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[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] davidisflash:
Just had Asurion warranty replace the phone I bought from Verizon. I got my replacement last week (original phone had the hairline crack in the microphone, a known issue). Unfortunately, my phone I received had the 7.1.1 April build AND OEM unlock is greyed out in developer options. So I wasn't lucky enough to get a replacement from Google but from Verizon.

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This sounds incorrect. Before the 7.1.1 update from Verizon, yes, you could do this using the dePixel8 utility which works off of adb. You would adb push the file to system, chmod it and execute it.

I just did a search and there's no new adb method that will work if your phone is from Verizon AND has 7.1.x on it.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] seshaz:
So here's the deal, remove the sim before you boot it, then update to 7.1.2 without the sim, OEM unlock will not be greyed out then I just ran fastboot OEM unlock command and it unlocked the bl. I work at Verizon and have tried it on 4 phones out of the box. Something with the sim locks the bl permanently
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] DaRkRhiNe:
Are you serious?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cntryby429:
This almost sounds too good to be true. If this is for real then you should start your own thread and shout it from a mountaintop.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] seshaz:
I didn't find it, people were talking about it In another thread.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] seshaz:
I work for Verizon and have tried it on a few phones, I remove the sim and do the update and every time it let's you OEM unlock
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] con4n007:
So do you think factory reset, update to newer monthly os/android o while keeping the sim out will do the trick as well?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] exad:
nobody could say it should or shouldn't without trying it. if you have to go back from android o to 7.1.2 though, it will factory reset your phone so consider making a backup.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mackentosh:
Really!?!?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gubarz:
I am able to unlock my Pixel XL 32GB from Verizon, below is my fumbling around. Maybe this helps others, maybe I got dumb luck.

Bought phone at Verizon (Had to activate in store with 1 month pre-paid)

Phone powered on at Verizon store with sim in

As soon as the phone made it to the setup screen sim was removed

Fi sim was put in

Rebooted

Accidentally skipped through setup (I didn't know by saying don't use internet connection it would not allow the transfer of files)

Attempted to activate phone with Fi sim

Cannot activate due to v1 of the Fi sim (Error B034)

Factory default (Wanted to copy everything from N6 over)

Copied N6 files over, setup phone (Google account, wifi, apps, etc)

Received 7.1.2 update

Updated phone, rebooted

Tapped to enable dev options

Slider to enable oem unlocking

Checked CID, shows VZW_001

Enabled USB debugging

adb reboot-bootloader

fastboot oem unlock

From here I chose not to click yes to unlock as I just setup the phone, but can later for science if there is doubt. I am currently waiting for my new Fi sim to show.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] wilnotdie:
You received the update without the verizon sim in, using wifi I assume?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] gubarz:
Yes WiFi was connected
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] lonelyboycs:
Do I need a Fi sim for that, I'm not from US and using a local provider sim. I'm on 7.1.2 and have tried to factory reset it once but still get oem unlock greyed.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] beez1717:
So if I just wait for the latest update to come out and then I update via wifi only and no sim I can then unlock the phone? Or does it mean that because I'm on O if I just remove the sim I can unlock or something? This would be amazing. I know I'm probably wrong but still...
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Nick80835:
I bought my phone from Verizon and took the SIM out before turning it on. I went through the setup without connecting to WiFi or setting up an account. After that I opened settings and my Verizon device was running 7.1.1 February patch I believe. I enabled developer options and my OEM unlock switch wasn't greyed out. I flipped it and connected my device to my PC and rebooted it to the bootloader through ADB. I issues 'fastboot oem unlock' and the device unlocked without dePixel8 despite being a Verizon device. Its true, the SIM determines its gender. :eek:
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] wilnotdie:
Perhaps. Won't know until a new update comes out. Either it will remember what it is and stay grayed out or it will do another check and enable it if not a Verizon sim.

I think it's long shot but let's hope.

This is all assuming that it is the sim that determines the lock status lol
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] aholeinthewor1d:
This has been looked into a while ago. It's not the SIM and it connecting to Verizons network makes no difference. Some people are just lucky and get ones that aren't locked that's all.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Nick80835:
That makes me more lost.. How does one get lucky? My CID is the VZW one and my phone came directly from a physical Verizon store in my area and is activated on their network. To unlock the bootloader you need dePixel8 with the Verizon model but that wasn't needed. What's the deal?! It is seemingly 100% random and makes no sense.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] aholeinthewor1d:
What doesn't make sense? They are rushing to get them out and some aren't getting locked.. makes perfect sense. It has nothing to do with the SIM or it activating on Verizon or not
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Nick80835:
But wouldn't they have the time to lock them if they had the time to make the CID VZW? It seems really strange tbh -.-
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jmartin72:
The CID doesn't mean what everyone thinks it means. I have a Pixel that came from the Google Play store running on Verizon, and my CID says VZW, but the bootloader has been unlockable from day one.

Also when I look my phone up on the My Verizon website, It's says my Pixel is a NON-Verizon phone.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] armada786:
No idea how, but another confirmation this works for some reason. Got my Verizon Pixel shipped because the local store was out of stock. Came on 7.1.1 February patch, OEM unlock greyed out. Updated to 7.1.2 May patch and it's available and unlockable.

I locked again because it's too much of a hassle for me to root and patch the kernel these days. I hope it doesn't get blocked again though, because I'd love to have the chance to get more life out of this device when support ends.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] shoulih:
Will it be safe to take June OTA update on a Verizon Pixel with unlocked boot-loader unlocked by dePixel8?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
Describe how you checked it when you got it? Was it connected to the internet when you first checked it and if so for how long?

How long did you have it on the internet before it updated to 7.1.2?

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Completely safe, once unlocked it won't get relocked. They would brick a boatload of phones. Plus a relock wipes data, imagine the fines and class actions from that....

Probably not even possible from a technical standpoint either.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] armada786:
I booted without the SIM in like described in this thread. Was connected via WiFi for a while and I even rebooted a few times and factory wiped because OEM unlocked was greyed out on 7.1.1. So I took the May patch thinking it was hopeless and I checked again to find it was available. I'm sitting with it toggled on but still locked since I'm not sure if I want to set things up. Would be a shame to lose it taking the next patch.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] TonikJDK:
You wont lose it. Once it is slid you are all set.

Interesting. What happened to you is a bit inconclusive. But I am going with your phone was accidentally whitelisted. We know they have to phone home before the slider will work, even a Google phone has to.

I think your phone didn't do that right away. Could be wrong.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] babs232:
I am facing an issue with GPS always on. Tried several times like FreedomOS CE, RomAur, but the problem is there for all roms. Attached the screenshot. Any idea?

I tried clean flash but did not help.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nikhil.agrawal:
Some app must be using it in the background, check what apps have to granted permission to use gps. Also make sure wifi scanning is off. and if you're using open beta 7 try switching off the automatic night mode. there is a bug that keeps the gps switched on if automatic night mode is on.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] babs232:
Thanks! Turning off the automatic night mode did the trick!
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mehrdadkhadem:
Hi

I recording video at consert with default camera app and use zooming while the recording after I came back home and watch the video the time I use zooming the sound quality is very poor what's the problem? How can I fix it ? -
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
thats how it is..
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mehrdadkhadem:
any suggestions for third party app for solve this problem?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmlnice:
Hello,

It's very difficult to record live concerts even with specific stuff at specific places so with a phone it's impossible to have good sound.

As raptorddd said: Thats how it is, that's it :)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptorddd:
well when zooming it tries to get sound from zoomed place i think as long as you dont zoom in concert its okey.. but say you takinga video to a person talking just one and zoomed on him you get better sound and louder it tries to catch the sound from zoomed placed or person on screen. thats a feature thats how it is.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bobcatmvp1:
Yes I have gone to Settings->Sounds & Notifications-> Notifications tab-> Messaging: New text message. After setting that to vibrate I have soft reset many times to no avail. Is there any kind of reg edit for this? I have searched for days on this topic and noone seems to have this problem. Is there any hope?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] grizzley:
I just did a search and it appears there are many threads similar to this one. Try a search and see if any of the other threads have your answer.:cool:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bobcatmvp1:
Do you mind sharing a link? Because I'm having no luck.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Beeble:
i've not personally searched properly, but i'm guessing that Grizzley might recomend looking here

If you're problem isn't covered by a few google searches within XDA Devs, add a few more bits on info (rom, installed cabs, did it ever, when did it stop, etc etc etc)

If it did, and now doesn't, try soft resets - if no good try removing installed cabs (and change tone, why not! just use a default one for now)

If you still cant fix it, try a hard reset (see wiki for how) and remember to backup first. if you still dont get a vibrate.... maybe you have a hardware fault... does it vibrate on phone calls? have you installed a custom rom (ffs check the entire applicable thread if you have) if so, try a different one... or a stock one.

Searching is a good start - and saying you have is better still. But there really isn't enough info to help yet (yes, silly sh*t can mess it up, if my sd card gets removed & replaced my phone decides that my txts are now silent - with no ring or vibrate - even tho the audio file is on the device.... go figure!)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bobcatmvp1:
Ok I tried everything....even installed new apps to help with it....nothing. And yes it does vibrate on phone calls. So I decided to hard reset. NOTHING. Just calls. Gah, it worked for a little while when my phone was brand new, and I havent even flashed a new rom. ?????
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] meeek:
Start -> Settings -> Sounds & Notifications -> Sounds Tab -> Make sure the programs check box is checked and then check the notifications check box as well

I had the same problem too, until I looked through everything.

Hope this helps.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] crispyj:
Do you have any programs such as phonealarm or spb phone suite installed? It could be as simple as changing the settings in one of them to vibrate for sms.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] HoosierInFL:
My Tilt has the same problem with emails. It will vibrate when getting a call, but not when receiving emails. I checked all the Notifications settings and made sure that Vibrate is checked but to no avail. Not having it vibrate for emails is a major bummer for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanjayjusco:
Hi, I am sanjay,

During update of my mobile one plus x, I can't see my mobile battery charging status. during update my mobile is dead, I try to boot through adb mode but my mobile is not showing in adb mode. currently my mobile is totally dead.

please help what can I do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psxda97:
First of all this is the wrong section. You can post it here.

You will probably get more accurate answer.

If you're phone is going to fastboot you can flash stock img s . It will recover your phone.

Thank me If I helped :)
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] tom_riddler:
What's the most stable and well maintained rom for this device. Stock MIUI's ram management is pure sh*t and has many bugs. So, any suggestions?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] zenjedi:
If you plan on staying with MIUI, then multirom, xiaomi eu and multi pro are some options.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Sachin:
LineageOS, AospExtended... Etc..
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Badrikesh:
For now stock miui is the most stable ROM though it lags sometimes, but you will get best battery backup in stock miui and all the functions works perfectly. In custom all functions do not work like slow motion, hdr and camera samples are not as great as stock miui, using flashlight gives you a yellow tint in pictures.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Xplor3r:
Advertising in itself is not bad but when it gets a bit intrusive and repeated, it can be a big thing for a lot of people.

ES File Explorer is one of the most used file manager in the world. One of the file explorers I use everyday. Except that after a while his advertisements were already a little too generous. The Pro version (paying) bringing almost nothing as an addition, I found a way to block the ads of the free version. So I share with you my method - which some people are already using:laugh:.

Prerequisites:

/Be root

/BusyBox(installed)

/ROM Toolbox Pro(:p)(installed)

Methodology:D:

Open ROM Toolbox Pro

Grant SuperUser Rights

in Tools, open "App Manager"

Search "ES File Explorer app"

Clicked on app

Swipe to the "ADVANCED" tab

Clicked on "Advanced Freeze"

Now here is the list of activities to disable:

AdActivity

ADUnlockActivity

AudienceNetworkActivity

DialogActivity(New)

DuWebActivity

MoPubBrowser

MraidVideoPlayerActivity(New)

SearchFragmentActivity(New)

WebActivity

AlarmReceiver

DuSearchPackageChangeReceiver

DuAdCacheProvider

MobulaCacheProvider

Restart ES File Explorer and finish intrusive and invasive advertisements.:cool::good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] hevesi_j:
Rather use it the old version ES File Explorer (3.2.55) from apkmirror with no advertising. Just do not update it! He knows everything he needs. It has the "old" usable interface and no advertising. No need to root, no busybox and others stuff! You're downloading, installing, and all happy :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] Xplor3r:
This can be a solution but as much to have the latest with additional options and better stability the newer systems. ;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] sullytrny:
Unstable file manager? Mahhhhh!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Xplor3r:
Unstable??
[Galaxy S 5 General] Raamiin:
Good guide
[Galaxy S 5 General] godkingofcanada:
...... Right. Or you buy the app and give the developer his money..... You are kinda ripping off the creator with this method.
[Galaxy S 5 General] koragg97:
Or just get the pro version from Blackmart. No root needed, just download and install.

PS I don't have a credit card so that's the only way for me, if i could i would buy it but i just can't xd
[Galaxy S 5 General] MysteryIII:
It's still calling for baidoo. Right now blocking it with Netguard or XPrivacy. So you only get rid of visible Ads not of tracking ads at all.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Xplor3r:
Their advertising has become too intrusive. Far from the idea of killing the developer, it is the same as a blocker of commercials on PC. The paid version was no longer up to date for a long time but I think they have recently updated it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Xplor3r:
Effectively
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadugur:
Hi i was using my cell phone normaly from last night. but 2 or 3 time it get too slow to perform any action. same now in this morning its gets too slow to wakeup unlock screen so i did bettery out and put in again then its stuck on LG logo, so i go to recovery mode and try to clear cache and delvik only but it shows

[IMG="Screenchot of Recovery mode while clearing chache"]http://i63.tinypic.com/2na79sx.jpg[/IMG]

So anyone can help me what's the problem should i have to go for format my phone and install rom again ?

thanks.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadugur:
its not going in recovery mode stuck on twrp logo,
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadugur:
i have d855 it got stuck on lg logo when i start.

if i do factory hard reset it stuck on android logo green one.

and if i take into downloading mode it stuck on where its shows downloading mode text not take into firm update screen.

it was working fine some days ago but got stuck sometime and halt something after restart or some momen pause start working again. i do kdz flash still same issue then 2 days ago while using screen stuck and gone black but status bar was shows but screen goes squeez and dim. after restarting forcefuly its show 3 options which i have mentioned above. any help regarding this ? is this hardware problem or software ?
[Android Apps and Games] Xplor3r:
Advertising in itself is not bad but when it gets a bit intrusive and repeated, it can be a big thing for a lot of people.

ES File Explorer is one of the most used file manager in the world. One of the file explorers I use everyday. Except that after a while his advertisements were already a little too generous. The Pro version (paying) bringing almost nothing as an addition, I found a way to block the ads of the free version. So I share with you my method - which some people are already using:laugh:.

Prerequisites:

/Be root

/BusyBox(installed)

/ROM Toolbox Pro(:p)(installed)

Methodology:D:

Open ROM Toolbox Pro

Grant SuperUser Rights

in Tools, open "App Manager"

Search "ES File Explorer app"

Clicked on app

Swipe to the "ADVANCED" tab

Clicked on "Advanced Freeze"

Now here is the list of activities to disable:

AdActivity

ADUnlockActivity

AudienceNetworkActivity

DuWebActivity

MoPubBrowser

WebActivity

AlarmReceiver

DuSearchPackageChangeReceiver

DuAdCacheProvider

MobulaCacheProvider

Restart ES File Explorer and finish intrusive and invasive advertisements.:cool::good:
[Android Apps and Games] rizwan.mahai:
Still there are ads.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] loganbeck14:
I'm trying to make sure I have all of the Odin files I might need and Sammobile and update seem to be down any help is appreciated UPDATE: it's finally downloaded although I actually downloaded PIA instead just because I wanted to see if there was a difference in the overall level of compatibility
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Quixsilver8:
I just bought a GS7 today and successfully root it following this guide - https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/how-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039

Everything worked great without a hitch. I had a slight issue with the OTA downloading when I was on wifi until I got Titanium backup installed and was able to freeze "Software Update 1.5.33", which stopped the download. However, I still have a notification in 'settings' under 'about device', where "manually update" used to be, but its not there anymore since I disabled/froze it, however still "ghosting" with a tick count of 1, believing its still there.

I was hoping NotifyClean would do the trick, but it finds nothing. I'm at a lose. I've attached a couple pics showing what the issue is.

ps - This was the only topic via search I could find regarding this - https://xdaforums.com/note-edge/help/small-issue-blocking-ota-updates-using-t3505860
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] jayman350:
try unfreezing the software update, reboot into recovery and then wipe cache. reboot the phone and then accept the update (it will fail cause you wiped the cache), then re-freeze the software updater
[Remix OS for PC] cridtohs:
Hi, the largest resolution I can get is VESA mode 342 in vmware. How can I get fullscreen 1080p? Please any help is awesome to those running this 64 bit os in vmware.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Deivy70:
I just found this program and i downloaded it but i dont really know how to install it

if anyone has installed if can you please tell me how to install it heres the site:

http://www.pocketcm.com/

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] mike19722:
This is a neat program

let's see......it's a cab right....I don't remember....if so drag & drop into My document on device and run it from phone....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] jlavoie:
you should remove that cab

the creator of pocketcm is verey specific about posting his cabs. he has no problem giving the software away for free, he just wants people to download from his site.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kaikarni:
Hello Community,

I have a Question about the Settings for the Navigationbar. It' possible to make all navigationbars at the same color? At the home screen it is clear. The bar adappt the color of background. On youtubr its black and when i use the browser it is white. My favor is to addapt all time the collor of the background.

Sry for bad englisch. At the School we have to learn French. Realy Stupid.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zauxx:
Search for an app in the play store called "navbar apps" and adjust the navbar settings to your liking
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] prodigyX:
Yeah I hate that when the keyboard pops up the navbar goes white. Really clashes with my keyboard colour.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zahid Gill:
Lg G3 works flawlessly until I'm in a call and put phone to speaker and suddenly mic stops working. Any ideas?

Will custom ROM effect on it?

Its stock ROM KK

LG G3 - D855
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashaduzzaman:
can anyone help me by giving any link of official firmware for NXT-DL00C17?? if that marshmallow or nougat no problem......
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluheart:
Please search forum :D there are many.

One is here

Another is here