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[Chromebooks] agonzalez1010:
For those who own this laptop I wanted to get some advice.

I'm still in love with this laptop. I'm still in awe that I can run Android Apps on this Chromebook. This laptop has become my 2nd device (close to my go to) for everything.

Now here is where i'm having trouble. I read about the upcoming Samsung Chromebook Pro. It runs Intel instead of ARM and cost an extra $$$.

Now I would like to install a linux distro on it. I see that there aren't many ARM supported distros. So the question is should I:

1. Hold on to the Chromebook Plus and hope someone will make a good Linux ARM distro

2. Return the Chromebook Plus and pick up the Chromebook Pro

Thanks in advance..
[Chromebooks] princeplanet:
I have Xenial/xfce running on it through crouton. I'm not even close to being an expert on ubuntu, but it seems to be working ok, with a couple querks (which may be me not understanding linux).
[Chromebooks] 2x4:
what's the benefit of getting the netflix or amazon prime video android app if you can simply use the website btw?

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also, are you using smart lock with an android phone successfully on your chromebook?
[Chromebooks] agonzalez1010:
Well I found a bug. I think it's within in ARC itself. ARC doesn't come with Device Manager (Settings >> Personal >> Services >> Device Manager) Missing the Device Management feature dwarfs the ability to get MDM going on it. With out MDM I can't access my Corporate Office 365 E-Mail using the Outlook Mobile App. (I ended up resorting to good old OWA for now).

I also learned that if you wanted to install an APK from the Google Play Store that is "not compatible" with your device, you will need to move your Chromebook in Developer Mode. It is only in this mode you can install APKs from unknown sources.

Sadly I had to give up the laptop and returned it today (grudgingly) . I was unaware that a "Pro" version was coming out in April with an Intel chip. While the ARM-OP1 can hold its own to everything I threw at it, the area that I'm concerned with the very limited options of Linux for ARM. So I'm going to wait out the next few weeks till I can get it. I heard April 12th so I'll report sometime then.
[Chromebooks] Samip430:
Did you have to enable developer mode to install the APKs?
[Chromebooks] rs1990:
Nice write up, thank you. I am currently really struggling with my decision on what to get next between the Pixel C, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Acer R13, Samsung Plus/Pro. I am coming from the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and as you can see, I am struggling on whether to go with a Tablet or a Chromebook.

Of course the best of all worlds would be a Chromebook with a detachable screen, but then I would probably have to wait another year. Any advice? Is it awkward/hard to use this while laying in bed in tablet mode?
[Chromebooks] princeplanet:
I am using the Samsung Chromebook Plus. I also have the Note 10.1 2014. If you do use the stylus on the Note, the Samsung Chromebook Plus (SC+) also comes with a stylus.

The SC+ is a little larger than the Note and, thus, a little heavier.

The SC+ runs Chromeos but also runs Android apps.

While in bed, I lay on my back, while reading an ebook or surfing the web. So holding the SC+ as a tablet is a little awkward, because of the weight. However, keeping the SC+ as a laptop, I prop the keyboard portion of the SC+ on my belly, taking the weight off my hands and arms. I adjust the sceen to my liking. When I need to shift to my side, it's already in laptop mode, so I would adjust my screen again to my liking while resting on the bed.

The lightest Android tablet I have is the Sony Xperia Z4 tablet. It is really light weight. While I like this tablet, I'm moving more towards the SC+ for everyday use, because of the keyboard portion.
[Chromebooks] docwebhead:
I love mine, depite a few little problems with Linux support.

Work offered to buy us gadgets with some left-over funds. I decided to go for this beast, as my iPad 2 and previous Samsung Chromebook (2015 version) had both died recently.

My thoughts:

Android stuff works pretty well so far. ChromeOS has matured a bit, but Android App Store is very welcome. The screen is huge & gorgeous, way too bright, and the keyboard is decent.

It didn't take me long to decide to put it in Developer mode -- I needed a fuller Linux than stock provides (no zsh?!?) -- and got Crouton up and running with no trouble.

The first Linux distro that I found with explicit support for this new box was ArchArm, I'm a Red Hat admin by trade and a Debian/embedded tinkerer by hobby, so I was a bit confused by Arch's way of doing things. Still, it's a solid distro, and once I got dhcpcd running on a USB ethernet dongle, I was able to get the bits I needed to feel more comfortable.

Incidentally, I tried several Desktop Environments, (at work I use xfce4 on RHEL7.3) and decided that Cinnamon is far and away the best fit for the CB+. It has built-in support for the HiDPi touch display & touchpad, and is easy enough to add the keyboard shortcuts to mimic most of the special Google-style keys.

I installed Arch on the SD card, so at the boot screen I can hit ctrl-u to boot linux or ctrl-d to boot into ChromeOS dev mode.

Two caveats: I have not had time or much reason to play with the stylus, in either environment, you'll need someone else's opinion for that.

Second, strangely, although wifi works under Arch, the reception is much, much weaker than under ChromeOS. I'm still investigating this, I know a magnesium-framed, aluminum-shelled device is going to be at a disadvantage with RF, but the mimo wifi setup works well under ChromeOS, so I assume it'll get better as Arch matures.

I'd give it an A as a Chromebook, B as a general Linux box, B+ as an Android device, and I expect the Bs to come up with patches.
[Chromebooks] Caveman419:
So far I love mine for all of the reasons everyone . I am coming from an older Chromebook. My only issue is that sometimes the screen stays black after opening the Chromebook from a powered down state. I have to hold the power button down to get the power off, shut the screen and wait 10-20 seconds to try again. Is anyone else seeing this issue?
[Chromebooks] SaintCrispin:
I'm so glad I found this thread. I just bought a Samsung Chromebook and didn't even know about the free offers like the Google Play Music, Drive Storage and $20 Play Credit. Today was the last day to redeem them too. Thanks for the info.
[Chromebooks] gamer-x2:
I have had this laptop for a few months now, and have tried several things on it. Linux, dev mode, constant blowing it away...etc.

I will say this. I really had hope that this addition of android play store would help me change the way I work.... and you know what.... IT DID.

Now with all things there are trade offs, etc... and this laptop is no different, but as the months go by, the apps are getting better and better. There are very few apps that now have issues with the Samsung Chromebook Plus. It takes just about everything I have thrown at it, even playing command and conquest and GTA vice city.

I think of this laptop as a tablet with a perm keyboard for those times I need to lift a little heavier or quicker. The Pen is fantastic.

If you want a complete replacement, this laptop comes pretty dang close. If you are willing to think out of the box, this could easily be your next favorite goto.

Next steps for me... I would really like to nuke this thing and get an actual android OS kernel booting on it, with everything working. More on that later.
[Chromebooks] unpagraph:
could you make a tutorial on how to install linux on the samsung chromebook plus?

[ive tried multiple times to install 4 different type of linux os with no success if you would be so kind as to help me it would be very appreciated. something light, but wholesome.]
[Chromebooks] sstea:
2.4G wifi Problems

I love the chromebook plus with one exception....2.4G wifi has been almost unusable. I have tried with 4 different routers, but I am unable to get more than 2 to 3Mbps no matter how close I am to the router. Range is awful. Every other device gets over 70Mbps under the same conditions. 5G works much better but still doesn't perform as well as most other devices.

Has anybody else experienced extremely poor performance with 2.4G wifi? Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Chromebooks] sstea:
Turned out to be a defective unit. Exchanged for another Chromebook Plus. 2.4G working properly now. Overall Wifi performance is still not very good compared to other devices.
[Chromebooks] legendnexus:
Guys, I am planning to buy Chromebook Plus as well. How has your experience been since you bought it?

Any tips, accessory recommendations etc
[Chromebooks] 2x4:
pretty amazing

only downside is I can't consistently use Smart Unlock for Chromebook with my OnePlus 3 or Pixel 2 XL
[Chromebooks] BeAuMaN:
Apparently Hostgator is going to send me redemption code for a Samsung Chromebook Pro. I didn't see a Chromebook Pro thread so... Since it looks you all have had them for while... Anything I need to know? Any suggested updates or stuff that I should do? Never had a Chromebook before. Probably going to set it up either for my Dad (to replace his aging Asus Transformer) or give it to mom who could use something like this.
[Chromebooks] tahrang:
I have had the SC+ now for a month or so. I like it very much, with just one issue:

I wanted to use a custom keyboard with custom fonts on it, as I do most of my typing/writing in that font. So I went ahead, did the Developer mode thingy, installed the keyboard and fonts. I could see the fonts under the default font directory, but they did not come up in the Change font settings. So I am back to the normal mode, without the keyboard and fonts.

I am not a very heavy user, so this suits me fine. Though I would love to have my fonts installed and working, I just use writing with the s-pen, instead of typing.

thanks
[Chromebooks] noksucow:
I'm loving my SC+. My 2 year old enjoys drawing using the stylus. I also like her drawing with the stylus because she can't draw all over the table, floor, walls, etc. However, the tip of the stylus has taken a beating. I got an open box unit, so I'm guessing that's why it didn't come with the usual replacement tips/nibs. Any idea where I can find replacement ones? I did some googling but came up empty handed. I'm guessing some other s pen tips are compatible, but don't know which ones. Any help would be appreciated.
[Chromebooks] Spaniard85:
I don't have a CB+ (though I may be soon), but have had a couple Samsung Note phones. From what I've seen, the pen is the same except for lacking a button on the side. I'd ask any friends that may have that phone to see if they have any spares. Alternatively, if you have a decent relationship with any mobile phone stores, they almost undoubtedly have some "in the back." I've worked for both VZW and Spring in the past, and we always had extra cables, A/C adapter, and little goodies like the pen tips from folks returning devices, etc. As a final option, I'd bet Samsung's site may have them, or possibly their customer service. Likely not free though.
[Chromebooks] gerrya:
I just had the same situation.

Noticed in usual spot that I use my devices my new Samsung Chromebook Plus was really slow especially when folded in tablet mode. I started doing speed tests and checking the signal with Ping Tools. The chromebook was always at least 10 db weaker signal than my other devices. I practically need to move the chromebook to a foot near my router before it would read full bars. Same thing at work Wifi and I also tried a Verizon Jetpack and got the same results. Contacted Samsung and did a Powerwash and then a System Recovery and it was still the same. Samsung suggested I return it.

Probably try to pick up another one and hope to have better luck.
[Chromebooks] MarkAllen:
I just jumped onboard to a CB+ and I really like it. I only have three items I dislike and two are because I enjoy emulation

1) It not being 64-bit userland is a bummer. However I should note that even the CBPro while 64-bit Chrome OS is still only 32-bit Android container. The biggest draw back on this is you can't run Dolphin emulator without installing Linux. Yes, I know it wouldn't run great anyway but I would like to have the choice to use if I wish to or not, and not someone else deciding for me.

2) Can't run Crossover on it at all. Actually I have not tried but my understanding is you must have an Intel proc to use it. I guess there may be a bit of hope in this department if/when Crostini support comes to the CB+ Would be nice to run Linux apps in a container vs switching back and forth via Crouton

3) Without some manual manipulation the Android container cannot see the MicroSD card at all essentially. Can't believe they have not resolved this one yet. 32GB on the CB+ itself is simply not enough.
[General Questions and Answers] iamsonal:
Hi. Most of the time, I am clean flashing different ROMs on my phone. I have the apk files stored in sdcard, so I need to install them one by one.

Is there any app which will scan all the apk files stored on my sdcard, select the apps from the list, press a button and then the apps are installed, something like installing the apps in a batch.

I am on Nougat.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
There is more than one app in Playstore that can create a flashable zip with your apps in it to flash in recovery that will flash them all at once, flash the ROM then gapps then the zip with your apps.

Titanium Backup is one of them.
[MDA Compact II General] Angerl:
Hi,

I have a strange active sync problem on my charmer. I bought the charmer bricked, he stucked in boot screen. In bootloader mode I can establish an usb connection and can flash any new charmer firmware.

Unfortunately the Charmer does not establish an usb connection in normal mode. I have tried AKU 2.0, 3.3 in several languages without any effect and tested on 4 different pc's. The only way to make an usb connection is in bootloader mode. This ist *not* an active sync problem, because the physical usb connection does not work.

Also my charmer is not able to activate bluetooth; in any firmware and with any stack. Every time after some seconds I get a "hardware error".

Are this known problems an is there a way to fix this problems? I searched the whole forum but did not find a similar problem.

Regards

Andreas
[MDA Compact II General] Angerl:
Solution

Hi again,

for those who may get the same problem, here the solution:

1) Bluetooth

When disassembling the charmer, you will see two plugs on the mainboard: one for the display and one for the button-pad. When reassembling, the small ribbon cable from the keypad will be pressed against the frame between front and back cover. Thereby the plug will be pushed up a little bit and does not fit correct. Charmer works well, only Bluetooth will not work. Tried several times and every time the same problem.

Solution: I glued a small isolating washer on top of the plug. When assembling the frame, the metal shield in the frame presses the plug correctly into the socket.

2) USB problem

I had an USB-cable, working well with an external 2,5" HDD, but did not work with my charmer. Yesterday I got another USB cable, and USB connection worked fine. I dont't know why (with first cable) USB connection works in bootloader mode, but not in normal mode, but with the other cable the Charmer works in both modes. Seems as if there are several wirings on USB-to-mini-USB cables.

Maybe my experience will help someone in the future...

Regards

Andreas
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mero20:
Hi guys

I'm currently having a rooted Lg v20 US996, stock rom version US99610d.

Is there anyway to download the new firmware US99610f zip file to update my phone through Flashify?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] FijNNY:
https://xdaforums.com/v20/how-to/us996unlocked-twrp-flashable-10f-t3544573
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] AmateurRooter:
Anyone have an idea of when we can expect to see the xposed framework on this device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Critical Detox:
Refer to this link, if for whatever reason you don't feel like reading that just read the last part.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811&page=5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] AmateurRooter:
Thank you for replying. I understand now.
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niranjan v bharadwaj:
My device ( one plus 2) takes more than 12hrs to charge fully.I use stock charging adapter and cable.I have checked using wall outlet,power bank and usb port ,but nothing seems to change.I'm using oxygen 3.5.6 ROM currently.I'm facing this problem since oxygen 3.0.2 ROM:(

Before I received OTA for 3.0.2 ,I was using beta version of oxygen to experience the marshmallow features.During beta ROM I didn't have these problems.

I'm sure that there is no prob with charger,cable or battery.I wanted to know whether the prob is with the ROM or kernel?
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brandon Indar:
Yep... It's the ROM kernel.?
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niranjan v bharadwaj:
Pls provide instructions for flashing kernel and pls tell me where to download STOCK kernel
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brandon Indar:
Well I assume u are not rooted and have twrp installed so the only best thing is to download and flash the OOS 3.5.6 zip through ur stock recovery. So check out this http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-2/oneplus_2_oxygenos_3.5.6/

Take backup before proceeding.

Note: Check out this guide on how to unlock bootloader before following above just in case of bootloop

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-2/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3146568
[OnePlus 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niranjan v bharadwaj:
Thank you Brandon,I will try this and let you know.
[General Questions and Answers] tbessie:
I just tried to play audio from the Android YouTube app on my phone to a Bluetooth speaker I have. I've paired the phone with the speaker, other media apps play to it without any problem, but YouTube doesn't and Netflix doesn't. There doesn't seem to be any kind of setting to make this happen, either.

I've searched all over the web, and here as well, but haven't found much in the way of this specific question - lots of answers about playing YouTube when the screen goes off, for example, and various other things, but nothing in the way of "My Android phone won't play through Bluetooth, period". There's no help for it on the YouTube support site, either (just about playing YouTube on Bluetooth from a Chromebook, not phones or tablets).

I tried this with Netflix as well, just to see, and it didn't work either.

Is this a specific limitation of YouTube and Netflix, that they just don't do that?

Or am I missing something here?

My phone is a Sony Xperia X, running Nougat.

- Tim
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Sirnyancat3:
From browsing eBay, amazon, and other various places, it seems like the bottom piece of the back cover is basically non-existent. Does anyone here know why that is and where I could find one? Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] casadomack:
Original Back Battery Cover For Huawei Google Nexus 6P Rear Housing Door Case Cover with Camera Lens Flash Glass Cover 4color

http://s.aliexpress.com/QRJVbM3E

(from AliExpress Android)

There are a few other seller for you to check at aliexpress.com.

Enviado de meu Nexus 6P usando Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
Anyone know where there are any icon packs that work with Android 7.0 Nougat? On Playstore, even the ones marked "New", when you go to "Install" them, they warn that they may not work with newer versions of Android OS and you may lose data. I don't want to mess around unless I know the Pack is designed for 7.0 and none of these packs seem to be up to speed yet???

03/10/17 - 11:59 PM - NOTE: Tonight, after doing a Samsung Cloud Backup, I installed three of the Icon Packs that were giving me the errors I mentioned above! All three of them worked fine!!! I guess The error is more of a Disclaimer than anything else! :) CYA! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atnasan:
I have an s4 mini i9192 4.2.2 and I want to upgrade it to 4.4.2. My current csc country is in Saudi Arabia and I cant find any updated firmware for that. How to update and which firmware can i use?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saimkhalid:
The only way to update is to use a Custom ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alaioby79:
Same problem for my Devise S4 mini Dous GT-I9192, Officially you will not find any Samsung Stock Rom higher than 4.2.2 the only way to look for Custom Roms the only problem you will face both Sims are on always as all Custom Roms based on CM. other problems are minor specially when you use Stable Custom Rom
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdmusicbx:
I'm pretty sure the sim problem is in Nougat roms. You can turn off sims in Marshmallow.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atnasan:
Help

I tried to update it using the odin way and it had an error. What to do now? The other methods aren't working either.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
which instructions are you following?

what rom are you flashing?

What was the error msg?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rookie12:
Cna you be more specific. Please?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atnasan:
help

android(dot)gs how to manually update galaxy s4 mini duos to android 4.4.2 kitkat

This is the site I used.

I cant remember the error msg but it popped up when I pressed start.

I have no idea what I am doing. I never tinkered with my phone before so I don't know what you mean when you say flashing a rom. I just googled how to update and I found this site. I'm a complete novice at these things.

The other methods I used are Kies and the normal way in settings.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronRoo:
First you need to take some time to learn all about "flashing" (writing new software [firmware really] onto hardware ie chip in your phone), as doing it wrong can "brick" your phone (turn phone into a brick, yes never work again!), eg flashing wrong model number eg I9190 firmware to your phone.

I couldn't find the tutorial you mention in first 5 pages of search, do you mean this one?

http://android.sc/update-android-4-4-2-i9192xxucng2-kitkat-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-mini-duos/

strictly speaking you should not flash firmware from another region as it can stop your phone working properly. But it is possible, though I don't know about your phone or these tutorials as I haven't read them and checked all files etc

This tutorial has more info, that may help you if you decide to continue (at your own risk!)

http://techbeasts.com/update-galaxy-s4-mini-duos-i9192-to-android-4-4-2-kitkat-official-firmware/

in particular it says back up your EFS which is particular important when flashing different region in case you mess up (save to external SD & copy to PC also)

by flashing you will wipe all your personal data stored on internal SD eg photos, msg, notes, calendars etc so you need to back them up to PC (or external SD)

Kies wont let you flash that ROM as it's from wrong region (I think). Odin will though.

Nobody can help unless you give us the exact error msg + other info like Odin ver, file names etc

If you are going to flash a new ROM you might want to flash a newer custom ROM, like Cyanogenmod 13, Linage 13 or 14 (Android versions 6 & 7 respectively), you'll get new features, much better battery life, security and privacy though you will lose Samsung apps like notes etc