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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] se7enlyn:
1. I've never used greenify and my SOT ranges from 4-6 hours, depending on rom and usage. I don't kill my apps also. Most of them are running in the background.

2. WiFi location scanning is always on. Bluetooth scanning is off. When I tried switching off wifi scanning, my phone used more juice to locate it's position via GPS.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gawd:
In the (small) amount of time I spent within the Android community, I gathered that it's just better as is, as Android advances . I just leave the system on stock settings and I don't use any third party App freezer/ optimizer/ hibernator/ killler.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oblias:
Alright then... Thanks much for the input and for sharing your experiences.

I think I'll freeze Greenify for now, and see how it goes.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alebcay:
Once upon a time, apps such as Greenify were quite useful. Background services and apps would run rampant doing whatever they liked. It was more or less the wild west when it came to things like that.

But starting with Marshmallow, Android really started cracking down on this kind of behavior and began providing the OS and developers with APIs to better manage background activity. With the addition of Doze in Nougat, I would argue that apps such as Greenify are now more or less obsolete.

If anything, a wakelock blocker may still come in handy (especially when dealing with Google Play Services), but some (most?) custom ROMs have modded Doze to remove the built-in exception that it has for Play Services, so even a wakelock blocker is unnecessary.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatsodonkey:
Remove everything related to Google. Profit.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Ak:
So,you mean remove GMS? Ah,sorry,no.I'd rather use a magisk module to force doze gms if it's draining battery.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatsodonkey:
I prefer the "Destroy Google" way. :)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Ak:
If you hate google so much(for whatever reason),why not stop using android then?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatsodonkey:
I don't hate Google. I don't hate companies, but i believe that sometimes companies grow too big and have too much power.

I just hope that in the mobile space there will be a proper GNU/Linux phone.

With desktops things are quite nice nowadays. :)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamfoz:
Just watched the last 3 weeks of Click off the BBC. On one episode they were on about battery saving apps. Turns out the best one was the built in android battery saver. No app needed.
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
Hello =)

I was wondering if someone will be able to help me with my honor 8 pro.

I rooted my device with TWRP for a couple of month and decided to get back because I was not able to update my device.

So I restart my phone and was in the TWRP recovery mode I did a wipe and uncheck twrp install app.

I decided to relock my bootloader to install stock firmware.

So it restart in the erecovzry mode (i think he is called like this) it let me download the latest firmware through the wifi but show me an error message couple of second after that.

I'm able to boot in fastboot and rescue mode (with android logo)

I try to download in "dload" folder in the SD Card but when i'm starting with three fingers method it's the same it load 5% and say redownload package (error)

I juste bought the honor 8 pro during the pre realease i'm living in france and i've order it on the official website.

I'm trying to know which model I have (Europe - Asia - Russia) because i put everything in the dload folder but it always show me an error.

Do you know a way to check which region my phone is coming from ? With S/N or IMEI for example ?

What I did it's I have unlock the bootloader (once again) and i have seen the TWRP recovery mode only one time and can't access it again.

Thanks for your help..

I can't use my device for one week now and that's quite embarassing.

Michael
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Simple method is download stock firmware and flash via dload...

Did you download correct number firmware..??

Which number of firmware you were on before hoing to custom?
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
I already try through the dload procedure but didn't succeed lol.

Maybe I didn't find the correct firmware .

I try several maybe 3.

I can't remember which version I was on before trying to reinstall.

I didn't do the B150 and the previous one so I have to version late.

Should I recover only the version I had when trying to reinstall it ?

Thanks a lot for your help
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
yes you have to be on same one or higher to flash it succesfully..

otherwise you need a rollback pkg and flash any firmware you want..

if you can find rollback pkg i suggest to you to flash lower android version of full available firmwre after your device boots up update it via ota
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
When you say "flash" you mean use TWRP ? or only put the firmware on the sdcard and do the 3 button method ?

Should I have the bootloader unlock or lock or doesn't matter the state of the bootloader ?
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Yes i mean dload method with three button..not need bootloader status unlock or lock..

All you have to make sure is to be on stock recover and right firmware
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
Okay thanks lol

The last attempt was "Error" and stop at 5% and another one saying incompatible firmware.

So i'm downloading couple of firmware and trying to reinstall through the 3 button method.
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] hassanjavaid8181:
Give some details about your model number etc..if i will find i will drop a link here

Good luck..
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
Oh thanks a lot

That's the :

Honor 8 Pro 64 GB (Europe)

DUK-L09

Thanks
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
I try once again with an older firmware and the latest but always told me " Install failed at about 5%) or Not recognize.

Do you know why it always told ma that message ?

I though I was able to access to the TWRP recovery but only when I lock and unlock the bootloader.

I have a message who told me

ERROR MODE

Func NO : 11 (recovery image)

Error NO : 2 (load failed)

Thanks for your help.

Michael
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
If you unlock the bootloader you will be in twrp.

Ok i got the device details as DUK-L09 but any idea on the region that was present in build number as DUK-L09CXYZBXYZ.

IF you know the build number it will of great help to proceed.

Have you taken twrp backup?
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
Okay thanks for your help

My region is EUROPEAN this one should be the asian one:

Russian is L09C10B120a

European L09C432B120a

I didn't have any backup unfortunately of the TWRP.

I was able to access to the fastboot mode

I unlock and relock the bootloader but instead of falling on the TWRP Recovery I have the message I told you before with Error.

And sometime the same error number but instead of recovery it show boot or something like that..

I don't know what's going wrong with the three button method because I correctly format the SD Card and create the folder in it and try couple of firmware and always error ..

And I try old firmware and new firmware..

Thanks a lot for your time

Michael
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
What was your exact build before having all these issues. That would help me to provide you the correct link for right firmware
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] Zirconiumirish:
Hi sorry for the late answer.

I have my bootloader locked and the original recovery.

I would like to install the tock firmware and try couple without any success.

I don't remember what was the build number because I didn't have any backup but I did a preorder so it could be the first firmware that they put in it after production.

I try couple and always say "firware not found or incompatibility" I don't really understand because they are all for Honor 8 pro and european version..

Thanks for your help..
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] nanortemis:
We should create a general recovery method because many people have similar recovery issues.

In my case "dload recovery" does not work and always fails at 5% (I've tried over 10 ROMs).

As I know this means that UPDATE.APP does not match the current Honor 8 pro version (you cannot downgrade), region, modelname etc...
[Honor 8 Pro  Questions & Answers] nanortemis:
Please try this method..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
I contacted many AliExpress sellers and bought many TGSP's to find ones that fit the following criteria:

No ugly dot-matrix grid on the glass

No paint (black, white, gold, silver, etc) around the edges

Large cut out around the camera and sensor array at the top

Case Friendly

These are the products that I can confirm fit the criteria above:

WEIYU 3D Curved Edge Not Full Cover Tempered Glass Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Protective Film Case friendly

MKSUP 3D Curved Case Friendly Full Cover Tempered Glass Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Note8 Protective Glass film

IMIDO Case Friendly Tempered Glass For Samsung Galaxy Note8 3D Curved Screen Protector Protective Film For Samsung Galaxy Note 8

All three of these "different" sellers are selling THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT. All three products came in the exact same shipping styrofoam brick, exact same wipes and exact same dust/mounting stickers. All three TGSP's are identical in every way. So, just buy the cheapest one.

Click the link, then RIGHT-CLICK and OPEN IMAGE IN A NEW TAB to see the full high-res image:

Naked Phone: https://i.imgur.com/GJZjgcv.jpg

With Case: https://i.imgur.com/Ljhd8l7.jpg

Shipping time was 2-3 weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
All 3 has black paint at top and bottom.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] SquidgyB:
There are colour options for each one right under the price - each is available in clear, as well as other colours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] osrix:
Thanks for this, but the weiyu looks like it has a dot matrix . the other 2 look ok, but i bet they have the dots too. great find for the clear top and bottom though. :)

Ive just started a dedicated DIY thread for the LOCA install is it OK I share your links there Neo?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
Viewed from my phone, the color option was definitely not apparent at a glance. The "select" button seemed to be for shipping options and not for color choice.

Anyway, those are not full coverage, they leave a gap on the sides which is one thing I absolutely hate on my current install. I don't mind the gap on the top and bottom but jeez at least cover the sides....plus those rounded corners like the Whitestone domes.

But all in all good find for people who don't really mind those short comings and great price too even though it's a month long ship date. I would have probably ended up buying 1 of each to test it wasn't for the expected ship dates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] SquidgyB:
Fair play - yeah, if you clicked on the lower bar, where it says "Color/Shipping cost:free shipping ... Select" I think you'd get the colour options.

I agree with the edge coverage - I prefer a "de-domed" whitestone for exactly that reason - it covers ever so slightly more on the edges than a "standard" sized TG protector. The top section is also good as it doesn't cover any of the sensors.

If anyone does find a protector that covers the edges further than a whitestone, by all means tell xda about it! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Xshooter726:
Awesome! exactly what i was looking for.

Thanks OP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Geekser:
I don';t believe you will ever find a glass screen protector that covers edges further than the Whitestone - and most are going to be partial coverage on the sides that you mentioned. The reason is the difficulty of getting the glass to hold firmly to the screen and not lift off when you attach a case. Cases are going to push up on the screen - if it isn't glued down with super glue it will push u p - pure physics - so you have to find a middle ground that gives you the best coverage you can find - while still holding firmly to the screen without lifting off when you put on a case....The whitestone uses the liquid adhesive to hold firmer to the screen - and thus can be used with a wider variety of cases without the lift off happening...but even with whitestone you get some lift off with some cases.... I found a great screen protector on Amazon - by "AMFILM" that holds very well - gives partial coverage on the sides and works well with a number of different cases....

I think we are have abouot the best we can get right now - Whitestone for those that want the most - and others like the AMFILM I mentioned (Or the ones in the OP) for those that don't like doing the Whitestone install....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
Instructions:

Select the transparent color option.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
I own all of them and none of them have the dot-matrix grid. That's why I bought like 6-7 of these, just to find out myself even though I contacted each seller. However, these sellers are like "online swap meet" sellers, so I didn't trust their word.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] osrix:
Thanks NEO :) are they all the same or is one better than another?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
i wouldn't pay $50 for Whitestone dome when I've done it my self for a fraction of the cost.

I guess the type of protector i am willing to use depends on the type of cases I use.

and I believe I've found a protector that covers the top, bottom and sides the way I would like it to....haven't installed it yet though but it's looking promising.

i'm currently using a magglass which actually covers more than the Whitestone dome but less than I wanted and it doesn't have that ugly round cut at the bottom and top like the Whitestone. i'm not the type to use bigassss ridiculous cases unless i expect my phone to fall 20ft. a moderate case will protect your phone from a 4 foot fall.

Honestly i don't really care about "wide variety" of cases, i use only a few types of cases so i could careless about the rest......just my preference.

so i absolutely refuse to find a "middle ground". I currently use the spigen neo hybrid and this new glass I have seems to fit perfectly almost no gap at bottom or sides judging from what i see (I guess I'll really know once I remove the current one and install it), i would guess the rhinoshield would also work.

As soon as they ship the glue cleaner i'll be doing the new install, probably do a video of it or something.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Geekser:
Its awesome you found what you wanted - can you share a link?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
Yeah, this is the one I bought recently but haven't installed yet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CZV6YQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Note, if you use big cases or cases with weird lips I highly doubt this protector will fit unless the case's lip goes over the protector (my idea is that if the case fits over the protector then it won't push it up). I don't use bulky cases so that's not really a concern to me.......:confused: here wondering if the rhinoshield case would really fit even though it has a deep lip but so far I think it would as i assume the protector would go under the lip.

as soon as amazon ships a couple things to me I'll be doing the install and some tests and to see how it fits with this waterproof case i'm buying.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] MACHEK:
I got this one Check this out at Amazon.com

Galaxy Note 8 Tempered Glass Screen, 0.33mm 9H 3D Full Coverage edge to edge fingerprint screen protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759V5CVS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_JUWVzb0E5WFFQ

For one it went as close to edge to edge as I could find. It does have the dot matrix but it's not noticeable. It also covers most of the top and I'll post pics here

Sorry ignore these pics wrong ones
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] MACHEK:
Here are the correct pics
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
They're all the same. My friend and I had a geek out party on Saturday and did DIY LOCA install on our phones. These feel as good as the OEM. S Pen works as good as OEM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] hx4700 Killer:
What LOCA did you buy? I am sure the coverage capability depends on the viscosity and set capability.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
We ordered this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/50ml-Super-...-adhesive-for-Cell-Phone-Screen-/311578428856

We took the screen dimensions of the display and multiplied it by the thickness of the TGSP, so we got cubic millimeters. Then, converted that to milliliters and used an old teeth whitening syringe I had lying around to use the correct amount of LOCA. We used thin, clear packaging tape to seal the buttons and holes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] aznsephyi:
Did it make a big difference compared to a non-LOCA install of the TGSP's you listed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
Huh?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] aznsephyi:
So from what I understand you've tried installing (w/o LOCA) the TGSP you listed in your OP. You have also tried applying TGSP with LOCA glue on a weekend with your buddies? I was wondering if a LOCA glue install made a big difference in things like touch sensitivity or any other factor. Sorry for not being very clear
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
No, we only installed TGSP's with LOCA. That's the only way to do it, right. 99% of TGSP's only have a thin adhesive strip on the edge and they are crap. It's been a few days now and I love my TGSP with LOCA, it feels like the OEM glass, no visible dot matrix grid pattern, no loss of sensitivity.

We're going to install another TGSP tomorrow for a friend and another one for another friend on her S8 this weekend.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lordmycek:
hi.

amazon usa

-30ml LOCA UV GLUE - Xfactor Sticky-Icky1000 PROFESSIONAL

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRUDV36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-2pack Nataliey Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector, [Case Friendly] Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Tempered Glass Screen Protector [9H Hardness] [Bubble-free Installation] Screen Protector Samsung Note 8 (Clear)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075TY53M7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and case

Galaxy Note 8 Case, Caseology [Vault Series] Slim Protective Shock Absorbing TPU Rugged Protection Textured Grip for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) - BlaCK

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074NGCSX8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

because that screen don`t fit with otterbox defender.

photos:

amateur movie soon.

https://youtu.be/RC23T_Ujmfo

Just I want to say that about LOCA glue I read first time 5 days ago.

Looks good, sense beautiful. Never again just TGSP with only edge glue or full adhesive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] kwazytazz:
did you guys remove the adhesive from the TGSP before using the LOCA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Neo3D:
Yes, we removed the thin adhesive strip. Use a hair dryer to heat it up and gently pull it off as it warms up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
it's easy, you just peel the glass off like you would normally do
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tushardoultani:
What about the glue thats under the glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
It's attached to the screen protector. It may leave a little residue on your phone's screen but it can be easily rubbed off with some screen wipes/alcohol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tushardoultani:
Thanks... do you recommend taking off the adhesive on the edges. If so how?

Wont it result in a protector more prone to dust?

As in while taking it off its easy for the dust to get in.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
whether the adhesive is on or not it will attract dust so i believe the important thing is to not have that ugly rainbow/discolor on the sides when the adhesive is left on the glass. you can easily peal off the adhesive just tug on one spot until it lifts up and then just take your time and pull the rest off (remember to clean off the smudge from the spot).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] DAvid_B:
Have you done this? I have, and it is a big mess. Due to the thicker properties of LOCA glue you use way more than Whitestone and it's thinner glue. Leaving a layer of goo on your phone.

Yes you can clean it off, it comes off in a mess though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] whiteangelcl:
https://youtu.be/m5QTcvHTHf0

https://youtu.be/G9QuCoY8xKA

Just to share 2 videos in installation and removal if anyone plans to DIY it themselves. It should help.

---------- Post added at 06:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:32 PM ----------

To add on to a point that you should get a tempered glass without the anti shatter layer, it is more advisable to get one with a layer on film on it.

The layer of film eases the process of removal of the glass cracks in future. Imagine this, if the glass shatters and when you try to remove it, without the layer of film below you will be picking small pieces of glass at a time off the display. This could result in you accidentally scratching your display... Though the layer may come with the dot matrix pattern which was meant for non full adhesive uses, the loca will cover up those dot matrix pattern and make it almost close to invisible.

LOCA has to be chosen carefully. LOCA that is too thick will cause problems during installation and also due to the strength of the adhesive, it will make the future removal process hell.

For the person that mentioned that we should keep on the double side tape by the sides when applying loca, please don't. The double side tape will interfere with the LOCA when it reaches that area and causes the loca to be uneven and not spread smoothly leaving unsightly gaps at the edges of the tempered glass.

Hope it helps someone out there.

Thanks all
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
I've done it 6 times now. Yes, I've gone through 6 whitestone domes.

It's not a mess. It takes two wipes and it's off. Now, removing liquid loca is something different. Now that's a mess.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] DAvid_B:
We are talking LOCA glue in this thread, not Whitestone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Haha actually removing the UNCURED LOCA is extremely SIMPLE.

Just take a look at this video 1min 15 secs

https://youtu.be/mUxLO2JjU98
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] aznsephyi:
MKSUP also had a dot matrix in addition to the Weiyu mentioend by Osrix.... Guess the vendors swapped TGSPs :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Which kind of loco glue should I buy 1000-2500 Which one

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] tushardoultani:
Correct.

Also weiyu has the dot matrix and not case compatible from the edges...top and the bottom. Curves are fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] lennie:
From my experience I will say buy LOCA 1000 because it has a lower viscosity (meaning it flows easier), so it's easier to work with and if you end up with bubbles you can then guide them out much easier than if you use a bigger viscosity LOCA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] datder:
Anyone got tips on how to remove loca glue from earpiece speaker? I thought I taped it off completely, but during my failed install, some seeped into the speaker. I think it may have dried somewhat as well.

And if I spray water/alcohol down the spen slot will it cause damage? I got some in there too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Please do not buy off the shelf loca. It is extremely slow and extremely hard to remove.

Will post a video on it soon. I practically scratched my Samsung Note 8 while removing it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
What type of glue does whitestone use

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