yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pool_shark:
I don't like it.

It has nothing to do with hand size. It cracks me up when new phones come out and people start giving their physical stats as if they're looking for a date.

My phone is usually lying face up. It was much easier to reach over to the table, placing my thumb on the sensor while grasping the phone. It was almost a single move.

Then there were the times it would be on my desk at work standing on my desk with the vertical kickstand. I could simply press the button, holding my thumb on it unlocking it. Didn't have to turn the phone or even pick it up from the desk.

So basically, it was easier due to the fact that the phone could be unlocked without even grasping it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stronggeek:
Yep, pefect place.

The center on the LG phone never felt natural to me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guicrith:
I am using a custom executable to create a chroot from a user process, the su -c command is not working for me and even if I fixed it forwarding everything through the daemon wont work because the caller needs a pipe to the stdio of the process inside the chroot.

Android 4.3 introduces selinux and a restriction that is separate from selinux(which is disabled on my testing device) that prevents android apps calling setuid binarys from having the setuid bit function.

Android 4.3 Security Enhancements

How could I disable this?

I am able to compile my own kernel if that is required but I would prefer something that wont take as long.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Just a little snippet with the mentions of everyone who helped me getting the new phone crowdfunded.

Donators Board:

Sorted by date and order in 09/29, donations are verified right after I confirm the user's name and country match XDA information.

09/29: #DayTwo

[MENTION=8577579]DB_Gohan[/MENTION] - $5,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=3120502]flyfire04[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=7791988]Enzo_84[/MENTION] - $5,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=8587612]heiko.shg[/MENTION] - $30,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=5581598]A.N.Droid[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=1753960]migel121[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

09/28: #DayOne

[MENTION=7273907]JamBax[/MENTION] - $15,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=900551]beastonprowl[/MENTION] - $4,00 USD VERIFIED

Anonymous Donation - $10,00 USD

[MENTION=7195340]Fabio Bertelli[/MENTION] - $15,00 USD VERIFIED

09/27: #DayZero

[MENTION=7914507]Palm Trees[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=4521220]valy_cta[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

09/08:

[MENTION=900551]beastonprowl[/MENTION] - $5,00 USD VERIFIED

08/27:

[MENTION=4886472]WORF84[/MENTION] - $10,00 USD VERIFIED

[MENTION=6235294]ThE_MarD[/MENTION] - $20,00 USD VERIFIED

Previous donations from up to August were also considered here since they were just a month older and contributed to buying the device as well.

Coupons Board:

[MENTION=5650330]danielpinto8zz6[/MENTION] - Geekbying coupon code

[MENTION=4248655]whymoo[/MENTION] - Geekbying coupon code USED

If you have donated and your name is not on the list, send me a PM with your PayPal real name so I can match it against XDA and verify it ;)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] ThE_MarD:
Heyyo, this is indeed good news! Especially since I just had to give up trying to port to the Le Max 2 because my wife complained I spend too much time on my "Paranoid Android" as she kept saying. :P

Hopefully the Le Max 2 community bands together on this crowdfunding effort!
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] danielpinto8zz6:
up
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] andr68rus:
[MENTION=6175749]GalaticStryder[/MENTION], hello, nice to see you here!

Guys, [MENTION=6175749]GalaticStryder[/MENTION] is one of the best and advanced developer of LePro3 device. My AOSPA builds based on his work. Also we need kernel developer very much.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] KuranKaname:
Totally agreed, more people should see this
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] A.N.Droid:
i will support as soon as i'm employed again. should be within the next 7 days.

Gesendet von meinem Le X820 mit Tapatalk
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Palm Trees:
Being a poor student, I only donated 10 USD ;) Thanks for your efforts in the community. Greatly appreciated :good:

The phone is selling for 179.99 USD now (according to the Geekbuying link posted in the OP) :p
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] whymoo:
Additional $10 off with code IPMPDGWO on Geekbuying.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Many thanks for that.

I forgot there's a coupon system there too. I actually have one more coupon code offered by [MENTION=5650330]danielpinto8zz6[/MENTION] that should help a bit more, I will count them for the crowdfunding campaign and will address both names there in the board and access to the first developer Kernel builds and other "prizes" I'll be offering to those that got in the campaign either sharing this thread or by sending coupons.

I'll launch a new Kernel build for the Pro3 today and link them to this thread, that should boost and help us getting the device quicker to start the development.

Danke schön ;)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] belmethos:
Paypal is banned from Turkey, any other method?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] valy_cta:
Transaction no 4PP738926L818762W. Good luck!
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
I don't know much about payment methods but what do you use instead of PayPal in Turkey?

I've used AliPay before too but I don't know if it's feasible to use it anymore, I think Alibaba shut it down some months ago.

What I see people using more is Bitcoin for the cases that you can't use other services due to restrictions.

If someone else comes up with a solution or a way to work-around that issue, I appreciate.

Thank you, that brings the target closer and closer. Now we just need around $60 USD more. If 6 more people contribute with $10 bucks we'll get there pretty soon.

Donators board updated as well.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] JamBax:
If i try to send money, there is a message saying

How to resolve?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Hi, I've revised my account. Did you try sending in Euro? I've ticked the PayPal option to convert now.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] JamBax:
Euro didn't work, but donation button worked.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Fabio Bertelli:
Guys, I had the same problem with donation from other currency.

I tried pay with US and BRL, but paypal return one error saying something "that person don't accept your currency"

I will contact PayPal support
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Did you try via donation or via the $10 USD ticket? I've already tried contacting them on this issue, no reply yet.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Fabio Bertelli:
Hi Galatic, I found the problem.

It's because me and you are brazilians. I didn't noticed this

So, first time I tried from direct link "donation" and the paypal was automatic chosing U$

Now, I send a payment with your email. So I did direct em BRL (R$50) around U$ 15 and then finally works! :good:
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] DB_Gohan:
I was reading about paranoid 7.3.0 on xda few days ago and saw leeco pro 3 rom and was wondering, aw no Le Max 2 rom. I hope to see some oreo roms.

I donated U$5 even though I'm a broke nursing student.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] orbirixx:
Hi, I did not understand much the post, donating we are contributing to the development of LeEco le pro 3 or oreo Roms in this LeEco :( ?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] jman0:
He wants to use the money raised to buy a Lex Max 2, so he can continue developing for it and because it's a requirement for his ROM's to become official.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] DB_Gohan:
I think OP needs a Le Max 2 to work with so he can develop for Le Max 2, But OP already has Le Pro 3, so he can work on oreo for both.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] flyfire04:
I wanted to donate 5€ but it was not possible to send you the money directly. So I made the 10 dollar donation. You deserve it ;)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Enzo_84:
I have same problem and same information from PP. I'm from Poland
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
PayPal doesn't support currency exchanging in Brazil and that's why the setting for automatic dollar conversion doesn't work. I've added a specific Euro currency now but I don't know if it can help you in Poland nor if I'll be able to use other currencies to buy the phone on checkout.

Yeah, Brazil has limitations like no currency conversion so all the currency I can only use is USD at the moment, but huge thanks for the R$50, they'll help me to pay the taxes too.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Enzo_84:
still doesn't work
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] flyfire04:
I saw that you added a 5 dollar option. I guess that will help you to reach your goal faster :)

Transaction id 2M891325UC638270S
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Yes, $10 USD can be too much for some countries currencies.

$10 USD in the U.S. can get you 2 Big Macs and a half (considering you buy another one with a friend to cut in the middle).

Whereas $10 USD cannot buy two of them in Brazil, but only one and a half considering each one is $5,2 USD or R$16 in the native currency. So to buy the same as in the U.S. you need $13 USD, a 3 dollar deficit of currency in a very standard item like this, other items considering importations and fees go beyond that and ends up a lot harder to buy anything with the same amount of money.

Believe me, Brazil has a very strong internal economy and still the "buying power" is lower than other countries, not even talking about incomes and valuation/fluctuation that happens on a daily basis.

Other countries are worse conditions as well like Venezuela, South Africa, and some ex-2nd-world European countries in the Orient like Bulgaria and Albania.

That's why I've added other options too in case you can't use your own value via donation.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] A.N.Droid:
another 10$, almost there...

07E48658XG4959813

Gesendet von meinem Le X820 mit Tapatalk
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Yes, just more $20 USD and we hit the target. A Portuguese friend bought one of those units from the same place and it came great, I'm waiting on his approval of that unit as well since there'll be no way to return back in case of problems since you can only open it after paying the tax.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] migel121:
another 10$,

3D175137V9955984U
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Confirmed purchase on #DayTwo, incredible!

Now it's just about hoping for the best to happen: shipping and arriving intact in postal with lower taxes.

Everyone that donated should be on the #2 post, thanks to you'll who have contributed.

The final price made to $174 USD and was on the spot with shipping insurance as well.

Now it's about waiting for it, probably will take 30 days.

I don't even know how to thank you guys more, maybe getting the Kernel going?

The crowdfunding campaign will still remain open for anyone who is interested in helping out with taxes when it arrives or if you wanna have contributor status to have access to the builds on testing phase.

My sincere thanks, again.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] KuranKaname:
That's great news! Can't wait for your magic :). I always thought that this phone needed more kernel love
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] ThE_MarD:
Heyyo, so very proud of the XDA LeEco community! Woot! Another epic coder joins the Le Max 2 team :)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] neo299:
I am a bit late, however, I still donated nevertheless. Looking forward to your work for our devices! :)

Receipt number: 98Y81085UW474874C
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Thanks, man. Not late at all, I still need to pay the abusive taxes when it arrives so every cent is useful for me at the moment...

I'm not sure how much time it takes for Geekbuying to post it but I've already sent them a confirmation e-mail with how I want the customs declaration to be filled.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] ThE_MarD:
Heyyo, out of curiosity since I remember seeing how brutal import tax is in Brazil for consoles like the PS3 launched in Brazil was $1130.00 USD on release where as in US it was $499 USD (and Americans considered that to be expensive...)

So is Brazil smartphone import tax also quite painful?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Well, I was trying to find my Pro3 importation tax files but I couldn't but it was R$617 as when I imported there were some changes in the importation and my package got into the transition of a way heavier tax, that was $158 USD total in taxes if I remember correctly, the phone was $300 USD.

One can also try a formal justice sue on them too but that takes up to 6 months and your product needs to stay there until it ends with you winning the sue and paying how much the judge set it or you loosing and paying the original tax together mores to the state.

About two or three weeks after I paid them to get the phone (didn't even take to justice as it would not pay off the risk) they decided to reduce it again to the "old way" and since then I didn't hear anything regarding changes in the taxes.

It's up to the person in the package analysis, they have a table with default prices for most gadgets but sometimes they don't use it. The default tax for smartphones should be $100 USD.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Supertacomonkeyexplosion:
This is insane to me. So it's import duties/tax? Does it matter where the package originates from, or is it all the same? ( can you use a redelivery service)

Or maybe service that imports goods in mass...
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
It doesn't matter much where it comes from, the expedition time will be the same regardless buying something from Spain, Germany, U.S. or China.

When it arrives it gets inspected and taxed in the customs office and then you need to wait around 10 days to get it shipped to your local postal service and there you'll pay everything (federal/state taxes and handling).

An American friend here from XDA tried to send me old/used LG G2 unit to repair my screen, even set as a gift I was taxed in $95 USD (total incl. state taxes). Used electronics are not susceptible to taxing by the federal laws but it doesn't matter, they'll apply it regardless.

Redelivery services I know are hosted in Paraguay and you need to get the package yourself or pay someone to deliver it to you but I live far from Paraguay.

I think Argentina and Uruguay have the same policies as well, just don't know how abusive they are compared to Brazil.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] ThE_MarD:
Wow, freaking monsters... That seriously sucks man... Sorry to hear about that...

Anywho, I had some extra field jobs so I wanna help with that import bullcrap tax :)

Transaction ID:8PU47403FL9398319

$30.00 USD (or $38.82 CAD in my local currency eh?)

Let's crush that tax!
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] xuser_:
:highfive::victory:
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Ladro68:
6CG83424CC0256238	It was made some days ago x)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] bamonkey:
Woah! I literally just received my le max 2 about 5 days ago coming from the lg g2. Loved your work and attitude over there *red headed stepchildren of Nexus 5 is what I called that device*

Gladly take my 5 bucks sir!:highfive:
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] N-Gage4ever:
Have luck. Can't wait to see stable kernels for our Le Max 2. I hope it'd be a good beginning and [MENTION=6175749]GalaticStryder[/MENTION] can you please send a CV to LeTV? .
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Jatin Verma x821:
That's a great news that we will se some great ROMs by you in future! We believe you can:)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Enzo_84:
Any news about yours new phone? :)
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
Yes, they shipped it three days ago. It has run out of stock for a little while and I needed to wait, not a big deal. We're reaching the end of this year pretty soon and I'm busy until Jan 10.

I need to adjust some little things on Pro3 as well, last issues on AOSPA are being mitigated as well, slowly...

This is a quick diff to compare and start working on X2: https://github.com/GalaticStryder/a...mmit/d2c10d7b4086645dbf7e8b5e2778688659881ab5

We may see something like Lambda Kernel for ZL1/X2 on December for 6.0 to test the stability of it on a stock system before switching to AOSP work.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Fraper:
Hello! Only saw this post now, but I promise to help you pay the tax. I'm from Brazil and if you can contact me, follow my email fraper@gmail.com. congratulations for the initiative and to all who helped to buy the cellular
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Jatin Verma x821:
Oh yes!!! Please [MENTION=5422660]Galactics[/MENTION]tryder

You are the only one from which we are hoping can make great builds and please make an PA build for our le max 2 first, it is the best ROM!!!
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Hiddenusername:
[MENTION=6175749]GalaticStryder[/MENTION] as per your last post, phone was shipped on 19th October. Any news after that. Did you received your x2. I know development will start later. Just enquiring about your shipment status.

Thank you.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] GalaticStryder:
One month since they sent it and still nothing... it can take up to January due to Christmas bottlenecks in the mailing system.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Shished:
I ordered my phone 1 year ago - 29th of November and it arrived 10th of January.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Happy Hepatitis:
Hello,

I ordered my 4GB RAM 32GB storage X820 from GeekBuying on 14th of November, for ~EUR 136. I selected DHL Economy to bring it to Europe, and also got a coupon, and also selected Shipping Insurance and my total was EUR 137.95. The DHL tax + VAT is about ~EUR 48. The device will arrive this Wednesday. Please note that processing took 6 working days because of stock issues. So it took me 15 days to get the device with DHL. That was my experience.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Beackman:
We need to wait more now, here in Brazil we have customs strikes on this end of year. like galatic stryder said only on january or maybe february.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Enzo_84:
hi [MENTION=6175749]GalaticStryder[/MENTION] did you get the phone?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] N-Gage4ever:
At least nobody will say "it's a free work..." for this rom.. I'd pay you even only for this. But I'm a student so I should save it as much as possible.. Thank you for your effort and waiting your project asap..
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Enzo_84:
Bot really noce comment...
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] KennyG123:
Thread closed

No sort of crowd funding or gofundme or drives to get people devices are allowed on this site unless for a significant achievement like bootloader unlock, root or S-OFF and ONLY if the it is for someone known to achieve such a feat!
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] kenbw2:
Attempt 1 to install Lineage

Tried installing the Lineage 14.1, it kept doing a blank-but-illuminated screen, then turned off and back on, resulting in a boot loop.

We tried a couple of things - first the more conservative wiping of just data, dalvik and cache.

This did the boot loop described above. I then restored the stock backup and all was well.

Attempt 2 to install Lineage

The second time we wiped the system partition in addition to the above. Same bootloop.

Went to restore the backup of stock again, but now it's getting stuck at "I'm not a phone I'm a comprehensive yada yada" screen. It never progresses past this.

Attempts to get Stock Restore working

We've tried restoring just the system, data and dalvik

We've also tried System Image in addition to these.

No joy.

We don't have a laptop or other device to hand for a few days so we have just what's on the phone - the Lineage 14.1 zip, the stock backup and TWRP.

Any ideas how we can get back to a working phone with either OS?
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] Batyan:
What type of LePro3 do you have?

X720,X722,X727?
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] kenbw2:
It's the X722
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] tdttester:
The X722 model is not supported by Lineage.

I think that you have a problem. Hope anyone can help you to go back to stock successfully.
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] kenbw2:
When doing the stock restore, we didn't restore the boot image.

Is that something worth trying?
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] Batyan:
Yes, you could try it. Please, write, was it useful or not)
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] kenbw2:
Success!

Restored System,. System Image, Cache, Data and Boot partitions and all is now back to normal.

Phew!
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] Batyan:
That is great. So, is bluetooth works fine after that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] BriniaSona:
What is the best waterproof case, for taking the phone into the shower. Also, is the S-pen water resistant?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] moralesd66:
Why bother? Ive had my phone in the pool and shower since I got it. As long as you blow the water out the charging port and speaker, it'll be fine. Everything is pretty much waterproof. Enjoy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] nuclearrage:
Phone is IP68, and I have had it submerged already. S pen is also IP68, no problems there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ShrekOpher:
For most days the phone will be just fine getting wet. Even at the pool.

However there are still day even ip68 won't be enough.

I recommend just getting one of the below options. By far the best way to keep the device dry even if it's in the water for days.

Mpow Universal Waterproof Case, IPX8 Waterproof Phone Pouch Dry Bag for iPhone8/7/7plus/6s/6/6s plus Samsung galaxy s8/s7 LG V20 Google Pixel HTC10 (Clear 2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I1430WQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Gs5YzbASDWPPM

Universal Waterproof Case, JOTO CellPhone Dry Bag Pouch for Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus/6S/6/6S Plus/SE/5S, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus/Note 6 5 4, Google Pixel HTC LG Sony MOTO up to 6.0" -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LBK7OSY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vv5YzbMJA5ZTZ

I have literally taken a phone Scooba diving with the joto.

It was awesome got some cool pics
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] moralesd66:
For Scuba diving or beach use in general use a case. Thinking of it, why use this phone Scuba diving anyway? I'd have to step it up to my GoPro Hero in that case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Sunnyschlecht:
Try ghostek. It has a good waterproof case. I'm waiting on mine. Will update you guys about how it is.

https://www.ghostekproducts.com/pre...vers/galaxy-note-8-slim-premium-prot-809.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] dmacias:
I have this one. I haven't tried it out other than the sink.

Samsung Note 8 Waterproof Case, SixQu Transparent Protective Cover Full Body Shockproof Case for Galaxy Note 8 (6.3inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753BMBBJ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2EfZzbXPVPDY8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Snowleopard1900:
LIfeproof cases, but Lifeproof seems to be part of the Apple fan club with limited Samsung cases and then they refer you to Otterbox which are not "water proof".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] TeleFragger:
I bought this and its on slow boat crossing the seas.... be here oct3-19...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07527N3T4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am glad it is ip68 BUT on the beach, I am more worried of the salt water and/or salt water dried sand!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] BriniaSona:
Thanks for the replies. For those saying to just take the phone in the water and it'll be fine. I think it's best not to risk it, especially since warrenty doesnt cover it and I make limited funds per month and live paycheque to paycheque.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] TeleFragger:
Update. Got my freebies in.. wireless charging not working. Crap. Back to no case