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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Ya my battery is on the fritz too. I can squeeze another hour SOT if i under clock/under volt but thats not why we bought these phones right?

I was checkin the s8 out the other day and i may be leaning towards the s8+. I dn the curved edges are cool but the s8 screen seemed a bit thin to me, maybe just not used to the new curves. I tell you what tho that screen is the whole dang phone! Very sexy.

Not sure how i feel about the capacitive buttons gone but not a deal breaker, more screen cant be bad.

Remember if your up for an upgrade to call the 1800 number to get the 200ish dollar upgrade price to avoid the monthly lease, thats how i do it, plus u trade in your s6 if its worth it. Prolly get that phone for 200 or less out the door.

Life without root tho gosh... at least we got nova, maybe a modded youtube app thatl work without root. Its just an apk hunt for all our tweaks that we like.

An unlocked s8 tho, good on all carriers. But without root we may not be able to get wifi calling or volte or other carrier specific goodies, least thats what i heard.

Its the phone we always wanted, thats why im so intrested in the unlocked version, even if i havento wait for a deal. Just imagine... s8, rooted and free to dominate. I havnt even looked into its new LTE advanced perks if there are any, like tmobiles 256 qam 4x4 mimo stuff
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Looks like samsung will lease the unlocked s8 for 26 bucks a month for 24 months... not like I have the credit for anything like that.

Best buy got em for 600 somethin. Wonder how much our s6 is worth? Ive also wondered if you could somehow use an upgrade on the unlocked version. Almost certain its a no but hey we can still dream.

There is some dev'ing goin on for the s8 unlocked but looks like mostly international variants, exynos mostly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Next post...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
S8 models fyi..

Versions: G950F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G950FD (Global Dual-SIM); G950U (USA Unlocked); G950A (AT&T); G950P (Sprint); G950T (T-Mobile); G950V (Verizon); G950R4 (US Cellular); G950W (Canada); G950S/G950K/G950L (South Korea); G9500 (China)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-galaxy-s8-deal,news-24784.html

Worth the read. Looks like samsung will give you 200 for your s6 bringing an unlocked s8 to $425 i think it said.

Im gonna find out if you can use your sprint upgrade on an unlocked one at best buy. Thad be rad.

...like hey mr best buy rep, 20 bucks says thats a sprint phone, not an unlocked one ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] spammy l:
Yeah- Unfortunately I think the $200 buyback is for other carriers like verizon, etc. Sprint I don't think offers that much-- but I'd love to be wrong about it.

I went ahead and ordered the s8 from bestbuy for 600 total (they do 150 off, 25/month for 24 months) and you own not lease it. They also throw in a fast wireless charging dock.

If I could have found an arctic silver one with a clean ESN I would have gotten one on ebay (no tax! save 70 bucks!)-- there were black and arctic gray ones brand new in box recently that went for 550 there. No free charging dock- but whatev- you can get a good one of those for 20 bucks on amazon, so overall that saves around 100 from even the best buy deal.

I'm still really really bummed about the no root thing. I've had root for so long on so many phones I don't even know what kind of automating apps are out there (ie replacements for things like tasker/automateit pro, etc) --- or how much control the non-root versions give.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] ZiCk77MOD:
On the same boat my beautiful s6 is the first phone I didn't upgrade after my contract was due.

None of the new phone are keeping the features from the s6 like the IR blaster which is why I haven't upgraded.

I also used to own an epic 4g miss the full physical keyboard
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Oh dont remind me. I use my IR blaster alllll the time. I dont know how many relatives and friends houses dont have remotes for their tvs, and i swoop in and save the day.

BEST IR APP IMO - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tekoia.sure.activities
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Poebat:
My S6 is falling apart. I am going to the Moto G4 pretty soon. My S6 has so many issues so the downgrade is more of an upgrade. Either that or I might activate my S5 (It's better than my S6 in almost everyway minus the cracked screen)

Edit: After my contracts up (I am only going to use the Moto G4 until my contracts up) in 6 months I will most likely spring for the HTC 10. Although I will have to pay for sunshine to get S-OFF to flash LOS. Might be worth it honestly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Yep gonna have to check out the htc linup. I feel ya tho on the downgrade upgrade, i really considered the 6p just from all the development the phone has. Give AOSP a shot. Last phone i ran AOSP on was one of the early galaxys. Or cyanogen mod i think it was.

But we galaxy consumers are here for the specs. So buying older is always tough for me. I heard the 6p flys tho.

Any other phones got an ir blaster these days?

Update: these phones have ir blasters

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_devices_with_IR_blaster
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Looks like the pixel 2 may release this october... def check the specs when they're out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Poebat:
AOSP is so much better than TouchWiz. My s5 has CM13 and it's blazing fast. I've done speed tests on my s5 vs s6. S5 wins in almost every way. LOS 14 is even faster than CM13 but I am waiting for xposed support before I upgrade. I'd definitely recommend trying out some AOSP Roms on the n6p (although I don't think they'll be as needed as it already has stock Android)

As for the IR blaster... I don't know. I know that there are some IR blasters that you can plug into the headphone jack of your phone (that is if your phone has a headphone jack ;)) I think the HTC 10 might. I'll look.

Edit: Nope. HTC 10 doesn't have one and the HTC U 11 doesn't seem to have one either.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Ya the ir blaster is dead, i like the little headphone jack adapters but thats on its way out too.

I totally forgot about the next samsung note. Wonder if it will be unlockable. Certainly a big NO but who knows. I honestly dont think im gonna get anything but an unlocked s8 or s8+. But, gonna have to save a bit longer and do s'more research.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Is the one plus phones compatible with sprint? Ima check it out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Poebat:
As long as it has CDMA support it should be.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-5/help/1-5-sprint-t3624788/page1

Looks like someone just bought it... no confirmation yet. Looks like the issue is with the type of band sprint CDMA uses OR if sprint approves the device... just stay tuned to the thread to find out! :/ (not mine, theirs lol)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] monroe0328:
Dude guys. My friend here in mississippi used his UPGRADE PRICE on the UNLOCKED galaxy s8. Walked out the door with the unlocked version for around 150 bucks.

Was this a fluke? Did they just hook him up? New guy mistake?

It is worth noting that the carrier was "C Spire" ?? Here in meridian, MS.

Or should i walk into best buy like I own the place and demand an s8 unlocked for $200?

This gets me excited. Your thoughts?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Alabama978:
I am trying to help a friend who is in another country to set up his newly acquired WM5 ver TyTn.

He has Vista, and already has tried to sync with the old Activesync 4.5 but Vista sees no connection to the device.

Does anyone here know if the new Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for Windows Vista would work with his WM5 phone?

I would be looking to upgrade it to WM6 when he next visits but not to keen on talking him through it remotely!

In the meantime if he had a solution to sync his phone it would be great.

Thanks,

Al
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] chipsxj:
WMDC is the replacement (or latest version fo Active sync).

Activesync is for XP and WMDC is for Vista.

To your question........I have not attempted a WM5 connection with WMDC...........but I believe it would work.

Good luck
[General Questions and Answers] shadrack raphael:
Guyz a little help

I have Samsung gt i8552 i was decide to install custom recovery mode after i rooted it.

I saw some posts in xda about how to install custom recovery ziped file and follow the instructions well as can but my device can't boot into download mode i tried many ways and instructions i have been given still can't boot into download mode but decide to try install custom recovery by myself manually i downloaded the custom recovery ziped file and app called flashfy i use that app to find a ziped fill and install and it shows me successful reboow i did it and northing change i thange the name of custom recovery.zip to (customrecovery.img) i stall it as boot image during installation The device reboot that was the last time it boot on

Please can any one help how to fix it coz the device cant boot on it vibrate wen u presa power button it show blank screen and it reboot it self over and over untill u remove the battery i need help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] bnbsfsd:
I've a Straightalk Sm-G930vl and would like to unlock it for gsm carrier, I was informed that You could

A install Tmobile software

or B unlock the boot loader. Not sure

Would like to know which Firmware to download to install on this phone and also if you can do a end boot what file would i need and how would I execute that end boot.

done firmware but not end boot

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] azwarmzafar:
Hi guys

My devices is Samsung Galaxy A3 ( SM-A3000 - kitkat ) I forgot my password, now I want factory reset it but when I go into recovery mode and choose wipe data / factory reset it gives me the error " MDM does not allow factory reset " I googled and tried a lot of things but there was no way to fix MDM without knowing password of the device, I also flashed it with stock frameware but it still the same , could you please help me how to fix it ?
[General Questions and Answers] Crisal:
Hello everyone, I was given a Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500FU, and I have the same problem,

I can not do the hard reset because of the MDM does not allow factoryReset. The phone will restart automatically.

I can not update via Odin because of the MDM.

How do I remove or exceed MDM to reset and update the firmware?

Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
I'm sure a lot of people will disagree with me, especially if they are on one of the very few custom Roms available for this phone and it has some feature not included in stock that the user can't live without. But after going through all the trouble of rooting and installing a custom kernel and Rom and getting the Pixel XL to pass Safety Net I came to the conclusion that the benefits didn't outweigh the inconvenience and after about a week I went back to full stock.

The thing that really disappointed me after I rooted was that even on a custom kernel I still had to use the Google stock governor sched. The other governors are still there but they really shouldn't be since they don't actually work on the Pixel XL--using anything other than sched as the governor results in serious battery drain, overheating and performance issues. Not being able to change the governor to customize the performance of the phone took away one of my favorite reasons for rooting in the first place.

Then there's the fact that there will probably never be an official version of Magisk for the Pixel XL and that almost no modules work on the unofficial Pixel XL version. Or that TWRP will likely never work as well on the Pixel XL as it does on other phones. Or the fact that there is virtually no development for the Pixel XL compared with other popular flagship or mid priced phones. Or that Google seems to be using its monthly security updates to break root or cause flashing issues for people who didn't stay on stock.

I just came to the conclusion that the main benefit of a custom Rom for me on this phone was the ability to apply a dark theme with Substratum but that it wasn't ultimately worth the headaches and limitations involved with custom flashing and maintaining root on this phone. But like I said. I'm sure a lot of people disagree with me and would like to hear other opinions on the matter.

At this point I think it's very safe to say that a vibrant developer community is never going to develop for this phone. My favorite custom Rom (DU) is available for the Pixel XL and after they update to Android O maybe I will give flashing a custom Rom another go. Right now I'm just going to stay on stock.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this matter?
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] mlin:
I don't think Google is doing anything in spite of users that like to root. They're doing their best to create a secure OS and with the exception of the effect on rooting/romming, their new dual partition update process is brilliant.

As far as the trouble to root, rom, etc, I generally agree that it's not worth the hassle, mostly because the Pixel functions so we'll out of the box and the frivolous customizations available with custom ROMs aren't worth the bugs and clunky updating process that goes with using unofficial firmware.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitemare3219:
To me, absolutely.

1. Custom kernel settings including display color control.

2. High brightness mode for outdoor viewing.

3. Modifying system sounds, emojis, adblock

4. Viper4Android
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Hosehead:
The XL is the first Android of the many I have owned that I did not root. For quite some time I have had freezing and reboot issues with my XL. I decided to jump on the O beta release, and these issues have gone away completely. I am back to being a happy camper.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
None of those things actually matter to me. I've also read that the functionality of Adaway o.n a rooted Pixel XL is pretty spotty, but I don't have and personal experience there. What would matter to me is being able to choose a less aggressive kernal governor to keep the phone running cooler but because of the lack of development for this phone that seems to be impossible. Even in kernels made for the Pixel none of the governors have been rewritten so they will actually function properly on the Pixel. If someone knows of a custom kernel where this isn't the case I would like to know about it. I tried L Speed and that offered no noticeable improvement in the way the kernel settings were implemented or in the CPU or battery temperatures the Pixel operates at.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
Liked Android O as well but when my phone overheated Pixel Support blamed O and said they couldn't help me further unless I downgraded to Nougat. Phone is still running too hot so I might go back to O. Got better battery life on it and my phone booted much faster.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jhs39:
I think under normal circumstances the time anyone would consider rooting and flashing a custom Rom is when Android is no longer officially updated for the device. I kept my Galaxy S3 updated to newer versions of Android long after Samsung stopped supporting the device. Unfortunately I think there is zero chance the Pixel will last as long as older smartphones like the Galaxy S3 or S6.

Two separate Nexus smartphones by two different manufacturers started failing in large numbers within two years because of the long term damage caused by heat. LG had the same issue with their flagship smartphone. I think that's the beginning of a trend that is going to become very familiar. I own a Nexus 6P which is one of the failing devices and there is nothing short of putting it in an oven that will make the internal temperature as high as what the Pixel operates at. If you read the XDA article on the One Plus 5 optimizing it's settings for specific benchmark applications you might have noticed the writer saying that while performing GPU intensive tasks the review version of the phone reached a SURFACE TEMPERATURE of 130F. All the writer seemed concerned about regarding that temperature is that it would make the phone uncomfortable to operate. What about what those high temperatures do to the electronic components inside the phone?

I think these expensive smartphones operate at high temperatures that are ultimately unsustainable and that we are going to be seeing a lot more of these phones failing much more quickly than people were accustomed to in the past. I expect the Pixel XL to eventually die just like the Nexus 6P did. Whether people will willingly accept paying a small fortune for electronic devices that will only work for a couple years before failing remains to be seen. I can't see myself ever buying another flagship phone like the Pixel XL that seems to be designed to fail so you will be forced to purchase a new device.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] HenokGT:
HELP!

Hey guys! Here's my story, I was trying to flash the latest update (Oxygen OS 4.1.6) on my 3T using Flashfire. I've done this before with the previous updates with no problems and usually do a backup straight to my phone. This time, i tried this adb method. Log story short, the update won't get past the boot animation and heats up like mad! So I tried to restore the backup.ab file (adb restore backup.ab) but now nothing happens! It sends me back to the 'Select Package to Restore' menu but there are no more backups on the phone, I only have the backup file on the PC (10gb so it's fine)! PLEASE HELP
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Bolumstar:
Facing the same problem, might have to reboot my phone and PC and disable Anti-virus
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] fluffyofqweam:
Anyone know where to get the Moto G4S play APK file? I can't get it off the play store right now since I'm not using the stock rom, using Resurrection remix ?
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] Calichick:
Hey everyone...so I have a very difficult question and was hoping that someone here can help. I tried another forum but - not a peep.....and I am hoping since you guys here are developers you might be able to put on your propeller hat and figure this out!!!

I have the Ascend Mate 2 (which I really enjoy ) and decided to upgrade from I think it was 4.3 to Andriod 5.1 via the Huawei website. All went perfectly normal, and still is normal - except for one thing.

It won't stream or mirror to my television.

So here is a little background. It is the unlocked Ascend Mate 2, Andriod 5.1 EMUI 3.1, build MT2-L03c00B322. 2.0 GB RAM.

When it was 4.3, I streamed perfectly to the television using RK Anycast, ROKU and FireStick TV. Just set it up like normal, clicked on the display, it connected to the device I wanted to use and - off into movie-land I went (I have unlimited streaming data).

So I wanted to upgrade my phone so I could use various other apps that needed a higher version.

Did the normal upgrade via Huawei website and took just a couple minutes, no issues and all loaded all running like usual. So now here it is a few days later, and I am finally nearly done installing all my normal apps and backed-up/restored texts and calls etc. So I thought, let me stream a movie (I use the term streaming and mirroring to mean the same thing) from my phone to my TV so I can relax.

I do the normal, pull down from the top, and bring up the "multi-screen" option. And I see the RK Anycast device listed, I hit connect, it does connect, I see my cellphone mirrored on the TV like normal, I go to any app - Netflix, YouTube, Prime etc., that loads like normal....but when I hit play....it plays for about three seconds, then just totally hangs. Stops playing, the picture just stays on the TV screen without moving at all. So i have to close the program.

So I test this out with my Firestick and my Roku, does the same exact thing for them. Looks normal, connects like normal, I go to hit play it runs for about two seconds then just totally stalls and hangs.

I have no idea what the problem is...but seems almost like....maybe there is a certain setting for Andriod 5.1 that needs to be changed that I am not aware of?

Like I said I am just puzzled since I know it worked perfectly when I had Andriod 4.3 on it.

And get this - a saved video I physically on my cellphone - well that streams to the TV without hanging or lagging, it runs like normal.

Thanks for any ideas and hints....!!!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] khorh:
Is it possible to manually edit contacts in MTCD?

If yes please give me some hint, which file I should modify.

I'm using Nokia with Symbian and after MCU update contact sync is not working correctly (load all numbers but name is empty). With newest Iphone it works correctly. I think that new MCU removed compatibility with older phone.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NosukeX:
I don't know if anyone has experienced this but: I ran TP Toolbox to resize my partitions, and it performed a file system check. It ended up repair a LONG list of stuff, and now CM9 just bootloops. Is there anyway I can fix this short of reformatting? Obviously, I'd rather not if possible, as my installation is 6 years old or so and all my daughter's data is on it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Madbullben:
Hello Everyone.

I've got a problem with my WI-FI in my V20 that doesn't allow me to connect to 5GHz at all.

I'm in the UK with a virgin media super hub 2, I also tested it with a TP-Link C2 which is the one upstairs and nothing still. I know it's not my router as I have about 6 other devices which connects to 5GHz perfectly fine, so I know It's a problem with this device.

I have done everything I can think of to try and get it to work as well. I removed all security from the router. I tested it with another router. I used a WI-FI analyzer to see if the device picks anything up but unfortunately it doesn't find anything at all while my PC next to it can pick up 4 to 5. I also changed the channels of the WI-FI and still nothing except that it seen a few high frequencies which I couldn't connect to and the few that I did it doesn't connect to the internet at all. I've also reset the device, and updated the firmware. Still nothing has worked.

This is my 2nd V20 as my first one had the WI-FI problem as well and I hoped I just unlucky with that one and the replacement had exactly the same problem.

I brought it from ebay by the name of eglobalcentral-gb. They quickly got in contact and everything. Perfect communication. The 2nd device was also from this person as well.

The phone is also the H990DS duel sim version.

Thanks Ben
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] samy.3660:
Hi,

Is there an any application which can make my top bar transparent.

It would be very useful and will look good with full screen wallpapers.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jerkules:
Check out this thread here:

http://rotlaus-software.de/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4477#p4477

The OP mentioned a program called Skinmobile5. I tried to search for it but to no avail. Maybe you'll have better luck.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ww2250:
try wisbar advance
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] yeller:
how can you do this with wisbar? i've tired but cant figure it out
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] twolf:
just use a transparent or semi-transparent png as your top bar.

There is a skin called GANT that does that already.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] samy.3660:
Can u post it here or guide me where can i find one.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] twolf:
here it is:

http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12054

Google is my friend... ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] samy.3660:
Actually it is using WA, and i want something that wont change my top bar just make it transparent for the use of wallpapers. And wisbar is the whole different thing.