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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] StevePritchard:
There obviously could be a huge variation in the quality of the sticky-edged/dot-matrix type protectors, but it's difficult to imagine any coming close to the performance of the Whitestone with regard to sensitivity, clarity, fit and feel.

The Whitestone isn't cheap, but it is very good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] CtrlZThis:
Yeah I get that. Using the one that I linked, I honestly can't justify paying the price for whitestone. It can't be 5 times better but costing nearly 5 times more.... It needs to be.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] StevePritchard:
Well, the Whitestone is 100 times better than the p.o.s. protector I put on to start off with. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] CtrlZThis:
Lol yeah I hear ya. The first one I used was absolutely a p o s.

I'm really happy with this $15 one though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] RyanSe7en:
How is about this Ghostek case? How is the sensitivity? Anyone every try this before?

https://www.ghostekproducts.com/premium-protective-smartphone-cellular-phone-cases-covers/premium-samsung-galaxy-slim-durable-shockproof-protective-cases-covers/galaxy-note-8-premium-slim-protective-shockproof-wallet-waterproof-cases-covers/galaxy-note-8-slim-premium-prot-809.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Fourstarzzzz:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072...eld+note+8&dpPl=1&dpID=51TXMz3vd1L&ref=plSrch

This works well for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mjr4281:
Note 8 screen protector/cases

I have the Note 8 with a Zagg HD Clear Invisible Shield (not the glass one) and a Otterbox Defender case. Not happy with either. The Defender case pushes on the edges of the screen protector and it peels up. Not too happy with the Otterbox Defender holster. It's flimsy and doesn't hold on to the case very well. I have problems with my phone being popped or pulled out of the holster of something rubs or catches on it. It comes out pretty easy. It's not held in the holster very well at all. Anyway, I just purchased a Whitestone. I hear they're the best glass protectors. As far as compatible cases, I know there are some YouTube videos that people test screen protectors with various cases.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cristiano Matos:
A very strange thing happens to me today.

My Pixel XL 128 (never rooted, with bootloader locked and running the lastest official Oreo) suffered a soft reboot when I clicked a YouTube link in the notification shade. After that, I ended up with home and recent buttons, not performing their actions. They still vibrated and the Home button kept the animation. The status bar did not showed notifications, even when they arrived (notification sounds continue to ring), and notification shade pulldown stops working. No mobile network either.

Has anyone else faced this thing?

I had to factory reset (through settings) to use my phone again.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Green_Laser:
The exact same thing happened to me today. I too am not rooted, all oem, 128gb too, have phone since January, upgraded to oreo several days ago.

Today, I was about to open an email from the notification shade, then the phone rebooted itself on its own, now after the reboot I am limited and can only use the back button. Home and Recents buttons are registering my touch (they both vibrate when I press them) but they don't do their jobs. And what's also strange is that before this happening I had 'vibrate on touch' off. Furthermore, I also can't bring down the notification shade past the first step where it shows the quick settings icons,and notifications no longer show up in the notification shade - it's always clear at the top. When I go into settings>developer options, it says 'this user has no developer options (something like that).

I went to Google's support chat via phone and they couldn't help me either, the same behavior in safe mode, only back button works. I asked support if they could help me troubleshoot the problem without having to do a factory reset and they ended up going down that street and said it's the only thing they could recommend to do.

Any recommendations?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] alobear:
Yep same thing has happened with me as well. I didn't factory reset but I did have to do a reboot for my buttons to work again. Also I get a lot of reboots when I'm using PiP for about 5 mins.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] WillyBorgChuck:
Exact same symptoms for me on a Nexus 6P with Oreo.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ozvic:
Same happened to me. Stock Pixel XL, 128GB, Oreo. Even applied the latest September update but no dice.

Do the "Nova Launcher" fix.

1. Install Nova Launcer. nb. Play Store not installing anything for me, so downloaded the apk with Chrome (google for Nova Launcher.apk).

2. Allowed from unknown Sources

3. Opened Nova from App drawer (or can set as default launcher).

4. Hold down on empty space -> Widgets -> scroll the bar across to Activities. Hold down and drag onto home screen somewhere.

5. Scroll down to Setup Wizard and hold down on "SetupWizardUpgradeActivity".

6. Complete the setup options and candy!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] WillyBorgChuck:
Wowzers. That worked! :good: Thank-you! What led you to finding that solution?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ozvic:
Lots of Googling! I did not want to factory reset!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] WillyBorgChuck:
Interesting. That's fixed the UI issues in their entirety, and Developer Options are now available again too. And apps are once again downloading and installing/updating from Google Play. I wonder what on Earth got wedged and how? Bizarre.

Thanks again.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
I got the same with my stock XL 128 seemed to just happen for no reason, after messing around with none of the bottom buttons working the square changed to two rectangles on top of each other as the screen went split screen again for no reason after that I could press the "recent" now split screen button to get the options up to select what I wanted on the second half of the screen when I canceled out of that everything was normal.

seems to be a problem with the picture in picture or the split screen, I don't know how I got into it or out of it but just messing around eventually did it for me. it did have me worried at first as at the time I was in google maps and couldn't get out or even use google maps, the bottom buttons reacted as if they worked but ultimately did nothing until the recent button changed.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ozvic:
Apparently it thinks initial setup is running (or maybe it is in background). During setup it stops you from pressing home, or switching apps, or doing anything of significance. I guess running the setup to completion clears that flag.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] khink:
Same here: Needed reboot to get "recent apps" button working (although it did "light up" when i used it).
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] BrianLT:
THANK YOU!

I've had a lot of Google phones issues lately and woke up to this and was getting ready to be annoyed all day. Super easy fix as I run Nova Full anyway!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Richbobby:
Saviour

You my friend are amazing. Google were absolutely useless, this fixed the problem and introduced me to Nova, double bonus
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sigchld:
Thank you - Just the solution that I was looking for.

Thank you! I registered at xdadevelopers just to say that. I too did not want to do a factory reset and the change User to Guest option was not available. I also tried the enable screen lock to Pattern and rebooted.

Going to Nova Launcher and following your instructions to a T fixed the issue.

Grateful for your effort and time.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] uriel247:
Thank you soooooooo much for your solution which worked flawlessly and saved me a lot of hassles!!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scaner128:
Same story, pixel xl 128 GB , stock, no rooted, just reboot , talk with Google , did reset, and yesterday reboot again just laid on my chair.... I don't now what is the problem ....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Claudiavelez8@gmail.com:
Pixel XL home button

Hi, I've tried downloading Nova and Nova Prime, so desperate with this issue, I paid for it. Of course, it won't download, when I hit install, I get "install pending" or "downloading" this is going on for 4 days now. Please help!!!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
had my screen freeze again today with it being non responsive, it seems to be every time I leave chrome open and chuck it in my pocket, forcing the phone off and turning it back on fixed the problem this time, no clue what is going on with it as it only seems to happen with chrome.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] creativenikki:
You need to download the apk file through chrome, not through the google play store.

I have to say, thank you for posting that solution! I had this exact thing happen to my phone today, no idea why, but it sure was annoying!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] drb328:
All the same stuff happened to my Pixel XL original. Even lost "ok Google" spoken activation of assistant, and the night light failed to operate even though turned on in settings. Followed Google's advise and did the factory reset. Worked for about 3 days then bang, soft rebooted on its own while switching apps, and then all problems returned. Had the phone for just 6 months so Verizon sent me a replacement. Will see if it holds up. I told Verizon that if it fails again I want a Pixel 2!!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Nilpo:
Brilliant! The first few times this happened, it was cured by a reboot. This time nothing worked. I tried Safe Mode, clearing Cache. Nothing. Until this! I was literally backing up to do a factory restore. This was a last ditch effort. Lifesaver.

3 Months ad-free for you, my friend!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
This worked the last 2 times but now it doesn't.. I have to reboot. UGH.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dr_larry_sernyk.1trcl3a4:
Works like a charm!

I had been frustrated trying to find a fix to this issue for several days and was going to resort to backup and factory reset. Then I found this solution. It worked like a charm and restored all system functionality. It just took my Pixel XL through the Google setup sequence without need for a factory reset and fixed my account info. THANKS!!!! Can we post this on a Google chat where it can more readily be found?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SpyKiIIer:
Works great for me! Awesome!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xShadoWxDrifTx:
Wow this actually did the job and fixed it.

Thanks for the help!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DTHuey:
I have a Pixel XL 32GB, all 'stock'. I went to try the Nova Launcher fix, but there's no "SetupWizardUpgradeActivity" option under Setup Wizard. Has anyone heard of / found another way to avoid performing a hard reset?

Tom

San Diego
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ayman.nazeer:
dude I love u soooo much !!! ... this totally worked. I was about to factory reset .

:)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] InsecureSum:
I have pixel and I've had the same problems for months ....I tried everything ....I tried using the Nova launcher but I can't seem to find the setup wizard under activities...all I see is the name "setup wizard" but no actual setup process ???!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] imnuts:
I have the issue with just the recent button. I can't figure out what's stopping it from working, but an app I have installed and use is breaking it. I didn't notice it until this weekend, but have no new apps in that time period.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] xShadoWxDrifTx:
It should be there, you have to click the dropdown arrow to see it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Vik.in:
There is only one option under Setup Wizard, which also is not working... Do we have to use paid version to use this activity? Or its problem with the phone itself...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sharkytm:
If you hold down the setup Assistant action, it'll launch.

Whoever figured this out, a million thanks! My mom's 6P had this problem and she couldn't get any notifications or emails. I was able to walk her through it over text messages, and everything works perfectly now.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Malcom_marshall:
This happened to me today since the last security patch update happened on Nov/05 2017 Ver 8.0.0

However not only did the home button, notification, and application download via play store also stopped working.

Had to do a factory reset it get it back on!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rebelpixel:
Wow, this is one of those fixes that would be so hard to find just by trying things myself. Thank you so much! :)

This happened to my OP3T that was just recently updated to Oreo/OOS 5, rooted with Magisk 14.5. Not that I think that really matters, because it seems the issue is likely related to how android's device setup activity is triggered.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] markdj57:
I've just got this bug this morning but the Nova activity shortcut says permission denied when I try to run it. Anyone else have this?

Nexus 6P v8.0 November 2017 security update.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hackthis02:
If you can't find Setup Wizard look for Pixel Setup
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Pipeg:
under setup wizard the phone is trying to activate cell service and do nothing. anybody facing the same problem?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bluntdagger:
I experienced the same problem on my moto g running lineage os 14. I renamed SetupWizard.apk file in the /system/priv-app/SetupWizard/SetupWizard.apk to base.apk.bak and rebooting and then renaming it back to the original and rebooting again. But my setupwizard keeps crashing all the time. :/ I'm not able to get past the initial setup screen. Can anyone respond to the solution to this. Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] angelsbliss:
The Nova fix worked for my Android One phone recently upgraded to 8. Thank you so much!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] AnitaMedic:
I was having the same issue after doing something wrong with a manual update! I was trying to keep EX kernel and Magisk so I thought I messed up something deeper in the system. Thanks so much for the Nova Launcher fixing method! :D
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rubencg17:
I tried Nova launcher fix and setup wizard says" permision denied ". Any solution?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rubencg17:
For those who has this issue and cant Launch SetupWizardActivity by Nova launcher fix you have to do this first.

Probably you dont have enabled the option to launch the wizard (see the screenshot).

Fisrt of all you need root and Termux app installed (or you can do it by adb by pc)

In my case i had the app instaled before the bug happened so i didnt have to install it. Otherwise i wouldn't be able to do it cause it didnt let me to install apps.

I found these commands in this thread. (post 5)

You open termux and execute these commands one by one:

su

pm enable com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardActivity

settings put secure user_setup_complete 0

Now you have enabled SetupWizard and luckily you would be able to launch it using the nova launcher fix.

You will see it above the " Activaing cellular service.."

Expect this can help anyone trying to solve this anoying issue without factory reset...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ferdroyd:
Million Thanks!

Thanks a lot. It worked for me. I just updated to Oreo March update today and experienced this weird UI/data issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Priderock:
Same issue on Nexus 6

I have the same issue. Details of the device:

Nexus 6 - stock Android

Android 7.0

Not rooted

Rebooted the phone when the phone seemed hung up. The notifications, home and recent buttons stopped working after the reboot. Only back button is working. I can't enable the cellular data as well. Interesting,but may not be notable ,is when the phone was rebooted and these functions we're lost, vibrate on key press was enabled.(which wasn't the case before)

Running setup wizard through Nova Launcher seems to be only successful approach, besides complete reset. I prefer not to reset the phone. But unfortunately I don't see the SetupWizardUpgradeActivity or setupTestActivity under setupWizard.

1) Does the phone need to be rooted to get that option.

2) Are there any pre-steps that need to be run to get that option .

3) I saw some screenshots from others showing multiple activities under setupWizard, but I only see one action about cellular provider activation task on my phone.

Any help is appreciated. I hate to do a complete reset.

BTW : I am able to download and install apps from app store.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Priderock:
I can't find SetupWizardActivity or setupTestActivity or updateActivity under setupWizard.

I have termux app installed. Do I need to root the phone or unlock bootloader before I execute the following commands ? Or can I simply launch termux and type in the following at the command prompt?

su

pm enable com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardActivity

settings put secure user_setup_complete 0

Do the above enable root for that session ? It seems like it is resetting the user setup status to 0, do that the device initiates setup step.

Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SA135:
I couldn't get this to work, when I went on the setup wizard option it said something along the lines of authorisation denied :(
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] twilight0:
LineageOS 14.1, Sony SP huashan, happily reporting that the Nova launcher trick worked.

One day phone soft rebooted for no reason, then it appeared as it did wiped the settings on its own, but apps were still present... then the UI issues, apps wouldn't install from Play Store, contacts were lost and couldn't sync, etc.

So here's what I did:

1) Installed Nova launcher through APKPure

2) Touch-hold on empty area -> Widgets - Activities -> Setup Wizard -> .SetupWizardExitActivity

3) That's it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mariposa1097:
Hi all! I've been having the same issue you all are so I downloaded Nova and when I get to the Setup Wizard and press on it, it just says 'Connecting... (.carrier.ActivationActivity)' but doesn't do anything. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for everyone's help so far!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] SapoPT:
After alot of tries, this worked! Thanks!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bigk75:
Thank you so much! It works!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bibinini:
This just happened to me today on my Moto E4 VZW prepaid unlocked. I was using my phone like normal then when I pulled it back out of my pocket it was almost as if it was factory restored. All of my icons on the home screen were gone, my wallpaper changed, yet no apps were uninstalled. I still had all of my media. I was also logged out of Google for some reason and when I tried to log in it said that this device had been reset. But the home button and the recent app button weren't working. I was also unable to pull down the notification shade all the way.

I wish I had seen ozvic's post before I factory reset my phone. Just spent 2 hours logging into all of my services. This sounds like an Android 7.0+ glitch.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] RockwellB1:
Has anyone had this happen on a Fire tablet?

It's a brand new HD 8 and has the Play Store installed. Luckily Nova is my go-to launcher on things so that's already installed. I was able to add Fire Setup to my home screen and get the notification shade and home button working again, but the recents button still doesn't work. It's on the screen now though, so I guess that's something.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] luqman98:
Thank YOU!

Except that i'm on 10 Q and i'm not using pixel.... for nova launcher step thingy, look under Android Setup and then look for something that ends with ....setupwizard
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Tokyonights2112:
So I downloaded to Nova software from Chrome, and can follow the instructions until it goes to 'SetupWizard' or whatever. I can't seem to find that in activities. Anyone have an answer or suggestions? Really trying to avoid a factory reset that may not even work!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Jesus_is_King:
Solving Android Oreo 8.1 home and recent buttons not working

Try the link below. It worked for me with my Lenovo Tab 4 8. The problem started after a problematic Android update to Oreo 8.1.

h_t_t_p_s_:_/_/stackoverflow.com/questions/36194962/android-emulatorandroid-studio-home-button-not-working-and-giving-logcat-i-w

(Remove the "_", the XDA forum preventing me submitting this answer with a link).

Although the link refers to the Android Emulator, it works with a physical device. If you have not Android Studio installed with ADB or if you are not a developer, you may try to switch to another user ("Guest" for example), and switch back to your user.

The root cause is that the setup (from the update?) hasn't flagged as completed (due to some problem or bug during the update in my case), the Android OS thinks setup is still running and kind of disables the home and recent buttons.

Hope that helps!

God bless you! Best regards
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Thedevil13:
Hey there,

I am also having the same issue, home and recent buttons not working, can't see notifications, Google play won't download, can't switch users, can't access developer options, it says permission denied for this user and like I mentioned before it doesn't allow me to switch users. I am using 10.Or E with Android 7.1.2, tried all the methods mentioned on the internet and found that the Nova launcher fix is the best way to do it without having to hit a hard reset which in some cases have bore no fruit.

As far as the Nova launcher fix is concerned I am stuck with the same issue as some of the guys mentioned above, I can't find setupwizard testactivity it's just .cellularActivationactivity. and it doesn't work as it says permission denied every time I try doing the fix. A user has a workaround for that mentioned in this thread but my phone is not rooted and don't have termux installed and if I try ADB commands from PC I would need to allow USB debugging first which I can't as I can't access developer options.

Please can any kind soul offer a solution to my problem. Don't want to do a factory reset only to find that the problem still persists.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Speedier:
Thank you! Worked for me using Samsung Setup Wizard and I think "SetupWizardActivity."
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] smeroni68:
F.A.Q.

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Question: When will be an expected time to have a camera working?

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Updated on 25 november 2017.
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] smeroni68:
Reserved
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Mkkt Bkkt:
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Thanks to jdc
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Nikophin:
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[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RootNightmareX:
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What firmware is required?

Enviado desde mi MI 5 mediante Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] smeroni68:
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[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] alreadyregistered:
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[Xiaomi Mi 5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] RootNightmareX:
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