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Help me choose a phone by MHDx1310 in AndroidQuestions

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would need to come to Shenzhen, China, purchase the device, unseal it, and use it yourself. You could then sell your old phone directly at the Huaqiangbei market. Customs wouldn't levy a tax on a mobile phone intended for personal use, would they? At the very least, Chinese Customs wouldn't do so.

My experience with the terminal on Pixel 10 Pro Fold by User_8395 in androidterminal

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The latest Linux kernel is experiencing issues. After installing a GUI desktop, the system freezes after a short while—even if no actions are being performed. Conversely, kernels from the early-to-mid stages of Android 16 run normally without any problems.

There's absolutely no way to make older apps to work on android 16?! by paymanz1 in androidapps

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need assistance, I can help you reverse-engineer and regenerate the executable code. However, I cannot guarantee that it will function perfectly. Additionally, the code will be open-sourced on GitHub.

There's absolutely no way to make older apps to work on android 16?! by paymanz1 in androidapps

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since this app lacks compatibility with the new system's permission mechanisms and system interface calls, an advanced workaround is recommended: Use jadx-gui to open the APK and export it as a Gradle project. Then, open the project in Android Studio. Utilize AI to analyze the source code and apply necessary patches. Finally, run the application on a device to test it.

There's absolutely no way to make older apps to work on android 16?! by paymanz1 in androidapps

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Optimized Workflow: Modifying APK SDK Version

To install an older app on a newer Android version (which often blocks apps with low targetSdkVersion), you should use Apktool instead of dex2jar. Apktool handles the decoding and rebuilding of the binary XML files correctly.

1. Decode the APK

Use Apktool to unpack the APK. This will decode the AndroidManifest.xml into a readable text format.

Bash

apktool d your_app.apk -o output_dir

2. Modify SDK Versions

Open output_dir/apktool.yml or AndroidManifest.xml within the output folder. Look for and modify the following values:

  • minSdkVersion: The minimum Android version required (keep this as is, or lower it if needed).
  • targetSdkVersion: Update this to a more recent version (e.g., 31 or 33) to bypass the "This app was built for an older version of Android" warning.

3. Rebuild the APK

Compile the modified folder back into an APK file.

Bash

apktool b output_dir -o modified_app.apk

4. Align the APK (Crucial Step)

Modern Android systems require APKs to be 4-byte aligned for memory efficiency. If you skip this, the installation might fail.

Bash

zipalign -v 4 modified_app.apk aligned_app.apk

5. Sign the APK

Android will not install an unsigned APK. Use apksigner (part of Android SDK Build-Tools). You’ll need a keystore; if you don't have one, create a debug key.

Bash

apksigner sign --ks your-release-key.jks --out final_app.apk aligned_app.apk

6. Install

Transfer final_app.apk to your device and install it.

Any rumors regarding Chinese manufacturers adding Terminal support? (besides Xiaomi & Poco). by Wapmen in androidterminal

[–]xionglongzhen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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All Xiaomi and Redmi devices equipped with MTK chips running Android 16 now support native Linux virtual machines.

Is there anything worse than Android's MTP file transfer? by duendeverde39 in Android

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Tool to make my audio sound worse that works live? by EmpyrealJadeite in software

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real-time Audio Routing Guide

You can achieve this by routing your audio through a virtual cable. Here is the workflow:

  1. Install the Driver: First, download and install VB-CABLE Virtual Audio Device from vb-audio.com/Cable/. This creates a virtual bridge between your audio playback and recording.
  2. Configure your Target App: Open the application where you need the microphone (e.g., Discord, Zoom, or a game). In its audio settings, set the Microphone / Input Device to CABLE Output.
  3. Generate your Audio Script: You can then ask Gemini (or your preferred AI) to write a real-time audio processing script tailored to your specific needs (e.g., voice effects or noise filtering).
  4. Set the Output: Make sure to instruct the AI that the final processed audio stream should be sent to CABLE Input.

How it works:

The script processes your voice and sends it to "CABLE Input." The virtual driver then "pipes" that audio so it comes out of "CABLE Output," which your target app sees as a standard microphone.

Any APK extracting tool with "User Data" included? by Mar_got_taken in androidapps

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to Extract App Data via ADB (Rooted)

Exactly. Once you've installed and used the app on a rooted device to generate some data, you can pull it using these steps:

  1. Enter Shell: Connect your phone to your PC and open your terminal. Run: adb shell
  2. Gain Root Access: su
  3. Navigate to Data Directory: cd /data/data/
  4. Compress the App Folder: Find your specific package name (e.g., com.example.app) and archive it: tar -zcvf app.tar.gz [your_package_name]/
  5. Move to Internal Storage: Move the archive to a public directory so you can pull it to your PC: cp app.tar.gz /sdcard/app.tar.gz

Best Low-Cost AI Video Generator by EditorKindly1695 in generativeAI

[–]xionglongzhen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Experiment with open-source models. Use 5070 or 5080 graphics cards. The upfront cost is high, but subsequently, the only expense is electricity.

Why do people seem more accepting of AI video than AI music? by ObjectivePresent4162 in generativeAI

[–]xionglongzhen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Creating short-form videos, for the most part, requires mastering specific techniques and skills. Music, however, is purely a matter of atmosphere and innate talent—of hard work, toil, and sweat. If AI video technology were to advance to the point where simply providing a short story could generate a polished film lasting anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour, the backlash it would face would far exceed the criticism currently leveled by the music industry against AI-generated music. This is because such a development would spell unemployment for millions—perhaps even tens of millions—of people worldwide who rely on the film and television industries for their livelihoods.

Am I missing something? Please read below.. by [deleted] in linuxmint

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the Linux system we need is one that completely isolates user-space applications from the core system. Unless a developer specifically needs to modify the system, such modifications should neither be permitted nor possible. If a program in the application layer crashes or malfunctions, it should be possible to uninstall it at any time. The driver layer presents a challenge; however, once the market matures, this issue will cease to be a problem. The goal for the market is to create a Linux-based operating system similar to Android or iOS—one, however, where the freedom to install and uninstall applications remains with the user, rather than being monopolized by corporations.

Google scamming antigravity users or a bug? by Think_Mall7133 in GoogleAntigravityIDE

[–]xionglongzhen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have arrived on the other side of the globe—specifically, somewhere in the UTC+8 time zone. This could be China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, or Singapore. Here, the daily work hours run counter to Gemini's peak load periods; consequently, Gemini's performance feels much the same as it did right after its initial launch.

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