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[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] viking777:
Moto G4 xt1622 retgb unlocked and rooted with several root apps like twrp, TiBu, File Manager, terminal etc.

Every time I select 'Settings/Apps', Settings force closes with the error in the title. If you google this error most answers tell you to open settings/apps and clear cache for various programs - a bit of a problem for me because opening settings/apps is impossible. However I have tried many things - clearing cache files from within TiBu, wiping the cache partition from twrp, reinstalling anything to do with 'Settings' from Tibu, flashing two different backups from twrp, one of which was taken of the stock phone as soon as I got twrp working , I have even tried a full factory reset - nothing works, the error is always there.

I don't know when this started, so I can't tell you what I was doing at the time, and if it is of any interest although settings/apps doesn't work, 'App Info' still does. Also every other section within 'Settings' works normally, no errors whatsoever, it is only 'Apps' that causes the force close.

Is there anything else I can try?

Edit. Forgot to say, it is stock marshmallow 6.0.1, no custom roms.
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] matt55555:
Safe mode? Hit the power button, long press power down.
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] viking777:
Good call, but unfortunately I have already tried that - safe mode won't start, it just gets to the Moto logo screen and no further.

Thanks anyway.
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] viking777:
Managed to solve this problem for myself. Mainly thanks to chainfire (for producing flashfire) and no thanks to the originator of this thread http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4/help/xt1622-uk-sim-free-stock-firmware-oem-t3448913 who suggested that it is safe to delete third party apps from the /root/oem/app folder (even though these are apps are not even remotely relevant to my locale). I am not blaming the originator of course, it is my fault for listening to him (especially since he no longer owns the phone in question). But let me warn everyone that you CANNOT delete files from this source - however irrelevant they seem to be - without consequences.

Why didn't reinstalling a TWRP backup solve the problem?

Because TWRP does not backup the /root/oem partition. Luckily flashfire does, so a simple reinstall of that partition and 'Settings/Apps' came back like magic.

I am now off to add my thoughts to the thread in question and to do another flashfire backup.
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] thesecondsfade:
So you restored a backup that you luckily made with Flashfire before your settings/apps stopped working? That doesn't really solve the issue if someone doesn't have a Flashfire backup, does it?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
I want to disable any kind tracking fitness activity as not being useful for me and doing that will see better battery life.

I try trough settings but didn't find any option for that.

Anyone know how to disable it?

Thanks.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] phuppert:
In the Settings, go into Permissions and disable sensor access for at least ZenFit and Google Fit as well as Google Play-Services.

That should give you much more battery life as step counting alone can be very energy consuming.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Ok thanks.

I've only disable the first two not google services as I'm afraid not having any multifunction with various app or notification.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
I was about to say the same thing, if you disable google services then

you will no longer get gmail and other notifications.

If you guys want to really save a lot of battery life simply disable wifi

and change it from automatic to OFF, that's the one thing which I

have found which noticeably saves battery longevity.

The wifi is intended as a backup services for notifications only.

I don't mind loosing bluetooth connection for a few seconds once

in a great while, so far I have not even noticed any difference

in my notifications with wifi in auto-mode or disabled.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] anandbibek:
Seems like Zenfit app keeps tracking even if body sensor permission is revoked? Is Android wear itself bugged or because it's special kind of bloatware from Asus?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Block it from access to watch.

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] jesusfranco:
how?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
If a message from fit appears on the screen swype to the left until "block app" appears.

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] TheKaz:
Doesn't that just block the message? it doesn't stop the app from tracking...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Then have a look under settings - > authorisations (don't know exactly the term used in englisch settings).

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] TheKaz:
Ah, yes, looks like you are correct. Settings / Permissions / Zen Fit, then turn of sensor access.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] anandbibek:
Even if you turn that off, Zenfit app still keeps tracking your steps.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Then delete zen fit

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] yilun:
You can't delete it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Uninstall it on your phone?

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] anandbibek:
It's a system app
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Do you have an Asus Phone? Otherwise it shouldn't be a system app.

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] yilun:
It's a system app in your watch...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] ingbrzy:
Remove it via TWRP https://xdaforums.com/zenwatch-3/how-to/guide-reboot-recovery-fastboot-unlock-t3546743
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fernandosaez:
I used to have an htc wizard and now one of these phones will arive shortly.

I dont see any sticky advise on how to cid unlock the phone as it did with the wizard, anything I need to know?

Thanks!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] softonic123:
If you really want to flash immediately after receiving your phone (like i did it :d)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=299462

Regards
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ai6908:
This is hermes forum. I would suggest you read wiki for wizard to unlock your phone and load wm6.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] markafreeman:
Don't be too quick to jump on the poor guy, he says he used to have a wizard but now has a hermes so he's more than welcome here.

Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=295751
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Wam7:
Yeah, between Mr Vanx's guide and the Hermes WIKI you'll find pretty much everything you need to get you up and running, oh and I strongly suggest you use the MicroSD card method of flashing your OS and Radio.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] bobbyelliott:
Can you tell me more about this method (how to do it) and what advantages if offers over conventional flashing? Cheers.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] fernandosaez:
Thanxs guys!

Trust me I will do my homework before I flash the rom, I already learned my lesson with the wizard!:)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Wam7:
Find it here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlashing

If you read the massively long "Bricked Thread" (link in my Sig) I would guess that 99.99999% of those people bricked their phones using the USB method.

What people fail to realize is that their USB connection could be pretty flakey without them knowing and the first time they see evidence of this is when their phone gets bricked, especially when flashing the Radio as this is a sure way to fubar the phone! HardSPL may make it possible to recover but why not avoid that inconvenience in the first place.

The phone has to maintain a USB connection while flashing and this can be broken for a split second for a multiplicity of reasons.

I know of only one person who bricked their phone flashing via the MicroSD method and this is due to his file being corrupt. To avoid this always check your card for errors prior to rule this out. (Right-click on the card icon in My Computer and select Properties->Tools->Error-Checking... tick both options, OK.

I personally bricked my phone 4 times flashing via USB. No problems via MicroSD and 70+ flashes.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Milupi:
Hello i recently switched to Cm13 shapshot version and when i manually select the Network i wanna be registered to it always switches back to the 'Automatically choose available network' which slows down my network speed... Anyone know what could be wrong????
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] CronaMell:
Can you make your question a little bit simpler?! I couldn't dully understand it :)
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Milupi:
Lol ok...I am using the KIw-L24 and cyanogen 13 Os...But in the option where i choose what network to register to they are two options...either the network chooses automatically or i choose manually...and i preferably use the setting where i use manually but it still reverts back to being chosen automatically by the network... Mostly the network chooses 2G speeds for me when I'd rather a minimum of 3G...Do you get me now????
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] CronaMell:
Yes, just go to settings--->cellular networks---> preferred network type, then select 3G.

I hope this helps you
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Milupi:
Yeah tried that already but still ironically it sometimes drops to 2G
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] CronaMell:
I don't what to say know but, maybe another CM13 build have this issue fixed.

I hope you find a solution.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Milupi:
Ok think i found a way...

Thanks anyway
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] CronaMell:
My pleasure to help you :)
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] :
Is there any way to use the recovery when a device is encrypted? (CM13 full disk encryption)

How would I go about flashing a new ROM?

(TWRP 3.0.2.0)

Thanks
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] :
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[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] clsA:
TWRP / Wipe / Format data

TWRP / Install / Your new rom
[Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] madmartian:
In case you are switching from a Nexus phone on Project Fi like I was, I thought I'd post that you do not need to switch carriers! While the Phab 2 Pro is not a supported phone, almost ANY Android phone will work with Project Fi's data-only SIM. You can order the data-only SIM for FREE.

1. Login to your Fi account at fi.google.com

2. Click on "MANAGE PLAN".

3. Click on "ADD DATA ONLY SIM".

4. Install the "Hangouts Dialer" app (separate from the Hangouts app) to allow VoLTE ("Voice over LTE" - also works over wifi before your new SIM even arrives).

It's that easy and you can keep the voice SIM in your old Nexus phone and use them both! Phone calls will ring on both phones. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for using both phones - your bill is based on the combined data from both phones. Or just keep the old phone (and SIM) as a backup in case your P2P gets lost or stolen.
[Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] lphovercraft:
I just received my data SIM from Google and it's a Nano - and the Phab 2's SIM loader seems to be micro. Did you receive a micro SIM or did you use an adapter? Thanks.

[Disregard - I just slapped the SIM in the holder and gave it a try - worked a charm!]
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] snegom:
Have replaced the Samsung dialer (phone app) with Google dialer 2.3.17 on my A3 (2016), and this works fine. However, I am missing the option to add sip-accounts. Any advise on whether there is an apk I can download that includes sip-accounts and will work on my handset?

Galaxy A3 2016, Marshmallow
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] DragonautMk:
If i buy a verizon model i could use normal 850 roms?

I hope i'm in the right place... Sorry for varius errors....
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Abort Retry Fail?:
In order to flash any of the ROMs you'll find here on this forum you'll need to have an unlocked bootloader, which I believe is only available on the H850 European model of the G5. I haven't seen any posts on a successful unlock for the Verizon, which I believe is the VS987 and not the H850.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Nick216ohio:
US version of Tmobile 830 has unlocked bootloader and root as well.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] p2daz:
I'm using resurrection remix v5.8.0 official, I'd like to use the Cyanogen Hexolibre theme, I've got the apk but can't install exposed

Is there another way to install the theme?
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] go87.zx:
Anyone who has cm-13.0-20161219-NIGHTLY-onyx.zip please upload.

Why am asking : no cm13 available for download from cyanigenmod.org only cm14.1 available .

Why this version: that's the last cm13 nightly (see screen shot of Bing cached page)

Why upload that: will be useful for those who missed the last of all cm13 nightlies and who don't want cm14.1

Why people will not doubt ur upload : I have provided screenshot of Bing cache page which has check numbers .

So an upload will be of great use.

People who Downloaded it please consider this.
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fap4k:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0YNceTy9ER8cnU2alFUcU5HMzA/view?usp=drivesdk
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] go87.zx:
Thank u very much. Nice of u.
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phoberus:
Thank [MENTION=2269875]seros[/MENTION] here
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Idakis:
I have fixed mine.

There was no MAC address programmed to the device at factory. That's an omission. So the WIFI driver when activated after restart or by turning wifi off/on notices that and gives a temporary MAC address.

That address changes in the last bytes.

The solution is to write a WIFI MAC address with an appropriate tool. I did use SN_Writer just be careful to leave the other data alone.

I guess the same happens with the Bluetooth address but did not check that out yet.

0) Choose a valid MAC just look under settings the temporary one that your phone uses that's ok

1) Install VCOM Driver if you don't have it yet

If you use Windows 10 then you have to temporarily disable Driver Signature check since those drivers are not signed

Instructions and download here

http://xdaforums.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033

2) Download the SN_Writer I did use that one, password is mtk2000

http://mtk2000.ucoz.ru/down18/SN_Writer_Tool_v1.1648.rar

3) Download the right stock rom for your device you need the file which is named like the one I did use

APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48

4) Power off phone

5) In SN_Writer hit System Config uncheck everything and check Wifi Adress on the left side

In database file AP_DB use the file from 3)

That should do it.

Hit Start and entry the MAC just the digits no dashes etc.

Connect the phone while holding Volume Down.

That should do it.
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] FunkiBluDawg:
Thanks for the write up, I got my S7 WiFi MAC address fixed now too, with your steps !!

Bluetooth appears already fixed/correct. (Also I haven't noticed my paired bluetooth devices loosing pairing..)
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Idakis:
Great! Also good that Bluetooth is correct. Did not pair anything yet but good to know there won't be similar problems.
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimibxl:
thanks a lot, worked like a charm. I really needed that fix as i put mac control on my router
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] 66krieger:
Meta_maui_db_inconsistent

After:

"Connect the phone while holding Volume Down."

... just a message "META_MAUI_DB_INCONSISTENT" und the process break it

You have an idea what I can still check?
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Idakis:
Sorry for my late answer.

Double check step 3) you need the correct file from the correct stock rom for your device.

If that still doesn't work I would try reflashing the bootloader preloader (only) from stock ROM and try again.

It should work.
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] stypie:
I'm not having any luck with my device on windows 10.

Whenever I try to connect my device to windows via usb, a pop appears - (USB device not recognized-the last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned ,and Windows does not recognize it) .

I've also tried to clean up my usb drivers and re-install MTK preloader.

Any advice how I might fix this?
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] WNBraulio:
File APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48?

Hi,

Where do I find the file "APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48"?

It's not available on Google.

Thanks!
[Elephone S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] farhan76242:
Thank q so much .. Fix it.
[Xposed General] hbmoallem:
please help me to install xposed on my rooted sm-915fy 6.01 N915FYXXU1DPC3 MMB29M.N915FYXXU1DPJ1 thanks ,bootloader unlocked.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
Hi!

I encountered a strange GPS behaviour and wanted to share this with you / maybe someone has an idea bout this one:

On a businessjourney i wanted to log my way with my kaiser, and everything went fine so far. But after several hunderts of kilometres, kaiser lost more and more satellites till only 1 was left and the values were unuseable (phantasy-koordinates, speed and altitude too).

I am 100% sure that it was not a problem with our jet or any kind of shielding in it - because after a softreset it could lock again on 8 to 12 satellites. I could approve this strange loss of statellites on longer flights and car etappes (lets say 500km+) now several times.

Any idea what could be the reason?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] unwired4:
Did the airline crew know you were using a gps device?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ZorMi:
Who cares, GPS device is just a receiver, they use several of them in cockpit. Even GSM mobile phone intereference is exaggerated...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
Well, since it was our own jet and pilot i guess that its ok :)

But back to the issue: A friend of mine could acknowledge that he has the same problem when traveling over a certain distance by car.

Is it possible, that this has something to do with QuickGPS where the receiver calculates extimated postitions of the satellites (and those triangulations will be false when moving too far)? Is QuickGPS postition-dependend?

Any ideas highly appreciated...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] evilc:
Good answer ;)

It could be, but quickgps only provides a pre-download of the ephemeris data so that the GPS unit does not have to download it from the satellites. If it does not have the quickgps data, it could download it from the sats (thats why a normal lock takes so long), so I would guess not, unless maybe download of new data from sats is turned off if quickgps is turned on.

I see no option to specify location in quickgps but then again it could look at the handset's country code or something. Surely though it is kilobytes in size at max so downloading the whole world's data via GSM/3G would be no biggie.

On a side note, I get the same issue on my Kaiser even if I stay local sometimes. I *think* it may be getting stuck on A-GPS (Using cell phone masts to get a rough fix) - maybe try and disable A-GPS as it would be no use in a jet?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] weasel:
I have experienced the same thing once - and that was after using the Kaiser in a jet for only a few minutes. Once I landed, I started TomTom and was placed over 700 miles from my actual position. A soft rest cured it; I was a bit worried that the high speeds of a jet might have confused/fried my GPS, but all was fine after a soft reset.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
You may see what I mean here: xxx (username and password: test): Right above Toledo / Madrid the GPS readings go crazy... :-(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] chrisnash:
Could this be the mythical 'Barcelona Triangle' ?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] RemE:
Interesting, you might try posting this at GPSpassion.com forum. They are the experts in GPS. It's odd that it would loose sats as the view of the sky couldn't be much better and you'd think that it would be able to keep up things, even at jet speeds the number of visible satellites wouldn't change. I would try it with GPS ON and Phone radio OFF as this might rule out any cell tower issues.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
Hi! I tried it with GSM off - with no improvement. It seems that this is some kind of bug in the GPS-receiver?

If you have an user in that forum - feel free to post this issue!

Thx, Licht
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] omega_:
I do experience this problem too. I was thinking it is the problem of the chip, has anyone tried the external antenna and does the problem still persist?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jmat:
Might be exaggerated... but considering how much interference a normal GSM signal has with household electronics (and yes, commercial jetliners are heavily shielded)... it's still kind of scary. :)

I actually discovered I left my phone on in my bag on a Frontier Airlines flight when the GSM modem started up at around 15,000 feet and the in-seat screen in front of me started flickering and I got that cool 'ch-ch-ch-ch' noise in my headphones.

Whoops. :)

It's probably safe to have the GPS on, but you really should turn off the radio.. there's no telling what wiring is running next to/under your seat, and there might just be an antenna above your head that you don't know about. It's just not worth the risk (plus, if you get caught.. well.. it's a federal offense).

If you just ask, some pilots will let you turn your GPS unit on in the plane (the flight attendants will ask him/her)... Delta Airlines doesn't seem to have any problem with this, while United and American do.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Farsquidge:
I think you'll find the answer to this thread is to do with the travelling speed and height.

Dedicated flight GPS units have a much faster baud rate for data transfer and the unit itself has virtually no other background tasks to take care of.

The 'Kaiser' GPS is primarily designed as a 'walkabout' unit and can just cope with vehicle speeds. If the data shows a marked change in position (due to say travelling at a few hundred kph) then the GPS firmware believes it has an erroneous sat lock and tries to re-aquire causing the confused output.

Also, Ephemeris data is incorrect for ionospheric distortion when you are at above 25,000 thousand feet so if it tries to use QuickGPS it will actually lengthen the acquisition time.

Try it next time with both A-GPS and QuickGPS off (QuickGPS auto disables if data is out of date so just disable downloads) and note what speed/height you are when is goes crazy. :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
As far as i know, there is no profen evidence that one single plane was downed by a gsm signal. Additionally, i have seen Boeings where all TFT Flatscreens started heavy flickering when the intercom was running - so dont mix up important avionic board systems with unimportant, unshielded secondary systems :-) Here in europe all commercial planes have excellent shielding standards - and there are several commerical and private planetypes around which already come up with internal gsm-repeaters and satellite connections to the gsm-groundstations (the reasons for low usage are missing business models and - i guess annoyance). And - as i said - it was our own jet and pilot, and so its me who makes the rules in there :-D

So much for offtopic.

But I really would like to know what causes this "satellite loss" and "mis-positioning" problems... - this probably makes some killerapplications impossible :(

Does anybody know if a-gps is geographically influenced? Anybody has further informations about how our Kaisers keep the fix on the satellites?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] licht77:
Thx for your informations - your ideas sound plausible! But on the flight i posted before, u can see that we were travelling about 2.5 hours at 10.000 metres and 800 km/h before everything went crazy within 60 seconds (Placemark 273 is plausible, 275 insane)... but i turned GSM off to save battery... so a-gps and quick-gps should have been off too (correct me if i am wrong)...?