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[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] speedingcheetah:
well...I switched to Sprint cause the free 1yr unlimited promo. Yup....Sprint is noticeable less compared to Tmobile. in my area 1/3 to 1/2 data speeds. Low or no data signal in some of the areas i frequent.

Now I know that Sprint network is far weaker in my area than Tmobile...the Fi switching thing....feels kinda useless since it would (should) always stay on T Mobile towers.

But for only less than $4 a month (required taxes/fees) for Sprint for 1yr no contract....i don't think i can complain.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Project fi defaults to T-Mobile until the device finds a better signal on Sprint.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] CZ Eddie:
The most surprising thing to me about a Google Phone/Project Fi is how poorly warranty work is handled.

I've heard too many horror stories about Google not releasing its hold on your credit card for weeks, or not sending replacement phones for weeks.

I know it's not that bad for everyone, but there is too much of that going on for me to feel comfortable sending in my phone for warranty.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Not saying I know it all, but I have done a total of 15 warranties with Google and none of them went poorly. They always went very smooth. Things such as a Bank's policies can affect when holds are released. As far as devices taking a long time, that doesn't surprise me though I have never had that happen. I always get my devices within 4 days max of when I report issues.

If anyone is wondering, the 15+ warranties are over the span of two years, and accounts for 4 separation devices with issues.
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] azutel:
it works on any unlocked android devices on android 5.0 and above and also all iphones...plus its free except data a bit slow!
[Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion] speedingcheetah:
Republic Wireless is now $15 base unlimited plan and $5 per 1GB. (Google Fi still is $20 base and $10 per 1GB)

https://republicwireless.com/cell-phone-plans/
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Eightan:
Is there any good and stable aosp rom for International Galaxy S7 Edge ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Clarkiieh:
They are all just different flavours of the same code basically so all the major bugs will be the same on all varieties.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] wakkaday:
tried connecting a USB to 3.5 dongle but the sound doesn't come through

Any advise
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfringuello:
Hi all!

I own an Asus TF303CL tablet and I would like to upgrade the old KitKat Android version.. Unfortunately no updates are provided from Asus.. Is there any Custom ROM or I have to give up? I checked a lot of times and I am not able to find anything useful...

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsec007:
I have the same question.

It is necessary to update the android to version 5 or 6, what firmware to flash? Where to get firmware?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djhuzi:
news?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Janis:
http://www.htcwiki.com/page/Athena

It doesn't get any more obvious than that.

Thanks!!!! to the the guy who suggested recording another phone vibrating and using the recording as a sound to simulate the vib.

I do want my new advantage to actually vibrate, so I'm going to play with some low frequencies to see if I can get something that resonates with a hunk of hardware somewhere on the unit to produce soemthing tactile.

Other than a headset (I love my PhoneAlarm), does anyone else have any solutions to the lack of vibrating? Heck, my HP5555 vibrates, and it's not even a phone.

Creative ideas I like. Funny, or just stupid ideas are better!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] madbird:
hi

as far as i know, the point is that htc discard the vibrate feature because of the microdrive. and a proof of that is that a guy in a german forum dissasembled his athena and found a mountpoint and connection pins for a standard vibrating motor. like you can see on the pictures he put a motor of another mobile in, and it fits perfectly. the problem you wil have is to enable vibration in the software, and even if you manage that you risk your microdrive.

greets mad

and for those who speak german the link to the discussion: click
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] AgentBignose:
Thx to madbird thats the best way to involve as many people as possible in the discussion.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] techntrek:
Hot damn, everything's there ready for vibrate, but they didn't include it?!? Idiots. They lost many potential sales with that decision.

While I have much German blood running through my veins I don't speak the language - anything interesting happening on that thread?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] EvilJogga:
Same with me, but I do :D

In short someone tells that he had to open his Athena to get some metal dust out of the speakers and found the connector.

Then someone else mentions that there already has been a discussion about this and that the vibrate feature wasn't included because of the microdrive.

Possibly interesting is the mentioning of the idea to include a flash disk into the successor of the Athena.

At the end there's some short talk about using a headset with vibrating feature.

Short: Nothing interesting going on.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] techntrek:
Thanks for the summary. Any mention if he actually hooked it up and edited the registry to add vibrate to the ring sequence - to see if its still software enabled?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] tootallk2000:
Correct me if i'm wrong...But doesn't some Nokia phone have the vibrate motor built in the battery, couldn't we use similar technology with a few programs and the design of this type battery to get the phone to vibrate? I mean I do have the Jabra BT8010 and it took about a month to get use to that thing vibrating on my ear, and even at times when I sleep it and forget that it's on, it's annoying enough to make me jump up and reach for my pistol...:mad:
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] mcwtrekkie:
Anyone know which registry key must be added/editted to enable the vibrate function?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] EvilJogga:
He states that he just put it there to look at it (he probably means for the picture) and is fully aware that there is no software control for it.

Also was he reminded of his old 3210 and is missing the vibrating function in meetings.

Short: No, not even an approach :(
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] eagle 1:
I would give up the microdrive for the vibrate. That's only thing I miss from my hermes and kaiser. Heck, the microdrive is not real realiable anyway. I have had to re-format it twice in 6 months.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] techntrek:
This page describes the settings I know of. I don't know if there is another setting somewhere (or some driver needed) to enable the vibrate. I just know that the vibrate command must be in this key:

http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/forum...ngtone-vibrate-led-flash-characteristics.html
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] jas_pik:
If you will instal HTC Home on Athena - you will have possibility to get vibrate sign instead of loudspeaker .

Maybe it will be solution ;)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Janis:
Wow. Nice to have something in English....

Thanks so much for the concise translation!

I guess I won't be recording my church organ's 16-foot pipe. ;)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] DDDanielD:
Hi all,

I am having a problem with the lockscreen wallpaper on my Mate 9 pro

It seems like the edge of another picture stuck on the left besides the actual wallpaper I've choosen.

I can't get rid of it.. I have tried to change the wallpaper multiple times.. Please help
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
I have cracked the screen on my phone, I can see a replacement is available but no videos as yet to show how its done, I'm wondering if its pretty much a generic process with their other models, I'm hoping that the screen is the first part to come away but looking around it seems the everything is attached to the back of the screen, I have replaced iPhone screens before with ease. Has anyone experienced replacing a screen on an umi, are the screws all the same guage.?
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] bazabaza:
I cracked my screen also. i dismantled the phone. However the screen and digitizer is bonded to the metal frame and so appear very complicated to get off. I bought a screen, digitizer and frame combination from Aliexpress and rebuilt the phone using that. I have tried heating the screen with a hair dryer to try to dislodge the screen but with little success so far.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
seen a few videos albeit slightly different models and cant see where there is a metal frame bonded to the screen, yours is an umi z pro too ?, i was under the impression the metal part is only the back cover which comes away as a shell, do you have any pictures of yours dismantled ?
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] marco.deluxe:
Here you can see the display of the UMI Super including frame.

[IMG="UMI Super Display with frame"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1L7DTKVXXXXcEXVXXq6xXFXXX0/220854446/HTB1L7DTKVXXXXcEXVXXq6xXFXXX0.jpg[/IMG]

I have not found a display for the Z Pro yet.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] bazabaza:
it must be glued on somehow, but I cannot prize it away. Must be missing something simple. Anyway Ill keep trying, but would love to find how to do it. I have a broken screen on a spare frame which I would like to repair.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
There is one here https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/328...bfaf78e9-b0ac-4cc4-bd17-1d281f63ec3c#autostay

Can't see why the frame wouldn't come as part of the replacement
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] deusxx:
I did it recently. Its not really difficult. find the guide in umi's forums on Z pro. the instructions are quite to the point.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
Umi have a tear down video of the z pro ??
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] deusxx:
No, a guy had posted a detailed guide on how to go about it.

Here, take a look.. http://community.umidigi.com/thread-11988-1-1.html
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
i do believe that is a a bog standard Z, however, i think it is exactly the same apart from the dual lens. The replacement screen i got seems to come with adhesive, not sure about using super glue but then again, it might do a better job, my experience of LCD assemblies which are afixed to a mid frame is that they start coming away, i have seen this mainly on iphone screen replacements but then they are not genuine iphone products, i think i will go ahead and purchase the part. Thanks for the link...will come in handy.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] bazabaza:
Thanks. i was being far too timid.
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] loady:
i got round to fixing mine, was a very easy job in respect of dismantling the phone and reassembly, the hardest part was removing LCD from mid frame, its time consuming and messy but once removed and cleaned up, putting the screen to frame is easy. The only bug bear i have is that the adhesive that came with the new screen doesnt keep the screen to mid frame very well, i can see why you would super glue it, which i will do i think.

To anyone thinking of doing the job, if you can find a screen complete with the mid frame all in one piece, get it
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] Iceman66:
Screens for Z1 pro are no langer available @ Aliexpress.

Any idea where the can be ordered elsewhere?
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] Iceman66:
LCD-screens for many different UMI phones are now available on Ebay. Prices between 20 and 40 USD.

Also for Z, Z Pro, Z1 and Z1 Pro
[UMi Z Questions & Answers] chooks06:
Deleted.. sorry, saw wrongly. Thought it was Z Pro..My bad.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
I have a Galaxy Tab 2, model GT-P3113TS that was previously rooted. I decided to factory reset it the other day. But for whatever reason, during the setup process, Google keeps giving the the same error message for days now after I confirm my email credentials: "Can't establish a reliable connection to the server. This could be a temporary problem." The worst part is I cannot continue. So I can't get into the tablet to try anything. I see all these suggestions posted over the internet to install this, or change this, etc, yet I can't do them because I'm locked in this setup loop. I don't have access to the OS to do anything, unless someone knows how I can bypass this setup procedure.

1. I've tried different wifi networks

2. I've tried multiple Gmail accounts, even creating a new one when it asks if I already have one or create a new one.

3. I've confirmed the time and date is correct

4. I've cleared both the Cache and Data from Recovery

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
You could try installing again the stock rom via odin (you can find many guides how to do it if you google it;) ). Download the rom from here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=GT-P3113
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
Thank you for the reply and the link. I was considering flashing a stock rom back to it. Though, what if I install TWRP, which has numerous features, is it possible I could resolve the issue from within it?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
Update - Disregard. The actual image is in the zip file.

Just noticed that rom file is a zip file. Odin doesn't work with zip files. Can it be converted or should I just keep looking?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
Unzip it and flash the unzipped file with odin. It should be a .tar.md5 file.

If you install twrp, you will probably be able to try some of the solutions suggested in the internet using the file manager inside twrp. You might want to have a look at this https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2110225
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smart-t78:
you can skip the whole setup screen by tapping the 4 corners of the display clockwise.

when the setup screen appears

1. tap corner upper left

2. tap corner upper right

3. tap corner bottom right

4. tap corner bottom left
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
That's interesting. I will have to remember that for when or if I get in a similar situation again.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
I flashed the stock rom mentioned above. I was able to successfully login and gain access to the tablet.

Now I have a new problem! I wanted to check my standard Recovery via the Power + Vol Up key. It loads but it always says No command under the android robot. When I select Wipe Cache Partition, it says "Erasing...." then says "Error!" and the tablet reboots.

Here is an image of the System Recovery if that helps:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
The "no command" is normal; don't worry. The error is not though. I suggest you install twrp since it's better than the stock recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Modify_inc:
I did, and I'm all good now! Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DarkArcher12:
Yesterday, my S8 said that there was moisture in the charge port. I look in there and saw that there was something in there, I tried to blow it out several times but managed wipe it out with a handkercheif. After that I swiped the notification and it didn't come back again.

At night time, I plugged my phone to the charger to see that after the phone's screen went off, it stopped charging to come back again when the phone screen turned on. It kept repeating this cycle. But when I unlocked the phone it continued to charge until the phone's screen turned off.

I changed the charger, it charged even when the screen was off. Also, it worked when I tried to use a powerbank. But when I used the packed in charger, it kept repeating the cycle.

Thinking that it might be a bug, I restarted the phone to see it's fixed.

I closed the phone to switch it on this morning. But before I switched it on I plugged the charger to see that it gave the "Drop" icon meaning that there is moisture in the port. Then I switched the phone on. The problem came back! It didn't charge when the phone's screen was off. After I tried to charge it with another charger, I plugged the original charger back. It worked even when the screen was off.

To be sure there wasn't anything stuck in the portI closed the phone, filled the port with water, waited untill its dry and plugged the charger. I stopped giving me the "Drop" icon and started charging the phone.

After that, I turned on the phone and plugged the charger. The problem was fixed!

But "was" fixed... After a while, the problem still persists.

If you can say what might be causing this, thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DarkArcher12:
I think, the problem cause is Fast Charge 2.0

Now I opened the Advanced Battery Options to disable the fast charging, but it turns out that is was already disabled! But wait, it says that its "Fast Charging". To enable it, I unpluged the USB-C. It enabled itself! After plugging the cable back, the problem is solved. At least for the time being.

Some interesting stuff is going on with this phone XD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kaporwojtas:
I got similar problem. After connecting charger phone says fast charging blablabla and after 5 seconds charging is stopped and then after 1 second it charging again but with no fast charging. I've tyied few diferent chargers and cables also i've cleaned usb c port wiith isopropyl alcohole with no luck. Fast charging missing. Restart and switching on/off fast charging performed few times - no luck. Must be a bug in system... any ideas folks??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cocagenda2:
well i dont have does issues with my s8... but it did once happen that phone didnt want to fast charge but after repluging the cable issue was solved...i would advice u to take ur device to waranty service cuz solving problems on ur own is not acceptable and ur device shouldnt have those issues. ;)
[Remix OS for PC] 251dom:
Hi everybody

Newbie on Remix after trying many Android emulators, I finally installed Remix on my Panasonic CF19 mk4 and won't change !!!

/* Windows 7 64bit sp1

intel core i5 CPU @ 1.20 Ghz

Ram 6Go

Graphic card Intel HD Graphic */

I can make an USB GPS Globasat U353S4 work perfectly to use OSMand+ as offline map and GPS.

Everything is working except I'd like to calibrate the touchscreen wich doesn't fit the mouse area to use the stylus.

Isn't there a plugin or app to fix it ?

Thanks for your work

Dom
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ron.ryan:
I installed GTA SA on my z4 and the screen would flicker. Eventually it would stop and restart. Im on stock 7.1.1.

I changed the display settings to low, default and max but the result is the same. I installed the game on my z1c, surprisingly it handles the game even in max display settings. My z1c is currently using 5.1.1. Does anyone have this kind of problem.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] avizzzy:
I had my phone below the window in my bathroom and it somehow slid and fell down (probably due to the slippery back cover). It was little more than a meter and I guess it fell face first. The result is a 50% shattered glass. :crying:

[IMG="broken glass"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0aFJaHQpFcaVVFDc2FiUWtkdkk/view?usp=sharing[/IMG]

Now the phone is working, as usual, the actual display is not broken, touch is very responsive as well (except for where the shattered glass is found, which makes it a bit difficult to touch the screen). I live in the Netherlands I can't find a local store to fix the shattered glass.

I did find some DIY solutions but they seem very expensive. This is probably because the package contains the LCD panel as well. Now my question is, do I need to replace the front screen glass only or do I also have to replace the LCD screen?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] SolarisSixth:
It going to be extremely hard to actually separate the lcd from the digitizer (the glass). It will be much easier to just get a whole new display, and do the replacement yourself.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] davjan:
Join the club, my glas is also broken, I live in belgium, can't find anywhere where they can fix it, called lg, they say let the shop where you buyed the phone send it for repair ( will take 3 weeks..)

If you looking on the internet, Samsung they have service centers from themself, most of the time they are cheaper than the unofficial repairshops...

But lg don't...

Verstuurd vanaf mijn LG-H870 met Tapatalk
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] vizzzy:
It's really an awful situation to be in. I have spoken to 5-6 different repair stores in the Netherlands. All of them said the same thing that it's not possible to replace the front glass only and that I'll have to purchase the entire unit (LCD Screen and Digitizer), which costs around 200 euros. This is simply because LG has not made the parts separately available. I guess the best thing I can do at the moment is to go to switch back to my backup phone and wait for a miracle.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] basicreece:
Not trying to promote or hijack, but I repair phones and can do this for £160, will be cheaper than the 200euros plus, you was quoted. I have an ebay store and 100% feedback. Very reliable and over 10 years experience.

Just a shame another LG G6 owner with a broken screen

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=292112541299&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] ben cherian:
Have you used Back case and a tempered glass ?
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] dontbeweakvato:
what do you use to seal the display assembly back to the device, tape or the t7000 glue? or both. Im actually working on a pixel 2xl and want to retain the water resistance if possible.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] basicreece:
In use tape. But if you want to try and keep the water protection it suggest searching for the original adhesive sticker/tape online.

This will be pre-cut to fit and be the same they would use when first assembled.
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] Mikes:
Lol, mine slips through a window (5th flor) and hit the pavement yet not a single scratch. If the LCD and Digitizer costs around 200 euros better consider buying another handheld (maybe something used in good shape).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrdannyaitch:
They're dirt cheap today but if I can't put my own ripped films on then I'm not going to bother and will just get an Android tablet for a little more. I've seen there is currently no working root method.

Primarily will be for the kids for films so if I have to put up with a tablet on Marshmallow it's not the end of the world.

TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jparnell8839:
You can load anything with a USB connection to your computer. Whether or not you have an app that can access said content is a different story.

However, thanks to this thread, you can install Google Play on it https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603 make sure you head over there to thank the OP
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taypo2k:
I picked one up on the Prime sale - its a well built little tablet for the money. The Prime OS is pretty ugly, though. Left it stock for maybe an hour before I installed the Google store, LaunchHijack and Nova. I know the Prime stuff is still there, but hiding it under the launcher makes a world of diference.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnjingle:
Just to clarify, I think the app you are referring to is called:

LauncherHijackV2

and there is a 2.1V
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taypo2k:
Thank you for the correction. That's correct.