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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] monkeygod:
I have starting to notice this has occurred more frequently lately with the Mate 9. Sometime when I opened a youtube video on the app, the video is just completely black. The audio played just fine, but there's just no video. I have try clearing cache and even go as far as factory reset several times but this issue always comes back. Is there any recommendation or settings I can change to get rid of the issue once and for all? I did not experienced this with any of my previous snapdragon phones so I don't know if it's a Kirin thing or not. I would appreciate any input from anyone that'd experienced this. TIA.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] microhaxo:
common issue among several devices. It is a youtube app problem.

I switched to newpipe for viewing videos. Never looked back.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] btblue:
I had this problem. Assumed it was YouTube as I've had zero issues with my Mate 9. Probably issue their end.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] dingoyabuki:
I have the same issue. It's very annoying.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmed.ragab:
after installing recovery, my phone restart only in recovery mode, I can't restart to my phone normally, what should I do?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nxtv2:
So i am looking for the fastest and most fluid rom for sm-n9005w8,and kernel to go with it.

Any suggestions are welcome☺
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
See identical posts .

All roms are posted YOU try them .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShaDisNX255:
If only there were a suggestion box when typing the threat title to re-direct you to EXACTLY the same question asked over and over again...

As stated above, it does not take long to test out all the ROMs and see for yourself.

Remember kids, the best ROM is always STOCK ROM

:)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nxtv2:
You mean the stock rom for my phone or stock google rom?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Stock rom .

Then read and learn .

Custom rom install Nandroid backup . Test rom and try another .
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] aryonoco:
Is it using the IMX258? Or is it something newer?

Are all three lenses the same?
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] ZxCv84:
First of the lens is the optics. Sensor is the silicon under it, what film was in the old analog days. Both have effect on the outcome.

I have no plans to open the phone but IMX258 looks like to fit within the specifications well. Sony dominates the sensor market so it's very unlikely to find anything else there.

Regarding the optics, as there is are not a typically blue "ZEISS" logo, but yet it's printed so they are somehow involved. I don't believe in manufacturing in Germany as they barely do their own top of the line lenses there anymore. Maybe Zeiss machinery and tools might have been used for creating these lenses, or maybe licensed design etc. Probably no classic radiocative micro-contrast woodoo, but it doesn't matter, (yet it would be fun to hear a story what they actually provide). Whenever Zeiss optics are involved they tend to help providing pleasant image rendering to the human eye, not necessarily a benchmark winner in synthetic sharpness tests.

Todays smartphone/small image sensors are way ahead their larger brothers, I would not bet on an magical jumps in technolog, rest is physics. A physically bigger sensor will help collecting more light, and there for increase low light performance, and possibly also some dynamic range.

These dual sensors RGB+monochrome is of course just some software magic algorithms pushing more contrast into the images. Maybe we see layered sensors soon, like Foveon or even a triple sensors that Red, Blue and Green each get their own. But again, it's up to Sony to cook the sensor magic.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] krazieboy:
I hate not having some type of screen protector on my phone, and really didn't want to wait for better solutions. Whitedome was just too expensive and i tend to break protectors often. So i went a head and tried out loca glue with a clear glass protector. The glass protector had adhesive on the outter edges. prolly why i had a lil bit of bubbles on mines on the upper right. Came out not bad imo. Responsiveness is great.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] DAvid_B:
Need links to what you bought. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] krazieboy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07547XHHJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOPYLJE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] DAvid_B:
That protector looks like it would work with every case..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] UniX1rm:
Question, is it easy to remove it? or is it a hassle?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] hx4700 Killer:
I would be concerned with how hard that will be to remove :/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] UniX1rm:
probably if you applied heat, the glue would melt, but depending on the glue of course. I am curious to know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
I would cover the earpiece with tape or something, really easy way to avoid getting loca glue in it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Lyspaere:
Here's one resource I found on removing LOCA

Here's another
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Rafy186:
Thanks to the info. Just completed my installation of a tempered glass with LOCA and used 70% Alcohol and worked wonders to remove excess.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ggg3:
Looks great, any dot matrix on the screen you used? hows the clarity?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jah:
I'm in the UK and have the Whitestone kit. It has one spare tube of glue. I assume you could use the kit with any clear tempered glass? Happy to sell it for £12 inc shipping in the UK. Paypal payment. First PM gets it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tushardoultani:
If the tempered glass breaks how difficult is it to remove loca and the glass from the phone

Is there any video showing the process?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] osrix:
Anyone know of an amazon TGSP in the UK without Dots?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] rifleman56:
how long do you keep the phone in the UV light?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] j_hansen:
interesting, thanks for sharing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] justFaisal:
https://youtu.be/c_MI-7_tfbA

After watching this I'm not so sure about using Loca 1000.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mcdanielvzw:
I removed and replaced my Whitestone Dome - the glue stayed with the protector, there really wasn't any one the phone itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] justFaisal:
We're not talking about the Whitestone i think everyone is interested in knowing how easy or hard it is to remove loca 2500 vs 1000. Who knows or cares what Whitestone uses.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mcdanielvzw:
Excuse the f*** out of me - he was asking about removing the Loca glue from the screen when the protector was taken off, and since they use a grade of Loca I'm willing to bet the outcome is the same where the glue stays on the screen protector as long as you can get the screen protector off OK.

Grow up and use inference.

Edit: And pay attention to what question was answered, not just what was said.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] srvctec:
Settle down. If you would have read the title of the thread and kept on topic, you wouldn't have gotten that kind of response.

"Loca Glue and some random screen protector off amazon".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mcdanielvzw:
And If you would have read the post I was replying to, you wouldn't have needed to give that kind of response - because threads never have questions in them.

Pot, meet kettle.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] justFaisal:
Lol

https://youtu.be/c_MI-7_tfbA

Check out this video and then tell me its easy to remove loca...

We can't get Whitestone loca cuz they don't sell it by itself so no point in talking about that here. And offcource Whitestone is easy to remove it better be its 50 damn dollars!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] StewMaker:
I used the same Loca viscosity (1000) from a reputable brand. I had 0 problems removing it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] krazieboy:
The one i use was easy to remove. It just took a lil bit of alch, towels and like 2-3 mins of rubbing it off. The whitestones were a lot easier, and stuck to the glass itself. I've then moved on to whitestone as i was able to buy those for dirt cheap a while back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] oneandroidnut:
What loca does whitestone use??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
That person in the video used a hard cure loca (even he/she posted on here saying he realized there's 2 types of loca glue, soft cure and hard cure.) but it's funny to me that he didn't bother to mention that in the video, which to me is borderline misinformation. If you check he runs a website where he sells loca+glass like Whitestone dome but without the UV lamp and the kit and on top of that wants $43 for it.

But at the same time I'm not sure why he's trying give regular DYI loca install a bad name or look harder than it actually is.

Anyway, Xfactor sticky-ichy 1000 low viscosity loca glue is what I use and haven't had any problems. If you want ease of install then Whitestone or the kit that dude sells at his website. But if you want cheaper option with the glass of your choice then the DYI way is your best option

---------- Post added at 07:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:21 PM ----------

Whitestone use a specially formulated loca glue that they make to have very low viscosity so it flows almost like water or more like a very very thin sirup.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
What's the best tempered Glass to get? I still have three tubes of loca from my whitestone installs.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
What loca glue is liquid enough to fill out tiny bubbles in the egdes of glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] alirz:
Could anyone please recommend a tempered glass protector for the s8+ that does not have the dot matrix grid?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] euantoy:
I can buy liquid glue similar to the one in whitestone dome. Is it safe to use this on a privacy (tinted) tempered glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Lizcardenas35:
Hero shield off Amazon. I use their Note 8 oneit's great. 29 dollars for 2 screen protectors, two uv glues, and a uv light.

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I forgot to tell you to find them thru Amazons search type in s8 plus full adhesive and look for hero shield brand. For some reason I couldn't look for hero shield in the search no search results would come up for hero shield, but s8 plus or note 8 full adhesive tempered glass brought the brand I wanted up.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mousefai0922:
Hi guys

Currently, i have a nexus 6p, 7.1.2, rooted and bootloader unlocked.

Got the android O ota updates on my phone. however, wanted to know is it safe to upgrade now using flashfire?

1st, any problems when using flashfire to do the updates

2nd, any problems on android O itself?

3rd, do i still have root after the udpate?

Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GroovyGeek:
There is a thread on this ongoing at literally this moment. My experience is that FF with the OTA does not work. Others have reported that it does. So YMMV. The fastboot method worked for me. FF with full factory images may work, but since radio is still recommended to be flashed via fastboot you might as well do everything via fastboot.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wizardwiz:
I was trying FF this morning, lastest update 0.71, rooted with Magisk , TWRP and it failed.

Got stuck on a black screen for more than five minutes until I forcefully rebooted the device.

waiting for the factory images I guess.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] states_enemy:
I am still on 6.0.1 (Build MTC20L), upgraded using FF. If i want to move to 8.0.0 (OPR6.170623.017, Sep 2017), what builds do I need to stop at along the way? I was guessing at the very least 7.1.1 (NUF26N, Mar 2017, Verizon Only), but want to be sure.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v12xke:
No, just use the latest full Google 8.0 image with FF. Untick the bootloader and modem partitions. Your phone will boot up with 8.0, then update the bootloader and modem (radio) separately. Best to flash with fastboot, but there are TWRP flashable zips around here.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] states_enemy:
I'll be using FF, however I don't recall ever updating the bootloader or modem in the past. I don't

need

to do that, do I?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] v12xke:
You know what they say about not fixing it if it's not broken, but.... While bootloader and modem are independent of the android version itself, you should generally try to keep them up to date. Not sure how a bootloader would be improved, but there are constant tweaks to the radio going on. If you don't have a current, working version of ADB/fastboot on your PC this would be a good time to get it set up and working properly ( ie. when you are NOT having a problem). There is virtually no way you can screw up flashing these, and they take less than a second or two each. You can find the *.img files in the root of any full Google image. As a primer, open up the flash-all.bat file there and read the script. Change the file extension from *.bat to *.txt and open with Notepad. There you will find the fastboot commands for flashing these two. Best of luck.
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] Csetoue:
App twin (dual WhatsApp) works fine on Mi6?
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] Dobsgw:
Just got my Mi 6 today and no second sim to test but it shows as a recommended app to be cloned so I'd say yes :)
[Xiaomi Mi 6 Questions & Answers] kolembo:
Working perfectly.

Whatsapp
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Freedomaster:
So guys i know the possibilities of android phones after rooting as my previous phone was Sony Z2...but i am not really sure about rooting s8 :?

If i root it i will miss all updates right?So isn't it better to leave it as it is cause it's just the best smartphone now anyway...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 06stang:
I ran out of reasons to root a long time ago. As Android started getting more polished and allowing more customization I didnt see the need for it. The only thing I'd use it for now is for boot screens and bloat removal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] raafaell:
Root Explorer

Adway

Tasker

Greenify

Titanium Backup

Lucky Patcher

Uninstall System Apps

and others....

These are just some of the reasons to root, if you're looking for full control of you system, then root! If you're not going to customize the system, then don't root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jairrab:
Don't promote Lucky Patcher, it goes against the non piracy stand of this site.

To the topic, the only reason I rooted in the past was titanium backup, but nowadays most apps I use sync data. I think you can do a lot more today not rooting than in the past but that's just my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Outlawvast:
Agree with the lucky patch part. It can be "educational" but the piracy element is real and what makes it stand out. The real question is involving the new installation method for Magisk that was released on 9/9/2017 and if it's safe to use with a locked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thatsupnow:
Xposed and YouTube adaway is about all I'd need it for. But it's too unstable right now plus the 80% battery thing is just stupid
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cfcryme:
I'm waiting for people fixing 80% battery issue, + lineageOS. The thing I always do after rooting is installing Adaway, but not these days.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jostian:
there are adblockers that can be used via adb, system apps can be removed by adb, or can be disabled by package disablers, no real reason except to flash custom ROMs, which can be fun but gets tedious, I've rooted everyone of my previous phones (those that could be rooted), my S8 is the first that I have not and doubt I will.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] h3x3d:
I'm happy with stock, but since Samsung still don't have an option to skip music tracks with the screen off by long pressing the volume button, I'm forced to root...every...time :/

I just don't get it. With large modern devices, who wants to have to take their phone out to skip tracks. I use Poweramp, and I'm forced to remove my phone, double tap the lock screen, swipe to the player screen and then skip next track. I thought this was 2017...

The apps to do it are fickle at best. Plus, I shouldn't have to use crappy headphones with an inline remote.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] umbrokhan:
waste of precious time,

battery drain, some app not working, can't find apps in goggle store.

security of device,

no samsung pay,

playing cat and mouse with Goggle
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] raafaell:
I'm not promoting Lucky Patcher, besides your actions with the app is entirely up to you. Lucky Patcher is like Kodi, they're not responsible for the actions end users take. So don't blame the software itself. Also, you can Backup or Restore of Apps and Data, Covert any app into System app and Move Apps to SD Card as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vinodak:
Rooting an S8 can cause many problems like :-

1.Warranty Loss

2.Problems with knox supported apps like (Samsung pay,pass,secure folder etc)

3.Loosing confidence on that security element that prompts us to save our valuable credit and debit card details etc.

I mainly root for ad blocking and theming. But nowadays non root alternatives are available for both.

Choice is yours.Good Luck
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Pawbrotm:
You can use apps like Button Mapper, works without root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YasharF:
- Root Explorer

Why do users need to browse restricted system files? If it is to delete a file, etc, so they can disable a preinstalled app it can be done with the existing UI without root.

- Tasker

Root features are to provide extra flexibility over what Samsung offers on ringer vibrate, automatic reboot of the phone, making changes to the CPU settings, and automated change of the network to airplane mode. So for most users, there is a question of is there really a need to do more than what Samsung is offering in their own firmware when it comes to their must haves for use of the phone?

- Greenify

From what I gathered, they have a workaround for non-root devices to get the needed permissions using ADB. See their blog post "How to grant permissions required by some features on non-root device?"

- Titanium Backup

Android starting with version 4.0 has a built-in app and data backup and restore feature without the need for root or Titanium Backup. See http://projects.g.ydftech.com/home-1/androidbackup

- Lucky Patcher

Removing ads is the only feature that needs root and may be worth it. But, what are ads? A way to help a developer get paid while giving you free access to their work, do you really want to cut their only hope of revenue?

Modify app permissions, which is no longer needed as the latest versions of android give you the flexibility

Backup and restore apps, see the comment for Titanium Backup

Bypass premium applications license verification, that is basically committing illegal act of stealing something without paying for it, and although I don't endorse it in many cases there are apk's out there that have been "patched", so there is no need to root the phone in order to do this.

- Uninstall System Apps

You can just disable them. The device has many GB of space, are those system apps really taking too much space?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] HighOnLinux:
I'd recommend using BxActions its a very awesome app and there's no hassle onto using it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] erclalle:
DeX without the official adapter is the main reason I rooted, and it seems to be almost fully working with a patched kernel.

some cool mods may tempt you as well, I installed both the Stereo Sound Mod and custom video/jpeg bitrates.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] zone23:
I just like Rooting because its cool and thats what the cool people do, and so I can act superior (like someone gives a ****).. /s

Seriously though I don't care that much about Rooting because I don't feel its all the necessary. What I would like is an unlocked bootloader so we could make ROMs and flash stuff. I think the idea of Rooting is pretty old school we used to do it before you could do things like disable bloatware. Also since we can use apps like Adhell 2 its just one less reason to root. My biggest reason not to Root is I like Samsung Pay too much.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MHN.1515:
Does anyone know a safe way to root s8 ? (Without deleting information)

I mean, without opening the boot loader

Thank you for helping me .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sohcsti:
Rooted every phone since the OG Droid. So far this is the only phone I haven't felt the need to root. But this is also the closest thing to the perfect phone I have owned.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kyzn:
I haven't really found a reason not to. I still need features that need root to run.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kingarthas:
What about scheduled data off/on?

Samsung already coppy greenify with android 5.

No coppy smart wify toggler with oreo.

Still i miss scheduled data on/off to preserve battery during the night.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rochi:
Hi all.... i'm italian and i bought a orange tytn II on ebay... it will be here soon.

As I know it is locked I want to understand suddenly what is an hard spl ,, why I will install it... how to unlock the phone and so on....

Thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Guilf:
You get a freebie. Read. Read. And Read some more. EVERY question you'll have is here. I started from scratch a couple of months ago. Have never had to ask a ROM question because every answer is here. Now cooking my own. Start here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=356895, then read the whole wiki.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rochi:
thanks!!!!
[Huawei P8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] elsamkary10:
I want your advice for install google pixel dailer and contacts for my p8 ul 10 device and make it the default app

I tried to install it . It installed successful but when I make acall it appers as stock rom call not like pixel
[Huawei P8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] elsamkary10:
I want your advice for install google pixel dailer and contacts for my p8 ul 10 device and make it the default app

I tried to install it . It installed successful but when I make acall it appers as stock rom call not like pixel:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] alfadog77:
Applied my screen protector using loca glue. Some got into the ear piece and i didn't notice. Now when i make phone calls it's muffled. Anyone know of a way to dissolve the glue so i can clean it out. I'd poke through the glue but I dont have a needle that small.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] MACHEK:
Someone stated use a tooth brush and it should just brush away
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] alfadog77:
unfortunately, the earpiece grill holes are too small for a toothbrush bristle. I ended up using a copper strand from subwoofer wires that were small enough to fit in the hole and poked em out, then i used compressed air to blast it and cleaned it up with isopropyl alcohol . Sounds a lot better
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
I used alcohol and a brush and I was able to clean it up. Then blew some compressed air.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] thiagodm:
I've had the same problem. Only Alcohol and a bush didn't work.

You are going to need: A q-tip, 3m adhesive remover(used citrus), alcohol, a thin brush and a can of air duster.

Steps:

Apply the adhesive remover with q-tip

Brush

Apply alcohol with q-tip

Compressed air

Make a call