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[General Topics] badboy_6120:
Hi everyone

I edited my note 3 lollipop "LegacyInCallUI.apk" for making it to show my contacts pictures at full screen size

[IMG="Low quality"]http://i67.tinypic.com/2rfeiib.png[/IMG]

but now when I set a picture for my contacts it shows a bad quallity and croped picture (like above picture) while the input picture quality is amazing

so I look around my phone and found out where these contacts pictures stored :

Root directory >> data >> data >> com.android.providers.contacts >> files >> photos

these files (if you have set any pictures to your contacts allready) have no extension but they are picures and you can see them in computer by adding (.jpg) at the end of each one

all you have to do is replacing them with similar non extension name and then reboot your phone

these files name is according to the setting pictures to each your contacts from the first picture you set to contact "X" to last picture you choose for contact "Y"

the best way is to wipe contacts data storage in settings and add the contact pictures one by one and write the number of each contact's file name at the mentioned directory for changing theme to high definition pictures later

just remember to use proper wallpaper size for replacing contact pictures

if you don't know the resolution of your screen just use the pictures that looks good on your home screen

here's the same picture that had bad quality before after above steps :

[IMG="High quality"]http://i63.tinypic.com/sbse2g.png[/IMG]

I hope someone could make a easier fix for this really soon but until then we can use this method

Enjoy it:cool::cool:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lfpeacemaker:
hi, if somone have the lasted bootloader and modem for n910h and want to share i think lot of people will like it
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NMonster69:
Here's the bootloader. The modem appears to be too big to upload.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NMonster69:
Here is the link to my copy of the last modem I got.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995298910
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lfpeacemaker:
thanks man but this ones are not the latest ones ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NMonster69:
Pull down latest rom from sammobil.com then copy the updated modem into the zip then flash. At least you have the framework to work with now. No changes are needed to the script in the zip either.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lfpeacemaker:
thanks i will do that later
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] supernova_00:
Has anyone encrypted their device and if so, how is the performance afterwards? I'm asking because I know the performance on older phones nearly halved after encrypting.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] garyd9:
It should come encrypted by default out of the box. In fact, I haven't seen any option to DECRYPT it. So, any benchmarks you see are for an encrypted device.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] supernova_00:
Hmmm seems it is. I searched the settings for encrypt and there is a setting for "Protect encrypted data" the description says "Device is encrypted. Protect your encrypted data by selecting Require screen lock when device turns on. This helps protect data on lost or stolen devices." There are two options "Require screen lock to decrypt data when devices turns on" and "Do not require".

I already have a lock screen set so I'm guessing the encryption doesn't work all the time without selecting the first option? Or would this force a lock screen no matter what, regardless of smart lock settings and/how long after screen turns off that the device locks?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] garyd9:
My Best Guess on this option is that it controls when data is able to be read. "Do not require" allows the phone to read the data before the screen is unlocked, while the other option requires the screen to be unlocked first.

Why would it need to read the data before unlocking? Well, it my guess is correct, then the device would be mostly useless until that first unlock - unable to get new email, unable to know what wifi AP's it can connect to, etc.

Sadly, my interpretation might be way off on what this option does. It's not documented very well... I'm also not certain how the option relates in regards to "turning on" the device. Does that mean turning it on after a full reset, or after each time the device goes into standby (screen off)?

I can tell you that it does NOT decrypt the device and write decrypted data. It's function relates to the reading only. (In order to "read" encrypted data, it must be decrypted in memory.)

(Obviously, I haven't had a chance to play with the option to explore what it does and how it works...)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ViperGeek:
I think of "Protect encrypted data" as the pre-boot BitLocker password on Windows. When enabled, immediately after the bootloader completes, you're prompted for your unlock pattern. Only after the pattern is given will Android OS boot. It's kinda like a "keep the authorities off my phone" setting. Once powered off, even access to the filesystem from things like ADB is impossible until the pattern is supplied.

- Dave
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] NisseGurra:
Lets hope its better than in 5.0 lollipop:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8725/encryption-and-storage-performance-in-android-50-lollipop
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] djh816:
IIRC it uses two pieces of data for the encryption, one is your password and the other is in hardware identifier on the device. Any Lollipop or higher device will typically be encrypted (with some exceptions because some devices lack the hardware for fast encrypting/decrypting) out of the box with just the hardware identifier and once you set the passcode lock will require that to decrypt the user data partition (IIRC this is the only partition encrypted). The settings toggle you mention adds a prompt on reboots to require the passcode on boot but afaik samsung doesn't change the actual android scheme of luks-like encryption. That said I may be full of it and Samsung Knox may invalidate everything I've said :P
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] garyd9:
I just played around with the settings...

It only impacts a boot or reboot (which is powering the device off and back on again, or selecting "restart" from the shutdown menu) (which is NOT standby/resume or screen off/on)

Assuming you have a fingerprint and password set up (if you have a fingerprint and pin, replace "password" with "pin):

If configured as "Do not require", it works as you expect.

If configured as "Require screen lock to decrypt data when devices turns on", it appears that the data partition is NOT decrypted on bootup. Nothing on the phone works until the password is entered. It doesn't allow fingerprints, has no notification shade, and doesn't even show the lockscreen wallpaper. (No email or other notifications seem to come through. I didn't test with phone calls.) Once the password is entered initially, the phone spends a couple minutes claiming that it's decrypting, and eventually it goes to the normal lock screen.

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Be aware that smartphones (especially phones with Samsung Incompetent Engineering software) have been known to reboot at seemingly random times. It could be very frustrating to not get that important notification or phone call... and then realize it was all because the phone rebooted and is locked down until you enter a password. If you are aware of that risk, then by all means go ahead and lock it down. It certainly seems more secure.
[HTC One E8] sanijsnj:
Hi, anyone knows if there is a way to protect the device from factory erase?

For example being able to password protect recovery?

or can factory reset protection (FRP) feature be flashed to stock rom?

I have included information about my phone. (I have currently downgraded from Marshmallow to Lollipop 5.0.2 using a TWRP backup and not going to upgrade again; so my actual ROM version is 2.33.1402.6)

HTC ONE E8 (CHINA UNICOM) [HTC m8sw]

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.30306251.15G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.06.1402.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: HCxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) product: mec_dugl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0PAJ20000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTCCN703
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5c9466dd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

any help would be greatly appreciated. :good:
[HTC One E8] Jestercore:
avast anti-theft
[HTC One E8] sanijsnj:
Not exactly what I'm looking for... This app can be removed by accessing recovery through fastboot and doing a factory reset.... Thank anyway
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drystxx:
Yep, you heard me ask if the lg g pad 8.3 v500 lcd is removable from its digitizer. To cut the story short, my lg g pad 8.3 has a cracked LCD wherein there are lines and colors running all over the screen when its on but its still functional and the touch screen digitizer is fully responsive.

I've seen a lot of parts on Ebay but it costs a lot and the lcd is always bundled with the touchscreen digitizer. I saw one ad on ebay wherein its a cracked digitizer but has a fully functional lcd and its price is way cheaper. I just need the lcd there but i dont have a clue if the LCD can be separated from the touch screen digitizer.

Some of you might tell me to just go ahead and just test it myself but i am no technician. I just plan to have it fixed by my local repair store and provide him the replacement part.

I hope someone can tell me the answer.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cluey:
You can separate the two parts but it really isn't recommended.

You will spend hours doing it and will probably break one, if not both, while trying.

Search for some guides of videos on doing it, that will give you an idea of how hard it is and what tools are needed.

They really only sell them separately to get more money from you, you'll go for the cheap option and then when it fails you'll buy the assembled version.

Your choice though, I understand extremely tight budgets.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hurcos:
do I have to downgarde to Kitkat and root; or is it pissible to directly root it? thanks a lot.

Best hurcos
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
Post 2 here - http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/simple-reversable-root-method-t3302157

And here - http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/time-root-help-z1-compact-d5503-5-1-1-t3322195
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hurcos:
thank you sir
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bow1n:
A quick question that I am sure is stupid as no one seems to be talking about it...

Now that the Z1c can have a true recovery from Sony, do we not have other options such as flashing a pre-rooted image or SuperSU from that? I would much rather unlock my BL than mess with KingRoot.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
Sony recovery doesn't have any extra capabilities over old recovery, it's just a different partition. However, with BL unlocked, rooting is no issue. Fastboot will flash any kernel/ recovery you want, and you can flash root
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bow1n:
Thanks, that's great info. I am desperate to root but haven't found the time and wanted a well researched plan.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LehKeda:
Hi All ,

One of my friends has a note 5 and he deleted some photos by mistake so He asked me to restore the photos for him but here is the problem :

All data recovery programmes require root but If I rooted his phone, his warranty would be void and can't receive samsung's updates anymore so I just want a way to root and unroot without losing his warranty and still able to receive samung's updates and not format his phone his root to restore files and then unroot and back to normal life again ! Also If there is an alternative way to restore the files without root , please , tell me ! :o
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamau54:
There are apps in the Playstore to restore deleted pics. No root necessary.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LehKeda:
can you suggest some of them ?
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamau54:
Disk Digger is one I have used in the past, and has been reliable. But if you go to the Playstore and search "restore deleted photos", you'll find many more.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LehKeda:
Most of them require root or simply don't work !
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamau54:
Don't know what to say then. I'm not rooted, and Disk Digger has always performed it's job for me, though they pics I wanted was recently deleted.

Maybe someone else has a better idea. I can only give you my experience.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BatDroid:
Late reply

Recuva(win/mac) can do that.

your memory must be formatted as FAT32, NTFS or similar. If your memory card format is not recognized, you can just copy of its contents to your computer, reformat the memory card as FAT32 and then dump thecopied files back on it and continue the process.

Open recuva

choose the file type u deleted

copy it on another sd card(never copy deleted items on the same card).

Sorry,its too late i guess.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] fluidj:
I decided to try and consolidate email apps and just use the stock email app for all of my accounts instead of having separate apps for each service (Inbox, Outlook, Yahoo, Gmail).... This was primarily to try and take full advantage of the interactions between my Gear S2 & the S7E. I THOUGHT everything was going smooth until I just noticed that the only email account that seems to be syncing (Push) on a reliable basis is surprisingly Outlook. Both gmail accounts and my yahoo account haven't synced since 730am this morning. And trying to manually refresh isn't working either.

EDIT:

If I turn off wifi, the accounts sync just fine. Turn wifi back on, no syncing. Does the phone not know to attempt connections over 4G if it encounters issues over wifi?
[LG Leon Guides, News, & Discussion] ForumNinja:
Hi all

The LG Leon has been around for a while now, how do owners feel the hardware has lasted? Does it still perform sufficiently with today's every growing resource hungry apps and games? Feel free to compare it with similar devices.

Specifications:

Display - IPS LCD, 4.5 Inches, 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi pixel density)

Chipset - Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410

CPU - Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU - Adreno 306

RAM - 1 GB

Memory - 8 GB, microSD

Camera - 5 MP or 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash

Secondary Camera - VGA

Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Connectivity - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1

Battery - 1900 mAh

Dimensions - 129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9 mm

Weight - 140 g

source: gsmarena
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jameson_uk:
Just got my Vario iii as a replacement for my old iMate Jam (Magician)

Installed messenger (is this a T-mobile ommision or HTC btw?)

Been a while since I looked at PDA software so anyone recommend any killer apps that I must have to grace my new shiny toy :D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sqadan:
Resco Explorer 2007 (Enhanced File Manager / Registry Editor)

GPS Viewer (For Kick Starting the internal GPS)

Opera Mobile (Much better browser than Pocket IE)

MS Voice Command

MS Live Search (Free GPS Functionality)

Ilium eWallet (great little database for Usernames / Passwords / Account Info)

SBSH Pocket Breeze (fantastic Today Screen enhancement)

I'm sure others will have tons to add...:D
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] little_rock:
I'm a crusty old uni versal user - about to switch to kaiser... tellme do we still need to istal magic button for the unkillable apps ?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] gogol:
The GPS Viewer, is this freeware?

Where can I download? :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sqadan:
you can get it here:

http://pocketmap.com/accessories/GpsViewer.exe

Enjoy! :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Lavachild:
with tomtom or telenav you dont need a quickstart for your GPS. look into the spb software
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sqadan:
True... Only needed if you are using Google Maps or Live Search.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Lavachild:
what does opera mobile do that pocket iE doesnt? I am sure it is better but just curious :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sqadan:
Opera Mobile is much better at rendering pages than pie. It has tabbed browsing. It support ajax and flash etc...

I'm writing this reply with Opera Mobile. ;-)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] dwella:
What is the difference between Opera Mobile and Opera Mini? Thanks

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[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sqadan:
Opera Mini is a java midlet. Its for phones that can't run the more fully featued mobile browser.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] dwella:
Thanks much...

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Prozmonkey:
Hi

Can the touch key light on duration be changed to always on like I had before in my S5 ?

I cant find any setting for it anywhere.

I like it to be on when I'm using the phone but theres no option for it anymore ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] grim489:
I use galaxy button lights app. I think it was removed from settings with the s6. At least it was gone from mine on Tmobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] neezy13:
AT&T version can be set to always on in Display Settings ->Touch key light duration
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Prozmonkey:
Thank you .... I'll look into that app :good:
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiii:
Hello everyone,

I bought some days ago a second hand galaxy S6 (G920F), I checked if everything was working and then updated to official Marshmallow, installed TWRP 3.0, and finally moved to a custom ROM (Pure Stock ExtraLite Rom 4.1).

The problem is that I figured out I had a lot of sensors that were not working anymore like light sensor, gyroscope sensor (so also accelerometer etc...), the heart rate sensor seems only partially working, I didn't try the proximity sensor yet. Here is a screen of the sensor page after a *#0*#:

I already tried to clear cache, wipe everything with clean install, flash back official MM rom, tried to make a calibration using GPS status and toolbox (which shows there is a problem with almost every sensor), but absolutely nothing worked.

Right now I am out of clues and I need your help :( !

Thank you!
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crumble6:
So were the sensors working when you got the device?

My S6 Edge had the same issue - all sensors would stop working (and the IR blaster) for a few days/weeks and then eventually they would work for a while again. In the end though, they stopped working completely. I also tried absolutely everything software related first but it turned out to be a fault with the mainboard. I sent it to Samsung who claimed it was caused by liquid damage and refused to repair it (I'm almost certain it wasn't liquid damage because I haven't got it wet) so ended up claiming on my insurance.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiii:
Sadly I didn't take the time to check the sensors before upgrading, so I have absolutely no idea about the sensors before I updated the system...

I saw some people talking about this kind of problems being liquid damage related, but I have no idea what happened to the phone before I got it...).

I hope I will be luckier than you were :( !
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moazzamali:
my sensors were working fine in 5.0 and then i officially upgrade my s6 to 6.0.1 and eventually all sensors died.

i make a factory reset and everything fine now :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codecxbox:
Why are these TW based roms are Chinese?

why baidu push services is always installed in system?

I believe that its time XDA should put up a testing team

to check these roms for malware and spyware inmbedded

I also seeing a lot of Cheetah Inc apps imbedded..this

company is related to Baidu
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] nuriel14:
Hi all, need help with my phone it has no recovery, no bootloader and no system. The computer only detect it as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9006 under PORTS (COM & LPT) or QHUSB_BULK and Qualcomm MMC Storage USB Device
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] caioelieldo2:
REPLY

I have a same problem, you solved it?
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] Sujeeth.johnson:
Did u guys fix the problem... Even I am facing same issue... Any help would be appreciated...
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] Ghostv33:
u can try the srk tool for lg g2 it fixes this hardboot :D
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] vanessinhaxd:
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Were you able to solve the problem?

I am facing the same thing with my Zenfone Selfie.

Who gets something please post here.

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Conseguiu resolver o problema?

Estou enfrentado a mesma coisa com o meu Zenfone Selfie.

Quem conseguir algo por favor posta aqui.
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] sukhwant717:
will be writting a guide to unbrick it today. leave your device on charge today for few hours.
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] vanessinhaxd:
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benzoic acid.

So far no tutorial.

Help me out.

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-benzóico.

Até agora nada do tutorial.

Ajuda ai galera.
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] sukhwant717:
sorry tomorrow definitely.. pm me
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] vanessinhaxd:
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Guys, try to make the topic explaining the step by step to recover zenfone selfie that no longer has recovery and bootloader.

It's been a while that we've been waiting for some information, but so far nothing.

Who can help please.

Thank you!

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Gente, tenta fazer o tópico explicando o passo a passo para recuperar o zenfone selfie que não tem mais recovery e bootloader.

Faz tempo que aguardamos alguma informação, mas até agora nada.

Quem puder ajuda por favor.

Desde já agradeço!
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] sukhwant717:
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Mate, I asked you earlier too. Pm me your device details. I have not tested it compltely. I don't want to publish it till I test it. Send me details i will tell you the time when i will be free and will try to help you remotely.

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Amigo, eu te perguntei mais cedo também. Pm me seus detalhes do dispositivo. Eu não testei compltely. Não quero publicá-lo até que eu testá-lo. Envie-me detalhes vou dizer-lhe o tempo quando eu vou ser livre e vai tentar ajudá-lo remotamente.
[Asus Zenfone Selfie Questions & Answers] vanessinhaxd:
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I want to know how do I recover the bootloader and recovery of my Zenfone Selfie that is totally erased and the computer only recognizes the Qualcomm processor driver.

Is there any method to recover?

What files can I use for recovery?

Please help me friends. : :touch here:

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Quero saber como faço para recuperar o bootloader e recovery do meu Zenfone Selfie que está totalmente apagado e o computador apenas reconhece o driver do processador Qualcomm.

Tem algum método para recuperar?

Quais os arquivos que posso utilizar para a recuperação?

Por favor me ajudem amigos. : :toca aqui: