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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PieTries:
Yeah I was pretty puzzled too. Weird that they have Facebook as a system app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pete4k:
There are 2 Facebook apps on my phone: Facebook app installer and Facebook app manager, you can disable manager but keep the installer for Oculus to work. BTW you won't see the installer until you enable system apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] teegunn:
I rarely use facebook, but when I do I use it on either chrome or the samsung browser. I use it in facebook mobile mode, but when I want to check any messages I have to switch over to desktop mode as mobile mode will prompt to install facebook messenger. Bottom line, you don't need the facebook app to use facebook, use chrome or samsung browser (lately I am finding I like samsung internet better as it seems to make text the proper size to be more easily readable and also you can add an extension to sync your chrome bookmarks and history to the samsung internet browser) - anyway, use one of these browsers in mobile mode. The facebook app has too many permissions and location following for my tastes. Eff that. I disable it with package disabler pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CASz:
Facebook is needed to do VR. If it's not enabled oculus doesn't launch.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] The Root:
I can still uninstall it completely.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Imaturtlehearmeroar:
Can not lot into fb or messenger on brand new s8+ but can log into them on other devices. ..any tips how to log into them on my s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] NeedleGames:
I use fb so it's no big deal for me BUT SKYPE? Why does it have to be installed...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] surfer1000:
Because Samsung gets a back hander from them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] NeedleGames:
It looks like Samsung made deals with companies which are kinda like enemies to each other. For example messaging apps:

Google - CHECK

Facebook - CHECK

Microsoft- CHECK

Samsung - CHECK
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Stevoxda:
A friend called me using facebook on pc and asked me to help him call a taxi to his home and he told me the address cos his phone was dead and he couldnt call. I ended the FB call and called my usual taxi number (gsmcall) . Ususally, someone picks up and asks where you want the taxi... But instead i get computer voice saying "press 3 if you need taxi for "my friend's address" I didnt give anyone the address and it wasnt even written. but somehow the computer knew where i wanted to call taxi for. I ended the call without speaking to anyone cos it was strange and later i received sms that taxi was waiting. A taxi lady called to tell me my taxi was waiting then i asked her how they sent taxi to me without me giving her the address. she ignored my question and told me taxi is waiting.. then the taxi guy left.

It was scary..

So i went to my facebook app and messenger app to check the app permissions (there are so many permissions granted to facebook without your permission and you dont have access to disable it.. "like record your calls without your knowledge, and many more.."

i found this paid appp "advanced permission remover" it helps u view all those permissions you dont have access to and dissable them, the app creates new apk and the you uninstall the one you have before installing the new app.

But i get error message that "app cant be installed because its conflicting with app that have the same name" both fb and messenger...

I found a way to unistall facebook from system using computer without rooting my Note 8 which i can tell you but it didnt help. After uninstalling, I still cant install my modified fb app. It still says app is conflicting and when i install from playstore, atleast to have it as user app not system app. the facebook app installs itself back to system and you cant uninstall. So you have to do the whole process again using pc if you dont want it

i dont know why FB has to be a system app and the rate at which facebook spys on you is ridiculous.. if you having a discussion about someone and your phone is close to you. after a period of time, that person shows up as friend suggestion..

pls suggest a good third party app to use instead of the main facebook app

Uninstalling system app using pc

use this tutorial on this link

http://en.miui.com/thread-709494-1-1.html
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Motogeez:
Do you have an unlocked S8 or a sim-locked one?

If the latter, Facebook app could be part of the bloatware installed by your carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AT&Tsucks:
Download BK package disabler (samsung ) from the play store. The app can remove system apps without root. Btw Facebook wasn't system app on my S8 I can easily delete from my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Motogeez:
How do I know which version of the S8 comes with Facebook and similar apps pre-installed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AT&Tsucks:
Usually carriers likes add lots of bloatware to Samsung phones. I have T-Mobile variant which adds little to nothing bloatware. AT&T and Verizon is notorious for adding bloatware to Samsung phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Motogeez:
Sure, but I was wondering if the Facebook app is a system app in the unlocked factory version, too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AT&Tsucks:
Not sure about factory unlocked though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] carcrk828:
Not only can I not uninstall the app & reinstall it..it won't let approve pending posts or clear searches from edit function any longer... I did the disable/enable thing...any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sociojeje:
Mine is a factory unlocked international version (UAE). I can confirm that the facebook app is a system app. If you don't want to pay for package diabler, you can follow steps in the link below. I did it.

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xeriusyarishniku:
Unable to uninstall facebook irritates me so much I will not buy galaxy in future.

This irritates me soooooo much. There are times that I wanted to throw my galaxy phone to the wall. I know you can disable it, but we should be able to delete it if we want to.

Because of this negative feelings brought on by the Samsung Boards decision, I will never consider a samsung galaxy phone in the future for as long as I see this "feature" in their devices.

So many great android phones out there anyway. And its almost 2 years since I bought my S7, and I see the same problem in S8, It is time to buy at full price a new phone- NEVER A GALAXY/SAMSUNG phone.

I hate not being able to uninstall facebook.

(You, samsung, could preinstall the app but you must allow us to delete it):mad:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] desiregeek:
Facebook is very bad when it comes to privacy. Never buy a smartphone with Facebook installed on it

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/germany-facebook-court-case-privacy-settings-terms-of-use-brought-vzbz/

https://slate.com/technology/2018/0...for-taking-on-facebooks-real-name-policy.html

https://www.ft.com/content/9376eece-00e4-11e8-9650-9c0ad2d7c5b5

Disable feature is useless.. Probably best to get one from China as they do not come with Facebook preinstalled in China.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] umbrokhan:
facebook has a bad name these few days ago
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Blaalad12:
Is there a way to use the always on display just for notifications?? I like that it shows notification icons for example but i don't want to see the time! Ideally i want to have it blank as if its turned off but whenever i get a notification it would show without me having to wake the device to see it ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bdcooke:
I would love this as well, if anyone else has figured it out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Mysticales:
Question. What is the real purpose of always on display? Wouldnt that just drain the battery faster in a day?
[General Questions and Answers] Arsim2014:
Hello

I have this android dongle MK809IV and I'm trying to flash/install any ROM (stock or custom) and I'm using Rockchip batch software for flashing it, I've installed the drivers and successfully connected MK809IV to Rockship Batch and now I got blue box but every time I try to flash it I get DOWNLOAD BOOT FAILED error.

I tried some different roms that I found but it seems none of them works.

Can someone please help me on this issue, I'm lost, I don't know what or where to search for the appropriate rom for my device.

Your help is highly appreciated.
[General Questions and Answers] Arsim2014:
I've managed to flash and install new firmware but now Wifi won't turn on

chip: Rockchip RK3229

wifi: Realtek RTL8703AS

dongle model: MK809IV

Can anyone help me to find the right firmware?

thank you
[General Questions and Answers] Arsim2014:
Anyone?

I guess nobody has an opinion on this issue :(

...any suggestion?
[General Questions and Answers] pjamfaro:
Hi

Your model is the 2GB/8GB one? Can you give me link to that firmware you flashed? I can't find any ROM that works, I need help.

Thanks. Regards
[General Questions and Answers] pjamfaro:
Hi again.

You can get a working rom from the following link:

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rockchip-based-tv-players/rk3229-devices/firmware-roms-tools-bg/623420-mk809iv-rk3229-bricked-how-to-unbrick?p=646882#post646882

It worked for me ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Arsim2014:
Thank you, I'll give it a try
[General Questions and Answers] Arsim2014:
IT WORKED!!!

It Worked!!! :D

thank you pjamfaro :good:
[General Questions and Answers] mikequito:
I manage to install the firmware you listed with android 5.1, have the same hardware as you with 2gb of RAM, but now it only shows 512mb RAM, and everything is laggy. any suggestions?
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] hightech316:
Last 4 days , I've had terrible cell service. Cannot receive calls, Drop calls, Cannot connect to calls .

I've spoke w Metro PCS , They had " refreshed " my account.

Also done the usual troubleshooting.

For the past week, I've been flashing the 7.x ROMs that have been released. I went back to stock(ish) .

Baseband AIO.ROW.HDHR.AUIM

Androium-VUI-v1.3

Any suggestions? I've googled , and done some reading. Cannot find a definite answer.

Back in the day with my HTC Devices, sometimes I'd have to flash a OTA via fastboot. Wondering if I need to do something similar with my a7000.

Thanks for any input!
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] Ray_Green:
So, I don't know what the specific problem is, but have you tried flashing the stock firmware with Spflashtool and restoring the phone to factory default? That should fix those call related problem, if it's a software problem.
[Lenovo A7000 Questions & Answers] Abhignu:
i got the same problem, let me know if you solved it.

THANKS
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] webbrowser:
The x829 which I ordered from TomTop is on its way... and I've only just read about the woes of LeEco in US and IN, where it seems to be a matter of time before both regional ventures go broke. So while I previously thought I'd stick with the phone's stock rom and OTAs, I'm now faced with a foreseeable future with no LeEco official updates. In that case, I figure I might as well start using an alternative rom right off the bat.

So, I need a recommendation for a ROM that hopefully can meet the following criteria:

1. ongoing support with OTA patches and updates from a stable group / recognised devt team

2. all functionality on the x829 should work: fingerprint, VoLTE, 4k video, OIS, EIS, audio, ... and are there any others that may not work in different roms?

3. I'm not so concerned about marshmallow vs nougat. Nougat would be good, but life goes on as long as I get updates on marshmallow.

Based on criteria 1, I suppose that my choices are limited to the following.

a. LineageOS 13.0 - is all functionality working?

b. Resurrection Remix - M - at least VoLTE not working. any others?

Do I have any other options?

c. LineageOS 13.0 by andr68us - only supported by andr68us, would not get ongoing patches right? and if this has extra stuff compared to official lineageOS, does the official fully support the camera, IR remote, etc?

d. LineageOS 14.1 - only supported by cr3pt, would not get ongoing patches right?

d. MIUI??

f. mokkee?

g. stick with stock china rom or india rom?

h. Small EUI by aurel - No ongoing patches right?

Would appreciate your corrections and thoughts.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] ChingghisKhan:
Custom ROM and OTA is a contradiction for most Custom ROMs

Custom ROM and OTA is a contradiction for most Custom ROMs
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] S3V3N:
[YOUTUBE]GbTO8-tWc4U[/YOUTUBE]
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] birdie:
Use the latest official Indian ROM.

Currently all custom ROMs for Max2 are buggy or incomplete in one way or another.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] webbrowser:
True, but being able to get ongoing patches is a pretty big plug for me. That's why I seem to only really have LineageOS 13.0 official and Resurrection Remix-M official choices meeting this criteria right? Actually, I've never used either. Is the update mechanism OTA, or manual download-and-patch?

I guess I should add that OTA is nice but not strictly necessary as long as the necessary patches are consistently applied, and builds are being made. I can download and apply the patches manually (but OTA would be nice).

Thanks. Maybe that's what I'll do after all.

on the other hand... which is the least buggy custom rom? If the bugs are something I can live with, and it gives me an easier future migration path (or removes the need to migrate firmware altogether) I might take it.

Actually, all of this was on the premise that LeEco US & IN would go bust and no further pacthes will be available. Does this assumption look correct, or maybe I don't need to worry about this?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] birdie:
LeEco is pretty popular in India. I guess its their most valuable territory at the moment, because their attempt to infiltrate the US market has clearly failed and in China they barely make the list of top ten Android vendors.

You shouldn't have bought this phone in the first place if you expected any decent support for it. Too bad, I made the same mistake.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] jordanManfrey:
I'm on mokee, with the Chinese 23s modem and gapps flashed on top of it. Everything works, it has OTA.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] varunj6v1k9:
The unofficial lineage os 13 by andr68rus is the best and most stable mm rom. Official one does not support ir. This one does. It has all the features and stability of the official one plus the ir functionality and the option for flashing viper4divine beats which actually broke the volte feature in official one. Using Selinux Mode changer app sucks. After some days apps dependent on it stop working after a few days. And regarding ota updates. Y do u need it when everything is perfectly working without bugs??. Heating is the same as dat on all other mm roms.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Digital1one:
I agree, Indian ROM is the best stock.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbolde91:
Hello guys, i had this phone xt1032 moto g that some months ago had some battery issues and keep shuting down and say "optimization app" every time....

This problem became very frequently until the phone keep blocked into boot screen for ever.... i think that the problem was the battery and i change it....but the problem still remain.

I try with POWER BTN + VOL DOWN -> factory...and same boot blocked

POWER BTN + VOL DOWN -> recovery ...and get the robot with red alert and no command message (i try all the things suggested by wasconet(dot)com

But nothing...

I try to flash the recovery with the twrp but get error

MBP-di-Dariolatform-tools ddz$ ./fastboot flash recovery /Users/ddz/Desktop/GPe_5.1/ROOT-RECOVERY/twrp-2.8.6.0-xt1032.img

(bootloader) slot-count: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'recovery' (8480 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.373s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.406s

i try with 4 different version..the last one and some olders but same errors and when i open the recovery same robot with message no command.....

I think that the battery problem had damaged the SO...maybe the boot (like a softbrick).... there is something that can i do, or just take the phone and burn it?

EDIT:

I can't shut down the phone...if press 10 sec power button the phone restart and for shut down it i must disconnect battery or enter fastboot withouth action and the phone shut down alone..

THanks

SOLVED:

I solved the problem by unlocking the bootloader and followed this guide with All in one command that do everything:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/gpe-lollipop-5-1-1click-installer-t3075522

Before that i was able to wipe cache and data/factory in the image with death robot and "no command" just pressed vol up and power a lot of times :D :D and the commands appear.

I use the guide because the wipe data/factory don't restore the phone so i flashed a new ROM following the guide linked..... if not work initially because i don't unlock the bootloader (very easy to do).
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pratikgr:
Can we have gif file with sound that can be added to today Plugin?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] TheAlmightySam:
GIF files are image files and image files alone, I'm afraid. There's simply no way that I know of to embed audio in one. However, one could embed audio into a Flash file, which, of course, can be animated. Don't know if there's an easy way to place a Flash file on the Today screen, however.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajad6505:
i installed ola play device in my car.. which means there new car head unit which is locked in their ola partner app.whenever i restart it it is launching ola partner app only.. i cant get out of that app.. i need it as a normal android head unit .. what should i do to reset it in factory mode.... i already tried to hard reset it with reset button but failed... thanks in advance :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Srinivas08:
Hey , can you share the apk file pla..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rishav4390:
Where did you get the Ola Play device from? I want one too.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aaass1111:
Ola play head unit locked with ola parnter app

I installed ola play device in my car.. which means there new car head unit which is locked in their ola partner app.whenever i restart it it is launching ola partner app only.. i cant get out of that app.. i need it as a normal android head unit .. what should i do to reset it in factory mode.. Plz help me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suyashbansal:
I have the APK for the Ola play. It is basically a launcher which is forcefully drawing and pinning the screen. I somehow managed to get the APK but it was very difficult to get out of that as the app keeps checking whether it is the only thing shown or not.

If someone need the APK, I can share it here. ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Preetsokhi:
Yeah i need apk of ola play launcher

Can u plz share.

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Can u give me the apk sir plz

Thnx in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logicaldeveloper@live.com:
Can you share me the apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ialleryas:
I'm looking forward to the apk , too
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suyashbansal:
Here is the APK. It is a bit old. I extracted it on 21st October 2107.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tusharMehta:
Hey! Were you able to retrieve it back to Android Auto? I'm trying to help a former Ola driver get out of it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suyashbansal:
I haven't tested it later. I'll try once and let you know
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashok2728:
Hi I have installed the ola play device in my car but I can't able to reset the device can u help me to make the device as a normal device? Please...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suman1312:
How did you install apk in ola play ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Addy1212:
How to reset My ola head unit model LC8909

Hey guys suggest me to how to reset my car head unit model LC8909 . And also suggest comparable latest firmware for that. So anyone any idea about reset through the wiring method ? Because the reset button fail to reset.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Girishamr0:
Ola car head unit name is tricheer lc 8939
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chetanverma:
Unlock Ola device

Guys, i found a way to unlock ola device. I removed all ola apps from this and I am using this as standard stereo for navigation and watch YouTube.

Let me know if anyone is interested in purchasing this device. It is 100% unlocked and can be installed in any car with 2 din space.

Please reach out to me if anyone wants to get their device unlocked.

chetanverma2006@gmail.com

Ph: 9871881653

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This can be unlocked without the reset button. Reach out to me on: chetanverma2006@gmail.com

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To get this unlocked, Please reach out to me on: chetanverma2006@gmail.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NEERAJ SINGH SIKARWAR:
Ola prime play

Ola prime play ko treat kese ka reee
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jameelelctn:
Ola playe usb driver
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] NotResponding22:
Did anyone find the way to get to the SIM settings, which come after typing in '*#*#4636#*#*' on most other phones?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] Samel_piesel:
Hi, I have a problem. 2 months ago I unofficially unlocked bootloader flashed twrp and everything necessary, then i tried many custom roms and there was no problems at all until yesterday when i tried to flash new rom.

I did everything correctly (like always - clean flash - rom- gapps) after that I got bootanimation loop ( sometimes happen - nothing very serious) so i wanted to reset once again to recovery twrp volume up + power to try once again and suddenly out of nowhere there was no twrp recovery. I had Mi logo ofc and after that for 0.5 sec there was a picture of droid laying with open chest and red triangle above and phone switched off. this screen lasts only for 0.5 - 1 sec and then disappear. When i try to boot system ( only power button) i get the same result mi logo -> "dead droid" screen for 1 sec and switch off.

From the other hand i can boot to fastboot but since i don't have any system on my phone (because it did not set up) and i can't go further than that screen i can't enable usb debugging to do everything by fastboot.

I tried also some edl.zip which helps with going into edl mode and I also can go to edl mode but miflash (newest) does not see my phone and I don't know why cause when plugged to computer phone is seen by it and in edl mode device is seen as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port as it should be, but miflash does not see my device. I don't know if it's bricked as hell or what should i do.. :) ?

Thanks for answers in advance.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] NitinRanganath:
Use the MiFlash Beta. It should work as you said your phone is recognized as QDLoader 9008. That's always a good sign. Do report back and tell us if that solved your problem.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] Samel_piesel:
Thanks I managed to fix it :) Problem solved!
[Asus ZenWatch 2] XODS:
I've had this watch for about a year now, and have recently noticed some sever lag. I've tried factory formatting it and running with nothing installed and it still lags. It's to the point where its unusable it stutters even when just swiping away notifications.