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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] RileyIssKing:
In case you guys haven't figured it out yet, development, Imo, is dead. There isn't stable root, no rom development outside of slightly modded stuff to change your status bar and the most recent breakthrough was substratum... Which wasn't even meant for this phone but rather the s8 but it still works. Now I use and love substratum but I really want an aosp/pixel rom and stable root and Xposed but I don't think that any of this is coming ever. I could be wrong. But I'm tired of buying locked down Samsung devices because of this. This seems more like a rant but it's more of a psa to developers who wanna help the hopeless. Ya know?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] glenharris1971:
I purchased this phone coming from an Iphone 6Plus, thinking I could definitely obtain root on the most sold android phone still in use. Nope. Pretty disappointing as I think it may be the best phone ever made.:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] KLit75:
I didn't do enough research before buying S7. Coming from Nexus 6p this is really foreign to me. I saw s7 had root but didn't look into the 2 different processors, all the different carriers (it doesn't matter on Nexus devices.)

Far as Development goes...its probably not going to happen unless someone finds a way to unlock the bootloader. Next best thing might be Safe Strap but afaik there's nothing in the works.

For now I'm making the best of it. I'm having a decent experience with the Eng kernel. Currently looking into the nonrooted Rom. My hope is I'll be able to make some changes (like installing viper) then switching to the stock boot.img and trying to make those changes stick. Supposedly it's possible but I'm still trying to get some guidance. Experimenting with this phone sucks because the process for root is pretty long then setting everything up THEN it might not work so back to square one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] chidino:
Especially once done with purchase plan or contract (should you have one) and out of warranty. After that point, it's mine to do with as I please! (I know, should be able to do it whenever, but I'm playing by their rules for a minute.) So it's already BS for those who bought first few months and have paid off.

Personally, what is driving me crazy is battery drain. I'm running about 144k on AnTuTu, so no major complaints with performance, but plugging it in more than once a day sucks. Power drain when I'm not doing anything: sucks. I know it's all this useless crapware running in the background, even tho I killed some with Package Disabler Pro. Just addressing that would improve my mood. If AT&T is trying to ensure we'll all look very carefully at unlocked phones next time, they are doing a bang-up job.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Capt Fiero:
Ok so I got this for Christmas from my wife. However I never really played with it. Here is a pic. (borrowed from the net however this is the exact same as mine)

Well I had forgotten to charge my phone for a couple days. So even with my 3000mAh HiCap battery it was down to 10% and warning me. I had to run out the door and was not going to be able to charge it anytime soon. So I grabbed it and plugged in the "Energi To Go" booster pack. The Energi To Go pack started blinking 2 blue lights to signal it was charging and my phone changed from "low batt" to external power mode. I tossed it in my coat pocket all plugged in and over the course of an hour it took my phone from 10% all the way up to 80%. It was freaking cool.

Well that was about 2 weeks ago. Since then I have found that I could ditch the expensive Lithium batteries that it comes with and use Energizer 2500mAh rechargeable NiMh's. With the quick charger it can Zap charge 4 AA's from dead to full charge in 15mins. Granted when they come out of the charger they are so scorching hot you can barley handle them. :) So now I can charge my phone at night, toss the 4 charged AA's in my uhm, (what is the new name for a fanny pack that you carry in your hand) Man Bag / Murse, LOL. If I had to I could probably go close to a week without any outside power. Or at the very least a 12hr stretch of playing Bubble Breaker with super bright turned on. :)

Its nice to know that I can toss the Energi To Go adapter in my car and always have access to power no matter what, even if I forget my car charger or walking around a mall for hours on end with the wife.

Even if my batteries do die. I can pop into any corner market buy 2 more AA's and be on my way.

So if you find yourself running out of juice on the go. This seems to be a great invention. It uses standard USB so I might even see if it will charge my other USB powered things like my GPS module and other stuff. Hmm wonder if it would charge my blue tooth headset. Might get a bit uncomfortable wearing 2 AA's on my ear. But hey its worth a try riiiight. :) So for the 30 bucks. I say pick one up. I really love mine.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Fitipaldi1:
Thanks for the review. I saw one of these in a store recently and almost picked it up...I think I will next time.
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] konoplya:
hi. so i see a lot of roms being posted, but they're all custom roms. is there anything that's just pure google, or very minimal customizations for the X522 model? thanks a lot
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] piku 123:
pure nexus
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] GooseChaser:
I've tried 3 different texting apps and they all have the same issue. The photo quality is worse than 1995. When I use WhatsApp or FB Messenger the photos are fine. It's just an MMS issue.

Any ideas?

Thank you!

Chad
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] fr0st420:
Try textra. I don't get that problem with it. It also has size settings.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] GooseChaser:
Did you have the same issue with other apps besides Texta? Thanks!
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] AarSyl:
Awesome! I know just what the OP is talking about. Going to fish about to see what other options exist instead of Textra, just because, this is Android, after all...
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] GooseChaser:
Been using Textra ever since this thread. Problem solved. Textra rocks and I no longer send people pictures that look like Minecraft worlds.

Try it.

Chad
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] AarSyl:
I have been using Textra, actually. Not my first time using it. It's quite convenient, too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] psb1079:
My cousin thought it would be a good idea to wipe his phone via TWRP. However in doing so he wiped the entire phone ROM and all. I downloaded the latest stock rom, tried to flash via Oden and was unsuccessful. The only information I was getting is FAILED. I'm not sure if I need to download and install drivers on the phone first or if it's just bricked for good. Any help would be grateful. I'm familiar with Oden and rooting, however I've never come across something like this.

Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] fast69mopar:
Question #1

If he has TWRP installed, does he have a backup you can restore? If not...

Why not flash a custom Rom from the Android Development forums for this specific device?

But back to your Odin error...

When you connect the device to your PC while Odin is open and your device is in "Download" mode, does Odin show the words "Added in the dialog window?

If Odin shows "Added then the drivers are installed into the PC and your PC and Odin are recognizing the device.

Make sure you click on "options" in Odin and un-select "Auto-Reboot".

What does Odin say at the bottom of the dialog window after you hit the Start button and the installation fails?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] psb1079:
He has no backup saved to restore. I'm not sure why I've not tried a custom rom, I'll see if that does the trick. When I connect the phone to the computer it does say Added in the dialog box and I have Auto Reboot un-selected.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] fast69mopar:
If Odin has failed with all things looking normal, are you sure you have the exact, matching stock firmware for the device?

Odin can do funky things sometimes. Also, what version of Odin are you using? I would suggest downloading a new version of Odin and verify you have downloaded the correct firmware for the device with the correct region.

Which device are we talking about again? It's a T-Mobile Galaxy S6, correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] psb1079:
Seems the first stock rom I downloaded even though it matched MD5 was faulty. I downloaded the stock rom again from a different source and was able to install everything perfectly. Thanks for the help everyone. Now I'm off to find a way to unlock.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xavier234:
Model no: Lenovo TB3-850F MT:ZA17

MFG date: 2016-07-14

Serial no: HGAC0PMC(80)

I followed the guide to root my Lenovo Tab3 8

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-lenovo-tab3-8-tb3-850f-t3559786

And after installing TWRP to the recovery partition the device is stuck in a boot loop with just the lenovo logo showing on boot and progressing no further. In addition the reset key combination doesnt work it only reboots the device and does not show any menu allowing for recovery boot or reset. So essentially there seems to be nothing to do which can allow a boot of the device.

When I connect the device via USB it is recognised by windows as MT65xx Android Phone but does not show up in adb devices or in ADB Driver Installer 2.0

I tried following the guide http://trendblog.net/fix-soft-bricked-android-device-first-aid-guide/ but it just tells me my phone is soft-bricked and to consult xda developer forums.

Can anyone help me? Thanks
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xavier234:
Solved by pressing volume down with SP tool.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLovin01:
Now i have a boring stock firmware, i installed a ROM that is awesome but didn't support my WiFi and Bluetooth, so what would happen if i put my kernel in that ROM using kitchen tool (knowing that the firmware i'm trying to modify installed properly, it just didn't support WiFi and Bluetooth, so it's not a totally different ROM)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fast69mopar:
If the kernel you have supports your device I don't see any reason why it would not boot normally. You could always flash the kernel separately from the rom in your custom recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLovin01:
i think that because i know that the kernel is the interface between the OS and the physical chipset components so if that's not compatible with the ROM "and" the chipset something would go wrong...that's what i think
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fast69mopar:
Question

What device are we talking about? Make/model/Carrier etc?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLovin01:
Asus MeMo Pad HD 7 (ME173XX)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fast69mopar:
Okay cool. If the kernel you want to use is designed to support this specific device, I don't see any reason why you can't install it through your custom recovery. Are you using TWRP?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLovin01:
no, CWM, but i don't know the version
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fast69mopar:
Oh ok. If say if the ROM support is the device and the kernel does too, then wipe the device and flash away. I suggest that you take backup beforehand and also have the stock ROM handy so you can recover if something goes crazy.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McLovin01:
ok, thanks
[General Questions and Answers] hearsay:
I would like for my phone to have a linux look and feel to it. How can I do this? I think it would look nice to have all my apps in an openbox style configuration (linux), is this possible?

New to android, just wondering if this is possible.

Samsung S8
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Waverley73:
Hello from Australia,

I recently purchased the Redmi Note 4 (Global) and absolutely love it! After owning iPhone for the last 8 yrs I am finding it very refreshing. I am looking forward to being part of this Android community :)

My questions is this - I am very keen on rooting the device but have also found that there is a pending update to 8.5.4.0 (Miui) and 7.0 (Nougat). Will I still be able to root it after I update and if so where is the best guide for me to do this?

Many thanks

Waverley73
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] M@n!$h:
yes, you can root it after updating to 7.0. First unlock bootloder. Install twrp recovery. and then flash SuperSu zip.

Note-Dont forget to flash lazyflasher-no-verify-opt zip after flashing twrp or you would go into bootloop.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Waverley73:
Hello, and many thanks for your quick reply. Good, I had this guide that I was going to follow but then found out about my pending update:

EDIT - sorry, had to edit the url link as I'm a new user. h t t p ://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=667496

Do you think this is the right steps for me to follow? also, I have never flashed or tweaked an Android phone so don't know how to do the flashing of lazyflasher-no-verify-opt zip. I don't see that in the steps. How exactly do I do that? Do you have a link?

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] M@n!$h:
steps given in the guide are almost correct.First unlock bootloader which is the biggest hassle in whole process. Probably you wont be able unlock bootloader in first few tries as mi unlock tool will probably stuck at 99% and show error "account not binded to device".You can wait a few days and try again but i dont think that will work. To solve this problem what i did was-

download miui developer rom version 7.2.16 link-http://bigota.d.miui.com/7.2.16/miui_HMNote4XGlobal_7.2.16_e6eed016d8_6.0.zip

Now go to updater app choose downloaded zip as update package. Now updater would start decrypting it and your phone will be updated to developer rom. Now when on developer rom go to updater app and there will be an ota for latest version, update.Now when on latest developer version try to unlock again using mi unlock tool. I dont know if it will work for you but it worked for me.

Now your bootloader is unlocked, go to mido section in xda forums and download twrp for redmi note 4. To flash twrp recovery, there are many ways. process given in your guide may also work.But what I did was downloaded "mini flasher" link-"https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=25193&task=get" install mini flasher.choose install twrp, browse to the recovery image you downloaded and it will automatically flash it and reboot your phone to recovery.

Now when your phone is in recovery mode coose 'install'

choose the lazyflasher zip file you earlier downloaded. now reboot. again go to recovery install SuperSu zip file(link given your guide) reboot. your phone will probably bootloop one time but dont worry it is fine. now when your phone reboots it is rooted.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Waverley73:
Well I sucessfully updated the phone to Nougat and it was very easy.

Now I have tried to unlock the bootloader but keep getting this message:

您所在的IP申请次数超标

I have googled it and it says I have tried too many times from my IP address. But I haven't - this was the first time. I have tried 3 times, with the same result.

Does anyone know how to get around this problem?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Lucife.r:
The nougat update eats to much ram I got only 1.3 GB free ram
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] ==vj==:
You could try Miui 9 beta channel after miui 8.5 update without unlocking or rooting. Just had to download the miui 9 recovery rom package. Place it in folder named downloaded-rom. Backup your imp data before proceeding. Goto the updater app or settings about, tap three dot menu. Choose update and select the downloaded file. It will erase all your data and update to miui 9.

They release updates weekly. And battery backup is outstanding.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73086754&postcount=124
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Waverley73:
Anyone able to help with this? I have read it is a common issue for it to incorrectly say you have had too many attempts but not really any conclusive answer as to how to get around the problem.

I am really keen on unlocking my bootloader. Thanks in advance.
[Huawei P10 Plus Questions & Answers] focusman28:
Hi,

I have rooted P10 Plus L29. Currently, it is on B133 and I want to update to B162. I did some research on how to update and found several methods (Link ).

I used HWOTA method when I update from B131 to B133 but unfortunately the bootloader is locked again after updated. To unlock bootloader, it will wrap all data from the device.

So, I just curious about the other method whether it will lock bootloader or not. Any suggestions on this?
[Huawei P10 Plus Questions & Answers] Ri_Ka:
Imho it is not possible to update without relocking bootloader.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers] muhammad93:
Hai friends .. what is the next stage so magisk works normally
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers] krasCGQ:
Hi,

What have you done?

Kras.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers] muhammad93:
I just flashing ViperOs 1.0 on redmi 3 ido, then magisk can not work normally because SuperSu or TWRP, after I download Magisk menger ago I flash through TWRP, flashing fail .. then from that I want tips how to how to menjala magisk with normal..
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 Questions & Answers] krasCGQ:
Flash unSU zip (find it on osm0sis' odds and ends thread), then flash Magisk zip.

Kras.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] chimouw:
I've a problem. before my note4 brick. i had flashed with rom snapdragon. then i follow to unbrick tutorial . my step stuck in this picture (phone not detected) while i hold down volume button and connect usb cable. nothing bar in progress. please i need help with my note4. i used sp flash tool
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] dyetheskin:
any way to get these to play longer?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eric6268:
I'm using an unlocked s8+ on Sprint network. Everything works include Wi-Fi calling. But I didn't get any update for call plus like Sprint version did.

Is there any way to add call plus on unlocked s8+? Hope I don't have to flash Sprint firmware.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] RocketOptics:
According to seawolf, the Sprint Community Manager:

"Only Sprint phones will get CallingPLUS because that's our product, not Samsung's."

https://community.sprint.com/t5/Sam...S-now-enabled/m-p/970171/highlight/true#M1074
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eric6268:
Thx for the info. Looks like I have to flash sprint firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] danart2:
Ok, I have the same problem. I have a G955U1, which firmware will give me CALLING PLUS and VOICEMAIL, SPR g955u or g955u1?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eric6268:
Just for updates, I flashed Sprint firmware and been using the call plus feature - I like it.

The only problem is I can't dial certain numbers, like #CHP or #NHP.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] danart2:
I just flashed my phone with Sprint firmware. Are you supposed to get the Sprint splash screen? I didn't.....I cant find the Calling Plus setting. Where is it? :confused:

PS. Just checked....no internet while on a call. So, not working, why?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karasuhebi:
Hi there! I'm currently on 6.0.1 (build MOB31E) and would like to update to the latest version of Android available for this phone, which I believe to be 7.1.1. So if I have flashed phh's super-bootimg, can I just flash the system.img from the latest factory image to go up to the latest version? Or is there other things I'd need to do? Maybe flash the radio? Or the bootloader?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawstorant:
Flash system, boot, radio and bootloader. After that just root your phone again.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karasuhebi:
Thank you!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktmom:
Just for clarity, radio is not required. They are interchangeable between releases.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karasuhebi:
But presumably the newer radio offer some improvement, no? Or better question: It would get updated with an OTA, right?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktmom:
Yes, it would get updated with an OTA. No, it doesn't guarantee an improved experience. There's a thread here for recovery flashable radios which makes it easier to find which radio works best for your location/carrier.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karasuhebi:
Oh cool. Thank you! How would I determine which one is best for me though? Just signal strength measurements?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktmom:
It's mostly trial and error. You get to one you're happy with, then maybe test a new release occasionally. If there's not a functional difference that you notice, use the newest that gives you good coverage and data speeds. It's all very dependant on your location (matters much less in NYC than Podunk Florida) and carrier.

Read through that thread. It's discussed over and over ?.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] Slevin Goddi:
Looking for an APK if possible or if anyone could point me in the right direction to have this feature on my navbar versus having to reach to the top of the phone to swipe down.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] FrankFieb:
hi. you can use custom navigation bar from the play store. I use it and it works great.

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] rkhighlight:
I can just highly recommend using a third party launcher like nova and a simple swipe down gesture to open the notification bar.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Themes, Apps, and Mods] willcor:
I have BxActions app installed. (re Bixby button)

I have configured the Bixby button to

one press.... back

double press... Notifications

long press... settings tray /tiles

As i use Nova Prime launcher

i can call Google Assistant

on any page or web page.

Unfortunately i have paid version o bxActions

that adds extra functionality.

With only Bixby home disabled

the above back, notification, settings tray works fast and no hiccups.

Above is just something to consider

if you wanted to.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dakunclear:
So I ordered the i-blasson rugged armor case with built in screen protector.

Arrival is end of August and there is no reviews on it so I'll let all of you know if it's worth the money.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072BX6R1L/ref=pe_3034960_233709270_TE_item
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bluheart:
It's a good but makes the phone huge and bulkier.

Gives additional protection. Tried and kept it a side
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dakunclear:
Good to know as there wasn't any reviews on Amazon which made me question it but I don't think the size should be an issue considering I came from the LG V20 with a rugged case but a month after the S8 release I had to make the dive towards better camera and battery life.

The S8+ is tiny in comparison lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bluheart:
True lol. Then enjoy your case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] live2playloud:
My wife and I both have them and they are very nice for the price I didn't think they were bulky at all