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[OnePlus 5 Accessories] djsubterrain:
So, The Armourdillo has arrived (MobileFun sent an e-mail explaining that the Rhinoshield is delayed :( ) :

See attached pictures for the Armourdillo (Black) in all it's glory...along with a nice shot of my pentile matrix on my Orzly screen protector, you can see there is adequate protections for the back/sides, there's ample room around the ports, the notification switch is also very accessible.

The phone will rock slightly when it's on it's back and you're using it which I predict will become a bugbear, really don't understand why they can't raise the ridges slightly or make the stand removable, all these types of cases have these oversights.

As you can see there's adequate face protection too, especially when you're using a TGP as I am, there's still clearance with that on too.

Any questions, let me know.
[OnePlus 5 Accessories] A Guy Called Revive:
How breakable is the outer part? I had one on my workphone (A5 2016) and one little drop cracked the back. Wasn't pleased one bit but I hope it's got better
[OnePlus 5 Accessories] djsubterrain:
Not sure and I don't intend to find out :D but it seems sturdy enough, the case does add a bit of weight to the phone but with the added protection I don't mind.
[OnePlus 5 Accessories] DarkExistence:
Does it stick out a lot, the stand part?
[OnePlus 5 Accessories] djsubterrain:
It does a bit, I really wish they'd make that an clip on part or raise the rest of the back to match.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
Has anyone ever sent in their HTC device (mores specifically a newly released flagship) directly to HTC for repair? If so, can you share you're experiences as far as cost and quality of repair? Decided to do a water test on my brand new U11 and yes you guessed it... WATER DAMAGE! and didn't help that I dropped it and the back cracked right after! Thanks in advanced
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Paging Dr B:
No idea. Mine just arrived in Texas awaiting a repair after being exposed to water for 5 seconds. Curious, what color is your U11? I have a feeling that they were rushing out the Solar Red's because there's no way mine should have failed so easily. It might as well have no water resistance rating.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
I got the amazing silver. But yeah I agree! IP67 rated? Doesn't seem like it to me. Keep me updated when you get your repair quote please man. I want to get an idea whether it's worth sending mine in or just cut my losses and buy something else. I read review after review of how horrible HTC repair service is as far as turn around time and repair quality. Though many of those reviews seem to be from overseas I hope we have better service here.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
Any updates on cost of repair? :D sorry to bug I'm trying to get an idea cuz I have someone ready to buy my device.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Alpert3:
Where do you live?

I have experience with HTC EU and I know staffs from HTC Taiwan. But if outside these 2 areas, I can't help...
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Paging Dr B:
They haven't got back to me yet. I'm also a little miffed that they announced the 6GB variant today. HTC really needs to redeem themselves, because i'm about to throw my hands up and just buy a OP5.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
Yeah I'm on the same boat man. I'm just scared to get an OP5 with Jelly scrolling issue and tbh U11 failed to wow me that's the reason I'm debating so much on a repair or drop $800 the 6GB version. It's a solid device but I just wasn't super impressed.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
So a little feedback from Germany maybe. My U11 has been send to repair 3.5 weeks ago. I first contacted HTC to tell them that my unit has a gap between frame and display along the top and that AI guess it wouldn't be water resistant that way. 30 minutes later I got a call back to confirm the issue and 5 mother minutes later an email with a free shipping translucent. They informed me that repairs in general could take up to 14 working day that would be Monday to Friday here in Germany. But they also told me that it might need longer regarding the new flagship, as spare parts haven't been distributed as of yet.

Spare parts finally arrived last Thursday - 14 days after the device arrived at the HTC repair service. It won't cost anything for me as it is a 'defective unit'due to the manufacturing process. Don't have it back as if yet. But the brilliant thing is: HTC is keeping me up with latest information every two or three days and in addition put my device onto the priority list of the workshop. So let's sesle. Meanwhile I'm using its predecessor the HTC 10
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
I live in the states so I know my devuce would also be going to Texas for repair. Just in general, good or bad feedback from what you know?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
Many of the bad reviews I found were from EU more specifically the UK. So maybe just really crappy service in the uk? Lets hope so! Either way keep us updated :good: and hopefully all goes smooth with your repair man. My potential buyer backed out so I have the phone for probably a few more days to decide on possible repair. For now I went out and got my self GS7 Edge, not a Samsung guy but its a solid device.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Alpert3:
I don't know about the states, but in most regions, HTC let a 3rd party repair center to do the job for them. Unlike Apple, HTC as well other companies doesn't have the resources to build repair center in each country. That's why in EU and the UK the feedback of repair experience is pretty awful: you report problem to HTC, HTC report your case to 3rd party repair center, then come back to you and tell you to send the device, etc. The process is complicated and relatively long, that creates mistakes, misunderstandings, as well some other problems.

In EU I believe it's a company called Gordon Electronic who's in charge of the repair. Sony, Asus Acer as well as many companies trust it. But their reputation is not so good.

I sent my HTC 10 to repair the camera module, I sent it twice and at the second time I asked for an expert analysis, and after nearly 3 weeks from the initial report, my phone finally got repaired. It costed me 20€ of shipping fee, and that's it. The result is good, but the process is painful.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 53fireman:
Not sure about repair, but I'm having a nightmare of a time with my return of the U11. 3+ weeks and counting on the refund that their website says 5-7 days...
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] EtherealRemnant:
Give the tracking number to your credit card company and dispute the charge.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 53fireman:
That's the next try. Thanks
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 53fireman:
The credit card avenue worked. Thanks. Unreal how HTC can make a decent phone, but have absolutely one of the worst customer service departments I've ever dealt with. Whether over the phone, email, or Facebook, every single person I talked to read from the same exact script about "escalations department" and I'd have the refund within 48 hours or the end of the week. Will never buy another HTC again as much as I loved the EVO, M7, M9.... the U11 was just too big for me and didn't have all the LTE bands, but it was a great phone. Thinking the Pixel 2 even though HTC is rumored to make it, hopefully customer service of Google isn't near as terrible.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] DroidManIc:
Glad to hear you got your $ back finally. I too will be jumping ship. I was die-hard HTC from the G1 (dream) - M8 then eventually stpped buying HTC because they refused to make flagships w anything bigger than 5.2" screen. I was so excited for the u11 even though I was still skeptical .... Skip forward 1 month and here I am today w liquid damage from about 10s water exposure, a cracked back from one of the most gentle drops ever (because I actually broke the phone's fall w my foot and not only that. The impact w the ground was moke like it just slid from my foot, no hard landing at all) and finally a potential expensive nightmare if I opt to send it in for repair. No thank you. I will too be waiting for Pixel xl 2 or maybe a newer version of the OP5.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
So a little feedback on my end regarding my defective device. I sent it in to the repair at 28th of June being about 7 weeks back. HTC support has been great in regard of information. As the U11 has just been released when I sent it in, the workshop received it at the 5th of July and HTC actively informed me that there was a problem regarding the spare parts. Those would be sent from Taiwan an need about two or three weeks to arrive at the workshop in Poland. Well not what I wished but can be accepted. The spare parts arrived at 18th of July with some delays due to TNT not delivering as planned. Well then, now the 10 - 14 day period mentioned for the actual repair after receiving the parts started and waiting did as well for me. I got a little bit impatient as I didn't here any news until the 3rd of August when 12 of the 14 days had already past. So I decided to contact HTC. Prior to this and for the last time on the 19th of July I've been contacted and informed of the current status by HTC nearly every two days, which is really really great. But let's go on: after contacting them they promised to check on the next day and answered my question on Friday the 4th of Augustthat my device is repaired and packed for dispatch at the same evening. The notification with a UPS tracking number came about an hour after that information. And now UPS was the one to fail. They really needed until Monday evening, 7th of Augustto pick it up and another day - yesterday - for the delivery. So finally I got my U11 back. Repairs look really well done and all is working fine and as wished for. No fees as all repairs were covered by the warranty.

Overall I'm very happy and pleased with the service. Only drawbacks are the long time of delivery of the spare parts and finally UPS causing another 1 maybe 2 day delay.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] berto1025:
Please allow me to share my story.

Bought/PreOrdered my HTC U11 from Sprint on 5/31/2017, received it on 6/7/2017. Used, enjoyed and loved the device for about a month when on July 3rd the device got a cracked screen. It was beside me in the couch while I played Fifa 17. Bad combination. My wedding ring did the damage.

I Contacted HTC Support the next day and was told that no parts were available to fix my device and that I should call back in 2 weeks. My phone was still usable and I did use it for 2 weeks.

On July 17 I contacted HTC Support Chat and was told that I could send in the device. I specifically asked about parts/screen availability and I was assured that I would be fixed in 5 - 8 days and "most of that time will be in shipping". A case was created and I was given a ticket which instructions on how and where to ship to.

I wrapped up my device and attached a letter appealing that they fixed it for free because this was my 4th HTC (EVO, M7, M9, U11) and I never used Uh Oh on my previous phones and hoped they could make a concession.... etc.

USPS confirmation shows the phone arrived at the repair facility on 7/20/2017. I did not receive and have not yet received any automated response from the repair facility informing me that the phone was received, being processed, no parts are available or anything. I have been calling HTC Support asking for updates using the Ticket # however that has been unfruitful.

HTC support has "escalated" my case but there is a huge disconnect between them and the repair center, they have no clue whats going on over there. Today is 8/17/2017 and I still have no phone, no ETA, no hope. I've been calling every Thursday and the response is always the same. "I have escalated your case and you will get a callback withing 24 - 48 hours". I received a callback once and it was to say "When I hear something, I'll let you know".

I am rambling because I don't have my phone and I have no clue as to when I am going to get it back. I am back to using the old M9 and I'm not happy, I haven't even reinstall all my applications because I thought the repair would have been relatively quick.

I don't know what else to do ...

Any suggestions?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] CXTKRS1:
I'm going to asking for a new replacement phone since mine light bleed issues out of the box. If that is not something they can do then they can have this phone back. With the V30 and Essential phone coming out soon the U11 looks like more and more of a disappointment in my eyes. I have had HTC phone since the Tilt with the exception of the V10 but I can see how as a brand they have gone downhill.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] berto1025:
**UPDATE**

8/18/2017 - Missed and returned a call from HTC Support. The Agent in-charge of my case (since it is escalated) advised me that there is an update and that I have a quotation for the repair. Looking back on the call i never got a solid figure but i was told for being so patient they have discounted the repair to circa $92.00 USD. I still have no emails stating this and the tracking website still shows the same status. I was told that I will be contacted either later today or early next week to make the payment over the phone once they apply the discount to my account. Apparently this has to happen first. So I wait.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pankajsammal:
I was able to modify OnePlus 3T to enable HEVC/H.265 video recording at 4k, 1080p & 720p resolutions. I have also reduced the bit rate for the video so that it will take less storage space.

Note - Take a backup of your 'media_profiles.xml' located at system/etc/ before attempting this mod.

To install just unzip and overwrite 'media_profiles.xml' at system/etc/ with permission 0644 and reboot your phone.

Update V2-

Decreased the video bit-rate by around 40%

Video is currently recorded at following bit-rate

4K at 24Mbps (default is 42Mbps)

1080p at 11Mbps (default is 20Mbps)

720p at 8Mbps (default is 14Mbps)

Magisk Module is also available thanks to [MENTION=5868698]64ashg[/MENTION]

Tested only on latest Freedom CE by [MENTION=339271]nokia_16[/MENTION]
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] nokia_16:
Waiting for the next update bro.. Related to 4K size compression.. Just saying and not asking for any ETA.. :cool:
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] vip57:
Noob question what is HEVC/H.265 Video Recording?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pankajsammal:
HEVC/H.265 is a new encoding method which allows for same quality videos at a lower file size. The only issue is not every devicce support HEVC/H.265 natively.

You can read more at the link below

https://medium.com/advanced-computer-vision/h-264-vs-h-265-a-technical-comparison-when-will-h-265-dominate-the-market-26659303171a
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
For compression for now, atleast in 1080p and 720p use this file along with the file in the op

Original thread from which the file is taken

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/how-to/mod-hevc-h-265-encoding-enabled-t3586792

Credits to [MENTION=3168825]halleyrokz[/MENTION] for the compression
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pankajsammal:
My mod currently records video at

4K @30Mbps (default is 42Mbps)

1080p @15Mbps (default is 20Mbps)

720p @8Mbps (default is 14Mbps)

which is already lower than the default settings.

I will try to further lower these values over the weekend if it doesnt effect the video quality negatively.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
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[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pankajsammal:
Updated the OP, Thanks for the module. :good:
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
Op3/t hevc magisk module v2.01

Changelog

-Compatibility fixes with magisk manager

-Permissions fixed

PS op3 testers needed for checking although it should work.

[MENTION=4632029]pankajsammal[/MENTION] please update op
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] pankajsammal:
Updated the op, thanks
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] jokerpappu:
One question. Wont decreasing the bitrate also decrease the quality of the video?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
We are using h265 codec also known as hevc, ie high efficiency video codec, which is giving is around 25% less file size on the 1080p30hz videos recording, and should improve with the implementation of heaac for audio.

PS the gains are bigger on 4k, thats the beauty of h265
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vixiebalistic:
Is it working with stable OOS? Sorry for asking cause OP said its tested on Freedom
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
Freedom os is based on oos, this works on any oos based rom and oos itself for the op3 and 3t.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] nokia_16:
Just now installed paranoid rom 7.2.1 on my 3T and tried this mod with both magisk module and xml files.. in both its working, but xml file replace is effective.. Also magisk module breaks safety net

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Thanks for the mod @pankajsammal
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] ProudRed:
So no support for AOSPA ?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Samitha192:
Great work OP can you please integrate the slow mo with audio mod with this

https://xdaforums.com/oneplus-3/how-to/op3-3t-unlock-720p-slowmotion-video-t3566276
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Immortalis:
Doesn't work on OOS 3.5.4, bootloop
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] SKULSHADY:
Does it work on Resurrection remix N?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] CrashOverride1995:
[MENTION=4632029]pankajsammal[/MENTION] Please can you reduce the bitrate a little less aggressively. At the current settings the video quality suffers according to me.

I would suggest the following-

4k@30Mbps

1080p and 720p@14Mbps.

If you do not like my suggestion please guide on how to change the settings myself.

EDIT: I did some research on this and found out a thread over at OP2 forums which had the following post.

Source-https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=73149219

PS - I figured out how to make a Magisk module myself and with my desired bitrate, if the OP doesn't mind I'll share it here. BTW it's just stock bitrate with HEVC enabled and it passes the SafetyNet.

PPS - No hard feelings towards the OP.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] phoberus:
[MENTION=4632029]pankajsammal[/MENTION] [MENTION=5868698]64ashg[/MENTION]

The media_profiles.xml file from the normal zip and the file from the magisk zip are different. which is the newer version?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
Yes I observed that now that you pointed it out. I have updated the file even though I remember posting the updated file. Anyhow, here you go. [MENTION=339271]nokia_16[/MENTION]. My safety net passes without any problem on beta 10 and beta 11 oos. Try clearing your play store cache and forece stopping it before safetynet check and be on magisk 13.3 with manager v5.1.1

If that doesn't work, I would recommend a system wipe, even though it works for me without any of the above precautions. And check out the updated module, should fix the file size variations.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
Just be careful with bitrates as far as I know the phones records in 8bit colour depth, and reducing bitrates above that should hamper low light video performance, atleast in some specific cases.

And the op in that thread mentions the bitrates for daytime and are good enough in reduced zip but for night time, balanced is recommended and also its a different chip and sensor. Thats the only reason why the op here doesn't do that as capturing memories is a one time thing, if the camera distorts it, its a big bummer later. But hey, if it works for you, good. We don't feel the need to go that compressed. Also check out if heaac audio codec makes a difference, it buggy for op2 users. I have been meaning to check it but didn't get the time.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] CrashOverride1995:
I first thought about reducing the bitrate but then I read the above mentioned thread over at OP2 forums and decided against it.

I didn't reduce the bitrate for myself just enabled HEVC, so bitrate is stock in my setup. I guess therefore bitrate shouldn't be a problem in my setup.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Vixiebalistic:
Hi [MENTION=5868698]64ashg[/MENTION], i flash your magisk mod on OOS417 but the video was stuttering... This didnt happen before with the same module on OOS416. Fyi, i use 1080p 60fps.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] 64ashg:
it seems to work on 1080p30 on oos 4.1.7

seems like something has been changed as they did fix a video related bug in oos 4.1.7

Let me see and report.

Edit: 1080p60 mode seems to record in the standard codec for me and 1080p30 in hevc.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] freeztyler:
I have now with all cams FC's! Restoring my original xml dont help. What can i do?

Edit: setting permission 0644 was the problem. With other file explorer, now working!
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] stevenswall:
If I edit the profiles.xml, am I able to change the bitrates myself?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] gboo7:
Do the compression and lower bit rates affect/degrade the video quality like say the dynamic range, vividness, etc?
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Immortalis:
Videos will be "blocky" after lowering bitrate
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Valeriuz:
Hello, could you add the possibility to record 4k video ad the same bitrate of original or higher?

I don't know which compression you have used for h265, but I know that h265 is way more efficient and smaller thank h264, could use something like 40% less space on disk, so imho I can't see the advantage to also reduce bitrate.
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Azzkaran:
Sir Can You Share Media Encoder Drivers From Oneplus:) I Want Hevc Codec:o
[OnePlus 3T Themes, Apps, and Mods] Michaelflat1:
The bit rate is the amount of space it takes up, so you can reduce it by 40% retaining quality.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] leap_ahead:
Hello guys I try the recovery mode but I cant swipe to up/down on menu ,..I cant choose anything ...anyone try it ?
[Asus ZenWatch 2] leap_ahead:
is there any other method to clear cache on watch ?
[Asus ZenWatch 2] emuandco:
Sure, fastboot. Left above corner to down right one when you see the boot logo. And then on your PC: "fastboot -w" (This erases userdata and cache) or simply "fastboot erase cache"
[Asus ZenWatch 2] leap_ahead:
Thanks, but you can test the recovery pls?
[Asus ZenWatch 2] emuandco:
Works fine here. Upper right to lower left it is.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] leap_ahead:
I mean on recovery menu cant choose anything!
[Asus ZenWatch 2] emuandco:
Hm, strange. I can select by swiping from up to down or down to up and then the side button for selection.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] Jaaxx:
Sorry for the necro, but this is the only thread on the subject for this watch.

So if anyone else comes here for help - I find that you may need to wait 1-2 minutes before you are able to swipe to select menu items. Perhaps we are waiting on the touch driver to initialize? Regardless it does in fact work fine after the wait.
[Droid Turbo 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michael20830:
I just got a replacement droid turbo 2 today because my previous one was faulty. However I noticed that black pixels still have a backlight although this is a AMOLED display that should only illuminate the pixels necessary. Everything from the active display to just completely black pictures, I notice that all pixels have a backlight. I did not run into this problem with my original turbo or 1st turbo 2. Has anyone else had a similar problem and/or know how to resolve it. And input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rumpelstil:
Hey,

Will there be an Android 7 update for the 2015 version of the Galaxy A5?

Thank you in advance

Cheers
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rumpelstil:
Has nobody an idea?