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[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
LG G7 Thinq power problem?

My LG G7 ThinQ shut off suddenly and has been completely unresponsive since. No lights, sounds, smells, warmth, smoke, -- nothing. My initial assumption is that it must be the battery but it was just replaced like a month or two ago so I'm wondering if it could possibly be the CPU or the screen or something else? Just trying to assess the damage.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
You obviously would have done this, but you did not explicitly say it, so I have to ask.:o

Any difference when you plug it into a charger? or any difference when (if it has it) its on wireless charging?

i.e. lights?
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
Nope, no difference whatsoever; completely unresponsive and seemingly unprovoked (I hadn't dropped it or anything).
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Seems as if your emmc may have failed. Regardless, you have some kind of hardware issue going on.
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
Oh dang. If that's the case is there any way to retrieve data from it? Also, is there some way I could confirm if it is indeed what failed?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I'm not saying that is a certainty, just possible.

If it has corrupted software/hardware and won't connect to a computer or show any signs of any kind of activity, there is nothing you can do yourself other than replace the motherboard or if it is just a software problem, you might need to pay a reputable repair shop to perform a JTAG service on it to repair the software.

As for retrieving your data, you may be able to find a shop that has the neccessary equipment and resources to pull your data directly from the chip, with no guarantees of success.
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
What else could it possibly be do you think?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Those are the options:

1) a hardware failure in some component that is vital to the devices most basic ability to function, such as CPU, emmc, etc.. Either way, this would mean replacing the motherboard to repair the device.

2) a software failure that will not allow the device to function in any manner. If it is just a software failure, a JTAG service "might" be able to fix it.

If you are asking for a way to specifically tell which it is, there is no way to tell without taking the device apart to access its components for direct inspection/testing.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
You could be lucky beyond belief and its simply a dry joint to the power. i.e. the connection of the wire to the power has disconnected/"come lose". A reputable repair shop with the device in their hands and the knowledge and equipment to take it apart and diagnose it are going to do 100x more than someone 100miles away over an internet forum.
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
I've actually already taken it apart and everything seems fine so far as I can tell, like nothing was loose or damaged, but while I've taken many things apart and put them back together I'm still fairly unfamiliar with, especially, hardware troubleshooting and diagnosing. I'm certainly willing to learn though and don't mind spending a bit of money to do so. This seemed like a good place to start.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
A dry solder joint cannot be diagnosed visually.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Lol, I don't know why I didn't mention a joint needing a reflow.
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
Ok, good to know.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
It takes a simpleton to see the simple solutions :silly:

One other thing to retry if your feeling really lucky. Your motherboard and parts are probably connected via large multi pinned connectors plugging into the boards. Its possible one of the pins connection is questionable, so unplugging and re-plugging each connector may just solve it. I recently "fixed" a friends desktop PC using this same method.:highfive:
[General Questions and Answers] hackmythinq:
Good idea -- thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] sk74261700027:
hello!

i am on a coolpad legacy cp3705a device and it is running Android 9.

for the life of me, i can't figure out how to enable the knockon/tap2wake feature. i just want to double-tap the screen to turn it on/off like for any normal Android phone.

anyone know how to get this enabled? it is not under Gestures in the Android settings. and every app i have tried either does absolutely nothing, or simply dims the screen.

anyone?
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Double tap to wake is NOT a standard feature available on all android phones. It requires an explicit functionality to be coded into your kernel. If this code is not there, then there will be no interface you could find in your OS, and if you find an app that has the config, it will not work, as your kernel does not support it.

However, an app could do a dodgy to make it appear to work, but in reality, it would really be forcing the phone to be awake all the time, listening for the double tap to turn the screen on. If an app fakes it like this, your battery will die in a very short time.
[General Questions and Answers] sk74261700027:
ahhh. well, that makes sense. yeah, i know about the battery on the thing. on some phones and some ROM's, or whatever, it prevents deepsleep. sounds like you are talking about something else, but i still get it.

alrighty. well, thanks a ton for the response. imma just have to hope the power button doesn't get destroyed until, hopefully, someone comes out with a way to replace the kernel on this phone.

well, thanks again. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Jochen K.:
Hi,

for a few days now I have been unable to access the Play Store, as every tap on the app's icon simply brings up the message "no internet access...activate...and try again."

Every other app on my Galaxy S9 (with LineageOS 14.1) DOES have internet access - including XDA Labs.

I've tried...

-force closing and restarting the app

-rebooting my device

-deactivating Play Store and having it replaced with the default version,

-reinstalling either of the two Titanium Backup versions

... all without success.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Jochen
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Check in the forum of the ROM (LineageOS) that you're using if it pass the GMS verification and look for a new/updated version if it's available, the 14.1 looks slightly outdated though.

I guess you're not using TB to restore any Google Play related app so the ID may differ from one ROM to another and it may cause conflict.

Also when installing a new ROM for first time specially when it's quite different i.e. from Samsung stock (OneUI/TouchWiz) to a LOS may be required not only wipe cache, system and data but also a factory reset/format data, Including external SD card for the newly folders/directories created for Android to boot also is ideal.
[General Questions and Answers] Jochen K.:
Thanks for the prompt reply.

I should have added that I've used the same configuration for fifteen months, now, which nakes this sudden change in behaviour so mysterious for me.
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
I have planned, in these last months of summer, a trip to Cairo. How do I protect the phone against overheating? Most sites recommend avoiding direct sunlight, but I need to use to make photos. The point of having a 64 mb camera if I keep it tucked in. The phone does has a water cooling system, but is it enough? Temperature in Cairo are around 39 degrees Celsius. How can cool it even more? Do water cooling cases work? How about cooling cases with propellers?
[General Questions and Answers] plegdroid:
evening Matey, ?☕

Please don't be offended by the question, but have you tried to clear the play store apps cache?
[General Questions and Answers] SubwayChamp:
Although most of the specialized sites in technology recommend to not use smartphones in higher temperatures than 35 °C (95 °F) I can say that this is not totally true in the everydary real life so I´m actually living in a country with an average temperature higher than 32 °C; just imagine the thermal sensation, I have my brother living in Cairo, he never had any kind of issue so rarely temperature reach more than 32/35 °C, you might choose the better hour avoiding 12 to 16 PM in warmer seasons/days for outdoor activities. Some cases also retain the warm from the battery interfering with the air outside so some times is not convenient use them.

Also some battery optimization may help like stop running unnecesary apps, preventing apps from constantly waking-up and things like that. Some devices have useful battery manager suites even more optimized on Android 10.
[General Questions and Answers] Jochen K.:
Yes, I did, as one of the first things.

Fortunately, the problem simply vanishedas mysteriously as it had appeared..

I hadn't tapped on the Play Store for a number of days, when, yesterday morning, when I switched my device to Online, I received a notification about several dozen app updates, and when I accessed the Play Store, everything worked again.

Thanks for thinking about my problem!
[General Questions and Answers] MasterEsno:
How to change voice on system ? Add effect permanently on microphone input sound
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Do you mean something to alter the sound of your voice?
[General Questions and Answers] M97DEV:
Did anyone knows a method to recover photos after factory reset ?

I forget my screen lock after repairing my phone. and I used factory reset , which deleted all my photos. Is there any way to recover it back?

And what should I do if i forgot screen lock ?
[General Questions and Answers] MasterEsno:
right. I want my microphone to have a working reverb effect internally. which can enter any application
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I'm not entirely certain that can be accomplished with an app solution or by modifying system files. It may come down to having to compile a new kernel to make the software and hardware work together in that manner and make the effect persistent in everything it does.
[General Questions and Answers] MasterEsno:
maybe no one has tried it until like that
[General Questions and Answers] cbrecheisen:
Win CE Head Unit Brick (Jensen VX4022)

As the title suggests, I have a Windows CE - based head unit, in the form of a Jensen VX4022. Thing has worked well for the last four years. Out of the blue, last week, it wouldn't boot past the loading screen (blank black screen with a red progress bar. The progress bar does move, so I know it's doing something there). I hooked up a reverse camera to my car, which automatically switches over to the camera when put in reverse. Since the unit bricked, if I throw the car in reverse before the loading bar fills all the way, the unit will still try to switch to the camera; going first to a full black screen, then blue screen. That tells me the unit isn't entirely locked; just stuck in a loop, or has some sort of corruption in the OS.

I have basic experience in flashing ROMs and the like, but I've never had to attempt anything like this. What I'm looking for, essentially, is any information about whether others have successfully unbricked Windows CE - based head units, what methods they tried, what I should try, etc. I'm going to try forcing an update on the thing tonight (apparently the firmware updates auto-execute), so I'm hoping that pulls it out of whatever logic hell it's stuck in.

So, yeah. Where should I begin, here?

Update:

Ok, so the unit isn't completely fried. The updates did auto-execute and the screen changed to show the update progress, do touchscreen calibration, etc. Then the update told me to remove the SD card, so I did. It restarted the unit like it should...

Still black screen with red progress bar. But, hey, at least it updated?

Any help that you can give is appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Might be a problem with the hardware, specifically, the chip containing your on board OS and storage. Even with faulty internal storage, the processor/RAM and display would work, the updates would load, run and display correctly, the update process would look as if it is flashing, it would prompt you with the setup selections, but, if the internal storage is faulty, nothing would actually be flashed/written into it.
[General Questions and Answers] cbrecheisen:
Hmm...that's sub-optimal. I was hoping there'd be a way to either restore the bootable for the GUI, or just flash a different, CE-based GUI over it. Any way you know of to run the thing in test mode with an auto-executable?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
It may or may not be the storage, I was speculating on a cause.

I'll have to do some research on your specific device to see what is available to diagnose it.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I'm not seeing a way to test anything. Either way, I'd say your issue is caused by some kind of hardware damage because flashing a software update "should" have corrected any corrupted software, if your hardware is working correctly.
[General Questions and Answers] cbrecheisen:
Well, I appreciate the insight nonetheless. Since there's a ton more support for the android units being made these days, I'll likely just junk this thing and pick up a new unit.

But not until I dissect it. You know, for science!
[General Questions and Answers] gamesaverequest:
Greetings,

I don't know anything about hacking or game save editing. I would be willing to learn if it is necessary, but I have one specific request right now that could certainly be solved a lot quicker by experienced people like those of you who are forum regulars.

There is an Android app with in-game achievements (no connection to Google Play achievements). One of these achievements cannot be unlocked anymore. I was wondering if someone could take the APK and mod it (through hex editing I assume) so when the modded APK is downloaded, the save file would automatically have this one achievement unlocked.

Is this something that I can ask about here? Where should I post about it? Would this be done for free or would there be payment expected?
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Be warned, what you suggest doesn't adhere to xda rules. Read the rules before posting
[General Questions and Answers] gamesaverequest:
Are you referring to rule 9 of this post as it would be an edit to potentially copyrighted material?

https://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?f=530

In terms of rule 6 (warez), the app was free, and it is no longer even available to download on the Google Play Store anymore, so the developers would not be losing out financially from a mod to their software.

But if this is against the rules, I am sorry for asking.

Also, if the issue relates to selling, I am happy to ask for someone to volunteer their help instead. If the issue relates to asking for help rather than doing it myself, I am willing to learn but I have absolutely no experience or knowledge of how to use a hex editor or how to edit an Android game save, so I think that it would be very difficult for me right now. I will happily look at any resources in relation to Android save editing if you wish to provide them.

Thanks for your post.
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
In my opinion, with what you are saying here your request probably isn't breaking the rules. I can't help you with what you want, but I thought I'd let you know about that. I could be wrong, but I don't think I am.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
It depends on whether unlocking the achievement is something that is stored locally on the device or non-locally such as in a server connected to the app. If stored locally, you can modify it, if stored non-locally, you won't be able to do anything about it.
[General Questions and Answers] tek3195:
Question about boot jigs.

Does anyone know of a boot jig for samsung in USB-C for newer models? From what I've seen an adapter for micro to usb-c has 56k resistence which fouls up the 301k required that is produced by the boot jigs available. Is a jig with 245k needed to be used with adapter or usb-c jig need to be made with 245k to be added to the 56k already there? I'm not electrically inclined so just looking at what seems like common sense approach. Then again, common sense isn't very common these days. I may be way off. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] kos25k:
Hello.Is there any way i can backup only rom's settings?I want to fresh install the rom when new update is up and after this just restore it's settings.
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
It depends which ROM. Venom ROMs used to have the feature where you could backup tweak settings.

You may be able to find the settings file with a file explorer (it would be an XML i believe) and save that to your PC or the cloud
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Answering the question could be problematic. If someone explained how to generically achieve your goal, the exact same steps/method may be used by someone else against a live and paid for app to create warez.

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"settings" for a ROM are stored in multiple locations. Some (most I have found) in SQLite3 databases, some XML and possibly others

The best way I have found to recreate my settings when clean flashing a new ROM is using

settings list secure;
settings list system;
settings list global;

and then something like:

settings put global "XXX" "YYY";

I have also built an app ( TeMeFI ) that displays these, and can also generate a script to re-instate these. But I would strongly suggest selectively running the output.

You can find the methods under: Current State>Settings>* within the app.
[General Questions and Answers] h4ckr-sys:
please is it possible to add second space feature to my infinix phone 7.0

Please i need answers Asap

I am using infinix x572

Otherwise known as Note 4
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Sorry mate, no luck there. You need a custom rom for second space. For these smartphones from less known brands there is a low chance you will ever find a custom ROM. Better see if your phone has a multi user function. That might be something similar. If not, there is this app, called Duos. Kind of spooky, so use it wisely. For not important stuff. The app emulates another phone, another space.

Here s the subforum for your phone. See what you find.

https://xdaforums.com/t/infinix-note-4
[General Questions and Answers] gamesaverequest:
Thanks everyone for your replies. It seems like the rules on what I am asking are unclear. Maybe a moderator could confirm. Should I ask one personally about it?

Thanks. I appreciate your opinion.

I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that the achievement is stored locally. The game can be played offline, and progress towards achievements does not appear to be affected by being offline. As I mentioned before, the achievements are in-game only, so no connection to Google Play. The achievement in question requires the user to simply connect to an online service, but that is not possible anymore. If the achievement works like the others, I would guess that changing the appropriate hex code to either change some "connected" boolean to true, or maybe change some "lockedachievement" value so that the achievement is then unlocked in-game. This should have no effect on anyone else except the player and all it would do is unlock the achievement, increment the number of achievements unlocked, etc.

I understand where you're coming from, but could there be workarounds? Perhaps if someone wanted to help me, they could explain it to me in private rather than on the forum, or they could just edit the APK alone (out of the goodness of their own heart) and then simply post the result to here or another website. There would then be no transfer of knowledge that could potentially be harmful. But maybe that is not in the spirit of the xda forums.

I really appreciate the responses everyone.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
I've never searched for a USB-C 301k jig. I'm sure they exist. If not, the 56k jig + 245k resistor would work if the resistor is applied correctly. Another option is to cut the male end off of a USB-C cord and solder 301k worth of resistors to the correct two wires/pins on the cord then insert the male end of the improvised jig into the device. If your hands are steady enough and you know the correct pins, you could just touch the resistor(s) directly to the correct pins.
[General Questions and Answers] tek3195:
Nope, they don't exist in the open market. Even emailed one of the jig sellers to ask. They didn't have and couldn't get. I've searched several times in the past 5 or 6 weeks and can't find anything on making one for usb-c. I have an all-boot cable from Martview but with adapter it doesn't work. Works great on all my samsungs with micro-usb but not usb-c device. I have to look at usb-c schematics again to try and figure out which pin works as ID which I think is what #4 pin is in the micro male. I don't think the wire trick will work as there is not a wire running directly to the pin needed. I don't know for sure but am thinking it will be CC1 or CC2 that act as plug config detection. one becomes Vconn cable power. CC is used for USB-PD communication and is what's used for otg mode. I do know that I need someone with more experience than myself to figure this out. I would hate to start shorting the wrong stuff on a rather expensive device.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Agreed, I'm not versed in the pinout order of USB-C(if you can even refer to it that way).

It seems to me that there should be a certain wire or set of wires leading from the plug that the resistors could be applied to to get the effect, I just don't know the specifics.
[General Questions and Answers] h4ckr-sys:
Thanks for your help..

I really appreciate:svetius:

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Please i also need to know if i can install custom-rom on my device and how

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Please i also need to know if i can install custom-rom on my device and how
[General Questions and Answers] BaneSRB1:
Every time I try to download GCam from Playstore, it's not the latest. Did Google stop updating the app or is it built-in on Pixel phones?
[General Questions and Answers] Raresh T:
Well, it might be the latest app version compatible to your phone. Not all phones have the same hardware, takes time modifying an app for each phone. And of course the pixels get the very last update.
[General Questions and Answers] StrongTea:
Accidentally hardbricked my phone, what should I do?

I have a Samsung A10, and recently I have rooted it

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[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
That probably won't work. If it won't charge, won't boot to any mode, won't connect to PC in any way(shows nothing in Windows Device Manager), shows no charging/connection LED(if it has one) and doesn't vibrate when you hold the power button to boot the device(if it has this feature), then the device is hard-bricked and a jig won't have any effect at all. In this case, JTAG or motherboard replacement are the only options.
[General Questions and Answers] StrongTea:
My phone only stays on when it has enough battery, or when a cord is connected to it. And it vibrates after rebooting during the bootloop, where it shows the samsung logo and a warning, and the unlocked bootloader message. Would a jig still have any purpose in this scenario?