yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] brokich:
Lol, the truth is that most of you are just guesstimating what's right and wrong without having an actual idea of things. Some people showing 10h SoT and so on without actually providing ANY kind of actual information on how they use the phone. Guess what, I can go for 10-12h of SoT with absolutely no debloat except disabling some apps from the settings of my S8. How?? Easy, watch VLC player videos all day long with low brightness.

I did many experiments with BK disabler and without. The difference is that battery life is more stable with no 3rd party debloat whatsoever. I use almost everything, including Bixby, two active google accounts, a few IM apps (hangouts, viber, telegram), some games like Force arena, pixel dungeons, etc, instagram, facebook overlay app and substratum theming alongside many other apps there is no point in mentioning. Standby time goes up to 60 hours with the default mode, max resolution and wifi or LTE active at all times. Max. saving mode goes to 130h +. Screen time can usually go to 6-7 hours with active general usage, or as I mentioned earlier to possibly more than 10h if you just watch videos all day or maybe browse a ton of reddit (who browses reddit for 10h on their phone is beyond me, I own a PC).

The truth is that package disablers introduce more problems that they solve and kids around these forums just follow guides without thinking twice about what they disable or how that affects system stability. After disabling system packages your idle drain will potentially go much higher than normally because the system tries to use services that are disabled, that are otherwise just cached and not used during normal usage with nothing disabled from the system.

Because some guy neutered his phone and basically uses it for nothing but some web browsing all day long you will start disabling stuff without a second question?

Try disabling system stuff for yourself. One guy did it and already reported his battery life got worse. For the S8/s8+/note 8 these disablers do more bad than good. Or let samsung's android work itself out for a few days and you will have great battery life, but also all the features of the samsung phone that are actually cool. I see people disabling even the edge panels... absolutely ridiculous, this is the coolest part of the curved display.

Nothing wrong with disabling APPS that you never use, but something will be wrong when you disable system services.

The ONLY real way to disable stuff is with days of experimentation and reading system logs. Disabling stuff 1 by 1 and digging into logs to find out if it led to any errors or system loops of trying to open something all the time, etc. And guess how many people will do that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bassgenerator:
You wrote a lot but almost useless unnecessary spam, and hate. The author did himself well tested what could safely turn off and watching the behavior of the system. If you mean that someone will provide 10 hours of the SOT. just reading and watching videos so you are a fool and you don't know what you're writing apparently. I said your stats and just use your phone. Is there something wrong? Nobody forces you to use.

I'll be back to using chrome. Of course it could not. I am using it. The author apparently more confident samsung Web browser. OK nothing happens. I know there are children that need to play 3D games and complain. But the rest of us that we are busy, and we use your phone normally and medium corporate recovery without any of the games. I belong among them

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Yes, you're right. Android is really effective nowadays. But it is not an effective samsung. He has great hardware, but unfortunately he kills his software. and this feeling will not make me so easy.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] brokich:
[MENTION=4472027]bassgenerator[/MENTION] - More like you are writing useless spam. Also, I don't see any "hate", I am giving an opinion. Maybe because it's different than yours you see it as hate, that's your own problem...

Some of us buy these expensive phones to actually enjoy their features and provided functionality rather than turn them back to stock android completely. The fact that you do nothing special on your phone other than "use it as a phone" is a sign that you bought the wrong phone. Samsung not effective - then why would you buy it? To disable everything and "use it as a phone".

Of course, everyone has the right to do what they want with their devices but when you start recommending to users that they should disable a ton of packages while providing SoT screenshots with absolutely NO details on how the device was used precisely and in what conditions (brightness levels, quality of network signal, quality of internet signal, LTE or wifi used during the SoT, apps and activities done during that time, etc) they will actually start having problems and worse battery drain by getting drawn just by one screenshot that means little to nothing on its own. Samsung's Android is effective enough if you don't disable almost every major thing there is on it. It doesn't use processes that you don't use, it sleeps whatever needs sleeping and it behaves well enough without messing it up with disablers. Not only will battery get worse if you mess it up, but the system will start having lag as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bassgenerator:
[MENTION=5685051]brokich[/MENTION]

I reiterate. Nothing negative I didn't detect in regard to this limitation. the only improvement and smooth running of everything. Nothing bad I have not written to you or you to defame. THX bro
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] The Android Attorney:
Bro, you can't just spew out that without informing what version you have. Exynos has way better battery life than the Snapdragon variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] The Android Attorney:
Yeah some people just go and disable everything. It frustrated me that some of these people don't understand how the system works and unwilling to look into it. His usage screenshots didn't make any sense. 11hrs SOT and pretty much everything else was low. No sense.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bassgenerator:
I'm happy for you too. the main thing that you understand: Dobrý:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ShadowVlican:
There's a lot of packages that Samsung's optimizer doesn't doze even if you don't use those apps... And those are the apps I disable with the package disabler
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jostian:
Guys, disabling is fine, if done correctly and appropriately, like this guide from XDA, I followed the debloat guide and it made a really big difference in battery life (3 odd hours of SoT to 6 odd hours SoT with same usage pattern) so, if the guide for debloating is developed by XDA team I think there is nothing wrong with following it, its not a 'hack' job, but properly researched and tested by an XDA co-host https://www.xda-developers.com/the-...r-community-radically-improved-my-experience/ I tried it and it works well for me. :o
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bassgenerator:
that's exactly my speech. and the user [MENTION=4568001]BAYmustafa96[/MENTION] knows best what he thinks and does. in my environment I've advised everyone to use this method and every one reports a smooth running app and battery life up to +2 hours. (SOT) confirmed!

if someone has done this procedure and report a large drain of the battery so obviously have something badly set or overused by Samsung Healt or Facebook apps and more killers batteries
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] partcyborg:
I did too and while I did reenable some packages I thought were very useful and some that included what I consider basic functionality (adb backups are better than titanium in some cases) I have seen a noticeable significant improvement. I desperately needed it too as the whole root-80% charge thing for snapdragons coupled with audio mods which chew battery were crushing me.

Thanks for sharing op, although the post owner should use more discression about what he puts in a public "you should do this" post :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] GrandMstrBud:
I have spent hours upon hours to try to get VVM and WiFi calling to work on Verizon with the unlocked model from Samsung. This is turning into a joke not being able to. Called Verizon and they were no help either and also posted another thread here and nothing. So can anyone tell me where to find this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] junjlo:
you would have needed to back up your phone. You can take latest update file and download ii. Open it with Winrar G950USQU1AQEF_OYN1AQEF_VZW_USA_Verizon_7.0.zip>AP_xxxx>AP_XX>system.img.ext4 then load this into Odin and restore. DO this at your own risk though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] anewday:
https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-video-wificalling-unlocked-t3615027

I got wifi calling working on my S8+ without any issue. There's a way to get the regular voicemail notifications, just disable VVM in myverizon and it'll popup on the notification area.

You can find the stock odin files at updato.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] partcyborg:
That's an old version btw there is at least aqgl
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] GrandMstrBud:
I found them but my device still won't flash. Probably going to sell and cancel verizon.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] aLi_khunaizi:
good day guys,,

the problem is like that,,, obviously the system is counting the space that is consumed by the application i've had installed on it, wrong, cause i'm very sure that it can't never occupies that much the system analysis is telling me,

i calculated the size of all the applications on my device it turned out to be around 9 GB

yet the System counting it for about 10.82 GB

= 1.82 gb is like geny in the air, i can't find it

2nd, i think the device is giving these applications wrong size any way,

so,, there most be something wrong with the system reading to the memory or the applications space,

1- i formatted the the memory through the reset factory function

2- wiped the memory through the recovery

3- re installed fresh official room by the oden,

yet still the same !!

what do you think guys,

screen shot & device information attached for your reference

MODEL NO: SM-P601

ANDROID VERSION: 5.1.1 (OFFICIAL ROOM)

INTERNAL MEMORY SIZE: 16 GB

[IMG="STORAGE ANALYSIS"]https://i.imgur.com/sy9it5R.png?2[/IMG]

[IMG="USED SPACE ANALYSIS"]https://i.imgur.com/o3SARzy.png?2[/IMG]

[IMG="APPLICATIONS USAGE ANALYSIS"]https://i.imgur.com/t3DfUVM.png?2[/IMG]

sorry for bothering you all with this,

and thanks in advance
[T-Mobile LG G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] redhonker:
Hi,

If this is the wrong place, please move it.

I'm new to LG G5. Bought from eBay with a modified ROM H83020i_un. Below are the steps I took to root this device and upgrade it to the latest stock Android 7 ROM

Notes about rebooting into recovery

Notes

NEVER use Settings -> factory reset. It will end up in TWRP loop

If you ended up in TWRP loop, never wipe misc partition. It will result in MAC Address changes every time you reboot . The correct method is [FIX] Stuck in Custom Recovery [TWRP/CWM] (After trying OTA)

1. Install 20a. This is the last version I can install TWRP and root. Instruction is [STOCK][N][ARB01] H830 20A ROM + Flashable ZIPs + IMGs + KDZ. I used LG UP method and this is fairly painless

2. Unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root. Instructions are now with TWRP!. However, the adb posted in the link can't ever trigger the Allow USB Debug prompt on the phone. I wasted 2 hours on trying all kinds of combination of settings. Eventually, I download version 1.4.3 Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tool and it worked as expected. I flashed SuperSU. And formatted the data to disable encryption. Now I have 20a with TWRP and root

3. Upgrade to the latest (20m as of now). Instructions for 20k is [STOCK][N][ARB01] H830 20k ZIPs + IMGs + KDZ (2017-07-01 Security Patch), following Install via TWRP Directions -> Stock ROOTED. I had to do quite a bit reading to make sure the correct step (keep TWRP and root).

autoprime's post https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72537357&postcount=21

There is also another advice from him in https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73343155&postcount=40

So I followed the TWRP stock rooted step. Wipe cache -> flash complete zip -> wipe cache -> flash SuperSU zip -> Mount system -> File Manger rename /system/recovery-from-boot.p to /system/recovery-from-boot.p.bak. Reboot (no need to format data)

To get into TWRP, you would need to boot into recovery, and choose Yes twice (it won't reset your device)

4. Disable OTA update as it will break my phone.

The instruction is in LG G5 ALL-IN-ONE THREAD in the section of "Disable OTAs". I've also found another method which was posted for G4 but the menu is also available in G5 at https://www.androidexplained.com/lg-g4-disable-ota-updates/

It contains some other methods but none worked on non-root devices.

On rooted device, I can find LG Update Center and FOTA and disabled them.

However, Google Play Service still show the notification for Android System Update. The only option is to disable notification from it.

Hopefully, this is helpful
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] bjt2:
As the title says, I've noticed with my Witson module PX5 - 4 cores are running at 1.5Ghz and 4 are running at 1.2Ghz, using "Kernal Adiutor" I can't select anything higher for those cores. Could this be due to the binning process and I got a lemon or is everyone's like that? I know that with PC GPUs if the chip isn't quite up to quality they will clock them lower and sell them as a lower model.
[MTCD  Android Head Units Q&A] bjt2:
Just to answer my own question, it seems ARM processors often have what's called a "big.LITTLE" configuration where 4 powerful cores are for heavy duty work, and 4 smaller cores are for low power tasks to help battery life https://developer.arm.com/technologies/big-little

If the usage falls below a threshold it will migrate the whole thread to the smaller cores and vise versa
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] dragonsouce:
Ok can you Tether onePlus 5 for Free?
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] 83097markcynt:
I use Straight Talk AT&T (tethering is prohibited). When I had the Nexus 6P tethering was blocked, but with the OnePlus 5 tethering works without issue.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] MrWilsonxD:
Same here with t mobile. ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] jason504:
Who uses their S Pen everyday? I do I love going through my phone with it. If I need to look something up quick I don't. But if I am about to get down on my phone I love it. The biggest thing I like about it is copy and paste anything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] johnwayne27:
How to you do a space with spen on the write pad?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers] jason504:
I don't know I have only used it to write a couple of times. Just to write a quick note.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] qiershow:
:(I feel like my cell phone has been monitored，I want to change from AL00 to L04 or L09；

Can someone help me? I need an oeminfo

thank you all：五指交叉：
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
Here's an amazing guide for u to follow:

https://xdaforums.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-honor-8-to-frd-l19-t3632220

If u have a 32gb model then flash the files for FRD-L09 and if u have a 64gb model then flash the files for FRD-L19.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] qiershow:
Thank you, I through your answer, the successful installation of L09, sincere thanks
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
Ur welcome :)
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Mikeyy233:
does it work LO4?
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
Yuppo. I haven't personally tried it though. I prefer running a fully official device now.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Mikeyy233:
What does it do? Change to FRD-09 ? EU model? Sorry lol
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
So what it does is make ur device model FRD-L09. Honestly if u live in the US it doesn't make sense to do this. Rebranding is done for several reasons. To unlock bands to use in a different countries or to recieve quicker updatws.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Mikeyy233:
Ohhh so it would be messed up with the US bands?

isn't the LRD 09 UK model? They got B394??
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
Yes it most likely will so will lose features like VoLTE. The B394 update they r recieving is the B388 update we r already running.
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Mikeyy233:
Ohhhhh makes sense. Thank you so much!! Sorry first time on a honor phone. The community is great and helpful thanks :)
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] ayush rao:
It's fine. I was like this a few months back. Have fun!
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Mikeyy233:
i am exploring! thanks (:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
Does it really make a difference what kind of Type C cable you use? If so what is the fastest and best cable to use.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Tidbits:
USB 3.1 will give faster speeds than the stock cable which is USB 2.0.

Of course 3.1 cables are more expensive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
And they are harder to find longer than 6ft.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
no such thing as fastest and best when it comes to things that stick to an official spec.

usb spec is a spec all companies must adhere to. one company cant provide more or less than another if they are making cables that use the USB 3.1 spec.

if you want to take advantage of 3.1 usb speeds, look for cables that have the spec clearly on the cable and in the information.

for example, i use these, but there are many others that are also just a good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8U9075/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Tidbits:
They don't exist. They are rarer than Unicorns!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
current usb 3.1 gen 1 cables that SPEC "10Gbps SuperSpeed" can only exist currently in cables less than 4 feet. this is the length the cables can be to stick to the spec (currently).

will no doubt change as cable tech catches up to make longer ones.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
I did not know this Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
I got these they are 3.0 for 10 bucks couple of different sizes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
These
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
What about fiber optic usb cable?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] davnav899:
Try Anker Powerline ll type c cable, and their other powerline + cables, they're pretty good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Jammol:
That's a bit much for charging a device. The cost of those cables are because of the converters on each end.

The best use for them is the Xbox One Kinect to extend its range of connectivity. I'm sure there are others though.

I do believe also that Android kernel does have a cap on how fast the charge is accepted on the device, to better keep the components and battery safe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Agenesis:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/5b7ahk/study_critique_apples_rectangular_box_2m_usbc/

Look up benson, he reviews USB C cables and points out the good and the bad.

I have few of the apple USB c cables and they're on the recommended list. A bit costly at $20 but it's more of a universal USB c cable that you can charge devices up to 100w with it. (Apple uses it for their 87w MBP) I guess technically all of his approved cables fit the USB c standard and should handle high current fine but I'm just paranoid.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] nuclearrage:
This right here!!

Been using these cables , powerline series ,for awhile. Almost indestructible, charge faster the stock cables and transfer better. 6 footers great , but 3 footers feel faster, must be 3.1 vs 3.0 . Can't go wrong with Anker.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
be aware those are not 3.1 gen 1 spec. they are old 3.0. so they are not super speed.

i use anker powerlines myself and have for years. they are top quality for standard usb cables.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Tidbits:
3.0 = 3.1 Gen 1 which is rated at 5gbps

3.1 Gen 2 goes up to 10gbps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
But are they better than what came with the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
yeah i know.

better in terms of what?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Tidbits:
The phone comes with a 2.0 cable. So any cable that is 3.1 would be better.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
Yea mate. Thanks for your input.

The OP asked a question, I asked for more info.

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[MENTION=5153515]jason504[/MENTION],

In terms of charging, they are not different. As mentioned, the cable that currently ships with the device wont give you faster throughput than an aftermarket cable.

if you want to take advantage of faster data transfer speeds of the 3.1 spec, you are recommended to look into a 3.1 spec USB cable.

I use choetech but brand Cable Matters is also another good quality brand of cable. There are others as well...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
Thanks I don't transfer stuff that much at all. I thought you might get faster charging with a 3.1 gen 2 cable.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
Not so much, however with a longer cable (10 feet or so) you begin to increase charging time due to the length of cable and resistance, but for everyday charging, the magic is in the power brick!

Now there are quality built cables (anker poweline series, for example) that will offer a more robust build quality. I usually will get some aftermarket better build quality USB cables and just keep the device USB cable as a backup, or, ill sometimes toss 'em!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] pete4k:
Now I'm confused, so correct me if I'm wrong: Cable that comes with N8 is good enough to charge N8 as fast as the phone circuitry allows it. Will having better cable increase speed of downloading/uploading data and if so how much?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] excalfirst:
It depends on several variables as I understand it.

Snapdragon (Supports QC 3.0) vs. Exynos (Adaptive Fast Charging Only)

Quick Charge 3.0 (QC 3.0) is faster than Adaptive Fast Charging

The Cable that is included with the Note 8 is designed for Adaptive Fast Charging and the Charger is Adaptive Fast

Charging as well. (The factory cable should work just fine with QC 3.0 I haven't confirmed this, but I assume it would)

Aftermarket QC 3.0 charger and USB 3.0 or greater cable will give you a faster charging rate than the Factory Charger/Cable on Snapdragon Chip based hardware only.

Other factors that affect charging rates are cable length and quality as someone else pointed out earlier in this thread.

Don't confuse charging rate with data rate. If all you're concerned about is fast charging rates, don't spend the extra money on the USB 3.1 Gen 2 cables, just get the USB 3.0 (aka USB 3.1 Gen 1). They both have the same max voltage output.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Snowleopard1900:
IDK,, How many people have PC's or Mac's with USB 3.1 Gen 2 chipsets on their motherboards to begin with in 2017? I usually try and plan ahead, but I will be building a new PC at that point. The Anker and I Orange USB 3.0 to USB C cables work great. Once I have a PC with USB 3.1 Gen 2, I will let you know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
Ok I was looking at quick chargers on Amazon. They have quick charger 3.0 wall plugs. But some have different watts. Like one has 18w another has 32w. Does it matter which one?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] marctronixx:
I think the note 8 is 2.0 quick charge so just stick to that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jason504:
I don't think it's 2.0 I think it's 3.0. What is the max watt charger we can use?