the story, this thread is not about that and I don't want to see it closed over petty bickering about the ethics of blocking ads. Has nothing to do with a pissing contest.

Hey
If I don't want to see ads, nobody can force me to do so.
For developers, everyone have their PayPal account and
there shouldn't be any problem donating to them by your own
money. It's better and more efficient option than watching those awful
ads everywhere and tapping on them.
I would rather send them money if they work are improving my enjoyment
of using my cellular phones. And you know people do appriciate their work.
This is my opinion.

Do not install airblocker
So I just went to find AirBlocker, the simple/clean app I use to set up and forget after ever flash.. I was surprised to see it hadn't been removed from the play store, installed, and imediately notice the malicious/malware apps it placed on my homescreen. (See attatched.) Do not install AirBlocker. I am disappoint, so heads up.
Anyone have a good AirPush blocker alternative? Although its not really needed as you shouldn't have an app installed that has AirPush built in.

WiredPirate said:
So I just went to find AirBlocker, the simple/clean app I use to set up and forget after ever flash.. I was surprised to see it hadn't been removed from the play store, installed, and imediately notice the malicious/malware apps it placed on my homescreen. (See attatched.) Do not install AirBlocker. I am disappoint, so heads up.
Anyone have a good AirPush blocker alternative? Although its not really needed as you shouldn't have an app installed that has AirPush built in.
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That's disappointing

JamesPumaEnjoi said:
That's disappointing
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Yes, very.

Enough! Stop fighting and acting like children. This is xda and we can do what we want. If you don't like the thread then don't post in it. Go away!
Now stop fighting before it gets closed.

I updated the OP to include an apk download for AdFree (my preferred ad-blocker). I just pulled it from my phone and uploaded it to Google Drive. It is the latest version that was available from the Play Store before Google pulled it. Hopefully bigtincan fixes their official site to host the APKs themselves instead of linking to the missing Play Store link.

@WiredPirate - Thanks for starting this thread! :good:I had no idea this was happening, and I completely agree with your stance on adblocking and avoiding privacy invasion. I was about to report mateusm's priggish, provoking rants, but it looks like he got the picture..
Too bad about airblocker.. I've personally used AirPush Detector in the past, and it's open source. [dropbox link to BU'd apk] [google play link.. for now] I'm pretty critical these days about invasive ads, analytics (collects data on your personal phone usage, i.e. google analytics - watch out for this people), and especially the actual data collection via network. I've found that using a good firewall with a good ad blocker along with some advanced common sense keeps security tight regarding these concerns the majority of the time. I use Android Firewall, Adaway or Adfree, Android Tuner - to modify events triggering ads or invasive data collection, and 'advanced' or learned common sense with security and privacy protection. I think a firewall for android is increasingly necessary for android.
*Something very very important --not really related to ads but to network security and privacy protection-- to always consider is network encryption. This mostly pertains to wifi use, particularly in public or any network accessed by multiple users as a hotspot. If you're not using an encrypted network relay via proxy server when using wifi, you're taking a big risk having personal data, passwords, credit cards, fill-out form info, SSN, ***and any collected data from ads and analytics crap!!*** When accessing wifi networks over time with unencrypted personal data, expect that someone will eventually collect this data probably without even targeting you and it could be used against you. I'm just saying we all got to be careful with our multi-networking gps computer phones. I don't believe my phone should have one single ad, just like with my computer.

[Q] help want games

Friends iam new here so i saw many gameplay vid. From youtube for grand i fownd my games doesnt work on my samsung galaxy grand previousely i downloaded batman tdkr v1.1.4 and try to install apk nothing happens my grand says application is not installed please help i want games for my samsung galaxy gran running on 4.2.2 antutu benchmark results are about 11469
and also my grand is rooted

Did you pirate your game?
If so, then nobody here will help you. No discussion of pirated software is permitted in XDA.

I dont know such things like pirated because iam new in android phone well i will give you the link that where i download games here
gamedea.blogspot.in check this link and tell me what is pirated mean
thanx in advance

rockparassingh said:
I dont know such things like pirated because iam new in android phone well i will give you the link that where i download games here check this link and tell me what is pirated mean
thanx in advance
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Pirating software means downloading and installing software from unofficial sources in order to avoid paying.
You have to purchase it from Play Store, it's only $6.99.

Oh man so i need to buy games and thats mean i cannot download games from anywhere

rockparassingh said:
Oh man so i need to buy games and thats mean i cannot download games from anywhere
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Support the game developers. XDA-Developers is a community of such people (developers) so discussing anything about cheating their hardwork contradicts with this forums...
This is internet, you can pirate anything you want and nobody even the people here in XDA can stop you. But don't discuss it here, because this is a community where some people actually make a living off the money they get from selling their software.

So shall i download games or not if you know the websites of some then please give me the link i dont want to download games from play store because in such case if i need to uninstall it then i need to install it again which cause wastage of internet data

rockparassingh said:
So shall i download games or not if you know the websites of some then please give me the link i dont want to download games from play store because in such case if i need to uninstall it then i need to install it again which cause wastage of internet data
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Its a kind of pirating.
No offense. No rude...
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I wondering if there was any website to download games

rockparassingh said:
I wondering if there was any website to download games
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AFAIK, legitimately, only Play Store.

Oh maan this is so so so and so bad any way thanx

naufalhadyan said:
AFAIK, legitimately, only Play Store.
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One question too, is Asphalt 8 apk is legal. Its free on play store but isnt compatible. Im just asking for sure
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black87 said:
One question too, is Asphalt 8 apk is legal. Its free on play store but isnt compatible. Im just asking for sure
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That is a bit of a grey area...
It is actually against the law to distribute copyrighted materials other than official means, free or not. This is the basis why Google sent cease and desist letter to Cyanogenmod Team a few years ago, because back then CM team distributed Google apps preincluded in the ROM zip. This is against the law according to Google, who sees the legit distribution of Google apps only via Play Store/Android Market. But then they allowed the devs to distribute Gapps as seperate zip.
I think the rules here in XDA only covers pirating in the means of avoiding payment (because it hurts the developers to do so) but it is allowed to bypass region and device restrictions, if there is no payment obligation.
This is why, here in XDA we see Google Keyboard apks and GEL apks, because they are region and device restricted, but there is no payment obligation to use said apps.
Now back to Asphalt 8... yes it is free to download and free to play, but it still has in-app purchases... so I think it is still not allowed to share it here because it will remove the potential income source for Gameloft. In app purchases will not work on pirated apps, I presume?

naufalhadyan said:
That is a bit of a grey area...
It is actually against the law to distribute copyrighted materials other than official means, free or not. This is the basis why Google sent cease and desist letter to Cyanogenmod Team a few years ago, because back then CM team distributed Google apps preincluded in the ROM zip. This is against the law according to Google, who sees the legit distribution of Google apps only via Play Store/Android Market. But then they allowed the devs to distribute Gapps as seperate zip.
I think the rules here in XDA only covers pirating in the means of avoiding payment (because it hurts the developers to do so) but it is allowed to bypass region and device restrictions, if there is no payment obligation.
This is why, here in XDA we see Google Keyboard apks and GEL apks, because they are region and device restricted, but there is no payment obligation to use said apps.
Now back to Asphalt 8... yes it is free to download and free to play, but it still has in-app purchases... so I think it is still not allowed to share it here because it will remove the potential income source for Gameloft. In app purchases will not work on pirated apps, I presume?
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By the way will u tell me which custom rom is best for play games on my samsung galaxy grand 4.2.2

rockparassingh said:
By the way will u tell me which custom rom is best for play games on my samsung galaxy grand 4.2.2
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Any Kitkat ROM will do, but Kitkat X/Turbokat already have performance tweaks builtin, you might want to check them out

for best gaming performance...gennxt , pyramid, turbokat and kitkatx are excellent! smooth and also very good battery life!

Firestick 2 Won't run without google play services which are not supported by device

I sideloaded a television providers app (Fios Mobile) installed on my device. The app was working perfectly but it just updated and I keep getting the error "Won't run without google play services which are not supported by your device".
I tried reverting back to the previous version but it was a mandatory update, so no dice. I tried sideloading the Google Play store but that did not help.
Is there a workaround for this type of error? The app does not API call any of Google Play Services. It seems like many of the TV apps are dropping support (they encouraged it a few years ago to lower bills) so you buy another Set top box. Other cable apps know you are inserting a device into a HDMI port and disable it from working that way.
I can download each individual TV app and enter my television providers password or mirror from my Android Phone but that would be a huge inconvenience.
Any suggestions? If there an app that will fool my TV app into thinking the play store is installed?
Since every channel pretty much has it's own app now, is there another app that will take its place instead of downloading each channels separate app and entering the password?

Is your firestick rooted? (Sorry, I don't know if they can even be rooted.) If so, there's an Xposed module to allow apps to work without Google Play Services.
Another idea is to get the Fios Mobile app from the Amazon App Store and side load that one onto your Fire TV: https://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Services-Corp-FiOS-Mobile/dp/B00DGVUD9I/
That one may not have any dependencies on Google apps.

Seriously? 5 seconds of looking at general...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/installing-google-play-service-rooted-t3574088

TimmyP said:
Seriously? 5 seconds of looking at general...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/installing-google-play-service-rooted-t3574088
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Seriously, you are giving me outdated information???? "Fios Mobile won't run unless you update Google Play Services". It would be nice to know where to find updated compatible versions for each. I have looked at several app stores and none seem to work. So please cut that attitude as your five-second search advice did not get me any further than I was before.

Sizzlechest said:
Is your firestick rooted? (Sorry, I don't know if they can even be rooted.) If so, there's an Xposed module to allow apps to work without Google Play Services.
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Last I checked the Firestick 2 can't be routed. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Sizzlechest said:
Another idea is to get the Fios Mobile app from the Amazon App Store and side load that one onto your Fire TV: [/url]
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I tried two different app stores but not that Amazon one. Crossing fingers!!!! DARN. Just tried it and said incompatible, you can't make purchases from this device. Fios does support Kindle fire but as I suspect, they don't want the app as a box substitute like they used too.
Maybe, someone has an updated version of what Timmy P linked too. Hopefully, they will test the link first before making condescending remarks about checking older posts.

allusernamestaken said:
Last I checked the Firestick 2 can't be routed. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I tried two different app stores but not that Amazon one. Crossing fingers!!!! DARN. Just tried it and said incompatible, you can't make purchases from this device. Fios does support Kindle fire but as I suspect, they don't want the app as a box substitute like they used too.
Maybe, someone has an updated version of what Timmy P linked too. Hopefully, they will test the link first before making condescending remarks about checking older posts.
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Sorry I cant be of more help, but they are working on mine 100 percent. Good luck!
PS: Your OP said NOTHING about outdated services. Dumb piece of **** scum.

TimmyP said:
Sorry I cant be of more help, but they are working on mine 100 percent. Good luck!
PS: Your OP said NOTHING about outdated services. Dumb piece of **** scum.
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Because when I read that site from the original author it said FTV and FTV stick not 2 dumbass. Then I read the re-post on here claiming FTV 2 from MARCH 2017!! DId you not see where I said everything was working perfectly since September 4th!!!! Technology changes fast little tike. Google also updates and apps do along with it buttercup.
But I assumed someone with such a smug post must be correct but what a surprise you were not cupcake.
Since there is only 1 person who found a fix on the entire internet, it must not be a very easy fix. If it were, he could put it on APK sites for constant updates.
That is why I also asked 1: If there is a workaround. Easy/permanent if possible, so I don't need to worry about this update. Even easier if there is a 3rd party app that would consolidate all the apps and enter my default password for me.
P.S Being smug even when your correct is being an ass, doing so when you are incorrect makes you a stinky diarrhea with **** nuggets still stuck kind of ass.

I take it English isn't your first language?

TimmyP said:
I take it English isn't your first language?
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Actually, it is but the English language can't adequately describe just how big of a douche you are.

I take it English isn't your first language?

Does anyone know how to remove the preset Verizon bookmarks from the Samsung browser

There are 3 bookmarks baked into the Samsung browser that can not be removed. I can live with the one for Google, but the one for Mobile Web and Accessories are annoying the hell out of me, especially the mobile web one as it doesn't even take you to a functioning web site.
Used to be that disabling the partner bookmarks entry in the apps section took care of them, but that is no longer the case. To make it even worse, you can't even reorder them, so they are always at the top of your bookmarks.
Anyone come across a way to get rid of them?

Yeah, use Chrome instead

HipKat said:
Yeah, use Chrome instead
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Gee, thanks for the irrelevant answer.

jmz768 said:
Gee, thanks for the irrelevant answer.
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Is it?? The native browser sucks, for one thing. Chrome works much better and since it's Google, is integrated across all platforms and all your Google accounts

HipKat said:
Is it?? The native browser sucks, for one thing. Chrome works much better and since it's Google, is integrated across all platforms and all your Google accounts
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Oh so now it's up to you to decide which browser other people use.
Grow the hell up kid, if you can't provide an answer to the question asked, then keep your mouth shut.

jmz768 said:
Oh so now it's up to you to decide which browser other people use.
Grow the hell up kid, if you can't provide an answer to the question asked, then keep your mouth shut.
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He actually wasn't telling you which browser you HAD to use, he simply stated his opinion which he's allowed to do! If no one gave their opinions about apps we would never know which apps are better than another.. Calling someone names like you did (kid) and telling them to keep their mouth shut is lowering yourself and making you look bad! But just so you know @HipKat is one of the smarter people on here.. There's a reason his names a different color.. Lighten up some .
Also, if you want the bookmarks gone first try long pressing on them to see if they'll pop up a delete function and if it doesn't then there's only 2 options left and 1 of those you can't do because there's no root access on bootloader version 5 and the second thing you could do is get an app called package disabler pro it costs money but it's worth it to get all the bloatware out of the way or you can look into BK disabler too..
Edit: You can also download the older version of the Samsung internet app in .apk format and uninstall the current version and then install the older version.

jmz768 said:
Oh so now it's up to you to decide which browser other people use.
Grow the hell up kid, if you can't provide an answer to the question asked, then keep your mouth shut.
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Kid?? I'm 55 yrs old, for one thing, and I didn't get that Recognized Contributor for the hell of it. I worked on more Dev teams before the Bootloader lockdowns started and wrote my fair share of user guides on this and other forums years before you ever heard of XDA

edit: It was easier to just put the know it all on ignore.
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Thread closed by OP request.